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EARN 22 Power Blocks

These Power Blocks are essential for powering your base—and with the updated EARN 22 service-station layouts, they expand seamlessly via EARN Service Trains.

Boiler Block

Boilers are your initial solution for base power needs.
Features:

• Works with both coal and wood trains, prioritizing wood over coal.

• Enable wood processing via the constant combinators to receive wood trains.

• Performs best under full load when smart accumulator control is disabled.

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2025-06-13 21:55:00 +0000 UTC View Post

ElderAxe's Quick Start Base v22

Check the previous version for full details.

QSB v22 is compatible with EARN 22 and adds several new features and quality‑of‑life improvements.

Major changes in v22

• EARN 22 Compatibility
  EARN Core, Depot and Service Hub has updated logic to work with EARN 22.
  QSB version number is also ...

  2025-04-16 19:54:29 +0000 UTC View Post

🎄 December Status Update 🎄

Hello, amazing Patrons! 👋

As we wrap up 2024, I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and feedback. This community drives everything I create, and I’m so excited to share what we’ve accomplished recently and what’s coming next!

✅ What’s New

• EARN 21 Framework: Since its release, I’ve been hard at work fixing every little bug and improving the framework. Currently, I�...

  2024-12-24 22:17:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Pocket Base v21

 TL;DR

A modular, EARN 21-compatible base capable of producing nearly all Vanilla and Space Age items, launching numerous rockets, and achieving up to 405 SPM in science production.

The Story

My Quick Start Base (QSB) is designed for the early stages of the game. It’s meant to be modular, compact, and easily defensible. While it serves its initial purpose well, its small footprint becomes a limitation as you move toward a mega base or need to transport items between planets. Due ...

Introducing the EARN 21 Master Book

After a long and energy-consuming effort spanning over a month, I'm happy to announce that the new EARN Framework is ready.

This version is completely redesigned and brings some major improvements:

• New Tracks: All components of EARN now use Factorio 2.0 tracks. We've also adjusted the track spacing to provide fully upgradeable intersections that align with the new curve radius. Previously, the spacing between all four tracks was 4 tiles (|4|4|4|). Starting with this version, the spacing between opposite d...

  2024-12-07 23:45:00 +0000 UTC View Post

ElderAxe's Quick Start Base v11.2 (Updated for EARN21)

This is the latest version of Quick Start Base for now.

Check the previous version for a full description of this base.

I'm sorry but this version became a compatibility chaos.

• 11.0 is fully compatible with EARN 3.1

• 11.1 is compatible with EARN 3.1 Core, Stations and Trains but uses EARN 20 Tracks

• 11.2 is fully compatible with2024-12-07 23:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post

EARN 21 Power Blocks

These Power Blocks are essential for powering your base. By utilizing EARN Service Trains for construction, they can always be expanded when needed.

Boiler Block

Boilers are your initial solution for base power needs.

Features:

• Works with both coal and wood trains, prioritizing wood over coal.

• Enable wood processing via the constant combinators to receive wood trains.

• Performs better under full load when smart accumulator control is disabled. 2024-11-28 19:17:44 +0000 UTC View Post

November Status Update

Hello, amazing Patrons! 👋

First off, I want to apologize for my recent inactivity here on Patreon. The reason I’ve been quiet is that I was fully focused on completing the EARN 21 Framework, and I’m thrilled to say it’s now ready and live! Thank you for your patience and support while I worked on this important milestone.

I’m also excited to share that you can now gift Patreon memberships 2024-11-26 12:30:56 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Power Blocks v20 for Factorio 2.0 & DLC

Power Blocks are essential for powering a megabase, utilizing EARN Service Trains for construction. The blueprints provided are compatible with EARN 20.

Boiler Block (Author: MisterGrimmJaw)

Boilers are your initial solution for base power needs. This layout supports either wood or coal as fuel.

• Power Output: 216 MW with 240 Steam Engines.

