New design for universal automation. Improves upon the design in the EV+ branch. Discussion at https://discord.com/channels/181078474394566657/1336361218205814977.

Features

• Low (or minimal) switching time
• Minimal impact on server performance
• Compact design
• Simple setup and relocation
• Upgrades automatically with better hatches

Requirements

• Advanced Stocking Input Bus (ME)
• Slightly Larger Chest
• Microcontroller with:
  • Memory (Tier 1)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU) (Tier 1)
  • Transposer
  • EEPROM flashed with universal program
• ME Components:
  • ME Interface (part)
  • ME Storage Bus
  • ME Drive
  • ME Storage Cell

Optional Components for Fluid Handling

• Advanced Stocking Input Hatch (ME) and ME Fluid Storage Cell, or any Input Hatch

Installation Steps

1. Flash the universal program to an EEPROM using a computer running OpenOS.
   • Note: only the first EEPROM needs flashing; the rest can be copied (see NEI).
2. Assemble the Microcontroller in an Electronics Assembler.
3. Position the Microcontroller between:
   • ME Interface
   • ME Drive
   • Slightly Larger Chest
   • (Optional) Input Hatch
4. Insert the storage cells into the ME Drive:
   • Slot 1: ME Storage Cell
   • Slot 2: ME Fluid Storage Cell (if using fluid support)
5. Connect the Slightly Larger Chest to the subnet via an ME Storage Bus set to priority 1, filtered to the relevant non-consumed items.
6. Configure the Advanced Stocking Bus to automatically pull and recipe-check.
   • Do the same for the Advanced Stocking Hatch .
7. For fluid support, set the Input Hatch next to the Microcontroller to priority 1.

How to Use

Pattern as usual, but include the non-consumed item in the inputs. Ensure the non-consumed items are filtered on the ME Storage Bus going into the Slightly Larger Chest.

Tips

• You can recycle non-consumed items by adding them to both the input and output of patterns.
  • To allow AE2 to use multiple machines for processing, continuously export these non-consumed items back into the system.
• The storage bus filter can be copy-pasted using a data stick for easier setup.
• The ME Interface can be shared in a wallshared setup since it does not have to face into the Microcontroller.
  • Make sure to use cable anchors to keep the main and subnet disconnected.

Pitfalls

• AE2 Channels Pass Through the Microcontroller
  • Ensure it does not interfere with other network components.
• Dynamic Interface Detection
  • Only one ME Interface should be placed next to the Microcontroller.
• Tank Detection Behavior
  • The Microcontroller detects any neighboring gt.blockmachines with tanks as an Input Hatch.
  • Only one Input Hatch should be placed next to it.