Routing Items with Junctions, Valves, and Flow Sensors

Complex factory setups require routing items to different destinations, halting lines conditionally, and preventing network jams.

Managing Splits and Merges with Junctions

1. Place a tube junction where multiple pneumatic lines meet or where a single item stream needs to divide.

2. Open the port menu along the connection edges to configure custom port modes for each attached tube line.

3. Supply redstone signals to the junction to switch between item paths dynamically.

Controlling Flow and Preventing Clogs

1. Install a valve along any tube section where you need temporary flow shutoff. Supply redstone power to the valve to immediately block item movement through that specific pipe section. Turn off the redstone power to resume normal movement.

2. Place a flow sensor along tube segments prone to congestion. The flow sensor monitors item movement inside the tube for backups.

3. Connect redstone dust to the flow sensor. The sensor emits a redstone signal whenever it detects clogged pipes, allowing you to shut off extractors before network backups happen.