Water-powered processing
Harvester and Sorting
A harvester processes drill dirt into collectible resources; a clear collection layout keeps ore and gems from becoming a…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Harvester and Sorting
At the output end of a drill on your claim, with open space for belts and catch containers.
Before you go
- Drill producing dirt and a water-fed harvester.
- Conveyor or accessible hand-collection area.
- Separate bins or catch points for ore and gems.
Farming steps
- Place the harvester where drill dirt can enter its input without falling short.
- Connect the harvester to the water system and check that it operates.
- Run a small amount of dirt through the machine while watching the output.
- Add a conveyor or position containers where the valuable materials land.
- Separate gems and ore into distinct catch points using the available sorting arrangement.
- Collect each batch from its container, then take it to town for sale or to a furnace if you need bars.
- Clear loose material and check for jams before leaving the system running.
- Keep the area beside and beneath the harvester accessible so you can retrieve spills.
- Build and test the output route in short sections; this makes misplaced collection points easier to correct.
Repeat, collect and use
The drill-harvester-sorting loop can run continuously while its input, water, and output route remain clear. Empty catch points, collect the resources, and sell or process each batch before continuing.
Common mistakes
- Sending dirt past the harvester input: align the drill chute and verify the feed.
- Leaving output uncontained: add bins or a collection surface before longer runs.
- Ignoring a jam or spill: stop the line, clear material, and confirm the route before restarting.
When to stop or switch
Stop production when a bin fills, output spills, or processing stops; clear and inspect the affected section before restarting the drill.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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