Adding Micro-Block Details to Rotating Contraptions and Mechanical Arms

Active machinery in Create does not limit you to full-sized blocks. You can attach small tile structures directly to rotating contraptions and moving mechanical arms while keeping their exact shapes and properties intact.

Attaching Tiles to Moving Parts

1. Build your stationary machinery frame first, setting up the sections intended to spin as a rotating contraption or swing on moving mechanical arms.

2. Create your custom mini-block details using solid blocks from the micro-block building system, placing them directly onto the moving parts of the machine.

3. Replace any Copycat blocks in the attachment area with standard solid blocks before placing micro-blocks, since LittleTiles elements do not work on Copycat blocks.

4. Ensure every custom micro-block section is connected to the moving mechanical structure using your usual contraption bonding method before powering the build.

Activating the Machinery

1. Supply power to start the rotating contraption or mechanical arm setup.

2. Watch the active machine in motion to verify that the custom detailed blocks render smoothly and maintain their proper shape throughout the rotation or movement cycle.

3. Check clearance around the moving parts, as the micro-blocks preserve their physical collisions while moving and will push or block players standing in their path.