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Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
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Posted - 2014.02.13 02:49:00 -
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So, I'm just getting back into PI (not that I was Really IN to PI before...)
My plan is to produce POS fuel in null sec. I'd like to know if the following plan is viable in the least. I don't currently want suggestions on making it better or more efficient or how your plan is better than mine, simply if it will work or not. (sorry to sound so rude...)
Planet 1 - Barren Extract Noble Metals, refine to Precious Metals Extract Base Metals, refine to Reactive Metals Refine Precious Metals + Base Metals to Mechanical Parts
Planet 2 - Barren Extract Noble Metals, refine to Precious Metals Extract Base Metals, refine to Reactive Metals
Planet 3 - Plasma Extract Heavy Metals, refine to Toxic Metals Extract Non-CS Crystals, refine to Chiral Structures
Planet 4 - Gas Extract Noble Gas, refine to Oxygen Extract Aqueous Liquids, refine to Water Extract Ionic Solutions, Refine to Electrolytes
Transport Precious Metals, Reactive Metals, Toxic Metals, Chiral Structures, Water and Electrolytes to: Planet 5 - Temperate Refine PM and TM to Enriched Uranium Refine Toxic Metals and Chiral Structures to Consumer Electronics Refine PM and RM to more Mechanical Parts Refine Mech. Parts and Cons. Electronics to Robotics Refine Water and Electrolytes to Coolant
That makes: Oxygen, Enriched Uranium, Mechanical Parts, Coolant and Robotics.
Get myself some fuel block BP's, go Ice mining and there you go.
So, the advice I'm looking for is: the Temperate planet Command Center be able to run that many factories, or will I need to do some refining on the Gas/Barren Planets? Am I missing any bits?
Thanks for the advice
Cedric
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Corraidhin Farsaidh
Hello-There
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Posted - 2014.02.13 10:50:00 -
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I have a temperate planet with 25 structures that can support 24/7 production of 2 P$'s at once so you should be fine for producing your PI P2's and P3's, I do the same thing and have no problems.
Edit: That's with Command Centre Upgrades at !V, I've never justified waiting 20+ dyas to get to level V yet |
Batelle
Komm susser Tod
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Posted - 2014.02.13 16:01:00 -
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is this on one character? or when you list 3 things under one planet, is that different characters? I will assume one character.
It will certainly work in teh sense that it will produce some of what you're trying to produce, but it will also suck and be horribly inefficient. Attempting to produce all 4 pos fuels with 1 character on 5 planets is a terrible idea. I could be more constructive, but you specifically asked posters to not provide such advice. However, if you do put this into action, you will learn a lot about PI, you'll just be learning the hard way. "CCP is changing policy, and has asked that we discontinue the bonus credit program after November 7th. So until then, enjoy a super-bonus of 1B Blink Credit for each 60-day GTC you buy!"
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Corraidhin Farsaidh
Hello-There
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Posted - 2014.02.13 16:26:00 -
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True, I assumed it was just to produce one fuel block type since mining enough ice for all four would be an exercise in death inducing boredom. Even your dormant clones would commit pre-emptive suicide... |
Batelle
Komm susser Tod
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Posted - 2014.02.13 16:30:00 -
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Corraidhin Farsaidh wrote:True, I assumed it was just to produce one fuel block type since mining enough ice for all four would be an exercise in death inducing boredom. Even your dormant clones would commit pre-emptive suicide...
Its not about ice mining, its about trying to produce a P1, 3xP2s, and a P3 with only 5 planets. He's trying to have a fully vertically-integrated production chain for pos fuel, but he doesn't have enough planets/characters to make it even close to worthwhile. "CCP is changing policy, and has asked that we discontinue the bonus credit program after November 7th. So until then, enjoy a super-bonus of 1B Blink Credit for each 60-day GTC you buy!"
