autocrafting [Tutorial] Early Game Autocrafting using RFTools Control

[Timur]

Introduction

Thanks to ToddytheBody you can setup simple and quite reliable auto-crafting using not so expencive, almost early-game, machines.
In this tutorial I will show you how to setup cheap and simple auto-crafting system.

Machines needed

- 1x Crafting Station (RFTools Control)
- 1x Processor (RFTools Control)
- 1x Workbench (RFTools Control)
- 1x Programmer (RFTools Control) (Only needed to copy/paste program)

Additional Materials needed

- CPU Core (one for every crafting step) (the better core, the faster crafting will go)
- Network Card (at least 1)
- Crafting Card (one for every recipe)
- Program Card (at least 1)

Setup

- Step 1
Place machines in order how it shows on picture
(Processor in middle, Crafting Station on top, Workbench on bottom, 2 any Chests of left and right side)

- Step 2
Use Programmer to paste program.

!!!IMPORTANT!!!
There are 2 programs, you need to chose one of them depending on direction your chests placed

• Program 1 (chests placed on North and South sides of processor)
  Copy and paste this text
• Program 2 (chests placed on East and West sides of processor)
  Copy and paste this text

Copy and paste program into Programmer

Place Program Card in Programmer and save program with any name

Then

1. Insert Program Card in Processor
2. Add couple CPU cores 
3. Add Network Card
4. Allocate Resources (Green squares) all from 0 to 11

 

Type "Net setup up" in console

- Step 3
Use Crafting Cards to encode recipes.
Place Crafting card in one of the chests.
Check Crafting Station for new recipe (if there is no recipe, try to put Crafting Cards in another chest)

Add resources to opposite chest.

Now you can autocraft. If you got any problems write here for help.

Troubleshooting
First of all, toggle debug screen to show all infornation about machine (in Processor GUI, button named "Db." , press it untill you see info on screen or in world)

List of problems

• Recipe stuck
  Check amount of CPU cores, you need 1 for every crafting step.
  Cancel all curent tasks, and press Button placed on processor (Simple stone of wood button, or level. You need redstone signal to unlock processor).Try to order recipe again.
   
• Console says "Missing inventory"
  You used wrong program, and it searching for chests in wrong position, try using another program.
   
• Crafting Station says "Failed" in task list
  You missing some materials in resource chest. 

[OutlawUSA76]

just for heads up RFTools has known to be bugg you could lose your stuff in Continuum

[Mazila9968]

I apologize for keeping up the conversation after more than half a year, but there is some interest in this fashion industry. Your code is no longer suitable for pasting into the game. Apparently something has changed in the rules for writing code. As a result, I decided to try to write my own code, but the problem is that I can’t get the crafting result from the workbench. What could be the problem? How did you do it? 

[Demos23]

On 9/8/2021 at 5:16 PM, Timur said:

Introduction

Thanks to ToddytheBody you can setup simple and quite reliable auto-crafting using not so expencive, almost early-game, machines.
In this tutorial I will show you how to setup cheap and simple auto-crafting system.

Machines needed

- 1x Crafting Station (RFTools Control)
- 1x Processor (RFTools Control)
- 1x Workbench (RFTools Control)
- 1x Programmer (RFTools Control) (Only needed to copy/paste program)

Additional Materials needed

- CPU Core (one for every crafting step) (the better core, the faster crafting will go)
- Network Card (at least 1)
- Crafting Card (one for every recipe)
- Program Card (at least 1)

Setup

- Step 1
Place machines in order how it shows on picture
(Processor in middle, Crafting Station on top, Workbench on bottom, 2 any Chests of left and right side)

- Step 2
Use Programmer to paste program.

!!!IMPORTANT!!!
There are 2 programs, you need to chose one of them depending on direction your chests placed

• Program 1 (chests placed on North and South sides of processor)
  Copy and paste this text
• Program 2 (chests placed on East and West sides of processor)
  Copy and paste this text

Copy and paste program into Programmer

Place Program Card in Programmer and save program with any name

Then

1. Insert Program Card in Processor
2. Add couple CPU cores 
3. Add Network Card
4. Allocate Resources (Green squares) all from 0 to 11

 

Type "Net setup up" in console

- Step 3
Use Crafting Cards to encode recipes.
Place Crafting card in one of the chests.
Check Crafting Station for new recipe (if there is no recipe, try to put Crafting Cards in another chest)

Add resources to opposite chest.

Now you can autocraft. If you got any problems write here for help.

Troubleshooting
First of all, toggle debug screen to show all infornation about machine (in Processor GUI, button named "Db." , press it untill you see info on screen or in world)

List of problems

• Recipe stuck
  Check amount of CPU cores, you need 1 for every crafting step.
  Cancel all curent tasks, and press Button placed on processor (Simple stone of wood button, or level. You need redstone signal to unlock processor).Try to order recipe again.
   
• Console says "Missing inventory"
  You used wrong program, and it searching for chests in wrong position, try using another program.
  RFTools Control is definitely one of the best mods for early-game autocrafting, especially when you’re managing resources and trying to streamline repetitive tasks. It’s not as complicated as some of the higher-tier options, but it still requires a bit of planning. I’ve found it useful to keep a clear structure and label everything well; otherwise, things get chaotic quickly. This kind of structured approach reminds me of organizing essays — having a clear system makes all the difference. If anyone’s looking for tips on structuring their work, essaybox has some good guides on organizing and breaking down complex tasks. Once you get the hang of RFTools Control, it really simplifies a lot of crafting!
• Crafting Station says "Failed" in task list
  You missing some materials in resource chest. 

It`s interesting. Thanks.