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Loader Mini 1x1

LBy lyx_kljk

This mod unearths the hidden 1x1 loaders from Factorio's vanilla game with optimized costs and research times,making compact logistics solutions easier to implement!

Loader Mini 1x1

Description

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Mini 1×1 Loader & Mass Storage Mod

Compact Loader + Large Capacity Logistics Chest Suite | Full Multi-Mod Compatibility > Vanilla / Space Age / Krastorio 2 / Space Exploration / AAI Loaders Supported

🎯 Core Introduction

This mod adds a complete set of compact 1-tile mini loaders, lane splitters with lane filtering, and multi-size super large storage containers, while bringing multiple powerful quality-of-life automation tweaks. Perfect for dense compact factory layouts, advanced lane sorting logistics, and solving mid/late-game storage capacity bottlenecks.

Main Advantages

  • Ultra compact 1×1 loader design, saves massive factory space
  • Native lane filtering system compatible with AAI Loaders
  • Scalable large-capacity logistic chests with adjustable inventory multiplier
  • Auto-snap rotation for mini loaders when placing
  • Multiple toggleable game quality-of-life features

📦 All Functional Modules

1. 1×1 Mini Loader Series

| Loader Tier | Unlock Condition | Feature Brief | Exclusive Mod Support | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | loader-mini0 | Craftable without tech | Low speed basic loader, early game accessible | Vanilla Base | | loader-mini1 | Logistics tech tier 1 | Matches standard transport belt speed | Vanilla Base | | loader-mini2 | Logistics tech tier 2 | Matches fast transport belt speed | Vanilla Base | | loader-mini3 | Logistics tech tier 3 | Matches express transport belt speed | Vanilla Base | | loader-mini4 / mini5 | Late game high-tier tech | Ultra fast turbo belt speed | Space Age / Krastorio 2 | | loader-mini_se / mini_se_deep | Space deep space tech | Zero-gravity space usable loaders | Space Exploration |

#### Unique Loader Features ✅ Auto snap & auto rotation when placing, auto align with machines, containers, miners ✅ Built-in GUI radio button to switch normal / lane-filter loader instantly ✅ Full copy of circuit signals, lubricant fluid data after fast replace ✅ Adjustable max stack transfer up to 8 layers ✅ Perfect fast replace group with all transport belts

2. Lane Filter Loader & Lane Splitter

  • Auto generate lane- prefixed lane-filter versions for all vanilla & AAI loaders
  • Complete lane splitter line: splitter-lane / fast-splitter-lane / express-splitter-lane / turbo-splitter-lane
  • Independent filter control for single belt lane, enable precise item sorting without complex combinator setups
  • All lane splitters hidden in factoriopedia, only craftable via corresponding splitter item

3. Multi-Size Mass Storage Containers

3 different container dimensions, 6 logistic modes for each size: Normal Container / Active Provider / Passive Provider / Storage / Buffer / Requester

| Container Name | Size | Base Inventory Capacity | Scaling Range | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | container | 1×1 | 192 slots | 0.1× ~ 5× configurable | | containers | 1.5×1.5 | 432 slots | 0.1× ~ 5× configurable | | containerx | 2.5×2.5 | 1200 slots | 0.1× ~ 5× configurable |

  • High fire & impact resistance, massive HP pool
  • Unified fast replace group for same-size chests
  • Full circuit connector support for logistic network signal control
  • All container recipes unlocked by progressive mini loader tech tree

✨ Quality of Life Optimizations

1. Auto Vector Output for All Production Buildings

When enabled, all assembling machines, furnaces, labs, rocket silos auto set output position:

  • 2×2 building: Output at bottom-right tile
  • 1×1 small building: Output at right-middle tile
  • Auto set stack result size to 100, skip manual vector configuration

2. Hide Vanilla Inserter System (Toggleable)

  • Hide all vanilla inserter recipes & remove tech unlock effects
  • Replace logistic science pack recipe inserter with mini loader
  • Force factory automation to rely on compact mini loaders only

3. Stacked Mining Drill Output

For Space Age / SE stack inserter mods: All electric mining drills drop full belt stacks automatically, reduce early-game belt balancing work.

4. Infinite Belt Stack Upgrade Tech

Add infinite repeatable transport-belt-capacity-3 tech: Permanently raise max belt stack size & bulk inserter capacity, max level 8.


⚙️ Configurable Startup Settings

All switches located in game startup mod settings, no file editing required:

  1. Enable Inserter Hiding

Disable vanilla inserter recipes & tech, replace logistics recipe materials

  1. Add Auto Vector Output

Auto configure output vector for all crafting machines

  1. Container Inventory Multiplier

Adjust all storage chest capacity: Min 0.1x | Default 1x | Max 5x


🔗 Compatibility & Dependencies

Mandatory Base

  • Factorio 2.0+ Base Game

Optional Supported Mods

| Mod Name | Extra Content Unlocked | | :--- | :--- | | Space Age | Turbo mini loaders, stack mining, infinite stack tech, turbo lane splitter | | Krastorio 2 Assets | K2 exclusive high-speed mini loaders & belt animations | | Space Exploration | Space / deep space mini loaders, deep space belt graphics | | AAI Loaders | Lane filter loader conversion system + switch GUI | | SE Stack Inserters | Global max belt stack limit override |


🔥 Unique Tech & Gameplay Highlights

  • Zero wasted space: 1 tile mini loader replaces bulky vanilla inserters
  • Dual mode loader switch GUI, one click toggle single/double lane filtering
  • Tiered huge storage chests eliminate late-game storage spam
  • Auto placement alignment eliminates tedious manual rotation adjustment
  • Fully compatible with major overhaul mods without conflict
  • Scalable container c

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