Never forget. |
Elena Thiesant
Sun Micro Systems
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Posted - 2014.02.13 17:27:00 -
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Dr Cedric wrote:Planet 4 - Gas Extract Noble Gas, refine to Oxygen Extract Aqueous Liquids, refine to Water Extract Ionic Solutions, Refine to Electrolytes
This may very well be a problem. Gas planets are huge, so links take massive amounts of CPU and PG. Links to 3 different extractors, extractors, enough extractor heads to pull a useful quantity of material and enough factories to process that may very likely exceed the available CPU and PG
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Corraidhin Farsaidh
Hello-There
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Posted - 2014.02.13 17:39:00 -
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Batelle wrote:
Its not about ice mining, its about trying to produce a P1, 3xP2s, and a P3 with only 5 planets. He's trying to have a fully vertically-integrated production chain for pos fuel, but he doesn't have enough planets/characters to make it even close to worthwhile.
I ignored that bit as he said too, I'll just happily set up my alts for more planets extracting as soon as I have the isk :D
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Shizuken
Venerated Stars
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Posted - 2014.02.13 20:55:00 -
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Dr Cedric wrote: the Temperate planet Command Center be able to run that many factories, or will I need to do some refining on the Gas/Barren Planets? Am I missing any bits?
Thanks for the advice
I actually run this exact setup on an alt. As some others have stated, it cannot be reasonably done. My alt only has level IV PI skills but I doubt even level V bonuses would allow you to do it. You simply cannot pull enough resources out of each planet AND refine them fast enough to produce the number of fuel blocks your POS consumes in one day. The command centers on your gathering planets just don't have enough capacity to run that many facilities. You would need more than one toon. I can post the numbers from my spreadsheets when I get home later today. It shows all he math on what you need to generate to break even on POS fuel requirements without having to supplement your output with market purchases. |
Batelle
Komm susser Tod
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Posted - 2014.02.13 21:08:00 -
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Shizuken wrote:You simply cannot pull enough resources out of each planet AND refine them fast enough to produce the number of fuel blocks your POS consumes in one day.
He didn't say anything about making enough fuel to cover a pos. He merely said he was making pos fuel. This setup should be compared to what else he could do with the same planets and skills, not measured vs what a pos can eat up. If you're running this exact setup, it implies that you think this is a good setup. I'm saying that it is not a good setup. "CCP is changing policy, and has asked that we discontinue the bonus credit program after November 7th. So until then, enjoy a super-bonus of 1B Blink Credit for each 60-day GTC you buy!"
Never forget. |
Psade
Blind Avarice
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Posted - 2014.02.13 23:52:00 -
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Here is a list of the material requirements of pos fuel in terms of the lowest volume requirement, that being noble gas.
So, roughly speaking, for every unit of noble gas, you need ~3 units of base metals, etc.
Some of your planets could be managed to conform to those ratios somewhat, but there is no way you're going to get enough aqueous liquid or ionic solutions to make the coolant in its proper ratio. As mentioned earlier in the thread, 3 extractors on a single planet is a problem. I know you don't want to hear about efficiency so much, but this setup is too inefficient to 'work' as is, in my opinion.
If you're hellbent on doing this with one character, you might cut extraction of the cheapest materials and haul them in. At the moment, water and reactive metals appear to be the cheapest. This tends to change over time. |
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Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
26
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Posted - 2014.02.14 01:25:00 -
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Thanks a ton, everyone, this is exactly the info I was hoping to hear.
From what I gather, getting the bits and pieces together with this setup is plausible, but not super efficient.
Like was mentioned above, I'm not trying to make enough to run my own POS, instead I'm wanting a bit of extra income (however small that may be.) Not only that, but I only have access to those 4 planet types in 0.0 (Temperate, Gas, Plasma and Barren). I have a buddy in corp that is doing PI for a bit of extra cash, so I'd think between the two of us and doubling up on some planets, etc, etc..., we'll be able to make an effective production/supply chain.
