You can do belt weaving. 2 or 3 transport lines in the same lane. So if B is Blue and R is Red. BBRRBBRR two goods on red and two goods on blue. 4 goods moving in 1 tile wide strip.
Also if using each side of a belt for different goods you can use the underneath entry shroud to block one side by feeding into it from the side.
You don’t even need to use both parts. Just place an entry and rotate it to make it an exit and feed from the side.
Yes thanks makes sense, I should have been more specific about early game when you only have initial belts, but looks like the difference is cost + aesthetic only then.
Early game the main use is for underground to allow different belt lines to cross. Take a look at the standard green circuit setup 3 copper to wire assemblers direct feed into 2 iron + wire to green. It uses underground to move iron past the output.
For better belts upgraded when you need the speed. When your yellow can’t push enough product to feed your machines. Also better underground belts can go father between ends. 4, 6, 8 empty tiles for yellow, red, blue.
In factorio 2.0, is there any benefit in using underneathies or plain belts? Besides perhaps a slightly cleaner look?
You can do belt weaving. 2 or 3 transport lines in the same lane. So if B is Blue and R is Red. BBRRBBRR two goods on red and two goods on blue. 4 goods moving in 1 tile wide strip.
Also if using each side of a belt for different goods you can use the underneath entry shroud to block one side by feeding into it from the side.
You don’t even need to use both parts. Just place an entry and rotate it to make it an exit and feed from the side.
Yes thanks makes sense, I should have been more specific about early game when you only have initial belts, but looks like the difference is cost + aesthetic only then.
Early game the main use is for underground to allow different belt lines to cross. Take a look at the standard green circuit setup 3 copper to wire assemblers direct feed into 2 iron + wire to green. It uses underground to move iron past the output.
For better belts upgraded when you need the speed. When your yellow can’t push enough product to feed your machines. Also better underground belts can go father between ends. 4, 6, 8 empty tiles for yellow, red, blue.