Compact and UPS-friendly 1x1 loaders. Works with train cargo wagons, circuits, filters, and modded belts from Bob's, Krastorio, FactorioExtended Plus, Space Exploration, and Ultimate Belts.
First, what is the chute? Is this just a really early and slow entry version of the yellow/red/blue miniloaders?
Second, can the miniloaders empty a cargo wagon directly into a steel chest (for a buffer)? Currently I have to use two of these to do this seen here: https://i.imgur.com/BVpZG7B.png
I read the changelog and got my answer on chutes: "Add chutes: very slow (1/4 yellow belt speed) grativy-fed miniloaders that work without power, for use in the early game."
If you don't want/need a buffer the miniloader can just feed a belt from a cargo train, there is not a requirement to have a miniloader feed a chest from a train.
By definition, a loader is something that removes items from an inventory and puts it on a belt, or vice versa. Thus to move items between two inventories, you need two loaders. Miniloaders are 1x1 footprint, but they are still loaders. It's a large improvement over e.g. Loader Redux, where you need 4 tiles to move items between two inventories, and of course Miniloaders are far more UPS efficient, can be used with circuit control, etc.
