Mechanical power is a form of energy central to Better Than Wolves. It has no magnitude or direction - it is simply on or off.
Mechanical power is generated by Wind Mills and Water Wheels, though the Hand Crank can also provide it in a limited, non-transmissible form. Mechanical power can be transmitted indefinitely via Gear Boxes and Axles and is necessary for the function of many devices.
Mechanical Blocks
Below are outlined all blocks which interact with mechanical power.
Type |
Properties
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Generation
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Name |
Use |
Generated Quality
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Hand Crank
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primitive manual power generation; limited usability; intransmissible
|
Intermittent
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Wind Mill
|
intermediate power generation; power generation without water
|
Continuous
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Vertical Wind Mill
|
intermediate power generation; power generation without water, esp. in the Nether
|
Continuous
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Water Wheel
|
advanced power generation; requires water; power generation in the End
|
Continuous
|
|
Transmission and Control
|
Name |
Use
|
Axle
|
power transmission; mount for generation devices; limited range
|
Gear Box
|
mechanical power branching and turning; Axle extension
|
Redstone Clutch
|
same as Gear Box, but can be disengaged by application of a Redstone signal
|
|
End Use
|
Name |
Use |
Required Quality
|
Bellows
|
stoking fire; requires periodic power
|
Any
|
Hopper
|
automatic item collection, sorting, transfer; Soul Urn creation; various
|
Any
|
Mill Stone
|
item processing
|
Any
|
Pulley
|
elevators and gates; upward item transfer
|
Any
|
Saw
|
item processing; mob grinders and traps; automation
|
Continuous
|
Turntable
|
pottery creation; Redstone clocks; block rotation
|
Continuous
|
Cauldron
|
dumps its inventory when powered
|
Continuous
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Crucible
|
dumps its inventory when powered
|
Continuous
|
Screw Pump
|
moves water upwards
|
Continuous
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