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Alchemy Factory: Tutorial on building a stackable and efficient potion factory
This video is a tutorial on how to build a fully automatic, functional, and 100% efficient potion factory in Alchemy Factory. The build is fully stackable and can be adapted for larger productions. The tutorial covers the placement of grinders, chests, lab stands, and assemblers, as well as the routing of materials.
1. ⚙️ Initial Setup: Grinders, Chests, and Lab Stands
- ✅ Start with six grinders in four rows.
- ✅ Place four chests to connect the paths.
- ✅ Use lab stands to elevate the chests.
- ✅ The bottom six grinders are for flax, and the top six are for sage.
| Resource | Location |
|---|---|
| Flax | Bottom six grinders |
| Sage | Top six grinders |
00:00 - 01:53
1. ⚙️ Initial Setup: Grinders, Chests, and Lab Stands
- ✅ Start with six grinders in four rows.
- ✅ Place four chests to connect the paths.
- ✅ Use lab stands to elevate the chests.
- ✅ The bottom six grinders are for flax, and the top six are for sage.
| Resource | Location |
|---|---|
| Flax | Bottom six grinders |
| Sage | Top six grinders |
01:54 - 03:01
2. 📦 Connecting Chests and Setting Up Inputs
- ✅ Place two chests on each side, for a total of four chests.
- ✅ Make sure the input feeds into two of the rows.
- ✅ Sage goes on top and flax on the bottom.
- ✅ Connect the chests to the correct rows using ropes.
03:02 - 04:23
3. 🧪 Placing and Configuring Assemblers
- ✅ Place four assemblers, offsetting them by one, spacing them by two.
- ✅ Direct the three paths outward.
- ✅ Use lab stands to elevate the second set of flax.
- ✅ Make sure the second set of flax goes to the two center assemblers.
04:24 - 06:04
4. 🔄 Routing Sage and Finalizing the Setup
- ✅ Use lab stands to direct the sage to the correct assemblers.
- ✅ Extend the belts to the center sections.
- ✅ Connect the belts to complete the material flow.
06:05 - 07:56
5. 🧱 Aesthetic Design and Final Considerations
- ✅ The design is optional, but bricks and wood can be used for an aesthetic appearance.
- ✅ Save the blueprint with the assemblers included.
- ✅ Consider using shelves to stack the production.
07:57 - 10:54
6. 🧪 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements
- ✅ The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of the potion factory in operation.
- ✅ Monkey Nuts Gaming is thanked for the inspiration.
- ✅ Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and leave comments.