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| item = Conveyor Tube
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{{SimpleItembox|Mod:Vanilla/CubeBlock/ConveyorTubeMedium|Size|Mass|Integrity|BuildTimeSeconds|IsAirTight|PCU}}
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| description = A transparent conveyor tube with indicator lights
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{{CategorizeComponents|Mod:Vanilla/CubeBlock/ConveyorTube}}
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| tool = no
 
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| largeship = yes
 
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| smallship = yes
 
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| rawmaterial = no
 
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| material = no
 
  
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| sbuildtime = 7
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== Overview ==
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| scomponentstructure = 2
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The conveyor tube is a pipe that can transfer items from two opposite sides. It is similar to the [[Conveyor Junction]] but slightly stronger and only has 2 ports. For curves, the player must use [[Conveyor Junction|Conveyor Junctions]] or [[Curved Conveyor Tube|Curved Conveyor Tubes]]. For a full explanation on conveyors, see [[Conveyor Network]].
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| scomponent1 = Motor
 
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| scomponent1amt = 6
 
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| scomponent2 = Small Steel Tube
 
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| scomponent2amt = 10
 
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| scomponent3 = Construction Component
 
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| scomponent3amt = 30
 
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| scomponent4 = Steel Plate
 
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| scomponent4amt = 8
 
  
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| lbuildtime = 7
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Another interesting feature of the conveyor tube is that it also has indicator lights on it that inform the player of its status:
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| lcomponent1 = Bulletproof Glass
 
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| lcomponent1amt = 4
 
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| lcomponent2 = Motor
 
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| lcomponent2amt = 8
 
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| lcomponent3 = Small Steel Tube
 
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| lcomponent3amt = 12
 
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| lcomponent4 = Construction Component
 
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| lcomponent4amt = 40
 
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| lcomponent5 = Steel Plate
 
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| lcomponent5amt = 10
 
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| version = 01.031.009
 
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[[File:ConveyorTube01.jpg|right|thumb|340px|View of the conveyor tube]]
 
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== Function ==
 
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The conveyor tube is a transparent pipe that can transfer items from two opposite sides. It is cheaper to build compared to the [[Conveyor]], but only has 2 ports. For curves, the player must use [[Conveyor|Conveyors]] or [[Curved Conveyor Tube|Curved Conveyor Tubes]]. For a full explanation on conveyors, see [[Conveyor Network]].
 
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Another interesting feature of the conveyor tube is that it also has indicator lights on it that inform the player of its status. Currently, there are only two states that it can be in:
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!colspan="3" style="font-size:16px;"|Indicator Light Definitions
 
!colspan="3" style="font-size:16px;"|Indicator Light Definitions
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!style="text-align:center;"|Comments
 
!style="text-align:center;"|Comments
 
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!Yellow
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![[File:Air_Vent_Front_Indicator_Green.png]]
 
|style="text-align:center;"|Good Connection
 
|style="text-align:center;"|Good Connection
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|This color informs that there is a successful connection between inventories
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|This color informs that there is a successful connection between inventories.
 
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!Red
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![[File:Yellow_Indicator.png]]
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|style="text-align:center;"|Limited Connection
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|This color indicates that the conveyors will only move ammo due to limited power supply (current power demand exceeds supply).
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![[File:Air_Vent_Front_Indicator_Red.png]]
 
|style="text-align:center;"|No Connection / No power
 
|style="text-align:center;"|No Connection / No power
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|It is not connected to at least two inventories or no power is being supplied to it
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|This tube is not connected to at least two inventories or is unpowered.
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!<span style="background:black; font-size: 200%">....</span>
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|style="text-align:center;"|Damaged / No Connection
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|This specific Conveyor Tube is damaged and needs to be repaired to function.
 
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;Note
 
;Note
 
:*When not powered, the lights on the conveyor tube will turn red. However, this does not mean items cannot be transferred.
 
:*When not powered, the lights on the conveyor tube will turn red. However, this does not mean items cannot be transferred.
  