Solar Block

The Solar Block has two versions, one with a built-in solar service station. When connected via roboports...

[OLD] EARN Rail Blocks v20 for Factorio 2.0 & DLC

TL;DR

Chunk aligned Rail City Blocks with 3x3 Chunk internal area and 1 chunk dedicated to tracks and stations.

Features

• Compatible with EARN 20 blueprints which are upgraded according to Factorio 2.0 changes

• Works well with Service Hub to automate the building of blocks

• Has isolated robot networks for each block. Also, it's easy to connect logistic ne...

  2024-10-21 20:09:08 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] 4 Lane Rail Tracks v20 for Factorio 2.0 & DLC

TL;DR

Modular 4 Lane Tracks for my Rail Network.

Features

• New Factorio 2.0 Tracks

• Chunk Snapped!

• RHT! (Right-hand Traffic)

• Allows using a combination of 2-lane tracks and 4-lane tracks at the same time.

• Can be used to upgrade 2 Lane Tracks easily.

• Straight and Diagonal O Nodes can be combined to gen...

  2024-10-16 22:35:42 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] 2 Lane Rail Tracks v20 for Factorio 2.0 & DLC

TL;DR

Modular and Upgradeable 2 Lane Tracks for my Rail Network.

Features

• New Factorio 2.0 Tracks

• Chunk Snapped!

• RHT! (Right-hand Traffic)

• Power poles and signal wires included

• Allows using a combination of 2-lane tracks and 4-lane tracks at the same time.

• Can be upgraded to 4 Lane Tracks easily.

  ...
  2024-10-16 22:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Pocket Base v7 (Fixed for Factorio 2.0 and DLC)

TL;DR

An EARN 20 compatible modular base that is capable of launching rockets and producing all items.

The Story

My Quick Start Base is designed for the Early game stages and it's main goal is to be modular, small and easily defendable. It serves its purpose as intended but this comes with a caveat when you start building a mega base. Because of it's size, Quick Start Base doesn't produce critical items like blue belts, beacons or T2 & T3 modules needed for my Rail Blocks or any other mega base. Also has a ve...

[OLD] Pocket Base v5

TL;DR

A base that is capable of launching rockets and producing all items that is compatible with EARN 3

The Idea

My Quick Start Base is designed for the Early game stages and it's main goal is to be modular, small and easily defendable. It serves its purpose as intended but this comes with a caveat when you start building a mega base. Because of it's size, Quick Start Base doesn't produce critical items like blue belts, beacons or T2 & T3 modules needed for my Rail Blocks or any other mega base. Also has a v...

[OLD] EARN Power Blocks v3.1

Power Blocks are essential for powering a megabase, utilizing EARN Service Trains for construction. The blueprints provided are compatible with EARN 3.1.

Boiler Block (Author: MisterGrimmJaw)

Boilers are your initial solution for base power needs. This layout supports either wood or coal as fuel.

• Power Output: 216 MW with 240 Steam Engines.

Solar Block

The Solar Block comes in two versions, one with a built-in solar service station. This initial block sup...

[OLD] EARN Factory Blocks v2

EARN Factory Blocks are pre-made production blocks that utilizes EARN 3 Service Stations, Train Stations and Cargo Trains.

Key Features

• There are 30 different blocks that starts from smelting up to sending rockets.

• All of the blocks has power circuits to disable the blocks if the output is full or there is a lack of input materials.

• Unified Iron/Copper smelting to utilize the smelters as much as possible.

• Some blocks control inserters (mostly oil blocks)

[OLD] EARN 3.1 Main Book

This is a compilation of EARN 3.1 compatible EARN 3 modules.

Main Content

• EARN Core & Visualizers v3.1 (2024-06-09)

• 2 Lane Rail Tracks v6 (2024-06-06)

• 4 Lane Rail Tracks v6 (2024-06-06...

