Tiered Circuit Progression and Upgrades in Electrodynamics

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Tiered circuit progression dictates technological advancement across all machinery, transformers, and automated upgrades in Electrodynamics. Developing semiconductor boards requires advancing through four distinct technological tiers, progressing from rudimentary redstone wiring up to diamond-etched logic boards and obsidian microprocessors.

Tier 1: Basic Circuit

The Basic Circuit forms the foundational controller required for introductory electric furnaces, crushers, and wire mills:

Crafted using four insulated copper wire, four Redstone Dust, and one Steel Plate.
Arranged with insulated copper wire in the four corners, Redstone Dust on the cardinal edges, and a Steel Plate in the center slot.
Unlocks the basic machinery tier and simple wiring transformers.

Tier 2: Advanced Circuit

The Advanced Circuit introduces quartz-based logic frequencies needed for chemical mixers, heavy electric arc furnaces, and reactors:

Crafted from six quartz gems, two Basic Circuit boards, and one diamond.
Arranged with three quartz across the top row, three quartz across the bottom row, one Basic Circuit on both the left and right middle slots, and one diamond in the center.
Unlocks high-tier chemical equipment and intermediate transformers.

Tier 3: Elite Circuit

The Elite Circuit coordinates complex multi-tank machines such as the lathe and chemical crystallizer:

Crafted from six Gold Ingot items, two Advanced Circuit boards, and one Block of Lapis Lazuli.
Arranged with three Gold Ingot items across the top row, three Gold Ingot items across the bottom row, an Advanced Circuit on both the left and right middle slots, and a Block of Lapis Lazuli in the center.
Powers Medium Voltage (MV) industrial processors and precision machine tools.

Tier 4: Ultimate Circuit

The Ultimate Circuit represents the peak of microprocessor engineering, required for High Voltage (HV) machinery and plasma railguns:

Crafted from five Obsidian Dust, two Steel Plate, and two Elite Circuit boards.
Arranged with five Obsidian Dust items (occupying the four corners and the center slot), two Steel Plate items on the top and bottom center, and two Elite Circuit boards flanking the left and right sides.

Machine Upgrades Powered by Circuits

Fabricating tiered circuits allows players to craft specialized upgrades that slide directly into machine upgrade slots:

Basic Speed Upgrade: Crafted from two Steel Plate, two Bronze Gear, three insulated gold wire, and two Basic Circuit. Increases processing speed.
Advanced Speed Upgrade: Crafted from two Steel Plate, two Bronze Gear, two Basic Speed Upgrade, one insulated copper wire, and two Advanced Circuit. Further accelerates processing cycles.
Basic Capacity Upgrade: Crafted from two Steel Plate, four Battery, one insulated copper wire, and two Basic Circuit. Expands internal electrical energy buffers.
Advanced Capacity Upgrade: Crafted from two Steel Plate, four Basic Capacity Upgrade, one insulated copper wire, and two Advanced Circuit.
Auto-Ejector Upgrade: Crafted from one Basic Circuit, one Piston, and one Aluminum Plate. Automatically outputs completed items into adjacent inventories.
Auto-Injector Upgrade: Crafted from one Basic Circuit, one Sticky Piston, and one Aluminum Plate. Automatically pulls raw ingredients from adjacent containers.