Machines

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Machines

Overview of the machine system in Idle Factory.

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Machine Types

Processing Machines

Machines that transform input items into output items.

Machine	Function	Fuel
Furnace	Smelts ores to ingots	Yes
Crusher	Crushes ores to dust (2x yield)	No
Assembler	Crafts complex items	No

Generation Machines

Machines that produce items without input.

Machine	Output
Miner	Ore based on biome

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Ports and Conveyors

Input Ports

Where conveyors deliver items to machines.

Output Ports

Where machines output processed items.

Port Directions

Direction	Relative to
front	Machine facing direction
back	Behind machine
left	Left side
right	Right side
top	Above
bottom	Below

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Machine UI

Right-click on a machine to open its UI.

• Input slots: Where raw materials go
• Output slots: Where processed items appear
• Fuel slot (if applicable): Where fuel goes
• Progress bar: Shows processing progress

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Processing Speed

Processing time is defined per recipe. Machines process items at a fixed rate.

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See Also

• Recipes - Recipe system
• Conveyor System - Item transport
• Data Mod Guide - Adding custom machines