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I cannot create or display visual maps. However, I can provide a detailed **text-based grid map** of the modular factory layout for the Rocky Desert. This uses a coordinate system to place production modules logically.
### **Factory Grid Map (Text Format)**
**Legend:**
* `[F1]`: Floor 1 (Ground - Raw Processing)
* `[F2]`: Floor 2 (Mid-Floor - Intermediate Parts & Main Bus)
* `[F3]`: Floor 3 (Top - Final Assembly)
* `--->`: Primary Conveyor/Droneline Flow
* `|` or `===`: Main Bus
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COORDINATE MAP: ROCKY DESERT MODULAR FACTORY (TEXT LAYOUT)
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[NORTH]
------------------------- FLOOR 3 (FINAL ASSEMBLY) ---------------------
| |
| (3-NW) Module D: (3-Mid) (3-NE) Module C: |
| NUCLEAR PASTA ISOLATED MAIN BUS VERTICAL THERMAL ROCKET |
| * Particle Accelerator INPUT LIFTS FROM F2 * 1 Manufacturer |
| * Dedicated Power Grid | <--- Turbo Motors |
| <--- Copper Powder (F1) | <--- Modular Engines |
| <--- Pressure Conversion Cube| <--- Cooling Systems |
| | <--- Fused Frames |
| | |
| | |
| (3-W) Module B: | (3-E) Module A: |
| MAGNETIC FIELD GEN | ASSEMBLY DIRECTOR |
| * 1 Assembler | * 1 Manufacturer |
| <--- Versatile Frames | <--- Adaptive C. Units|
| <--- Control Rods | <--- Supercomputers |
| V |
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[F2 Main Bus Access Hatches]
------------------------- FLOOR 2 (INTERMEDIATE & BUS) -----------------
| |
| (2-NW) (2-W) (2-Mid) (2-E) |
| Motor Factory Electronics CENTRAL Cooling |
| * Rotors/Stators * Circuit Boards MAIN BUS Systems |
| * Motors * Computers ============> * Heats. |
| ---> to Bus * AI Limiters [Beams|Motors| ---> Bus |
| ---> to Bus |CtrlRod|Comp.] |
| |Quickwire|Plastic| |
| V |
| (2-SW) (2-S) (2-SE) |
| Encased Beam Control Rod Fused Frame |
| Factory Factory Prep |
| * Beams + Concrete * Rod Assembly * Heavy Frames |
| ---> to Bus ---> to Bus ---> to F3 Modules |
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[F1 Input Lifts / F3 Output Lifts]
------------------------- FLOOR 1 (RAW PROCESSING) ---------------------
| |
| (1-NW) Iron (1-N) Copper (1-NE) Caterium |
| Smelting Smelting Processing |
| * Ingots->Plates * Ingots->Sheets * Ingots->Quickwire |
| * Ingots->Rods * Copper Powder ---> to F3-NW (Pasta) |
| (VIA DIRECT LIFT) |
| |
| (1-W) Steel (1-Central) (1-E) Concrete |
| Foundry TRAIN STATION (Local Limestone) |
| * Pipes/Beams <--- Plastic/Rubber |
| ---> to F2 <--- Fuel (Power) |
| |
| (1-SW) (1-S) (1-SE) |
| (Future Expand) SOUTH WALL: (Future Expand) |
| POWER CONNECTION |
| FROM COASTAL OIL |
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[GROUND - RESOURCE NODES]
```
### **How to Use This Map**
1. **Coordinates**: Use the grid labels like `(1-NW)` (Floor 1, North-West) to plan.
2. **Vertical Flow**: Resources move **up**: Raw (F1) -> Parts (F2) -> Final Product (F3).
3. **Horizontal Flow**: On F2, all modules feed the **Central Main Bus**, which supplies F3.
4. **Critical Isolation**: The `(3-NW) Nuclear Pasta` module **must** have:
* A direct lift from `(1-N) Copper Powder` production.
* **No power connection** to the main factory. Use a separate grid.
### **Construction Steps (Logical Order)**
1. **Build Floor 1** modules first. Start with `(1-NW) Iron` and `(1-W) Steel`.
2. **Establish Power** from the southern oil coast to the `(1-S)` connection.
3. **Build Floor 2** and the **Main Bus**. Connect all F1 inputs.
