Splitter
Transport Building • Tier 2
Overview
Splitters are intelligent routing devices that divide conveyor belt item flows into multiple output paths, enabling sophisticated factory logistics and automated sorting systems. These compact machines can operate in two modes: even distribution (splitting items equally between outputs) or filtered routing (sending specific items to designated outputs). Splitters are the key to building complex production chains where different materials need to travel to different destinations from a single input line. Without splitters, factories become tangled messes of separate belt lines; with them, you can create elegant, efficient logistics networks that automatically route materials exactly where they need to go.
Stats
| Tier | 2 |
|---|---|
| Power | Consumes 2 kW |
| Category | Transport |
Building Cost
- Iron Ingot x5 - Smelt from Iron Ore
- Circuit Board x2 - Craft at Assembler (for smart routing)
- Power: 2 kW per splitter (minimal)
- Build time: 5 seconds
- Requires "Automation Basics" technology (300 DP)
- Can be placed on conveyor belt intersections
Usage Details
- Output Ports: 2-3 output directions (depending on placement)
- Even Split Mode: Alternates items between outputs equally
- Filter Mode: Route specific items to designated outputs
- Priority System: Set priority outputs for overflow routing
- Throughput: Handles 1 item per second (matches belt speed)
- Smart Upgrade: Upgrade to Smart Splitter for advanced filtering
Strategy Tips
- Essential for separating ore types on shared mining belts
- Use to route different components to different assemblers
- Filter mode perfect for sorting mixed item streams
- Build main bus with splitters branching to production areas
- Combine multiple splitters for complex routing logic
- Priority outputs prevent belt backups and jams
- Smart splitters can filter by item category, not just type
- Key to building scalable, organized factory layouts