Use the Ponder Tutorial System to Learn Machine Mechanics

Access Ponder from In-Game Blocks

Hold or look at any mechanical block (like a gear, motor, or saw) and open the Ponder tutorial screen. This 3D interactive guide shows exactly how that machine works, step-by-step, with visual demonstrations of rotation, power flow, and output.

Navigate the Tutorial

Use the on-screen controls to pause, rewind, or step through each stage of the animation. The tutorial highlights which components rotate, where power enters, and where items or blocks are processed. Pay attention to the rotation direction and speed requirements shown.

Apply What You Learn

After watching, you'll understand the correct orientation and spacing for that block. Return to your world and build accordingly. If your machine doesn't work, re-check the Ponder tutorial—misalignment or wrong rotation direction is usually the cause.

Ponder tutorials are faster than trial-and-error and prevent wasted resources.