# Electronics - Stage 1 (technology) internal name `electronics` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics/ ## Cost 65 units of (1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 30 s each. ## Requires (7) - [Ceramic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/ceramic.md) - [Creosote](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/creosote.md) - [Fluid pressurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-pressurization.md) - [Moondrop](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/moondrop.md) - [Sap - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sap-mk01.md) - [Solder - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solder-mk01.md) - [Wood processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/wood-processing.md) ## Leads to (9) - [Alloy smelting - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/alloys-mk01.md) - [Basic substrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/basic-substrate.md) - [Copper processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/copper-mk01.md) - [Electrolysis](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electrolysis.md) - [Fluid handling](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-handling.md) - [Gate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/gate.md) - [Military](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/military.md) - [Radar - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/radars-mk01.md) - [Hydrogenation and basic reforming](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/syngas.md) ## Unlocks (15 recipes) ### CuZn Battery (`battery-mk00`) - 10 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 10 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md), 5 × [Cellulose](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cellulose.md), 250 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md) - Results: 1 × [CuZn Battery](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/battery-mk00.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Ceramic capacitors (`capacitor1`) - 5 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Ceramic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ceramic.md), 2 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md) - Results: 3 × [Ceramic capacitors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/capacitor1.md) - Made in: Electronics factory MK 01, Electronics factory MK 02, Electronics factory MK 03, Electronics factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Cellulose (`cellulose-00`) - 10 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 7 × [Wood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wood.md), 4 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md) - Results: 1 × [Cellulose](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cellulose.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Chipshooter machine MK 01 (`chipshooter-mk01`) - 1 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 2 × [Destructive distillation column MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/distilator.md), 60 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 2 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 100 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 2 × [Mechanical inserter](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/burner-inserter.md), 20 × [Printed circuit substrate (tier 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb1.md) - Results: 1 × [Chipshooter machine MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chipshooter-mk01.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Simple circuit board (`electronic-circuit`) - 4 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Printed circuit substrate (tier 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb1.md), 3 × [Vacuum tube](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vacuum-tube.md), 3 × [Air-core inductors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/inductor1.md), 5 × [Ceramic capacitors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/capacitor1.md), 6 × [High-power resistors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/resistor1.md), 2 × [Solder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/solder.md), 1 × [CuZn Battery](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/battery-mk00.md) - Results: 3 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md) - Made in: Chipshooter machine MK 01, Chipshooter machine MK 02, Chipshooter machine MK 03, Chipshooter machine MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Formica (`formica`) - 10 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 2 × [Treated wood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/treated-wood.md), 5 × [Raw fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/raw-fiber.md), 10 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 50 × [Formaldehyde](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanal.md) - Results: 1 × [Formica](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/formica.md) - Made in: Pulp mill MK 01, Pulp mill MK 02, Pulp mill MK 03, Pulp mill MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Graphite (`graphite`) - 3 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md) - Results: 2 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Formaldehyde (`methanal`) - 4 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 60 × [Methane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methane.md), 5 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md) - Results: 50 × [Formaldehyde](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanal.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### PCB factory MK 01 (`pcb-factory-mk01`) - 1 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 2 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 2 × [Electronics factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronics-factory-mk01.md), 2 × [Destructive distillation column MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/distilator.md), 80 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 60 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 100 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [PCB factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb-factory-mk01.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Printed circuit substrate (tier 1) (`pcb1`) - 5 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 2 × [Formica](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/formica.md), 5 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 50 × [Vacuum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/vacuum.md) - Results: 1 × [Printed circuit substrate (tier 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb1.md) - Made in: PCB factory MK 01, PCB factory MK 02, PCB factory MK 03, PCB factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Pulp mill MK 01 (`pulp-mill-mk01`) - 1 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 1 × [Destructive distillation column MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/distilator.md), 10 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 3 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 30 × [Stone brick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-brick.md), 30 × [Wood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wood.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Pulp mill MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pulp-mill-mk01.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### High-power resistors (`resistor1`) - 5 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md), 2 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md), 1 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md) - Results: 3 × [High-power resistors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/resistor1.md) - Made in: Electronics factory MK 01, Electronics factory MK 02, Electronics factory MK 03, Electronics factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Saline water (`saline-water`) - 20 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 10 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md) - Results: 50 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md) - Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Vacuum tube (`vacuum-tube`) - 7 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 2 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 2 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md), 50 × [Vacuum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/vacuum.md), 2 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md) - Results: 2 × [Vacuum tube](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vacuum-tube.md) - Made in: Electronics factory MK 01, Electronics factory MK 02, Electronics factory MK 03, Electronics factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md) ### Zinc plate (`zinc-plate-1`) - 60 s · tier 0 - Ingredients: 40 × [Zinc ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-zinc.md) - Results: 4 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md) - Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04, Thermal furnace, Gas furnace, Stone furnace - Unlocked by: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md)