Really appreciate all the help guys! Cedric
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Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
26
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Posted - 2014.02.15 20:19:00 -
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So, I've been doing some calculations, and I'd like some feedback to make sure my numbers are right.
Assuming I want to make 30 runs of fuel blocks, I've calculated I'll need the following Raw Materials: Total P0's for:30 Run 30Robotics Noble Met30000 Base Met30000 Heavy Met30000 Non-CS30000
240Coolant Aq. Liquids144000 IIonic Soln144000
120Enriched U Noble Met72000 Heavy Met72000
120Mech Parts Noble Met72000 Base Met72000
600Oxygen Noble Gas90000
Which makes a grand total of: Noble Metals: 174k Base Metals: 102k Heavy Metals: 102k Non-CS Crystals 30k Aqueous Liquids 144k Ionic Solutions 144k Noble Gas 90k
Please let me know if this math seems right or wrong! Thanks :) Cedric
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Ginger Barbarella
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.02.15 20:30:00 -
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Want some honest advice? I did that for a few years: generate all my POS fuel from ice mining and PI. My honest take at this point in the game given all the changes and how they apply to someone JUST interested in fueling theis POS and nothing else is to give up the ice mining, use the PI to generate in-demand goods (data chips for nanite paste, coolant, robotics, etc), sell PI and other T2 industry goods (if you're a producer like me), and just buy the fuel. There's a LOT less wasted time, you have time for more fun things, and get your POS fueled without hassle.
Let someone else do the hard work. You pay a little extra money, fuel your POS, and actually spend time doing fun stuff in EveO.
Just my $.02. "Blow it all on Quafe and strippers." --- Sorlac |
Psade
Blind Avarice
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Posted - 2014.02.15 23:11:00 -
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Those numbers are not correct. I am not certain where things are going wrong. This site has a really good visual indicator that will help you with the numbers you need.
For the sake of clarity I'll run through the arithmetic here.
Refine from P0 to P1: 3000 P0 -> 20 P1 3000/20 = 150 P0 per P1
Refine from P1 to P2: 40 P1 -> 5 P2 40/5 = 8 P1 per P2 8 * 150 = 1,200 P0 per P2
Refine from P2 to P3: 10 P2 -> 3 P3 10/3 = 3.33333 P2 per P3 3.33333 * 1200 = 4000 P0 per P3
The 10/3 bit looks odd because it has a decimal, but you never actually make 1 at a time, you make a batch of 3. So the actual run for 3 robotics requires 12,000 of each P0 material.
Using these numbers: P1 = 150 P0 P2 = 1,200 P0 P3 = 4,000 P0
You should end up with the following, unless I've made errors of my own. Aqueous Liquid : 288,000 Base Metals: 264,000 Heavy Metals: 264,000 Ionic Solution: 288,000 Noble Gas: 90,000 Noble Metals: 408,000 Non-CS Crystals: 120,000
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Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
26
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Posted - 2014.02.17 19:55:00 -
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Psade wrote:Those numbers are not correct. I am not certain where things are going wrong. This site has a really good visual indicator that will help you with the numbers you need. For the sake of clarity I'll run through the arithmetic here. Refine from P0 to P1: 3000 P0 -> 20 P1 3000/20 = 150 P0 per P1Refine from P1 to P2: 40 P1 -> 5 P2 40/5 = 8 P1 per P2 8 * 150 = 1,200 P0 per P2Refine from P2 to P3: 10 P2 -> 3 P3 10/3 = 3.33333 P2 per P3 3.33333 * 1200 = 4000 P0 per P3The 10/3 bit looks odd because it has a decimal, but you never actually make 1 at a time, you make a batch of 3. So the actual run for 3 robotics requires 12,000 of each P0 material. Using these numbers: P1 = 150 P0 P2 = 1,200 P0 P3 = 4,000 P0 You should end up with the following, unless I've made errors of my own. Aqueous Liquid : 288,000 Base Metals: 264,000 Heavy Metals: 264,000 Ionic Solution: 288,000 Noble Gas: 90,000 Noble Metals: 408,000 Non-CS Crystals: 120,000
Awesome info, thanks for help on the math and the linky, both very helpful.
