Building a Redstone PC with Create and ComputerCraft Mods

Hello, World!

Combining the Create mod's mechanical components with ComputerCraft's programming capabilities allows for the creation of an incredibly powerful and flexible Redstone PC. Let's explore how to integrate these mods!

1. Create Mod for Physical Infrastructure

Use Create mod components to build the physical structure of your PC:

Mechanical Crafters for input/output mechanisms
Rotation-based memory systems using Stationary Bearings
Sequenced Gearshifts for complex operation sequences

[Water Wheel] -> [Shaft] -> [Gearbox] -> [Mechanical Components]

2. ComputerCraft for Control and Programming

Leverage ComputerCraft's computers and peripherals for control and programming:

Use ComputerCraft computers as the central processing unit
Implement complex algorithms and data processing in Lua
Utilize ComputerCraft's monitors for display output

-- Basic ComputerCraft program
while true do
  local event, side = os.pullEvent("redstone")
  if side == "left" then
    print("Redstone signal received!")
  end
end
      

3. Create-ComputerCraft Integration

Connect Create mod components to ComputerCraft computers:

Use Redstone Integrators to interface Create mechanisms with ComputerCraft
Control Create mod machines using ComputerCraft programs
Read data from Create mod sensors using ComputerCraft

-- ComputerCraft program to control a Create mod machine
local create = peripheral.wrap("create:motor_0")

function setSpeed(rpm)
  create.setSpeed(rpm)
end

setSpeed(32) -- Set motor speed to 32 RPM
      

4. Advanced ALU with Both Mods

Create a powerful ALU combining Create's mechanical calculators and ComputerCraft's processing power:

Use Create's Mechanical Calculators for basic arithmetic
Implement complex operations in ComputerCraft
Use ComputerCraft to control and read from the Mechanical Calculators

-- ComputerCraft program for advanced calculations
function complexCalc(x, y)
  local create = peripheral.wrap("create:calculator_0")
  local basicResult = create.add(x, y)
  return math.pow(basicResult, 2) -- Square the result
end

print(complexCalc(5, 3)) -- Output: 64
      

5. Interactive I/O System

Create an interactive input/output system using both mods:

Use Create's Mechanical Crafters for physical item input
Process inputs using ComputerCraft programs
Display results on ComputerCraft monitors
Use Create's mechanical arms to manipulate output items

-- ComputerCraft program for I/O control
local crafter = peripheral.wrap("create:crafter_0")
local monitor = peripheral.wrap("monitor_0")

while true do
  local item = crafter.getItem(1)
  if item then
    monitor.clear()
    monitor.write("Processing: " .. item.name)
    -- Process item...
    crafter.pushItem("down", 1) -- Output processed item
  end
  os.sleep(1)
end
      

By combining the Create mod's mechanical ingenuity with ComputerCraft's programming flexibility, you can build a Redstone PC that's not only powerful but also visually impressive and highly interactive. This integration opens up endless possibilities for complex computations, automation, and even AI-like behaviors in your Minecraft world!