Recycler

Recycler

A comprehensive resource recycling system for Techtonica

Recycler adds a four-tier recycling machine system that allows players to break down crafted items back into their component resources. Upgrade through tiers to increase material recovery efficiency and processing speed, creating a sustainable circular economy in your factory.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Recycler Tiers
• How to Use
• Installation
• Configuration
• Mod Integration
• Requirements
• Changelog
• Credits
• License
• Links

Features

Core Functionality

• Four-Tier Recycling System: Progress from basic to perfect recyclers with increasing efficiency
• Material Recovery: Break down crafted items into their original component resources
• Automatic Recipe Detection: Recycling recipes are automatically generated based on game crafting data
• Statistics Tracking: Track total items recycled and resources recovered

Resource Processing

• Efficiency-Based Returns: Each tier returns a percentage of original materials
• Scrap Production: Inefficient recycling produces scrap as a byproduct
• Bonus Chance System: Configurable chance to recover rare components as bonus drops
• Processing Speed: Higher tier recyclers process items faster

Organic Waste System

• Organic Material Detection: Automatically identifies organic items (plants, seeds, fibers)
• Compost Production: Recycling organic items produces organic waste/compost
• BioProcessing Integration: Organic waste can be fed into composters for fertilizer production

Recycler Tiers

| Tier | Name | Efficiency | Speed Modifier | Description |

|------|------|------------|----------------|-------------|

| MKI | Basic Recycler | 25% | 1.5x (slower) | Entry-level recycler, returns 1/4 of materials |

| MKII | Advanced Recycler | 50% | 1.0x (normal) | Improved recycler, returns 1/2 of materials |

| MKIII | Quantum Recycler | 75% | 0.75x (faster) | High-tech recycler, returns 3/4 of materials |

| MKIV | Perfect Recycler | 100% | 0.5x (fastest) | Ultimate recycler, full material recovery - requires Atlantum power |

Efficiency Examples

For an item crafted with 8 Iron Ingots:

| Tier | Iron Ingots Returned |

|------|----------------------|

| Basic (25%) | 2 |

| Advanced (50%) | 4 |

| Quantum (75%) | 6 |

| Perfect (100%) | 8 |

How to Use

Basic Operation

• Craft a Recycler: Build the appropriate tier recycler for your current technology level
• Place the Recycler: Position it in your factory layout
• Connect Input: Use conveyors or inserters to feed items into the recycler
• Connect Output: Set up conveyors or inserters to collect recovered materials
• Power the Machine: Ensure adequate power supply (Perfect tier requires Atlantum power)

Best Practices

• Start with Basic: The Basic Recycler is cost-effective for bulk recycling of low-value items
• Upgrade Strategically: Save higher-tier recyclers for valuable items where efficiency matters
• Manage Scrap: Plan for scrap output from non-perfect recyclers
• Organic Processing: Route organic waste to composters if using BioProcessing mod

Recyclable Items

The mod automatically generates recycling recipes for craftable items including:

• Machines (Inserters, Conveyors, Smelters, Assemblers, etc.)
• Components and intermediate products
• Organic materials (when enabled in config)

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• BepInEx 5.4.2100 or newer
• EquinoxsModUtils 6.1.3 or newer
• EMUAdditions 2.0.0 or newer (optional, for enhanced features)

Installation Steps

• Download the latest release of Recycler.dll
• Navigate to your Techtonica installation directory
• Locate the BepInEx/plugins folder
• Copy Recycler.dll into the plugins folder
• Launch Techtonica - the mod will initialize automatically

Folder Structure

Techtonica/

BepInEx/

plugins/

Recycler.dll Recycler --> Organic Waste --> Composter --> Fertilizer --> Plants --> Organic Items

Requirements

Hard Dependencies

| Mod | Version | Purpose |

|-----|---------|---------|

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