Circuit condition buffer storage problem

[Z0MBE]

Buffer storage gets filled, then unfilled halfway, waits till it is empty instead of refilling when nothing is there ....... my solution is trying to add -e to my reset latch to make it reset and begin filling buffer again - but I need it to be pulsed, can't just stay -e the whole time -

Any one have any similar things or solutions to my thing, I will gladly post blueprints

[AlexMBrennan]

Buffer storage gets filled, then unfilled halfway, waits till it is empty instead of refilling when nothing is there

No, that is not how buffer chests work in Factorio.

Please explain to us in more detail what you actually did and what you are trying to do.

[DCYW]

You might filled a chest that is not part of your circuit network or broken chain (pole or wire missing).

Buffer chest items goes to your passive requester then provider, dunno not enough info to solve your problem.

[fractalgem]

I do not understand.

Your description...seems like it's mingling the "my setup is SUPPOSED to do X" along side "my setup is DOING X".

Unless you want this to work a specific way just for the sake of it, or are in some heavily modded factorio such as pycoal or angelbobs, I find it unlikely you actually NEED to get this fancy with your buffer chests.

You seem to be trying to use a set/reset latch to control the chests for some reason?

[impetus_maximus]

*waits for OP to come back to topic.

[Danub]

Originally posted by fractalgem:

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You seem to be trying to use a set/reset latch to control the chests for some reason?

That's what I'm making out of the OP's post, as well.
It looks like the standard SR latch setup you would use to hook up backup power generation to your solar power setup.

[bluemonkey]

I'm not sure what the OP is doing either. My suggestion is to try combining the latch with a timer. When the buffer hits empty and the latch starts the refill, also start a timer that will force it closed if the refill doesn't complete within X amount of time.

My other thought is to consider altering your controls to include the downstream process results: why are you only refilling the buffer periodically? For example, if you are prioritizing modules 1 to go towards science rather than filling a buffer box en route to module upgrades you'd want to fill that buffer whenever science is "keeping up" and not necessarily when it is empty. Or is this a problem that can be solved by simply expanding/fixing bottlenecks?

[Z0MBE]

Originally posted by impetus_maximus:

*waits for OP to come back to topic.

ah man

[Z0MBE]

Originally posted by Danub:

Originally posted by fractalgem:

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You seem to be trying to use a set/reset latch to control the chests for some reason?

That's what I'm making out of the OP's post, as well.
It looks like the standard SR latch setup you would use to hook up backup power generation to your solar power setup.

sorta exactly wwhat im getting to, I don't use a sr latch at least I believe I don't, I just use a reset latch, it's much simpler, I just want it to reset not until empty but when nothing is happening.

This is the rlatch : 0eNqNk0FugzAQRe8yy8qpgBLSsOiup6giZMwkGSnYyDZRUeS7dwxtmrYk6QZhe+b7z/vyCepDj50l7aE8ASmjHZRvJ3C00/IQ9/zQIZRAHlsQoGUbV9KS37foSS2UaWvS0hsLQQDpBt+hTIO4q9GgogbtvEAWNgJQe/KEk6NxMVS6b2u0fMMdLwI647jb6GiAFRdZkeSPSwFD/M/XCV/G43prDlWNe3kk7uLSb7mKj5tRwsWDLVnnqz9DHcn6nnfOfqaKxWucxmHUiELOy8j4KUkSAaZDKydv8MCdpvddP6P9E5gyfBjC5FujOjtL42dnEfUlKWoYI9eSVT35aRk23J3FcovNneKUi0PM8Rf57FaCs9iX/8D+qfU/5nNcRtkvyutImW110o62Sni5gflmhMp0A7vqta+21rQVadaAcisPDq9lMQM3vZrEbHDpXBb8JMbJy4tXK+CI1o28s+c0X+XrVbFKk2JZhPABpupQJw==

[bluemonkey]

You don't have a whole lot of context in the blueprint, but it looks to me like the red wire might be unnecessary? And an SR latch is what you are describing. Yes what you've got is simple, but simple ain't gonna cut it for what you're trying to do.

Bigger picture: you must choose between setting requests and reading the contents of a buffer chest therefore you will end up needing two chests or two separate networks. If you are determined to not have a static request, I am still thinking your best alternative is to try regulating the requests of your buffer chest not by it's current contents but by your downstream needs. It will be easier to setup.