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Reduce manual crafting

Automate frequently used belts, inserters, poles and ammunition in a small mall.

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Practical advice: Use limited output buffers so the mall does not consume every plate.
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How it works

Automate frequently used belts, inserters, poles and ammunition in a small mall.

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Practical advice

Use limited output buffers so the mall does not consume every plate.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Building more handcraft queues instead of automating the common parts.

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