Furnace
Solarpunk Furnace guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related machines and automation links, and practical player advice.
Furnace is a Solarpunk machine or automation part. Crafts glass and other useful resources.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Machines and Automation |
| Player use | Crafts glass and other useful resources. |
| Best check | Check whether the next tool, machine, building, or power unlock needs this processed material. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Devices, Other | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Buildable | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Table | 1 Furnace | 15 Stone | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace | 3 Stone | Only this unlock |
Exact Research Cost
| Category | Exact Cost | Unlocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Automation | 3 Stone | Furnace | - |
When To Care
Care about the furnace when raw ore, sand, glass, or cooked food is blocking the next unlock. It is the key step between gathering and higher-value crafting.
Practical Use
Furnace belongs near ore, sand, food prep, and crafting storage. The value is not just processing; it is reducing the back-and-forth between raw materials and finished projects.
Related Strategy
For machine planning, use a four-part check: input, output, energy, storage. If any part is unclear, the machine may create clutter instead of saving time.
Common Mistakes
- Do not place Furnace away from its input, output, or power route.
- Do not scale powered machines before adding enough generation and battery support to keep the useful devices running.
- Do not automate a messy route. Clean storage and clear destinations first, then add drones, sprinklers, sensors, or other powered helpers.
Related
Machines And Automation, Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic