Capsule Catcher

Overview

A Capsule Catcher receives the capsules JONAS robots launch from anywhere on the moon. Interact with it to see its fill level (for example 435 / 1,100 kg) and the countdown to the next incoming capsule.

Its behaviour depends on what you connect. Attach a belt and it feeds dust out to your factory, so the dust can be turned into sand and stone first. Leave it unconnected and it sells the dust directly, which is perfect as an overflow valve. A full catcher is a problem: robots aiming at it stall, so always keep enough processing or overflow capacity.

Tips

• Build two or more unconnected catchers near the station as permanent overflow.
• One catcher comfortably feeds two Pressure Chambers plus four or five Stone Presses.
• If a catcher stays full, you need more production, not more robots.