Experimental Pods

Experimental pods are used in a laboratory to conduct experiments and complete research projects. For more information on laboratory research please visit the following guide.

Laboratory Research

Creating Metal Plates

Metal plates are created in a stamper plant. This is a specialised type of conveyor with the stamper machinary attached to it and can be made in the manfacturing plant. The raw material required is a metal bar.

Creating PCBs

Creating PCBs is a multi-stage process and requires the use of three machines. First use an 'Extrusion Plant' to convert metal bars into wires. Next a 'Coiler Plant' to convert wires into coils, and finally a 'PCB Assembly Plant' to convert coils into PCBs.

Manufacturing Pods

Finally use the research assembler to combine the plates and PCBs into an Experimental Pod. This is not a Conveyor-based machine and requires power and both input and output Storage Hoppers. We recommend using two input Hoppers to ensure availability of both Plates and PCBs. The completed pods can then be delivered to the Laboratory.