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FACTORIO / CIRCUITS

Green wire

Creates a separate circuit signal network, useful for independent control channels.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Document which network reads sensors and which controls actuators.
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How it works

Creates a separate circuit signal network, useful for independent control channels.

02

Practical advice

Document which network reads sensors and which controls actuators.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Debugging the wrong wire color while signals are present on the other network.

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