Module 0.2: Diagnosing Bottlenecks

Reading the Signs

Open the factory to listen to ATA and work through the objectives at the same time.

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Leaderboard

Objectives

  • Iron Plate >= 40.0/min
  • All inputs connected

Briefing from ATA

Pioneer, we've received reports of an underperforming production line.

There's plenty of iron ore available, but only one smelter is processing it. The two constructors are starving for ingots because production can't keep up with demand. Look at the input indicators: red means demand exceeds supply.

Increase the smelter count so the factory can run at full capacity. The production target is 40 Iron Plates per minute.

Mission constraints

  • Available recipes: Iron Ingot, Iron Plate.
  • Available buildings: Constructor, Smelter.
  • Par time: 0:45 · a guide, not a deadline
  • No Somersloops.
  • Output targets count surplus available after your factory's own consumption.

Need a nudge?

Hint 1

Check the smelter group — only 1 smelter is running, but 60/min of ore is available.

Hint 2

Click the smelter group and increase the count to 2.

Hint 3

Two smelters will consume all 60/min of ore and feed both constructors to produce 40 plates/min.