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== Placement ==
 
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!colspan="5" ; style="text-align:center; font-size:18px; " | Large Ship / Station
 
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!style="text-align:center;  width: 13%" ; colspan="2" | Outline
 
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!style="text-align:center; width: 3%" |
 
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!style="text-align:center; width: 60%" | Comments
 
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!colspan="2" | Block Size:
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | 1
 
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!colspan="2"| Orientation affects function?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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|It only has to make a connection with a conveyor port, how it's placed is up to the player
 
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!colspan="2"| Has limited range?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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!colspan="2"| Can be placed on all sides?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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|The two ports are the only faces it can be placed on
 
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!colspan="2"| Has large conveyor port?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | Yes
 
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|One on each end of the tube
 
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!colspan="2"| Has small conveyor port?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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!colspan="5" ; style="text-align:center; font-size:18px; " | Small Ship
 
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!style="text-align:center;  width: 13%" ; colspan="2" | Outline
 
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!style="text-align:center; width: 3%" |
 
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!style="text-align:center; width: 60%" | Comments
 
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!colspan="2" | Block Size:
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | 9
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | 3x3x3 cube
 
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!colspan="2"| Orientation affects function?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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|It only has to make a connection with a conveyor port, how it's placed is up to the player
 
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!colspan="2"| Has limited range?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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!colspan="2"| Can be placed on all sides?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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|The two ports are the only faces it can be placed on
 
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!colspan="2"| Has large conveyor port?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | Yes
 
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|One on each end of the tube
 
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!colspan="2"| Has small conveyor port?
 
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|style="text-align:center;" | No
 
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;Important Note
 
;Important Note
 
:*It should be noted that the curved conveyor tube is only compatible with [[Conveyor Network#Conveyor ports|large conveyor ports]].
 
:*It should be noted that the curved conveyor tube is only compatible with [[Conveyor Network#Conveyor ports|large conveyor ports]].
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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
Using the block is simple, and easy to use. An example on how to make use of this is to first:
 
Using the block is simple, and easy to use. An example on how to make use of this is to first:
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== Examples ==
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== Media ==
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|[[File:ConveyorTube01.jpg|center|thumb|250px|View of the conveyor tube]]
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[[File:ConveyorTube05.jpg|none|thumb|275px|Conveyor tubes on a red default ship]]
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|[[File:ConveyorTube05.jpg|center|thumb|250px|Conveyor tubes on a red default ship]]
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[[File:ConveyorTube07.jpg|none|thumb|275px|A small welder ship using conveyor tubes]]
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|[[File:ConveyorTube07.jpg|center|thumb|250px|A small welder ship using conveyor tubes]]
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|[[File:ConveyorTube08.jpg|center|thumb|250px|A long line of conveyor tubes on the bottom of the big blue default ship]]
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[[File:ConveyorTube08.jpg|none|thumb|275px|A long line of conveyor tubes on the bottom of the big blue default ship]]
 
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== Tips ==
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* Compared to the [[Conveyor Junction]] it possesses less versatility (having only 2 conveyor sides) and is heavier, but in exchange it is less expensive in terms of [[Iron Ingot]]s and stronger in terms of integrity since it's made up of sturdy [[Steel Plate]] unlike the [[Conveyor Junction]] which is primarily constructed out of weaker [[Interior Plate]]s.
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* Players building a small ship on a budget can use [[Small Cargo Container]]s as a lighter and cheaper (although requiring some less-common resources) replacement for conveyors.
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== Known Issues ==
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== Related Items ==
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*[[Conveyor Junction]]
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*[[Curved Conveyor Tube]]
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*[[Small Conveyor]]
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*[[Small Conveyor Tube]]
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*[[Small Curved Conveyor Tube]]
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== Programming ==
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== Update History ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.037|Update 01.037.014]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*removed computer component from conveyors (so turret won't attack it)
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.034|Update 01.034.009]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*Fixed crashes caused by conveyor
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.034]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*Added the option to take anything from conveyor system by double-clicking
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.032]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*Optimized conveyor tube glass rendering
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.031]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*New larger conveyors for small ships (able to transport every item)
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.030]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*Fixed minor conveyor issues (energy usage)
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.027]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*Conveyor systems now require power (electricity) in order to function
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|style="text-align: left;width: 8%"| [[Update 01.026]] ||style="padding-left: 10px;padding-right: 10px;"|
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*Conveyor Tube introduced
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[[Category:Conveyor and Cargo Blocks]]
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[[Category:Conveyor Blocks]]
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[[Category:Functional Blocks]]

