Circuit Board

Recipe

Circuit Board

Machine: assembler · Craft time: 5s

Ingredients

• 1 × Polymer Board
• 2 × Electronic Components

Products

• 1 × Circuit Board

Used in

• Operator Bot → Operator Bot
• Operator Robot Head → Operator Robot Head
• Operator Robot Torso → Operator Robot Torso
• Air Intake Base → Air Intake Base
• Assembly Line Logistics Container → Assembly Line Logistics Container
• Assembly Line Merger → Assembly Line Merger
• Assembly Line Painter → Assembly Line Painter
• Assembly Line Producer → Assembly Line Producer
• Assembly Line Splitter → Assembly Line Splitter
• Assembly Line Start → Assembly Line Start
• Fluid Assembler I → Fluid Assembler I
• Assembler III → Assembler III
• Barrel Filler I → Barrel Filler I
• Battery (Large) → Battery (Large)
• Blast Furnace Base → Blast Furnace Base
• Chemical Processor → Chemical Processor
• Cleaning Bot → Cleaning Bot
• Construction Ship Port → Construction Ship Port
• High-Tech Construction Material → High-Tech Construction Material
• Construction Warehouse → Construction Warehouse

Guide

Circuit Boards are a mid-tier electronic component crafted in assemblers, forming a crucial link in the electronics production chain. Their primary role is to serve as a key intermediate for building advanced machines, automation blocks, and various robot parts.

As factories grow, Circuit Boards become a central ingredient in a wide array of recipes, leading to frequent shortages if production isn't scaled accordingly. This broad demand often catches players off guard, especially as automation and assembly lines expand.

One of the most common production bottlenecks for Circuit Boards is the supply of Polymer Boards. Ensuring a steady flow of this upstream component is essential to avoid stalling your mid-game progress.

Players sometimes confuse Circuit Boards with Electronic Components due to their similar appearances and overlapping roles in recipes, but each serves distinct functions within the broader automation ecosystem.

Tips

• Set up dedicated production lines for Circuit Boards early on to keep up with the increasing demand from machines, automation blocks, and robot parts.
• Keep a close eye on your Polymer Board supply, as shortages here can quickly throttle Circuit Board output and disrupt your factory's workflow.
• Clearly separate Circuit Board and Electronic Component logistics in your factory layouts to prevent recipe mix-ups and streamline troubleshooting.
• As your factory grows more complex, consider modular layouts or buffer zones to keep Circuit Board production efficient and scalable.

Unlock requirements

• Circuit Board

FAQ

Are there later-game upgrades or alternate recipes for Circuit Boards?

Currently, Circuit Boards are crafted using a single assembler recipe that combines Polymer Board and Electronic Components. There are no alternate recipes or direct upgrades for Circuit Board production itself, so optimizing your supply lines and assembler throughput remains essential as demand increases.

What are the most efficient layouts for scaling up Circuit Board production without bottlenecking Polymer Boards?

To efficiently scale Circuit Board production, consider placing dedicated Polymer Board lines adjacent to your Circuit Board assemblers, minimizing transport time and reducing the risk of upstream shortages. Buffer chests or storage between Polymer Board and Circuit Board lines can help absorb supply fluctuations and keep assemblers running smoothly. Modular layouts that allow easy expansion or duplication of both Polymer Board and Circuit Board lines are especially effective as your factory grows.