How to Get and Use Programmable Splitter in Satisfactory

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As a seasoned Satisfactory player with countless hours under my belt, I can confidently say that the Programmable Splitter is a game-changer! This handy little contraption has streamlined my factory operations more than any other upgrade yet.

Programmable Splitter is an upgraded version of the Smart Splitter, which allows you to filter multiple items at once. In this guide, I’ll provide you with tips on how to get and use Programmable Splitter in Satisfactory, including all crafting recipes and unlock requirements.

Satisfactory: How to Get Programmable Splitter

Step 1: Unlock and Build Conveyor Splitter

To get started, focus on the initial stage (Tier 1) of opening up the Conveyor Belt system, which belongs to the Logistics branch’s framework. After obtaining access to it, here are the necessary components to construct it using them:

  • 2x Iron Plate
  • 2x Cable

Keep in mind that a typical Conveyor Splitter functions by dividing items sequentially among its outlets, and when an output becomes full, it distributes all incoming items equally to the remaining outlets.

Step 2: Upgrade Conveyor Splitter to Smart Splitter

Once you advance to Tier 2, you will gain access to the Smart Splitter within the MAM Caterium Research sequence. To activate it, you’ll need these specific items:

  • 10x AI Limiter
  • 50x Reinforced Iron Plate

Once you’ve unlocked the Smart Splitter, you can build it using the following ingredients:

  • 2x Reinforced Iron Plate
  • 2x Rotor
  • 1x AI Limiter

You have the option to customize each output with a unique filter that can be set to “No Filter,” “Any Option,” “Any Unassigned Value,” “Overflow,” or a specific data type.

Step 3: Upgrade Smart Splitter to Programmable Splitter

As a seasoned gamer, I’ve discovered that I can unlock and level up the top echelon of the Splitter Structure within the MAM Caterium Research chain. Here’s what I need to do it:

  • 100x AI Limiter
  • 50x Computer
  • 50x Heavy Modular Frame

Following this step, feel free to commence the assembly and layering process of your desired number of Programmable Splitters. Here are the components you’ll need:

  • 1x Heavy Modular Frame
  • 2x Computer
  • 5x AI Limiter

Satisfactory: How to Use Programmable Splitter

Programmable Splitters operate similarly to Smart Splitters, offering the ability to apply various filters (or items) for each output, thereby streamlining and expediting the manufacturing process. Additionally, you can establish multiple rules for each item, which is a key factor in their widespread use. In essence, they help sort mixed conveyor belts into fewer, more manageable mixed belts, a practice commonly referred to as “sushi load balancing.

What’s the method for customizing a Programmable Splitter according to your unique requirements? The key lies in the functions, which I will outline for you:

  • Filter setting “Any” behaves like a standard Conveyor Splitter, which distributes all parts evenly across all available outputs.
  • Filter setting “None” disables any given output.
  • Filter setting “Any Undefined” allows passing through only parts that don’t have any rules set to the items.
  • Filter setting “Overflow” is used only if there are no other outputs in use. This may be a good choice if outputs are full or have no suitable rules applied to them.
  • Filter setting “Item” must be the most useful one, which allows only the selected item to pass through. But I must warn you that this filter works only with resources that have their respective recipes unlocked.

Here’s all the essential information about obtaining and utilizing a Programmable Splitter in Satisfactory. Keep an eye out for additional helpful tips and guides on Satisfactory, coming soon!

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2024-09-17 00:40