Tech Revised Documentation

A Forge 1.20.1 technology mod focused on multiblock machines, fluid processing, and an in-world VM projector integration.

Mod ID: tech_revised Version: 1.3 Minecraft: 1.20.1 Loader: Forge 47+ Java: 17

Quick Start

Tech Revised ships as a standard Forge mod jar for Minecraft 1.20.1.

Runtime Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.20.1
  • Forge 47.x
  • Java 17

Install Steps

  1. Build or download the mod jar.
  2. Place it into your instance mods folder.
  3. Launch the Forge 1.20.1 profile.

Development Commands

.\gradlew.bat runClient
.\gradlew.bat runServer
.\gradlew.bat build

Core Systems

The mod progression chains ore processing, energy-powered machines, fluid handling, and advanced steel alloys.

World Ores

2

Chromite and Graphite generate in the Overworld.

Custom Fluids

4

Heavy Crude Oil, Creosote, Oxygen, Hydrogen.

Custom Machine Recipes

5

Crusher, EAF, AOD Converter, Coke Oven, Drilling Platform recipe types.

Processing Path

  1. Mine Chromite/Graphite ores.
  2. Crusher converts ore into dust.
  3. Smelting/blasting makes Chromite ingots.
  4. Electric Arc Furnace and AOD Converter produce Steel and Stainless Steel.
  5. Coke Oven and Drilling Platform provide fluid/material support content.

Multiblocks and Controllers

Controllers validate structures, show holograms on sneak-use, and support Configurator auto-build.

Machine Size Main Required Parts
Electric Arc Furnace 3W x 3L x 4H 29 Frames, Heater, Input/Output Bus, Fluid In/Out, Energy Hatch
Drilling Platform 5W x 4L x 3H 56 Frames, Drill Head, Energy Hatch, Fluid Output Bus
Coke Oven 3W x 3L x 3H 23 Frames, Input Bus, Output Bus, Fluid Output Bus
AOD Converter 5W x 5L x 12H 187 AOD Frames, Input/Output Bus, Fluid Input Bus, Energy Hatch
Oxygen Converter 5W x 5L x 7H 107 Frames, Fluid Input Bus, 2 Fluid Output Buses, Energy Hatch

Use Configurator on controllers for auto-placement if required blocks exist in player inventory.

Recipe Flow

Search key machine recipes by output or ingredient.

6 recipes shown
Output Machine Inputs
Chromite DustCrusherChromite Ore + FE
Graphite DustCrusherGraphite Ore + FE
Steel IngotElectric Arc FurnaceIron Ingot + Coal Block + Water + FE
Ferrochromium IngotElectric Arc FurnaceChromite Ingot + Graphite Dust + Water + FE
Stainless Steel IngotAOD ConverterCoal Coke + Steel Ingot + Oxygen + FE
Heavy Crude OilDrilling PlatformFE only (fluid output)

Recipe data is sourced from data/tech_revised/recipes.

Windows 7 VM Projector

The VM Projector block can control a VirtualBox VM and stream live screenshots to the in-game GUI.

Controls

  • Right-click projector: start VM
  • Sneak + right-click: stop VM
  • Requires operator permission level 2

Config Screen

  • Open with Configurator
  • Set VM name + start/stop templates
  • Live preview with keyboard and mouse forwarding

Default Template Placeholders

{vboxmanage}
{vmName}

Supports custom VBoxManage path and fallback detection.

Developer Notes

Key Paths

Optional Runtime Integrations

JEI Mekanism Pipez CTM

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