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billw wrote:Hey if this can detect number of robots in a roboport then it solves the issue of resupplying a limited number of construction bots to outposts and you are my hero.
I'm going to test tonight and report back, but if it doesn't then consider this a suggestion!

Ranakastrasz wrote:What is the filter for the directional sensor?

Kikkers wrote:

Ranakastrasz wrote:What is the filter for the directional sensor?

I'm unsure what you mean by filter?

Ranakastrasz wrote:Alterable setting labled filter.

Kikkers wrote:

Ranakastrasz wrote:Alterable setting labled filter.

Oh, I'm guessing you mean the filter on the actuator or electric switch. Those don't do anything, but need to be there to be able to operate the underlying smart inserter when no wires are connected, or when there isn't a logistics network nearby.

I though it was more important that the player can always operate the object, so they can always see what is, or isn't connected.

Error while running the event handler: __actuator__/control.lua.138: attempt to compare number with table

Ranakastrasz wrote:

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Error while running the event handler: __actuator__/control.lua.138: attempt to compare number with table

Game couldn't load with this error.
I just added an actuator and sensor net to make trains launch as soon as they load and unload.
Next time I loaded the game, it gave this error.

waduk wrote:I accidentally put fast inserter on directional sensor, then this happen.
They pulling a virtual item.
So, i'm not sure if this a bug or how this mod work internally.

Ranakastrasz wrote:Can you make it use virtual items like combinators do? Can you manipulate a constant combinator via script?
Can you have it manipulate a liquid instead, and have it act as a smart tank?

Ranakastrasz wrote:Also, It turns out I had version 4.0 instead of the latest version, so I am updating, Might have been the problem.

Kikkers wrote:If anyone knows of a roundabout way to manipulate a constant combinator, please tell.

        local cargoProxy = self.waitingStation.cargoProxy
        local output = cargoProxy.get_circuit_condition(1)
        local cargoCount = self:cargoCount()
        for c=1,50 do
          output.parameters[c]={signal={type = "item", name = nil}, count = 1, index = c}
        end
        output.parameters[1]={signal={type = "virtual", name = "signal-train-at-station"}, count = 1, index = 1}
        output.parameters[2]={signal={type = "virtual", name = "signal-locomotives"}, count = #self.train.locomotives.front_movers+#self.train.locomotives.back_movers, index = 2}
        output.parameters[3]={signal={type = "virtual", name = "signal-cargowagons"}, count = #self.train.cargo_wagons, index = 3}
        local i=4
        for name, count in pairs(cargoCount) do
          local type = "item"
          if fluids[name] then
            type = "fluid"
            count = math.floor(count)
          end
          output.parameters[i]={signal={type = type, name = name}, count=count, index = i}
          i=i+1
          if i>50 then break end
        end
        for c=i,50 do
          output.parameters[i]={signal={type = "item", name = nil}, count = 1, index = c}
        end
        cargoProxy.set_circuit_condition(1,output)

Choumiko wrote:

Kikkers wrote:If anyone knows of a roundabout way to manipulate a constant combinator, please tell.

here's what I use:

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        local cargoProxy = self.waitingStation.cargoProxy
        local output = cargoProxy.get_circuit_condition(1)
        local cargoCount = self:cargoCount()
        for c=1,50 do
          output.parameters[c]={signal={type = "item", name = nil}, count = 1, index = c}
        end
        output.parameters[1]={signal={type = "virtual", name = "signal-train-at-station"}, count = 1, index = 1}
        output.parameters[2]={signal={type = "virtual", name = "signal-locomotives"}, count = #self.train.locomotives.front_movers+#self.train.locomotives.back_movers, index = 2}
        output.parameters[3]={signal={type = "virtual", name = "signal-cargowagons"}, count = #self.train.cargo_wagons, index = 3}
        local i=4
        for name, count in pairs(cargoCount) do
          local type = "item"
          if fluids[name] then
            type = "fluid"
            count = math.floor(count)
          end
          output.parameters[i]={signal={type = type, name = name}, count=count, index = i}
          i=i+1
          if i>50 then break end
        end
        for c=i,50 do
          output.parameters[i]={signal={type = "item", name = nil}, count = 1, index = c}
        end
        cargoProxy.set_circuit_condition(1,output)

cargoProxy is a constant combinator, cargoCount is a table indexed by item name. The combinator has item_slot_count set to 50 instead the default 15

Syriusz wrote:Hello! Great mod!
But i got such error after 12.5 update:
"Error while loading entity prototype "directional-sensor" (decider-combinator): No such node (activity_led_light_offsets)
Modifications: sensor"

I copied activity_led_light_offsets = {...} from vanilla entity configs and game run (but don't know what happen in game)