Space Engineers

Space Engineers

Power Cable Blocks
KaosKnite  [developer] 7 Sep, 2017 @ 9:07am
Conveyor System
This discussion is for questions and input about the conveyor mod many of you are interested in. I have some questions and could use some input as to how it will work.
< >
Showing 1-12 of 12 comments
KaosKnite  [developer] 7 Sep, 2017 @ 9:19am 
The game is set up to have 2 types of conveyors for large and small blocks. There are large conveyors and small conveyors which the small conveyors will only allow small components to pass throught them. Also, regardless of the size of the actual visible model, they will still take up a full cube. I can make the coveyors "low profile" like the power cables are so they mount next to the blocks and not suspended in mid-air. The issue will be the large and small conveyors. I can make them the same size but it may be a little confusing as to which ones you are building. To avoid confusion I can make them with their own tool bar location. Also, the "large" conveyors will need to be able to attach to the "large" doors on the assembler and containers. I could accomplish this by making one of the conveyors into a "Z" shape with an "adaptor" to attach to large doors. I could use some ideas for that one. To make conveyors that looks small in appearance it will detract from the game realism a bit by allowing large objects to pass through "small" conveyors. That may cause some complaints as well. Give me some thoughts and ideas and post them here.
Skallabjorn 7 Sep, 2017 @ 10:24am 
there are a couple other large block conveyor tube n cable mods already out using the above proposed type adapter but none in small block. my ship builds tend to be small block and my bases big block personally which is why my personally created mods generally are small block first. I would go small block and small item through out as you say above
XEN 10 Sep, 2017 @ 4:38pm 
I havent found any working large block mods. I build both. A common issue I have is running conveyors, Id love some that would hug a wall. Eikester did some with the Deco pack but they dont fit for me with all the updated models/textures.
Also the Deco mod uses like a maintenance panel with pipes. Its good but once ive used a few on a design it starts to look 'samey'
KaosKnite  [developer] 12 Sep, 2017 @ 8:38am 
I'll think about what I will do with it. I have some ideas.
CapitanDart 13 Sep, 2017 @ 2:27pm 
Maybe the large conveyor can have more of the little pipes in them. 2 for the small and 3 or 4 for the big. That would help tell them apart.
KaosKnite  [developer] 13 Sep, 2017 @ 10:16pm 
@tmdart. I like that idea. I'll keep that in mind. I started messing around with the small block. I'll post some images once I get something substatial made. The more ideas I get the better it will be hopefully.
Last edited by KaosKnite; 13 Sep, 2017 @ 10:17pm
KaosKnite  [developer] 25 Jan, 2018 @ 9:47am 
Hi all,
I made a couple small conveyors and decided to upload some screen shots to get some feedback on them. This feedback will determine if I proceed with them or scrap the project. I made lower profile conveyors that can attach directly to blocks and won't float away when accidentally cut. Let me know if I should scrap it out or continue. Your feedback will be the determining factor for me. The last 3 images are the 3 separate conveyor sections from different angles. Thanks.

Default vs. Low Profile
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/931551504105138944/74B3D3CABAC08114C34E6785640F7D07434391ED/


https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/931551504105139096/E9C12CD011551F791C113CCFED24E29C6356DACC/

Center Conveyor
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/931551504105139408/C6831E438BDC0F79AB757F15D931608B5D656567/

Elbow End Cap Conveyor
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/931551504105139318/7C7E7987ECC467036EECF4D3F6E5A765F36584BB/

Straight End Cap Conveyor
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/931551504105139205/5D41140C37FE5FE56DC66861FD0BC0845DC252E7/

Height difference between default conveyor and my low profile conveyor
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/931551504105211907/4E615A58C1244668D9D4EB75DE1BE4AF1080A08B/
Last edited by KaosKnite; 25 Jan, 2018 @ 9:56am
Zarkash 7 Mar, 2018 @ 12:31pm 
I like those!
Only thing I would have wanted different, is the size/placement of the lights. It`s the same with the default converyors; the lights is way too visible/dominating. I would have liked just a small light by each connection point. Just big enough that it`s easy to see if there is a connection or not, but not so big that it makes it look like christmas decorations...
KaosKnite  [developer] 8 Mar, 2018 @ 12:13pm 
I can possibly cut down on the lights. I just want to make sure it is visible from all sides to show any breaks if they are not connected properly. Maybe a ring around it on each end?
Saki 18 Oct, 2018 @ 9:57pm 
I'm not technical with SE but it would also be cool to use these for gas transport around a base or to a launch pad. So maybe a set with a texture for gases ( im clueless) just my 20 cents worth
Love the mod
KaosKnite  [developer] 18 Oct, 2018 @ 10:32pm 
I've put the conveyor on hold and maybe permenantly because I'm not happy with them at all. I do know there is a mod out there that has pipes for decorations if that is what you are looking for. I have a couple ideas for some other mods but have decided to wait until SE leaves Beta (if it ever leaves Beta I guess I should say)
Saki 18 Oct, 2018 @ 11:45pm 
fair point lets wait and see ... well pray
< >
Showing 1-12 of 12 comments
Per page: 1530 50