Next question, what about extractor to processor ratio? I find that I'm pulling way more P0 than I have the ability to process into P1. What's the best option?
Cedric
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Batelle
Komm susser Tod
1794
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Posted - 2014.02.17 21:27:00 -
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Dr Cedric wrote:Next question, what about extractor to processor ratio? I find that I'm pulling way more P0 than I have the ability to process into P1. What's the best option?
Depends heavily on the abundance of the planet, the size of the planet and your command center upgrades skills, how often you're willing to reset extractors, and how many extractor heads you can support. Once you've decided on the above, you can estimate a rough unit/hr of p0 and build an appropriate number of extractors. It takes a bit of observation and tweaking for the first few days.
Making too much p0 is okay if you have a silo, you can let it accumulate, then balance that with longer cycle times or just build an extra processor. If you don't have a silo and are storing excess p0 and finished p1/p2 in the same launchpad, there's a lot less wiggle room. "CCP is changing policy, and has asked that we discontinue the bonus credit program after November 7th. So until then, enjoy a super-bonus of 1B Blink Credit for each 60-day GTC you buy!"
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Psade
Blind Avarice
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Posted - 2014.02.17 23:59:00 -
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A basic industry building goes through 6k P0/hr. The calculations from there are pretty straightforward. When you start an extraction program, it will tell you the average P0/hr that will be taken out. Most people use cycles that are completed in a number of days. Short programs will yield more but are extremely fidgety and often outpace refinement. Have at least 2 launchpads for storage, as the first few hours of a program will surely need some space. The refineries catch up toward the end of the program.
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Corraidhin Farsaidh
Hello-There
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Posted - 2014.02.18 14:35:00 -
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1 launchpad and 1 silo will give you 2000m3 more storage over 2xlaunchpad, |
Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
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Posted - 2014.02.18 18:18:00 -
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So then the routing of all this would be:
Extractor to Silo/Launchpad for P0
Silo/Launchpad to Processor
Processor back to Launchpad for P1
Launch P1 into space/Customs to take it to the next step
After the P0 -> P1 step, timing gets easier to handle as far as I've experienced.
And as far as Processors to Extractors ratio, I should try to get my per-hour-output to add up to my per-hour processing ability (the 6000m3/hour number)? Cedric
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Corraidhin Farsaidh
Hello-There
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Posted - 2014.02.18 19:14:00 -
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Look at what P2's you can produce on those planets too, better isk density...as far as I know there are no planets left where you can produce P3's without any imports... |
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Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat Working Stiffs
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Posted - 2014.02.18 19:56:00 -
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Personally, I find it is more efficient to use more planets, so you can get higher extraction, but you have to have control of the POCOs.
