How to Craft Machine Parts and Chassis from Scratch

From Shard to Pellet

Everything starts with Xegonite. Mine Xegonite Shards from Xegonite Blocks found in the world. Craft the Machine Parts Mold at a Machine Workbench. Place the mold and Xegonite Shards into the workbench to produce Machine Pellets. Each pellet represents a single unit of raw machine material. You will need a steady supply — a full chassis consumes several pellets.

Pellet to Part to Chassis

Smelt or process Machine Pellets into Machine Parts. The exact ratio depends on your mod version, but expect multiple pellets per part. Combine Machine Parts at the Machine Workbench to form a Machine Chassis. The chassis is the foundation block you place in the world before applying an Instruction Kit. Without a chassis, no machine can be built.

Scaling Production

Build a dedicated workshop area with multiple Machine Workbenches to parallelize crafting. Store Xegonite Shards, Pellets, and Parts in separate chests for quick access. The Machine Wrench is useful for rotating placed chassis and workbenches to fit your layout. If you run low on Xegonite, remember that Xegonite Blocks can be crafted back into Shards for storage efficiency. Keep a stock of at least one full chassis worth of materials before starting a new machine project.