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Veriszg: ic10 edit

2026-01-04T12:10:44Z

ic10 edit

Veriszg: IC10 edit

2026-01-04T11:49:02Z

IC10 edit

Veriszg: /* Description */ (today's edits were mine, too) - added hint to Mode1 so that people try to use ic10 because sorter motherboard glitches

2026-01-01T23:08:07Z

‎Description: (today's edits were mine, too) - added hint to Mode1 so that people try to use ic10 because sorter motherboard glitches

188.122.0.238: Restructured description into per-mode sections (Split/Filter/Logic), added missing Mode 2 documentation, clarified output orientation, linked to IC10 example script

2026-01-01T23:04:27Z

Restructured description into per-mode sections (Split/Filter/Logic), added missing Mode 2 documentation, clarified output orientation, linked to IC10 example script

188.122.0.238: added "Example IC10 sorting script" at the end of the article

2026-01-01T22:56:43Z

added "Example IC10 sorting script" at the end of the article

2804:1B3:A781:E01F:E82A:6ED0:BFE9:7AAA: /* Item Slot Classes / Types */

2025-04-23T01:33:20Z

‎Item Slot Classes / Types

2804:1B3:A781:E01F:E82A:6ED0:BFE9:7AAA: Updated Class 25 which is "Paint Can" and not "Bottle".

2025-04-23T01:32:30Z

Updated Class 25 which is "Paint Can" and not "Bottle".

Emilgardis: Move categories to end of page

2024-07-10T12:47:16Z

Move categories to end of page

Emilgardis at 09:31, 12 June 2024

2024-06-12T09:31:14Z

Cainfortea: Clarifying which output is which when using Logic mode.

2024-06-08T23:09:28Z

Clarifying which output is which when using Logic mode.

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 alias vHash r0
 alias vOutput r1
 main:
    ls vHash dSorter 0 OccupantHash # Read import slot
    beqz vHash skip # Empty - skip processing

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 alias vOutput r1
-s dSorter Mode 2 # Logic mode
+main:
-s dSorter On 1
+  # needed after reloading the game
-main:
+  # main function
    ls vHash dSorter 0 OccupantHash # Read import slot
    beqz vHash skip # Empty - skip processing

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 '''Mode 0 (Split):''' Items alternate between output lanes automatically. The Output property switches between 0 and 1 after each item.
-'''Mode 1 (Filter):''' Requires a [[computer]] with a [[Motherboard|Motherboard (Sorter)]]. Whitelisted items exit one lane, all others exit the alternate lane. When facing the output side (power switch on your right), whitelisted items exit left, rejected items exit right.
+'''Mode 1 (Filter):''' Requires a [[computer]] with a [[Motherboard|Motherboard (Sorter)]]. Whitelisted items exit one lane, all others exit the alternate lane. When facing the output side (power switch on your right), whitelisted items exit left, rejected items exit right. '''Note:''' Some players report issues with the Motherboard (Sorter) interface. Consider using Mode 2 (Logic) with [[IC10]] as a more reliable alternative.
 '''Mode 2 (Logic):''' The sorter waits for [[IC10]] or logic chips to set the Output parameter (0 or 1) before releasing each item. After the item exits, Output resets to -1 automatically. Your controller must set Output for every item - this is intended behavior, not a bug. See [[#Example IC10 sorting script|Example IC10 sorting script]] below for a working implementation.

