====== Energy ======
Energy is the cornerstone of Tech Reborn. Machines require energy to run, the same as any electric machines used IRL.

==== How it Works ====
At its core, Tech Reborn’s energy is very simple. Energy is created by {{:mods:techreborn:generator.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:generators]]**; passed through {{:mods:techreborn:insulated_copper_cable.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:cables]]**; stored in {{:mods:techreborn:mfe.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:batteries]]**; and consumed by {{:mods:techreborn:grinder.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:machines]]**. Advanced networks may also make use of {{:mods:techreborn:mv_transformer.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:transformers]]**.

  - {{:mods:techreborn:generator.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:generators]]** produce energy each tick—then they;
    - output energy into any directly connected machines or cable—or if those are full;
    - store the energy in their own storage
  - {{:mods:techreborn:insulated_copper_cable.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:cables]]** have an internal buffer (which depends on their tier)—Cables will;
    - empty their buffer into any connected machines (at random)—or if those are full;
    - average out any leftover energy across all connected cables
    * //The result of this implementation is that **energy transfer is inefficient over long distances**. To mitigate this, it is best to place buffers (batteries) every 10-15 blocks to direct the flow of energy.//
  - {{:mods:techreborn:mfe.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:batteries]]** input energy from up to 5 sources; then they — 
      - output energy into any directly connected machine or cable—or if that is full;
      - store the energy in their own storage
  - {{:mods:techreborn:grinder.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:machines]]**
      - {{:mods:techreborn:overclocker_upgrade.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:machines:upgrades]]**
  - {{:mods:techreborn:mv_transformer.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:transformers]]** input energy at one rate—then they;
      - output at the rate a tier below, bridging two networks with different tiers

==== Energy Tiers ====
Unlike other tech-based mods, there is no concept of voltage in Tech Reborn. Instead, energy is divided into categories based on the I/O capabilities, which translate into the tiers of machinery the player should be able to construct by that point:

^ Energy Tier   ^ I/O Rate (E/t)     ^ Machine Tier  ^ Min. Cable Requirement    |
| Micro         | 8     | Basic         | Tin           |
| Low           | 32    | Advanced      | Tin           |
| Medium        | 128   | Industrial    | Copper / Insulated Copper |
| High          | 512   | Ultimate      | Gold          |
| Extreme       | 2,048  | Quantum       | HV / Insulated HV     |
| Insane        | 8,192  | -          | Glass Fiber           |
| Infinite      | 2,147,483,647    | Creative      | -  |

==== GUIs ====

=== Main Interface ====
{{energy:machines:grinder_interface.png?nolink&512|Machine Interface}}
  - Input Slot
  - Progress Indicator
  - Output Slot
  - Power Indicator
  - Battery Slot (Can also be used as a item pipe between machines)
  - Upgrade Slots
  - Input/Output Config (See below)
  - Redstone Config (See below)

=== I/O Interface ===
{{energy:machines:grinder_io_interface.png?nolink&580|Input/Output Interface}}
  - Selected Slot
  - Blue indicates input - In this case input will be the top
  - Orange indicates output - In this case output will be on the right side
  - Auto Input/Output Options - In this case input will be "powered" (Pulled), in output case items will be Pushed
  * Some machines will have a 'Filter Input' option which only pulls compatible items for that slot (ie. do not pull planks into an Industrial Grinder)

=== Redstone Interface ===
{{energy:machines:grinder_redstone_interface.png?nolink&512|Redstone Interface}}
  - I/O Option - Will redstone control I/O config on/off
  - Power I/O Option - Will redstone control machine power input (or generator output, or battery I/O)
  - Crafting Option - Will redstone control machine crafting on/off
  * In this case a redstone signal will turn on item crafting and redstone off will turn off crafting

==== Compatibility ====
  * 1.14 and above use [[https://github.com/TechReborn/Energy|Energy]]
  * 1.12.2 and below is compatible with [[energy:forge_energy|Forge Energy]], [[energy:eu|EU]] and [[energy:rf|RF]]