OpenComputers Mod Wiki & Guide
An exhaustive guide to OpenComputers, a highly modular mod for Minecraft that introduces programmable computers, robots, and drones using the Lua 5.3 scripting language.
Overview
OpenComputers is a sophisticated modular mod that brings programmable devices to Minecraft. Unlike its predecessors, OpenComputers focuses on realism and modularity, requiring players to assemble computers from individual components like CPUs, RAM, and Hard Drives. The mod uses Lua 5.3 as its primary programming language, providing a robust environment for automation, redstone control, and complex systems management.
Key features include: * Persistence: Computers save their state (including running programs) when chunks are unloaded or the server restarts. * Modularity: Devices are built using tiers (Tier 1 to Tier 3), allowing for budget-friendly builds or high-end supercomputers. * Energy Requirements: Computers consume power (RF, EU, or Joules) based on their hardware and computational load. * Robotics: Fully mobile computers that can interact with the world, mine blocks, and manage inventories.