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Byproduct blueprint

Sandustry Residue Setup: Keep Waste Out Of The Production Path

Layout concept: route Residue sideways or downhill before it can cross Wet Sand input, Gold output or downstream machines.

Evidence

Source-based routing concept

A layout principle around official machine behavior, not a measured throughput build.

Sandustry Residue setup diagram showing blocked byproduct flow beside a cleaner separated route
Residue handling starts with separation: byproduct should not cover Wet Sand input or Gold drop space.

Blueprint Summary

GoalPrevent byproduct from burying early production.
DifficultyBeginner to expansion.
RequiresReadable Shaker or downstream machine output path.
EvidenceSource-based recommendation.
TestedNot site-tested.

Build steps

  1. Choose a dedicated exit side

    Pick one side for Residue before you place transport around the Gold line.

  2. Keep product and byproduct apart

    Gold collection and Residue movement should not require the same tile space.

  3. Check downstream machines

    If Residue feeds another stage, that stage also needs clear output.

Failure checks

Residue covers fresh Wet Sand.
Residue fills the Gold drop area.
Downstream output backs into the Shaker line.
Manual clearing is needed every few minutes.

What the sources establish

Official Shaker behavior supports one practical rule: byproduct needs its own exit path, or it will bury the parts of the line you need to inspect and keep clear.

What it does not cover

It does not cover the best long-term byproduct bus, exact machine spacing for every map, or a universal downstream chain for Residue. It is a separation principle, not a complete factory benchmark.

Featured Questions

How should you handle Residue in Sandustry?

The reliable answer is to give Residue its own side or downhill exit before it can cross Wet Sand input, Gold collection, or the next machine in line. Separation comes first.

Why does Residue keep breaking my factory?

Residue breaks lines when it shares space with product flow. Once byproduct covers the tiles you need for fresh input or output, the factory becomes harder to read and harder to recover.

Primary Sources

Related

Residue Backup Troubleshooting · Gold Factory · Kinetic Press

Source note: This recommendation is source-based, not an independently benchmarked build.

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