How to Navigate Toward Waypoints with a Lodestone Tracker

Preparing the Lodestone Compass

Long-distance travel with physics contraptions requires a reliable directional reference. First, place a lodestone block at your destination, such as a base, station, or landing pad. Take a vanilla compass and right-click the lodestone to bind the compass directly to that location. The compass now persistently points toward that lodestone's coordinates.

Installing and Following the Tracker

Place a Lodestone Tracker block onto your assembled craft where you can easily view it while operating thruster controls. Insert or link your bound compass into the Lodestone Tracker.

Once linked, the tracker points directly toward the target lodestone across the world. Use the tracker's heading to orient your vehicle during flight or sea voyages. By adjusting your directional thrusters in line with the tracker's alignment, you can maintain an accurate bearing back to your home docks even when flying through bad weather or across unfamiliar terrain.