Quick answer
Panels shape routes; Cushion absorbs impact; Slick reduces friction; Fans add local force; Pistons provide short handoffs; Magnets recover and gather; Bumpers redirect or extend combos; Remote groups switchable tools. In v1.0.8, Pistons can be moved and picked up again while attached objects follow them. Signal limits remain evidence-limited.
Transport and structure
| Tool | Use it for | Do not expect it to |
|---|---|---|
| Panel / Cushion / Slick | Geometry / impact / friction | Repair a bad upstream angle |
| Fan | Local force on a clear section | Push through a physical obstruction |
| Piston | Short repeatable handoff | Replace long transport |
| Magnet | Recovery and grouping | Stay predictable inside a dense lane |
| Bumper | Controlled rebound and combo tests | Stabilize a bad direct route |
Control and recovery
Remote links switchable tools with F. Test one device, then a small group. The community associates Signal with expanded control, but no reproducible channel count or capacity limit is currently available.
Broom and manual tools clear test debris. Clear Items is a diagnostic reset, not a substitute for repairing geometry. In v1.0.7, Clear Items and the Trading Terminal also remove Gambling Crates; long-press the terminal tool lever to wipe placed tools. Exact Trading Terminal ratios remain evidence-limited.
Tool choice checklist
- Name the visible failure.
- Choose the matching job.
- Change one variable.
- Run a repeated batch.
- Keep the change only if the first growing pile moves downstream or disappears.
v1.0.7 tool update
The Panel Rack can share the interact binding and can auto-dispense when its toggle is enabled. Tools fixed to a Piston head now follow it; switching the Piston off locks its current position, and switching it on resumes motion. Cushions should also behave more reliably.
Sources and evidence
Base tool terminology: official Steam store. Panel Rack behavior comes from official Steam announcements; Slick and Cushion roles come from the developer's demo devlog. Remote behavior is cross-linked to its dedicated guide. Exact limits remain unavailable without reproducible tests.