# Latest **URL:** https://community.factoryio.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.factoryio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.factoryio.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Factory I/O forums](https://community.factoryio.com/t/welcome-to-factory-i-o-forums/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.factoryio.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 11:40am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/welcome-to-factory-i-o-forums/7 "2020-02-11T11:40:13Z")
A place where Factory I/O users, automation professionals and enthusiasts voice their opinion, show what they’re working on, and the cool things others are doing. --- ## [Request for New Trial / Evaluation License](https://community.factoryio.com/t/request-for-new-trial-evaluation-license/4657)
**Author:** [@holbrook.shane2017](https://community.factoryio.com/u/holbrook.shane2017)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/request-for-new-trial-evaluation-license/4657 "2026-09-23T13:19:42Z")
Hello, I’m currently learning PLC programming using OpenPLC and I’m setting up a personal PLC training environment using OpenPLC Runtime and Modbus TCP. I recently updated Factory I/O to version 2.5.10 and discovered t… --- ## [Factory IO does not respond after a few minutes open](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-io-does-not-respond-after-a-few-minutes-open/4654)
**Author:** [@isabellfriend4](https://community.factoryio.com/u/isabellfriend4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-io-does-not-respond-after-a-few-minutes-open/4654 "2026-09-22T08:51:17Z")
Hi support team, I’ll give a summery. I’m using Factory.io for a unit, and have bought the one month license. before that i had tried to use the program on the trial but found that after maybe five minutes the program wo… --- ## [The big Factory I/O Wishlist (Discussion)](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136)
**Author:** [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136 "2026-09-16T10:43:52Z")
This is the discussion board for the wishes that you have for Factory I/O. You can discuss your Ideas with others here before posting them in the wishlist. --- ## [The big Factory I/O Wishlist](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist/135)
**Author:** [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist/135 "2026-09-14T10:58:37Z")
This shall be a place your wishes for futures of Factory I/O. Please only post one-liners, there is a separate discussion board. --- ## [Trouble with communication between factory IO and Tia Portal](https://community.factoryio.com/t/trouble-with-communication-between-factory-io-and-tia-portal/4641)
**Author:** [@hwj](https://community.factoryio.com/u/hwj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/trouble-with-communication-between-factory-io-and-tia-portal/4641 "2026-09-10T18:52:51Z")
I have tried it with both V19 and V21 of TIA Portal. I have connected Factory I/O and TIA Portal to a physical machine (S7-1200 – 1215C DC/DC/DC). I have Factory I/O running with TIA Portal, and I have established a sta… --- ## [Failed to read/write ComDrvS7 Error #509](https://community.factoryio.com/t/failed-to-read-write-comdrvs7-error-509/988)
**Author:** [@joeburmeister](https://community.factoryio.com/u/joeburmeister)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/failed-to-read-write-comdrvs7-error-509/988 "2026-09-02T21:15:07Z")
Q1. I am using FIO ver 2.4.6 and Siemens S7-1211C PLC with TIA V16. I get the abovementioned error every 5-10 secs. I tried to upgrade to v 2.50 but it did the same thing. Yes, I have enabled full access and checked the … --- ## [Trial License Activation](https://community.factoryio.com/t/trial-license-activation/1310)
**Author:** [@steffen.schuetze](https://community.factoryio.com/u/steffen.schuetze)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/trial-license-activation/1310 "2026-08-13T09:01:59Z")
Hello I just got my Trial edition. but in the License section, it is written (under Current License), that the trial license is expired. under that: Edition: Ultimate Expiration date: Saturday 27 March 2021 up to ver… --- ## [Beckhoff ADS support](https://community.factoryio.com/t/beckhoff-ads-support/1380)
**Author:** [@c.timmermans](https://community.factoryio.com/u/c.timmermans)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/beckhoff-ads-support/1380 "2026-08-10T09:28:24Z")
Is it on the roadmap to add Beckhoff’s ADS communication to the product? I see other major vendors are supported natively, given the PC based nature of Beckhoff controllers this makes even more sense since you could actu… --- ## [Is this a dead product?](https://community.factoryio.com/t/is-this-a-dead-product/3063)
**Author:** [@karlssmg](https://community.factoryio.com/u/karlssmg)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/is-this-a-dead-product/3063 "2026-07-29T18:56:52Z")
Is Factory I/O to be considered a dead product by now? I realize you are a very small company but the rate of improvements is basically zero? I’m hoping I’m wrong? Kind regards Mats --- ## [Factory I/O I/O Delay with CCW Micro800 Simulator](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-i-o-i-o-delay-with-ccw-micro800-simulator/4613)
