10 potentia (1x redstone) 10 ignis (2x obsidian) 10 lux (2x torch) + vhodit glowstone -- Yellow Nitor
alchemical brass : Instrumentum (stone or wooden pickaxe, stone or wooden shovel) + iron
essencia smeltery: essentia smeltery + 2 x arcane alembics + 1x aux. slurry pump
thaumium ingot: 5 Terra(1xdirt) + 5 Praecantatio (1x salis mundis)
syngas generator 1x aqueos accumulator, fluid intake valve, syngas producer controller, 5x mixing chamber, heating chamber, item input port
generator fluid intake valve, gas turbine controller, gas mix compressor, manylyn turbine flux generator
Start
To start, you will need to mine some vis crystal (three kinds of them at least), then take a sleep. Upon wake up you will get a book. Then you can start from there.
Don't mine the whole vein tho, as they will grow and spread (in theory, I didn't experience that in my games).
I will also suggest you to get some quartz too.
Research
Blocks nearby your research table (5 block within) can help to increase certain cards, for example bookshelf. I will suggest you to put your newly-crafted block beside the research table to see if any thing comes up. You will need to click on the icon to apply its effects before starting a research.
List of Helpful Blocks:
https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Bookshelf, Enchanting Table, Arcane Workbench, Crucible, Focal Manipulator, Golem Press, Infusion Matrix, Brain in a Jar
Essentia Sources
There are some handy method for certain essentia. You can now scan a chest, and everything inside will be scanned too!
Praecantatio: https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Breaking down Alkemia from nether warts
Auram: https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Arcane Workbench
You can suggest in the comments if you find any worth mentioning sources.
Flux
Upgrade your smelter as soon as possible. Make cleaning fans for your smelter.
Unlocking Research
Basuc Auromacy: Walk on fire instead of finding a normal projectile
Flying Creatures: https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Bat
Projectile Launcher: https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Dispenser
Projectile "Arrowâ€: https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Get hit by a skeleton
Projectile “Fireballâ€: https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Take a fireball from a Blaze
Projectile “Sticky projectile": https://www.reddit.com/spoiler">Piss off a Llama
Bugs
Bugs are expected in the BETA stage. To unlock something, you can use the command:
/tc research UNLOCKGOLEMANCY
/tc research
Replace GOLEMANCY with the name of your research. You may have to guess a little bit sometimes.
Do not invest too much when playing the BETA.
BE PREPARE TO LOSE YOUR PROGRESS WHEN UPDATING THE MOD.
Also I will suggest to always visit the last five pages of the https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1292130-thaumcraft-6-1-beta11">Thaumcraft thread on the thaumcraft forum if you experience any issue. Also the https://github.com/Azanor/thaumcraft-beta/issues">issue page of Azanor Github. They usually have a cure/workaround/explanation there.
Feel free to correct me or provide more info in the comments
https://www.reddit.com/r/Thaumcraft/comments/8gfiqp/tc6_some_tips_for_start_and_progress/