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Volpedia/Games/Factorio/Circuits/Circuit-controlled inserter
FACTORIO / CIRCUITS

Circuit-controlled inserter

Turns an inserter on or off depending on measured stock or other conditions.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
Original Volpedia editorial diagram, not an in-game machine screenshotOriginal Volpedia illustration
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Practical advice: Connect the chest to a wire and test a single condition before copying the layout.
How it worksPractical adviceMistakes to avoidRelated
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How it works

Turns an inserter on or off depending on measured stock or other conditions.

02

Practical advice

Connect the chest to a wire and test a single condition before copying the layout.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Wiring only the inserter with no sensor producing the signal.

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