Distribution Splitter
The distribution splitter addresses the problem of distributing and merging resources evenly among factory systems without slow, messy and inefficient turntable arrangements or excessive hoppers.
When using one of the split flows incoming resources will first exit the A output up the configured A output count, then switch to exiting the B output up to the configured B output count, then repeat. Multiple distribution splitters can places in a chained allowing event division of resources among dozens of machines. In the event of blockage the splitter will send incoming resources to the opposite output, if possible, and when the allow overflow option is set, until it can resume the configured pattern in order to continue the flow. Flow state combinations exist allows the machine to work in any placement orientation as indicated by the flow image and indicators.
When using one of the merge flows the process is reversed. Resources will flow the A input up the configured A input count, then switch to flow from the B input up to the configured B input count, then repeat. This for manufacturing scenarios that call for a ratio of two items without using additional hoppers.
– Configurable distribution ratio settings of 1 to 32 items.
– Three flow states for both merge or split allowing for all possible input/output orientations.
– Overflow control option.
– Continuous/Overflow and Primary/Secondary modes.
– Hold option to shutoff the machine.
Required Research: Basic Logistics and 2 research points to unlock.
Manufacturer Category: Logistics
Update 12/25/2019:
– Fix unwated text wrapping of colon character from first line of info popup.
Update 3/9/2019:
– Fix incorrect appearance of "Hoppers Required" on info popup.
Update 2/16/2019:
– Fix incorrect time interval use of key press debounce time which could cause unexpected behavior of repeating keys being too slow or too fast.
– Fix infinite pulling of cutter heads from ESMS extractor units.
– Labels will turn red when primary/secondary mode is used with hopper is on the secondary and not on the primary.
– Update handbook.
Update 2/11/2019:
– Settings using the E, Q, or T keys now follow FCE key bindings.
– Add settings lock to prevent accidental changes. Lock is toggling by pressing Shift-Interact (default binding Shift-E).
Update 1/9/2019:
– Update appearance in holobase.
Update 12/9/2018:
– Fix for processing from the ItemSupplierInterface of certain machines that can hand off an ItemStack/ItemCubStack larger than one which then ends up on stacked on a belt and causes problems with other machines like Matter Movers.
Update 11/15/2018:
– Fix "Show on Highlight" label option not working correctly.
– Add – (minus) key to change the visible label mode to support EU keyboard layouts.
Update 10/15/2018:
– Fix label position wrong when placed in certain X/Z face orientations.
Update 10/6/2018:
– Machine will now work directly against grommets for both input and output (no multi grommet hopping).
Update 9/25/2018:
– Refresh build for release P22.
Update 9/16/2018:
– Add room awareness.
Update 8/12/2018:
– Fix to prevent crashing Unity debugger.
Update 6/29/2018:
– Fix missing strings in popup info panel.
– Used last settings changed when placing.
– Add preview cube to show where placement will occur when not in a continuous forward mode.
Update 6/10/2018:
– Fix key press debounce issues.
– Fix missing name in logging.
– Minor UI fixes.
Update 5/22/2018:
– Decreased research point cost.
Update 5/13/2018:
– Change to central info panel UI handling.
Update 5/4/2018:
– Add support to output to GAC machines.
– Fix info popup UI issues.
– Fix indicator mode "show when highlighted" not working correctly.
Update 4/29/2018
– Add flashing label/arrow notification when machine is in holding state.
– Add conveyor belt animations.
Update 4/12/2018
– Fix issues with visuals not updating consistently on network clients.
Update 3/23/2018
– Fix for floating labels not always appearing in the correct position.
Update 3/2/2018
– Removed conveyor carry time/lock check that jams things up in P18.
