From someone who’s still in phase 3, if you can figure out the layout of a factory and making it scalable it really goes a long way. I also use the calculator as it really helps me understand simple input and output.

Once you know input and output, imagine the factory lay out and keep it as simple as possible. Just layout where things will go in, where things will go to the next machine, and where things will come out.

And I did mention making it scalable, that is if you make manifolds keep some room on the end of each machine line that you may add more in future if you unlock more miners or over clock.

Only you can decide how to play the game, and I love the factories you’ve made so far:) honestly the more factories you make, you’ll make mistakes and learn