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--- energy [2021/06/16 02:56] – [Compatibility] Reorder for latest on top wdavery
+++ energy [2021/07/05 18:15] (current) – [How it Works] Add machine upgrades wdavery
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 ====== Energy ======
-==== About ====
 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]]**.
-At its core, Tech Reborn’s energy is very simple. Energy is created by {{:mods:techreborn:generator.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:generators|Generators]]**; passed through {{:mods:techreborn:insulated_copper_cable.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:cable|Cables]]**; stored in {{:mods:techreborn:mfe.png?nolink&24|}} **[[energy:storage|Storage Blocks]]**; and consumed by machines.
+  - {{: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;
-  - Generators produce energy each tick—then they;
-    - push energy into any directly connected machines or wire network—or if those are full;
     - store the energy in their own storage
-  - Cables have an internal buffer (which depends on their tier)—Cables will;
+  - {{: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.//
-The result of this implementation is that energy transfer is **inefficient over long distances**. To mitigate this, it is best to place buffers (energy storage blocks) every 10 or 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 past technology-based mods, there is currently no concept of voltage in Tech Reborn. Instead, energy is divided into categories based on the I/O capabilities, which translates into the tiers of machinery the player should be able to construct by that point.
+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:
-The tiers are as follows:
 ^ Energy Tier   ^ I/O Rate (E/t)     ^ Machine Tier  ^ Min. Cable Requirement    |
 | Micro         | 8     | Basic         | Tin           |
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 | Medium        | 128   | Industrial    | Copper / Insulated Copper |
 | High          | 512   | Ultimate      | Gold          |
-| Extreme       | 2048  | Quantum       | HV / Insulated HV     |
+| Extreme       | 2,048  | Quantum       | HV / Insulated HV     |
-| Insane        | 8192  | -          | Glass Fiber           |
+| Insane        | 8,192  | -          | Glass Fiber           |
-| Infinite      | 2147483647    | Creative      | -  |
+| Infinite      | 2,147,483,647    | Creative      | -  |
-==== Compatibility ====
+==== 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]]