**Author:** [@jmukuami](https://community.factoryio.com/u/jmukuami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-i-o-i-o-delay-with-ccw-micro800-simulator/4613 "2026-07-13T19:20:12Z")
I’m using Factory I/O with the Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP driver connected to CCW Micro800 Simulator. Communication works, but the I/O response is very slow with noticeable delays. Has anyone found settings or a better c… --- ## [Any Data center related scenes?](https://community.factoryio.com/t/any-data-center-related-scenes/4610)
**Author:** [@teja46046](https://community.factoryio.com/u/teja46046)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/any-data-center-related-scenes/4610 "2026-07-09T19:48:06Z")
I’m looking for Factory I/O scenes that can be adapted for data center automation or building management system (BMS) testing. Specifically, I’m interested in simulating: Chilled water pumps and valves Cooling towers A… --- ## [Is it possible to adjust the speed of the motors?](https://community.factoryio.com/t/is-it-possible-to-adjust-the-speed-of-the-motors/50)
**Author:** [@brunovgr](https://community.factoryio.com/u/brunovgr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/is-it-possible-to-adjust-the-speed-of-the-motors/50 "2026-07-08T19:12:01Z")
Yes, you can control the motor speed of some parts by changing the configuration to Analog. This configuration allows you to set the speed using analog values from -10 to 10 V. Check which parts include Analog configura… --- ## [Factory IO connected successfully to PLSIM V20 but simulation does not work](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-io-connected-successfully-to-plsim-v20-but-simulation-does-not-work/4603)
**Author:** [@mohabur0909](https://community.factoryio.com/u/mohabur0909)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-io-connected-successfully-to-plsim-v20-but-simulation-does-not-work/4603 "2026-06-30T16:47:08Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my Factory IO, I connected it successfully to PLCSIM V20, but when I tried to play the simulation it did not response, I have buttons and conveyor, my scenario is when I press the button the … --- ## [Cant connect to driver using plcsim v19](https://community.factoryio.com/t/cant-connect-to-driver-using-plcsim-v19/4598)
**Author:** [@eng.karzan89](https://community.factoryio.com/u/eng.karzan89)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/cant-connect-to-driver-using-plcsim-v19/4598 "2026-06-15T09:50:33Z")
Hi I donwloaded the offical tamplet v15 s7 500 and converted to v19. I tried eveything to connect but it dosnt allow me --- ## [Est ce quelqu'un pourrais me conseiller , sur quel version factory I/O dois-je m'orienter](https://community.factoryio.com/t/est-ce-quelquun-pourrais-me-conseiller-sur-quel-version-factory-i-o-dois-je-morienter/4597)
**Author:** [@ar.vigreux](https://community.factoryio.com/u/ar.vigreux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/est-ce-quelquun-pourrais-me-conseiller-sur-quel-version-factory-i-o-dois-je-morienter/4597 "2026-06-09T13:20:20Z")
bonjour étant autodidacte et aillant envie d’apprendre a programmer sur du siemens j’ai une question , a savoir : faut il imperativement le logiciel constructeur du PLC ( TIA portal ) pour programmer sur factory i/o … --- ## [To share an education and certification training program](https://community.factoryio.com/t/to-share-an-education-and-certification-training-program/4594)
**Author:** [@bob.chen](https://community.factoryio.com/u/bob.chen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/to-share-an-education-and-certification-training-program/4594 "2026-06-02T10:40:45Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to share an education and certification training program that I have been developing in collaboration with Siemens. In this program, Factory I/O is integrated into Siemens SEC certification co… --- ## [Designed two PLC mini-games using an 8×8 matrix](https://community.factoryio.com/t/designed-two-plc-mini-games-using-an-8x8-matrix/4593)
**Author:** [@bob.chen](https://community.factoryio.com/u/bob.chen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/designed-two-plc-mini-games-using-an-8x8-matrix/4593 "2026-05-30T12:18:19Z")
This time, I designed two PLC mini-games using an 8×8 matrix: Whack-a-Mole Memory Sequence Both games were developed using IEC 61131-3 Structured Control Language (SCL). The purpose of these examples is not to “use P… --- ## [Collaborated with AI to develop a Snake game](https://community.factoryio.com/t/collaborated-with-ai-to-develop-a-snake-game/4592)
**Author:** [@bob.chen](https://community.factoryio.com/u/bob.chen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/collaborated-with-ai-to-develop-a-snake-game/4592 "2026-05-29T13:47:32Z")
Hello everyone, Using the LED panel matrix scene shared by Amjavi6 as inspiration, I created a secondary development project by expanding it into a 16×16 matrix. I then collaborated with AI to develop a Snake game on to… --- ## [Stacker Crane upgrade discussion](https://community.factoryio.com/t/stacker-crane-upgrade-discussion/4214)