Latest revision as of 23:01, 18 May 2020

Conveyor Tube Icon.png
Large Ship / Station
Conveyor Tube
Large Ship Icon.png
ComponentsRequired
 Functional 
Dimensions (W,H,L)1,1,1
Mass394 kg
394,000 g
394,000,000 mg
0.394 t
Integrity1,230
Build time7 s
Is AirtightNo
PCU Cost10
BrowseLast edit: 2020-04-06
Conveyor Tube Icon.png
Small Ship
Medium Conveyor Tube
Small Ship Icon.png
ComponentsRequired
 Functional 
Dimensions (W,H,L)3,3,3
Mass374 kg
374,000 g
374,000,000 mg
0.374 t
Integrity1,140
Build time6 s
Is AirtightNo
PCU Cost10
BrowseLast edit: 2020-04-13

Overview

The conveyor tube is a pipe that can transfer items from two opposite sides. It is similar to the Conveyor Junction but slightly stronger and only has 2 ports. For curves, the player must use Conveyor Junctions or Curved Conveyor Tubes. For a full explanation on conveyors, see Conveyor Network.

Another interesting feature of the conveyor tube is that it also has indicator lights on it that inform the player of its status:

Indicator Light Definitions
Color Status Comments
Air Vent Front Indicator Green.png Good Connection This color informs that there is a successful connection between inventories.
Yellow Indicator.png Limited Connection This color indicates that the conveyors will only move ammo due to limited power supply (current power demand exceeds supply).
Air Vent Front Indicator Red.png No Connection / No power This tube is not connected to at least two inventories or is unpowered.
.... Damaged / No Connection This specific Conveyor Tube is damaged and needs to be repaired to function.
Note
  • When not powered, the lights on the conveyor tube will turn red. However, this does not mean items cannot be transferred.
Important Note

Usage

Using the block is simple, and easy to use. An example on how to make use of this is to first:

Example Tutorial
  1. Place a cargo container anywhere on the floor
    ConveyorTube02.jpg
  2. Next place the conveyor tube on the cargo container facing the other direction. You will notice the lights on the block are "red", this is okay; it only indicates that there is no connection on the other end of the conveyor.
    ConveyorTube03.jpg
  3. Now place another cargo container on the other side of the conveyor tube.
    ConveyorTube04.jpg
  4. The light should now turn green, indicating a successful connection

Media

View of the conveyor tube
Conveyor tubes on a red default ship
A small welder ship using conveyor tubes
A long line of conveyor tubes on the bottom of the big blue default ship

Tips

  • Compared to the Conveyor Junction it possesses less versatility (having only 2 conveyor sides) and is heavier, but in exchange it is less expensive in terms of Iron Ingots and stronger in terms of integrity since it's made up of sturdy Steel Plate unlike the Conveyor Junction which is primarily constructed out of weaker Interior Plates.
  • Players building a small ship on a budget can use Small Cargo Containers as a lighter and cheaper (although requiring some less-common resources) replacement for conveyors.

Known Issues

Related Items

Programming

Update History

Update 01.037.014
  • removed computer component from conveyors (so turret won't attack it)
Update 01.034.009
  • Fixed crashes caused by conveyor
Update 01.034
  • Added the option to take anything from conveyor system by double-clicking
Update 01.032
  • Optimized conveyor tube glass rendering
Update 01.031
  • New larger conveyors for small ships (able to transport every item)
Update 01.030
  • Fixed minor conveyor issues (energy usage)
Update 01.027
  • Conveyor systems now require power (electricity) in order to function
Update 01.026
  • Conveyor Tube introduced
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