Mini 1×1 Loader & Mass Storage Mod

Compact Loader + Large Capacity Logistics Chest Suite | Full Multi-Mod Compatibility

Vanilla / Space Age / Krastorio 2 / Space Exploration / AAI Loaders Supported

🎯 Core Introduction

This mod adds a complete set of compact 1-tile mini loaders, lane splitters with lane filtering, and multi-size super large storage containers, while bringing multiple powerful quality-of-life automation tweaks.
Perfect for dense compact factory layouts, advanced lane sorting logistics, and solving mid/late-game storage capacity bottlenecks.

Main Advantages

• Ultra compact 1×1 loader design, saves massive factory space
• Native lane filtering system compatible with AAI Loaders
• Scalable large-capacity logistic chests with adjustable inventory multiplier
• Auto-snap rotation for mini loaders when placing
• Multiple toggleable game quality-of-life features

📦 All Functional Modules

1. 1×1 Mini Loader Series

Unique Loader Features

✅ Auto snap & auto rotation when placing, auto align with machines, containers, miners
✅ Built-in GUI radio button to switch normal / lane-filter loader instantly
✅ Full copy of circuit signals, lubricant fluid data after fast replace
✅ Adjustable max stack transfer up to 8 layers
✅ Perfect fast replace group with all transport belts

2. Lane Filter Loader & Lane Splitter

• Auto generate lane- prefixed lane-filter versions for all vanilla & AAI loaders
• Complete lane splitter line: splitter-lane / fast-splitter-lane / express-splitter-lane / turbo-splitter-lane
• Independent filter control for single belt lane, enable precise item sorting without complex combinator setups
• All lane splitters hidden in factoriopedia, only craftable via corresponding splitter item

3. Multi-Size Mass Storage Containers

3 different container dimensions, 6 logistic modes for each size:
Normal Container / Active Provider / Passive Provider / Storage / Buffer / Requester

• High fire & impact resistance, massive HP pool
• Unified fast replace group for same-size chests
• Full circuit connector support for logistic network signal control
• All container recipes unlocked by progressive mini loader tech tree

✨ Quality of Life Optimizations

1. Auto Vector Output for All Production Buildings

When enabled, all assembling machines, furnaces, labs, rocket silos auto set output position:
- 2×2 building: Output at bottom-right tile
- 1×1 small building: Output at right-middle tile
- Auto set stack result size to 100, skip manual vector configuration

2. Hide Vanilla Inserter System (Toggleable)

• Hide all vanilla inserter recipes & remove tech unlock effects
• Replace logistic science pack recipe inserter with mini loader
• Force factory automation to rely on compact mini loaders only

3. Stacked Mining Drill Output

For Space Age / SE stack inserter mods:
All electric mining drills drop full belt stacks automatically, reduce early-game belt balancing work.

4. Infinite Belt Stack Upgrade Tech

Add infinite repeatable transport-belt-capacity-3 tech:
Permanently raise max belt stack size & bulk inserter capacity, max level 8.

⚙️ Configurable Startup Settings

All switches located in game startup mod settings, no file editing required:
1. Enable Inserter Hiding
Disable vanilla inserter recipes & tech, replace logistics recipe materials
2. Add Auto Vector Output
Auto configure output vector for all crafting machines
3. Container Inventory Multiplier
Adjust all storage chest capacity: Min 0.1x | Default 1x | Max 5x

🔗 Compatibility & Dependencies

Mandatory Base

• Factorio 2.0+ Base Game

Optional Supported Mods

🔥 Unique Tech & Gameplay Highlights

• Zero wasted space: 1 tile mini loader replaces bulky vanilla inserters
• Dual mode loader switch GUI, one click toggle single/double lane filtering
• Tiered huge storage chests eliminate late-game storage spam
• Auto placement alignment eliminates tedious manual rotation adjustment
• Fully compatible with major overhaul mods without conflict
• Scalable container capacity to match any factory production scale