I believe this is what I was using, but it depends on your extraction rates:
Character 1: Extraction Planets * Planet 1: Noble Gas -> Oxygen * Planet 2: Aqueous Liquids -> Water * Planet 3: Ionic Solution -> Electrolytes * Planet 4: Ionic Solution -> Electrolytes * Planet 5: Noble Metals -> Precious Metals
Character 2: Extraction Planets * Planet 6: Heavy Metals -> Toxic Metals * Planet 7: Heavy Metals -> Toxic Metals * Planet 8: Base Metals -> Reactive Metals * Planet 9: Base Metals -> Reactive Metals * Planet 10: Non-CS Crystals -> Chiral Structures
Character 3: Factory Planets * Planet 11: Water + Electrolytes -> Coolant * Planet 12: Precious Metals + Toxic Metals -> Enriched Uranium * Planet 13: Precious Metals + Reactive Metals -> Mechanical Parts * Planet 14: Precious Metals + Reactive Metals -> Mechanical Parts * Planet 15: Toxic Metals + Chiral Structures -> Consumer Electronics and (imported) Mechanical Parts + Consumer Electronics -> Robotics
P1 + P1 -> P2 http://go-dl.eve-files.com/media/1108/p2_factory.jpg P1 + P1 -> P2 and P2 + P2 -> P3 http://go-dl.eve-files.com/media/1108/p3_factory.jpg |
Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
26
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Posted - 2014.02.19 02:38:00 -
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Tau Cabalander wrote:Personally, I find it is more efficient to use more planets, so you can get higher extraction, but you have to have control of the POCOs. I believe this is what I was using, but it depends on your extraction rates: Character 1: Extraction Planets * Planet 1: Noble Gas -> Oxygen * Planet 2: Aqueous Liquids -> Water * Planet 3: Ionic Solution -> Electrolytes * Planet 4: Ionic Solution -> Electrolytes * Planet 5: Noble Metals -> Precious Metals Character 2: Extraction Planets * Planet 6: Heavy Metals -> Toxic Metals * Planet 7: Heavy Metals -> Toxic Metals * Planet 8: Base Metals -> Reactive Metals * Planet 9: Base Metals -> Reactive Metals * Planet 10: Non-CS Crystals -> Chiral Structures Character 3: Factory Planets * Planet 11: Water + Electrolytes -> Coolant * Planet 12: Precious Metals + Toxic Metals -> Enriched Uranium * Planet 13: Precious Metals + Reactive Metals -> Mechanical Parts * Planet 14: Precious Metals + Reactive Metals -> Mechanical Parts * Planet 15: Toxic Metals + Chiral Structures -> Consumer Electronics and (imported) Mechanical Parts + Consumer Electronics -> Robotics P1 + P1 -> P2 http://go-dl.eve-files.com/media/1108/p2_factory.jpgP1 + P1 -> P2 and P2 + P2 -> P3 http://go-dl.eve-files.com/media/1108/p3_factory.jpg
Awesome setups!! ^^
So, I do have a bit of transportation to work out, which is fine by me. Clearly I can work on my setups and place more processor on my "factory" planet. Last but not least is to figure out the best ratio of extractor heads, extractors and Processors. Trial and error time coming up I think!
Cedric
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Batelle
Komm susser Tod
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Posted - 2014.02.19 15:10:00 -
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Dr Cedric wrote:Awesome setups!! ^^
So, I do have a bit of transportation to work out, which is fine by me. Clearly I can work on my setups and place more processor on my "factory" planet. Last but not least is to figure out the best ratio of extractor heads, extractors and Processors. Trial and error time coming up I think!
His setup is efficient and simple because each planet (for a single character) is only producing one kind of p1. "CCP is changing policy, and has asked that we discontinue the bonus credit program after November 7th. So until then, enjoy a super-bonus of 1B Blink Credit for each 60-day GTC you buy!"
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Destination SkillQueue
Are We There Yet
6299
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Posted - 2014.02.20 21:58:00 -
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One time bump to fix forum. |
Tailan Obasek
Core World Imperium
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Posted - 2014.02.22 00:22:00 -
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Corraidhin Farsaidh wrote:Look at what P2's you can produce on those planets too, better isk density...as far as I know there are no planets left where you can produce P3's without any imports... Actually, I've encountered quite a few good planets in lowsec, and I am currently making a P3 on a barren and an ice planet. |
Dr Cedric
Independent Miners Corporation Care Factor
26
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Posted - 2014.02.22 00:36:00 -
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Just to update:
Ive switched gears and am focusing on just Robotics at this point. I have A barren and Plasma, each taking their P0 (metals and non-CS).
The P0's are then moved to a Barren Planet Factory to refine into P1's. Those are then transported to a Temperate Factory and Refined into the P2 (electronics, mech parts) and P3 (robotics). Its actually a pretty fun setup and easy to maintain. Thanks for all the help from folks on this thread.
Cedric
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