Quartz
Quartz is a mineral in the game that is used in communication technologies, aluminum process and also alternate recipes.
Planning and Note Taking
Stopping for a moment to reflect on how the game can get complicated quickly. Taking notes can be an important step so you can stay focused on the task at hand without getting overwhelmed.
Plastic From Crude Oil
Creating plastic from crude oil is one of the most basic recipes.
Smart / Programable Splitter and Overflow
A Smart or Programmable Splitter allows you to define which output of a splitter a product can be directed. Using the overflow feature of the splitter allows for excess product to be directed somewhere like the AWESOME Sink which in turn prevents your production lines from going dormant.
Monorail Train Technology
Trains are another way of transporting resources. While trains are simple in nature, their setup can get complicated if not planned. These episodes go through both a double-ended train and a train loop configuration as well as railway placement techniques.
Manufacturer Layout
In this tutorial I demonstrate the design layout I use with Manufacturers.
Spawn Blocker
Prevent creatures from respawning using this nifty technique.
Oil Processing and Refineries
Unlocking the Oil Processing milestone gives access to the Oil Extractor and the Refinery. I'll explain how Refineries work and how they have dual inputs and outputs and how you need to manage them.
Temporary Plastic and Rubber
This guide shows you how build a temporary setup to generate plastic and rubber.
Hypertubes
Hypertubes are a transport method for the player.
Vehicle Automation
All vehicles (except for trains) can use recorded paths to allow for transportation of resources. The following series of videos demonstrate this functionality using a tractor to transport coal.
Creating A Circle
There are several ways to create circles in game, here are some videos that explain how.