  2024-06-14 19:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] E-PAX Shuttle Service v7

TL;DR

• Passenger Shuttle Service for easy transportation around a mega base.

Features

• Chunk Snapped!

• RHD!

• Compatible with Service Hub E-PAX Addon on EARN 3.1

• Compatible with 2024-06-14 18:38:57 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] E-PAX Shuttle Service v6

TL;DR

• Passenger Shuttle Service for easy transportation around a mega base.

Features

• Chunk Snapped!

• RHD!

• Compatible with Rail Tracks on both EARN 2 and EARN 3.

• ...
  2024-06-14 16:04:28 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Perimeter Defense v6.1

TL;DR

• Modular Perimeter Defense with Walls, Laser Turrets, Flamethrowers, and Rails.

Features

• Compatible with EARN 3

• Requests missing items from Service Hub

• Logistic Network to automate repairs and expansion.

• Automated Artillery Train is called to A...

  2024-06-14 15:49:34 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Perimeter Defense v6.0

TL;DR

• Modular Perimeter Defense with Walls, Laser Turrets, Flamethrowers, and Rails.

Features

• Compatible with EARN 3

• Requests missing items from Service Hub

• Logistic Network to automate repairs and expansion.

• Automated Artillery Train is called to A...

  2024-06-14 15:44:18 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Perimeter Defense v5.0.2

TL;DR

• Modular Perimeter Defense with Walls, Laser Turrets, Flamethrowers, and Rails.

Features

• Compatible with EARN 2

• Requests missing items from Service Hub

• Logistic Network to automate repairs and expansion.

• Automated Artillery Train is called to A...

  2024-06-14 15:31:46 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Service Hub v8.1

TL;DR

• Service hub allows service trains to operate on EARN 3. It refills and dispatches Service trains, PAX Shuttles, and Artillery Trains. This version is compatible with EARN 3.1

Features

• EARN Core Controller is now modular and is not included in the Service Hub by default.

• ...
  2024-06-12 22:04:52 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Service Hub v8.0

TL;DR

• The service hub is the heart of my Rail Network. It refills and dispatches Service trains, PAX Shuttles, and Artillery Trains. It also selects the best items for Fuel, Modules, and Ammo and distributes them. This version is compatible with EARN 3

Features

• Modular

• Supports using the same addon multiple times

• Allows multiple trains of the s...

  2024-06-12 20:59:23 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Service Hub v7.0.1

TL;DR

• The service hub is the heart of my Rail Network. It refills and dispatches Service trains, PAX Shuttles, and Artillery Trains. It also selects the best items for Fuel, Modules, and Ammo and distributes them. This version is compatible with EARN 2

Features

• Modular

• Supports using the same addon multiple times

• Allows multiple trains of the s...

  2024-06-12 20:47:06 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Core & Visualizers v3.1

TL;DR

• EARN 3.1 Brain and Fancy lights :D

Features

• Starting with EARN 3.1, Core can be separated from Service Hubs.

• Delivery Monitor allows you to notice the issues on your base.

• Signal debugger can be used for checking signals. Would help you understand how everything works if you're into Factorio Circuits.

• Core is still included in the Rail Network Connection blueprint on my 2024-06-09 14:21:44 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Cargo Trains v2.1

TL;DR

• Pre-made cargo trains that are compatible with my Train Stations.

• Hopefully this book will be deprecated with new features on Factorio 2.0

Features

• Same trains are compatible with both EARN 2 and EARN 3

• Trains are categorized to match w...

  2024-06-09 13:50:37 +0000 UTC View Post

[OLD] EARN Train Stations v3.1

TL;DR

• Modular station design that allows building all kinds of outpost and side platforms with loading and unloading stations.

Features

• Compatible with other EARN 3 book.

• There are three types of station layouts

  • Outpost stations are more robust and can easily be extendable with stackers or depots based on your needs.

  • Side Pla...

    2024-06-09 13:36:55 +0000 UTC View Post