Foundations give machines a flat, clean surface to sit on. They turn rough terrain into grid-aligned factory floors.
Why this matters
Building on raw slopes wastes time and looks messy. Foundations let you snap machines into tidy rows that expand cleanly.
Step-by-step
- Unlock foundations in the HUB.
- Pick a flat area for your first platform.
- Lay foundations in a square grid.
- Snap machines to the foundation grid.
- Connect belts along the grid lines.
- Add ramps or lifts for vertical access.
- Expand the platform as the factory grows.
Tips
- Leave gaps between rows for belts
- Grid snap keeps rows straight
- Build platforms in sections
- Ramps beat lifts for small height changes
Practical notes
Foundations are the grid everything else snaps to, so the first platform sets the pattern for the whole base. Lay them in squares with gaps between rows for belts and power, because retrofitting an aisle means lifting machines. Snap machines to the grid and run belts along the grid lines, which keeps later expansion a copy-paste job.
Build the platform in sections so each one is usable before the next is finished. Add ramps or lifts for vertical access early, since the second floor is much harder to reach later. A measured pad avoids the rebuild and the wasted belts.
Retrofitting an aisle means lifting machines, so leave the gaps on day one.
Snap machines to the grid and run belts along the grid lines.
Common mistakes
- Foundations too small for expansion
- No gaps for belt routing
- Building on uneven ground without leveling
- Snapping machines off-grid