How to Fuel and Reskin Mechanical Pets

Mechanical companions in Create Bionics require regular maintenance to remain active and can be customized to match your workshop's aesthetic.

Supplying Fuel to Your Robots

All three bionic robots rely on combustion fuel to function:

1. Place valid fuel items in your main hand. Acceptable fuels include coal, charcoal, or blaze cakes.

2. Interact with your robot to feed it the fuel. Keep a steady reserve of coal or charcoal in your inventory during long journeys, or use blaze cakes for a concentrated burn.

3. Monitor your companion's movement to ensure it has not exhausted its energy reserves.

Changing and Removing Metal Skins

You can plate your mechanical companions in different materials without altering their core functions:

1. Hold an andesite ingot, brass ingot, or copper ingot in your hand.

2. Right-click the robot directly to apply the selected metal skin to its exterior chassis.

3. To strip the cosmetic plating and return the machine to its standard appearance, hold a wrench and interact with the robot. Using a wrench safely detaches the metal skin without damaging the automaton.