**Author:** [@adriana.silva](https://community.factoryio.com/u/adriana.silva)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/stacker-crane-upgrade-discussion/4214 "2026-05-29T10:17:08Z")
Hi @brunovgr, @janbumer1, and @amjavi6, Given how detailed our discussion about improving the Stacker Crane has become, I think it would be best to create a dedicated post for it. This will help keep all the information… --- ## [What competing products do you most often encounter when promoting Factory I/O?](https://community.factoryio.com/t/what-competing-products-do-you-most-often-encounter-when-promoting-factory-i-o/4589)
**Author:** [@bob.chen](https://community.factoryio.com/u/bob.chen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/what-competing-products-do-you-most-often-encounter-when-promoting-factory-i-o/4589 "2026-05-27T03:21:08Z")
In my experience, the most common competitor is Ciros. I would like to hear your experiences and thoughts from both educational and industrial perspectives. Thanks Regard --- ## [Need Help with Level Control Scene in Factory I/O using OpenPLC Modbus (PID)](https://community.factoryio.com/t/need-help-with-level-control-scene-in-factory-i-o-using-openplc-modbus-pid/3736)
**Author:** [@jason](https://community.factoryio.com/u/jason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/need-help-with-level-control-scene-in-factory-i-o-using-openplc-modbus-pid/3736 "2026-05-27T02:57:11Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been working on solving the Level Control scene in Factory I/O using OpenPLC, specifically implementing a PID controller to regulate the tank’s fill and discharge valves. I’ve tried multiple approaches… --- ## [Licence key not found](https://community.factoryio.com/t/licence-key-not-found/4591)
**Author:** [@mike](https://community.factoryio.com/u/mike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/licence-key-not-found/4591 "2026-05-25T13:24:09Z")
Bonjour à tous. Apres réinitialisation de mon laptop, j’ai réinstallé mon Factory I/O, mais le logiciel me dit qu’il ne trouve pas la clé d’activation !! j’ai parcourue tout le forum mais pas de solution (les instruct… --- ## [An example of artistic creativity using Factory I/O scenes](https://community.factoryio.com/t/an-example-of-artistic-creativity-using-factory-i-o-scenes/4587)
**Author:** [@bob.chen](https://community.factoryio.com/u/bob.chen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/an-example-of-artistic-creativity-using-factory-i-o-scenes/4587 "2026-05-22T16:20:52Z")
I would like to share an example of artistic creativity using Factory I/O scenes. This project was created by students during one of my classes at a university in Taiwan. The main theme was a factory production line sy… --- ## [Mitsubishi Edition!?](https://community.factoryio.com/t/mitsubishi-edition/3764)
**Author:** [@Danne](https://community.factoryio.com/u/Danne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/mitsubishi-edition/3764 "2026-05-22T14:44:08Z")
Hi, How come there isn´t a Mitsubishi Edition of Factory I/O? --- ## [2 PLCs one FactoryIO](https://community.factoryio.com/t/2-plcs-one-factoryio/4529)
**Author:** [@factoryio2](https://community.factoryio.com/u/factoryio2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/2-plcs-one-factoryio/4529 "2026-05-21T09:40:40Z")
Hey all. Trying to do 2 PLCs on FIO. Is it possible? Any guides / links? Cheers. --- ## [Factory Trial expered](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-trial-expered/4584)
**Author:** [@gedeonadabadji3](https://community.factoryio.com/u/gedeonadabadji3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/factory-trial-expered/4584 "2026-05-20T15:24:16Z")
Hello, I’m a student learning PLC programming with TIA Portal and S7-PLCSIM. My Factory I/O trial has expired, and I currently cannot afford a license. Could you please help extend the trial for educational purposes? --- ## [Control IO not respond](https://community.factoryio.com/t/control-io-not-respond/4568)
**Author:** [@a.birgul](https://community.factoryio.com/u/a.birgul)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/control-io-not-respond/4568 "2026-05-19T08:16:33Z")
Control IO stop responding,how can I solve this problem? --- ## [Problem with Factory IO Offset and PLCSIM S1500](https://community.factoryio.com/t/problem-with-factory-io-offset-and-plcsim-s1500/4579)
**Author:** [@ehpakkan](https://community.factoryio.com/u/ehpakkan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/problem-with-factory-io-offset-and-plcsim-s1500/4579 "2026-05-18T13:37:52Z")
I have a strange situation, I searched the forum for a solution but it was not possible. I started a Project on TIA V19 (on V16 the same situation) and used the Template from Factory IO. On the Hardware Config, it is p… --- ## [Is it possible to use VR with Factory I/O](https://community.factoryio.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-vr-with-factory-i-o/4581)
**Author:** [@eolivares](https://community.factoryio.com/u/eolivares)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-vr-with-factory-i-o/4581 "2026-05-18T13:18:30Z")
Se puede usar VR con factorio io ?? y que tipoo de lentes utilizan en caso de que si se puedan [Next page](https://community.factoryio.com/latest.md?page=1)