Silent's Mechanisms Mod — Reference
Ores and Materials
The mod adds several new ores to world generation, which are essential for crafting machine frames, wires, and alloys. These ores generate at various heights and can be processed into ingots or dusts.
World-Generated Ores
| Ore Name | Typical Y-Level | Harvest Level | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0 to 96 | Stone | Wires, Bronze, Brass |
| Tin | 0 to 64 | Stone | Bronze, Lumium |
| Silver | 0 to 32 | Iron | Electrum, Signalum |
| Lead | 0 to 32 | Iron | Enderium, Storage Blocks |
| Nickel | 0 to 24 | Iron | Invar |
| Platinum | 0 to 16 | Iron | Enderium |
| Zinc | 0 to 48 | Stone | Brass |
| Bismuth | 0 to 48 | Stone | Bismuth Brass |
| Uranium | 0 to 24 | Iron | Future power generation |
| Antimony | 0 to 32 | Iron | Specialized alloys |
Alloys
Alloys are created in the Alloy Smelter by combining specific ratios of metals.
- Bronze: 3 Copper + 1 Tin. A durable early-game metal.
- Brass: 3 Copper + 1 Zinc. Used for decorative and technical components.
- Invar: 2 Iron + 1 Nickel. High-strength metal for advanced machine frames.
- Electrum: 1 Gold + 1 Silver. Excellent for high-tier wiring.
- Steel: 1 Iron + Carbon (Coal/Charcoal). Essential for mid-to-late game machinery.
- Lumium: 3 Tin + 1 Silver + Glowstone. Used in advanced electronics.
- Signalum: 3 Copper + 1 Silver + Redstone. Used for signal-sensitive components.
- Enderium: 3 Lead + 1 Platinum + Ender Pearl. The highest tier material for end-game tech.
Processing Machines
Machines are the core of the mod. Most machines have an internal energy buffer and slots for Upgrade Chips.
| Machine | Function | Energy Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | Smelts items like a standard furnace but uses FE. | 20 FE/t |
| Crusher | Grinds ores into 2x dusts. Has a chance for secondary outputs. | 60 FE/t |
| Alloy Smelter | Combines multiple items into alloys (e.g., Bronze). | 80 FE/t |
| Compressor | Compresses items (e.g., Blaze Powder into Blaze Rods). | 60 FE/t |
| Mixer | Mixes items and fluids together (Agitator). | 40 FE/t |
| Refinery | Distills Crude Oil into Diesel, Gasoline, and Ethane. | 100 FE/t |
| Solidifier | Converts fluids into solid items (e.g., Latex to Rubber). | 60 FE/t |
| Drying Rack | A non-electric block that dries items over time (e.g., Rotten Flesh to Leather). | 0 FE/t |
Machine Mechanics
- Auto-Input/Output: Machines can be configured to automatically pull from or push to adjacent containers using a Wrench.
- Redstone Control: Machines can be set to Always On, Work on Signal, or Disabled.
Items and Tools
Essential Tools
- Wrench: The primary tool for rotating machines, configuring I/O sides, and instantly picking up machines without losing their internal energy.
- Battery: Portable FE storage. Can be placed in machine upgrade slots or held in the inventory to charge electric tools.
Components
- Circuit Boards: Used as the base for all machine upgrades.
- Machine Frames: Crafted from Iron, Invar, or Enderium; these are the base blocks for all machinery.
- Dusts: Obtained by crushing ores. Dusts can be smelted into ingots or mixed into alloy blends.