4. **Build one Final Assembly Module at a time** on Floor 3, starting with the simplest (Module B).
5. **Build and isolate the Nuclear Pasta** module last, with its own power.
### **Key Advantages of This Layout**
* **Modular**: Each `(F#-Area)` box can be built, tested, and expanded independently.
* **Bus-Based**: The F2 Main Bus organizes part distribution cleanly.
* **Resource-Logic**: F1 placement matches typical Rocky Desert node locations (e.g., northern copper for Pasta).
This text grid provides a precise, buildable plan. For a visual map showing exact node locations, I recommend loading the **Satisfactory Interactive Map** online and using the coordinates above as a guide. Would you like a more detailed breakdown for any specific module's internal machine layout?
Based on standard Satisfactory building practices and the scale of production you're planning, here are the estimated floor sizes for a functional and organized factory.
### **Recommended Floor Dimensions & Purpose**
| Floor | Purpose | Recommended Size (Foundations) | Notes & Justification |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Floor 1** | Raw Smelting & Basic Parts | **~48m x 36m** <br>(16 x 12 Foundations) | Needs space for multiple parallel smelting lines for Iron, Copper, Caterium, and Steel. This provides clear lanes for each material type. |
| **Floor 2** | Intermediate Parts & Main Bus | **~60m x 42m** <br>(20 x 14 Foundations) | Must be **wider than Floor 1** to accommodate the Main Bus running down the center and production modules on each side. The extra width is critical for organization. |
| **Floor 3** | Final Assembly | **~36m x 42m** <br>(12 x 14 Foundations) | Can match the width of Floor 2 but be shorter in length, as it only houses the four compact assembly modules drawing from the bus below. |
**Total Factory Footprint:** Your main building foundation will be based on the largest floor (**Floor 2 at 60m x 42m**). Floors 1 and 3 can fit within this footprint.
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### **📐 Detailed Space Breakdown Per Floor**
#### **Floor 1 (48m x 36m - Raw Processing)**
* **Iron Wing (North):** ~16m x 12m. Smelters, Constructors for Plates/Rods/Screws.
* **Copper/Caterium Wing (Center):** ~16m x 12m. Smelters, Constructors for Wire, Sheets, **Copper Powder**, Quickwire.
* **Steel/Concrete Wing (South):** ~16m x 12m. Foundries, Constructors for Beams, Pipes, Concrete.
* **Logistics:** Leave a central corridor for lifts to Floor 2.
#### **Floor 2 (60m x 42m - Intermediate & Main Bus)**
* **Central Main Bus:** A ~6m wide channel running the 60m length of the floor. Reserve **8-10 conveyor belts** for parts.
* **Production Bays:** On each side of the bus, allocate **~27m x 21m** for production modules (e.g., Motor Factory, Electronics).
* **Key Tip:** Build the **Main Bus 2-3 walls high** to allow conveyors to pass under it for cross-factory routing.
#### **Floor 3 (36m x 42m - Final Assembly)**
* **Module A-D:** Allocate a **~18m x 21m** bay for each of the two more complex modules (Rocket, Director). The simpler modules (Field Gen, Pasta) can use less space.
* **Pasta Isolation:** The Nuclear Pasta module, while physically here, must be on a **separate electrical circuit**. Plan its power connection independently.
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### **🚧 Construction Order & Pro Tips**
1. **Start with the Footprint:** Lay down the **60m x 42m (20x14) foundation** for Floor 2 first. This defines your entire building area.
2. **Build Downwards:** Add Floor 1 underneath the footprint. You can let Floor 1 overhang if needed, but keeping it within the main footprint is cleaner.
3. **Build the Main Bus on Floor 2 FIRST** before any machines. It is the spine of your factory.
4. **Height:** Allow **at least 2-3 walls (8m-12m) of vertical space between floors** for conveyor lifts, piping, and walkways.
| Building Guide | Dimensions (Walls) | In-Game Meters |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 Foundation | 1 x 1 | 8m x 8m |
| Standard Wall | 1 x 1 | 4m x 4m |
| **Recommended Clearance Between Floors** | **2-3 Walls** | **8m - 12m** |
**Summary:** Build a **20-foundation by 14-foundation** box. Use that as Floors 2 & 3. Build Floor 1 to fit underneath or within it. This size provides ample room for expansion without being overwhelmingly large for a first-timer.
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