Nuclear Control 2 Mod — Reference
Monitoring Blocks
Monitoring blocks are the primary interface between your machinery and the Nuclear Control system. They detect physical states and convert them into data or redstone signals.
Thermal Monitor
The Thermal Monitor is a safety block placed directly adjacent to a Nuclear Reactor. It allows players to set a specific temperature threshold. If the reactor's heat exceeds this limit, the monitor emits a redstone signal. This is typically used to shut down the reactor automatically before it reaches its melting point.
- GUI: Right-clicking opens a menu to set the heat limit (e.g., 500, 1000, 8000).
- Placement: Must be touching a Reactor Block or Reactor Chamber.
Range Trigger
The Range Trigger is a versatile automation block. It accepts a Sensor Card (Reactor, Energy, or Liquid) and allows the player to define a 'Start' and 'End' value. When the value on the card falls within or outside this range, the block emits a redstone signal. This is ideal for turning on backup generators when energy levels are low or stopping pumps when tanks are full.
Remote Sensor Station
This block acts as a wireless transmitter. By placing a Sensor Card inside the station, the data from the linked machine is broadcast to any Industrial Information Panel within range. This eliminates the need for long cable runs between your reactor and your control room.
Display and Alarm Blocks
These blocks are used to visualize data and provide audible warnings to the player.
Industrial Information Panel
The core of the display system. This block displays information from a Sensor Card placed in its internal slot. It can show reactor heat, EU storage levels, or custom text.
- Expansion: Can be expanded into a larger screen using Panel Extenders placed adjacent to it.
- Customization: Supports Color Upgrades to change text color and Range Upgrades to increase wireless pickup distance.
Panel Extender
Extenders do not have a GUI. When placed next to an Industrial Information Panel, they expand the visual display area, allowing for larger text and more data lines to be visible simultaneously.
Howler Alarm
A high-volume audio warning device. When powered by a redstone signal, it emits a loud siren.
- Sound Selection: Players can choose from several alarm sounds in the GUI.
- Range: The sound can be heard from a significant distance, ensuring players are warned even if they are in a different part of their base.
Industrial Alarm
Similar to the Howler Alarm, but includes a visual component. The block features a rotating red light that activates alongside the siren, providing a visual cue in noisy environments.
Tools and Upgrades
Thermometers
- Thermometer: A handheld tool used to check the heat of a reactor. It must be used directly on the reactor.
- Digital Thermometer: An advanced version that provides the exact numerical heat value and the reactor's melting point. It can also be used to configure Thermal Monitors by Shift-Right-Clicking them.
Upgrades
Upgrades are placed in the upgrade slots of Information Panels or Remote Sensor Stations.
- Range Upgrade: Increases the distance (in blocks) that a panel can communicate with a Remote Sensor Station or a linked machine.
- Color Upgrade: Allows the player to change the background and text color of an Industrial Information Panel via a color picker GUI.
Crafting Recipes
The following table lists the standard recipes for core components using IndustrialCraft 2 Experimental materials.
| Result | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Thermal Monitor | 1x Electronic Circuit, 1x Redstone, 1x Basic Machine Casing |
| Industrial Information Panel | 3x Iron Plates, 2x Glass Panes, 1x Electronic Circuit, 1x Redstone |
| Howler Alarm | 1x Electronic Circuit, 1x Iron Plate, 1x Redstone |
| Remote Sensor Kit | 1x Electronic Circuit, 1x Redstone, 1x Observation Lens (Glass) |
| Digital Thermometer | 1x Electronic Circuit, 2x Glowstone Dust, 1x Thermometer |
| Range Upgrade | 1x Electronic Circuit, 1x Glass Fiber Cable, 4x Redstone |
| Panel Extender | 1x Iron Plate, 1x Glass Pane |
Note: Recipes may vary if other mods like GregTech are installed, as Nuclear Control 2 supports dynamic recipe integration.
Mobs and World Generation
Nuclear Control 2 is a technical utility mod and does not add any new mobs, creatures, biomes, or dimensions to the game. It focuses entirely on block-based machinery and item-based tools to enhance the IndustrialCraft 2 experience. All functionality is contained within the added blocks and their interactions with existing IC2 nuclear and energy systems.