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 '''- Stationpedia'''</blockquote>
-When the Mode is set to 0 or if there is no WhiteList configured on a computer, the Sorter will act as a splitter: items will alternate their output lane each time. The Output property will switch value accordingly.
+'''Mode 0 (Split):''' Items alternate between output lanes automatically. The Output property switches between 0 and 1 after each item.
-When controlled by a [[computer]] with a [[Motherboard| Motherboard (Sorter)]] you can whitelist item(s) or itemgroup(s) and discard the rest out the alternate lane. If you are looking at  the output side of the machine (with the power switch on your right) whitelist output is left, discarded items output is right.
+'''Mode 1 (Filter):''' Requires a [[computer]] with a [[Motherboard|Motherboard (Sorter)]]. Whitelisted items exit one lane, all others exit the alternate lane. When facing the output side (power switch on your right), whitelisted items exit left, rejected items exit right.
-Changing Output or Mode via logic or IC can cause an item to get stuck in the sorter until the logic circuit or IC command the Output to either 0 or 1.  This behavior is normal.  After the first output, the Output variable is set to -1. This is normal behavior and a reset circuit (using logic chips) or Output loop (using IC) will serve the purpose of using the ports properly so long as they send the Output variable after each item enters the sorter.
+'''Mode 2 (Logic):''' The sorter waits for [[IC10]] or logic chips to set the Output parameter (0 or 1) before releasing each item. After the item exits, Output resets to -1 automatically. Your controller must set Output for every item - this is intended behavior, not a bug. See [[#Example IC10 sorting script|Example IC10 sorting script]] below for a working implementation.
 {{Data Network Header}}

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 | SuitMod || 39 || || Crate || 40 || || Portables || 41 ||
 |}
 [[Category:Machines]]
 [[Category:Import/Export]]

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 | Cartridge || 21 || || AccessCard || 22 || || Magazine || 23 ||
 |-
-| Circuit || 24 || || Paint Can || 25 || || ProgrammableChip || 26 ||
+| Circuit || 24 || || Bottle || 25 || This refers to Paint Can || ProgrammableChip || 26 ||
 |-
 | Glasses || 27 || || CreditCard || 28 || || DirtCanister || 29 ||

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 {{Structurebox
 | name = Sorter
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 | SuitMod || 39 || || Crate || 40 || || Portables || 41 ||
 |}

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 Changing Output or Mode via logic or IC can cause an item to get stuck in the sorter until the logic circuit or IC command the Output to either 0 or 1.  This behavior is normal.  After the first output, the Output variable is set to -1. This is normal behavior and a reset circuit (using logic chips) or Output loop (using IC) will serve the purpose of using the ports properly so long as they send the Output variable after each item enters the sorter.
 {{Data Network Header}}
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 {{Data Parameters/row|ImportCount|Integer|w=0|How many items imported since last ClearMemory}}
 {{Data Parameters/row|Output|Integer|<div>Decides which side the next item will be sent to.<br>
-In '''Logic''' mode, defaults to -1 after action. In '''Split''' mode, alternates between 0 and 1 after action. Does nothing in '''Filter''' mode.</div>|multiple=3|-1|Unset|0|Straight|1|Side}}
+In '''Logic''' mode, defaults to -1 after action. In '''Split''' mode, alternates between 0 and 1 after action. Does nothing in '''Filter''' mode.<br>
 {{Data Parameters/row|PrefabHash|Integer|w=0|The hash of the structure}}
 {{Data Parameters/row|ReferenceId|Integer|w=0|Unique Reference Identifier for this object}}

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	Changing Output or Mode via logic or IC can cause an item to get stuck in the sorter until the logic circuit or IC command the Output to either 0 or 1. This behavior is normal. After the first output, the Output variable is set to -1. This is normal behavior and a reset circuit (using logic chips) or Output loop (using IC) will serve the purpose of using the ports properly so long as they send the Output variable after each item enters the sorter.		Changing Output or Mode via logic or IC can cause an item to get stuck in the sorter until the logic circuit or IC command the Output to either 0 or 1. This behavior is normal. After the first output, the Output variable is set to -1. This is normal behavior and a reset circuit (using logic chips) or Output loop (using IC) will serve the purpose of using the ports properly so long as they send the Output variable after each item enters the sorter.
		+
		+	In Logic mode, when Output is set to 0 the item input into the sorter will exit the output slot closest to the power switch. When set to 1, the output is through the slot furthest from the power switch.

	{{Data Network Header}}		{{Data Network Header}}