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FACTORIO / CIRCUITS

Arithmetic combinator

Performs numerical operations on circuit signals with configured input and output behavior.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Use one arithmetic transformation at a time while checking incoming values.
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How it works

Performs numerical operations on circuit signals with configured input and output behavior.

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Practical advice

Use one arithmetic transformation at a time while checking incoming values.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Accumulating signals without understanding the effect of the selected operation.

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