Research Table
Solarpunk Research Table guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related machines and automation links, and practical player advice.
Research Table is a Solarpunk machine or automation part. Used to research and unlock new crafting recipes.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Machines and Automation |
| Player use | Used to research and unlock new crafting recipes. |
| Best check | Build this early after the first crafting table; it starts the unlock tree for water, storage, animals, power, and travel. |
Extracted Game Text Stats
| Fact |
|---|
| Unlock “Animal Basics Pack” in the Research Table to learn more about animals. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Burn time (fuel) | 80s | 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 Research Table | 8 Log, 1 Cloth | Starting recipe |
When To Care
Care about the research table as soon as the first crafting table is placed. It is the gate into water, storage, animals, energy, automation, food, and travel unlocks.
Practical Use
Research Table should be placed where it removes walking, waiting, or repeated clicking. Trace the route before building: what feeds it, what it outputs, whether it needs energy, and where the result should be stored.
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 Research Table 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, Building, Building Base Layout