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It probably isn't optimal, but does it at least do the job? Trying to not import any blueprints. Thanks for any help provided!

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That's two 4 belt balancers side by side.

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Nidan wrote:

Sat Jun 22, 2024 9:05 pm

That's two 4 belt balancers side by side.

oh.. you're right

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If you put a splitter either before (and/)or after the double-splitter in the middle, you will at least get some mixture between the two sides. And I assume the yellow belts will be updated to red... Is this 8 belt balancer efficient? (6)

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wobbycarly wrote:

Sun Jun 23, 2024 3:25 am

If you put a splitter either before (and/)or after the double-splitter in the middle, you will at least get some mixture between the two sides. And I assume the yellow belts will be updated to red... Is this 8 belt balancer efficient? (8)

Ah, so you just want to mix them together as much as possible. Thanks!

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Well, yes and no.

At a bare minimum, each output belt should have an equal part from every input belt. 8x8, means 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Each of the 8 outputs should be 1/8 of the first input, 1/8 of the second input, 1/8 of the third input, and so on through the final input.

Ideally, however, the balancer would allow you to hook up any number of input belts, and any number of output belts, and still have each output belt get an equal share of each hooked up input belt.

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I know you said you don't want to use blueprints, but I put together this 8x8 belt balancer if you need it. (Inputs on left, outputs on right.) Hope this helps! Is this 8 belt balancer efficient? (12)

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Haven't we solved this years ago.

Here

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That's overkill.

That mine doesn't need input balancing and it doesn't need unlimited throughput on 8 redbelts
First use splitters to reduce to 4 belts.
After that place a 4 to 4 belt balancer.
Splitt the output to 8 again.
After that you can use yellow belts.

I also suggest to set the input on the middle lanes to priority. Ore fields are denser in the middle.

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Nosferatu wrote:

Wed Jun 26, 2024 1:43 pm

That's overkill.

That mine doesn't need input balancing and it doesn't need unlimited throughput on 8 redbelts
First use splitters to reduce to 4 belts.
After that place a 4 to 4 belt balancer.
Splitt the output to 8 again.
After that you can use yellow belts.

I also suggest to set the input on the middle lanes to priority. Ore fields are denser in the middle.

Basically nothing except trains needs balancing anyway.

Now we have priority splitters we can build compressors instead of balancers, and those are almost always what you reall want.

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Is this 8 belt balancer efficient? (2024)

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What does a belt balancer do? ›

A belt balancer is a set of buildings that makes multiple balanced (averaged) output belts from unbalanced inputs. If the balancer has number N of input ports and M of output ports, it is called as “N:M balancer”. For example, splitter can be described as "a 1:3 balancer".

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If you have two belts and the flow on one is larger than the other then you need a belt balancer, basically just a splitter if you have only two belts, but there are more complex balancers for 4 belts. If the flow on one of the two lanes on a belt is larger than the other then you need a lane balancer.

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Throughput-unlimited (TU) balancers always provide full throughput. Regular balancers are only guaranteed to provide full throughput when all inputs or all outputs are utilized.

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For n → n balancers where n is a power of two numbers, n×log2(n)−n÷2 can be used to calculate how many splitters are needed. This formula is based on the number of nodes in a Beneš network, which is essentially the same as a throughput unlimited balancer — it allows any input to reach any output.

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The Balance Shaft Belt, most common in four-cylinder engines, moves the balance shaft, the mechanism that helps reduce vibration in the motor. The belt typically attaches to both the balance shaft and the crank shaft. Like any kind of belt, the balance shaft belt can wear out and need replacement.

What is a balancer used for? ›

Balancers are a time and money-saving tool assist device used when performing repetitive high-cycle tasks in a work cell environment. They are a simple and cost-effective alternative to manual lifting. Balancers use either spring or pneumatic air mechanisms to create a zero-gravity movement of tools or materials.

Are trains better than belts Factorio? ›

Past a couple screens of distance trains are both cheaper, faster and raising the throughput requires only a fraction of the setup cost unlike pipes or belts that need brand new lines every time. A yellow belt only transports 15 items per second, at a speed of 1.875 tiles per second.

What is the difference between loadbalancer and cluster? ›

The main difference between web server clustering and load balancing is that web server clustering creates a single logical system from multiple web servers, while web server load balancing distributes the requests among multiple independent web servers.

What is the maximum throughput capacity? ›

Maximum throughput is essentially synonymous to digital bandwidth capacity. Four different values are relevant in the context of "maximum throughput", used in comparing the 'upper limit' conceptual performance of multiple systems.

What is throughput level? ›

Throughput is a term used to describe the rate at which a company produces or processes its products or services. The goal behind measuring the throughput concept is often to identify and minimize the weakest links in the production process.

What is the ratio of splitters in Factorio? ›

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How many stone furnaces per yellow belt? ›

It takes 48 stone furnaces to consume the iron/copper ore on a yellow belt. 15 items/sec * 3.2 sec = 48. If you were to use 50, 72 , 144, or some other number of stone furnaces greater than 48, you will find the ones after the 48th sitting idle, doing nothing for you.

What is a splitter in Factorio? ›

Splitters. Splitters are another form of item manipulation. Splitters are a 2×1 entity that splits incoming items on belts from up to two input to up to two outputs, in a 1:1 ratio.

What is a feed balancer? ›

Feed balancers, as the name suggests are designed to balance a horse or pony's ration nutritionally in terms of vitamins and minerals, protein and energy resulting from increased forage utilisation.

What does changing a harmonic balancer do? ›

A bad harmonic balancer can damage your drive belt and other engine-driven accessories. Your crankshaft may also damage your main bearings if you continue to drive your vehicle. A worn harmonic balancer can also disintegrate, damaging components under the hood.

Does my horse need a balancer? ›

Adding a balancer to the ration is one way to balance the diet without giving large volumes of feed. An average 500kg horse would require approximately 500g of balancer to meet all the vitamin and mineral requirements, significantly less than other types of feeds.

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The right harmonic balancer will not only help your engine last longer, but it will also make sure it performs at the highest level possible so you can use every ounce of horsepower.

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