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PI is pretty good, it is essentially free money.
The work it takes to keep them going depends on how complicated you make it. You can make PI systems that produce only P0 -> P2. That way there is no hauling between planets hassle. You only need to keep up on resetting your extractors and hauling the final goods to a trade hub.
I use my Android App to remind me when to reset the extractors: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
PI is planetary interaction. It involves setting up extractors and factories in planets and producing goods. Those goods are used in a myriad of places. It is often a pain to keep on top of, which is why I made an app to help with that:
Shameless-plug: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
When it comes down to reporting on extractors and what is being extracted, countdowns etc, there are third party apps enabled by the CCP APIs.
CCP are improving the APIs for developers and so our apps get better over time.
<Shameless-plug> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi </Shameless-plug>
Try my android app. Should help:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
Alpha, under development. Helps with extractors, more being added all the time.
You did say preferably, but not only :D
Here is my Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
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Here's the link, it's only for android though.
There's also my app for managing PI.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
In case that is useful to you.
Regarding PI, there is also my app:
Excellent guide, every step well documented, also using my app will help:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
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There's my app for pi for android:
If you have an android your could use my app:
Eve planets is offline. Domain is a parking page. You could also list my PI app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
<shameless-plug You can also use my android app to simplify knowing when to reset your extractors: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi />
For PI, here is my tool: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dae.evepi
Shameless plug: There's also my app to help you monitor your facilities: