Set Up an Automated Quarry with Machines and Pipes

The addon's factory automation lets you build machines, connect them with pipes, and run quarries that gather materials for you. A working quarry saves hours of manual mining once your progression starts demanding large amounts of ore.

Planning the build

1. Pick a spot. Choose an area you don't mind being dug out. Keep it clear of your base, farms and builds.

2. Gather the parts. You need a quarry, pipes, and somewhere for the output to go, such as a chest. Look up the exact recipes in your crafting interface or recipe book where they appear. Aim at placed parts with the WAILA tooltip to confirm what each block is.

3. Plan the pipe route. Decide where the materials should end up before placing anything. A short, direct pipe line is easier to troubleshoot.

Building and running it

1. Place the quarry at your chosen site.

2. Run pipes from the quarry's output to your storage.

3. Check whether the quarry or any other machine needs something extra to run. Interact with each machine and look at its interface or tooltip.

4. Start the quarry and watch the first materials arrive in storage.

5. Troubleshoot gaps. If nothing arrives, follow the pipe line block by block. Look for breaks, wrong turns, or a full container at the end.

Tips:

• Empty or expand your storage regularly so the line never backs up.
• Mark the site on your minimap route so you can find it again after long trips.