Storage Tech Mod — Reference

Core Mechanics

The fundamental mechanic of Storage Tech is the ability to scale storage capacity beyond vanilla Refined Storage limits. Depending on the version, this is achieved through two primary methods:

Custom Disk Creation

In older versions (Type B), players use the Disk Workbench to define specific capacities for disks. In newer versions (Type C), this is replaced by the Parts Combiner. Instead of crafting a single high-tier part, players can merge multiple storage parts (e.g., combining two 64k parts to create a 128k part) to reach a specific desired capacity.

POE (Power Over Ethernet) System

The POE system represents an advanced tier of Refined Storage components. These blocks (Drive, Exporter, Importer, Furnace) are designed for high-throughput environments where standard RS cables and machines might become a bottleneck. They often feature increased speed and specialized internal buffers.

Chemical Management

Storage Tech adds full support for Mekanism's chemical system. This includes: * Gases: Standard Mekanism gases like Oxygen or Hydrogen. * Slurries: Ore processing fluids. * Infusions: Materials used in the Metallurgic Infuser. * Pigments: Used in the Painting Machine.

These are handled via dedicated Chemical Grids and Chemical Storage Disks, allowing them to be stored as digital data rather than in physical tanks.

Blocks

The mod adds several functional blocks that integrate directly with the Refined Storage network.

Items and Storage Disks

Storage Tech introduces a wide array of storage media, ranging from standard high-capacity disks to specialized chemical and energy storage.

Item and Fluid Disks

In addition to custom sizes, the mod provides several pre-defined high-tier disks for versions that do not use the Parts Combiner: * 1k - 64k: Standard tiers. * 256k - 16384k: Extended tiers for massive item storage. * 1024k - 16384k: Extended tiers for fluid storage.

Energy Storage Disks

These disks allow the Refined Storage network to act as a massive battery. Energy (FE/RF) is stored as data on the disk. When inserted into a drive, the network can draw from or store energy into these disks, effectively replacing the need for large capacitor banks.

Chemical Storage Disks

Used specifically for Mekanism chemicals. These disks do not store items or fluids; they are dedicated to Gases, Slurries, Infusions, and Pigments. They come in various sizes and can be customized using the Parts Combiner.

Components

• Storage Parts: The internal components used to craft disks. Storage Tech adds parts for Energy and Chemicals.
• Chemical Filter: Used in Chemical Importers/Exporters to specify which Mekanism chemical should be moved.

Recipes and Crafting

Crafting in Storage Tech follows the progression logic of Refined Storage. High-tier disks require the previous tier's part plus specialized processors and materials.

Parts Combiner Usage

To create a custom disk in 1.16.5: 1. Place the Parts Combiner and connect it to power/network. 2. Insert two storage parts of the same type (e.g., two 1024k Item Storage Parts). 3. The machine will merge them into a single part with the combined capacity (e.g., one 2048k Item Storage Part). 4. Combine the resulting part with a Storage Housing to create the functional Disk.

Chemical Storage Crafting

Chemical storage components typically require Mekanism materials, such as Steel Casings or Control Circuits, in addition to Refined Storage Quartz Enriched Iron and Processors.