The Powder Toy

Tractor beam transport network by OrthogonalCaster

OrthogonalCaster
OrthogonalCaster
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17th Oct 2021
27th Oct 2021
This is a concept of what can be done using the tractor beam designs I made.

Comments

  • OrthogonalCaster
    OrthogonalCaster     29th Oct 2021
    So: detect, move 1 pixel, wait for further instructions.
  • OrthogonalCaster
    OrthogonalCaster     29th Oct 2021
    ...which, as my latest save shows, could've been avoided by better detector placement. In it the detector sends the signal to the tractor beam immediately, and it moves the container out of detector range (one pixel) right away - which prevents the double-signal and delay problems.
  • OrthogonalCaster
    OrthogonalCaster     17th Oct 2021
    Payload detectors have DLAYs because the signal from them isn't passed instantly, and therefore detectors will send a series of signals. One of them is the initial detection signal, and the other is generated while the tractor beam cycle is slowly starting. Because of this, the receiving stations have CRAY-based spark dividers.