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-OpenComputers is a mod that adds computers and robots into the game, which can be programmed in [[http://​www.lua.org/​|Lua]] [[http://​www.lua.org/​manual/​5.2/​manual.html|5.2]]. It takes ideas from a couple of other mods such as ComputerCraft,​ StevesCarts and Modular Powersuits to create something new and interesting.+OpenComputers is a mod that adds computers and robots into the game, which can be programmed in [[http://​www.lua.org/​|Lua]] [[http://​www.lua.org/​manual/​5.3/​manual.html|5.3]]. It takes ideas from a couple of other mods such as ComputerCraft,​ StevesCarts and Modular Powersuits to create something new and interesting. 
  
 - [[:#​contents|Block and item documentation]] - [[:#​contents|Block and item documentation]]
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 - [[tutorial|Tutorials]] - [[tutorial|Tutorials]]
 - [[tutorial:​oc1_basic_computer|Getting started]] - [[tutorial:​oc1_basic_computer|Getting started]]
-- [[http://​oc.cil.li/​|Homepage]]+- [[http://​oc.cil.li/​|Homepage]]\\ 
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 +- [[https://​oc.shadowkat.net/​|Ingame manual as HTML]]\\
  
 Connectivity Connectivity
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 OpenComputers can connect to and interact with the outside Minecraft world through several methods: OpenComputers can connect to and interact with the outside Minecraft world through several methods:
  
-Most OpenComputer ​blocks can "​see"​ and interact with other OpenComputer ​Blocks automatically if placed right next to each other, or you can use [[block:​cable|Cables]] to connect them over a distance. It is also possible to connect - or separate - components logically by using one of the various network cards or switches in both wired and/or wireless form.+Most of OpenComputers' ​blocks can "​see"​ and interact with other OpenComputers ​Blocks automatically if placed right next to each other, or you can use [[block:​cable|Cables]] to connect them over a distance. It is also possible to connect - or separate - components logically by using one of the various network cards or switches in both wired and/or wireless form.
  
 Blocks from Vanilla or other Mods can be connected via the [[item:​redstone_card|Redstone Card]], the [[block:​redstone_io|Redstone I/O Block]] or an [[block:​adapter|Adapter]]. Many special Blocks from other mods are already integrated into the Adapter, like Blocks from BuildCraft, IndustrialCraft2 or Thermal Expansion, other mods authors can use the Java API to add specific handling for their blocks as well. Blocks from Vanilla or other Mods can be connected via the [[item:​redstone_card|Redstone Card]], the [[block:​redstone_io|Redstone I/O Block]] or an [[block:​adapter|Adapter]]. Many special Blocks from other mods are already integrated into the Adapter, like Blocks from BuildCraft, IndustrialCraft2 or Thermal Expansion, other mods authors can use the Java API to add specific handling for their blocks as well.
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-OpenComputers are built out of individual parts such as graphic cards, hard drives or expansion cards, which allows to tailor each individual computer exactly to your needs. You can save resources if you need something small for small tasks, or spend even the last diamond on the most expensive and powerful Minecraft computer ever built. See the [[:#​contents|block and item documentation]] for a list of components that can be used to assemble your computer.+OpenComputers are built out of individual parts such as graphic cards, hard drives or expansion cards, which allows to tailor each individual computer exactly to your needs. You can save resources if you need something small for small tasks, or spend even the last diamond on the most expensive and powerful Minecraft computer ever built. ​ 
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 +See the [[:#​contents|block and item documentation]] for a list of components that can be used to assemble your computer.
  
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 Computers consume power while running based on what they are doing. Beside a low base amount of power per tick consumed, components such as graphic cards or wireless network cards will consume extra power based on their work load. This is not only realistic, but as well encourages players to optimize their code and to not keep an OpenComputers server busy with unnecessary tasks. The exact power consumption can be configured in the config file and even be completely removed if you wish to run in a power-free environment. Computers consume power while running based on what they are doing. Beside a low base amount of power per tick consumed, components such as graphic cards or wireless network cards will consume extra power based on their work load. This is not only realistic, but as well encourages players to optimize their code and to not keep an OpenComputers server busy with unnecessary tasks. The exact power consumption can be configured in the config file and even be completely removed if you wish to run in a power-free environment.
  
-There is - except for a robot upgrade - no built-in mechanic for generating power at this point, as OpenComputers ​can convert ​power from BuildCraft, IndustrialCraft²,​ ThermalExpansion 3 and Universal Electricity on their own or by using the [[block:power_converter|power ​converter block]] for non-computer blocks.+ 
 +OpenComputers ​mod provides electrostatic ​power generation with [[block:carpeted_capacitor|Carpeted Capacitor]] ​ as well as with [[item:​generator_upgrade|Generator Upgrade]] available to robots and [[item:​solar_generator_upgrade|Solar Generator Upgrade]] available to robots and microcontrollers. Opencomputers devices can also be powered with energy equivalents of a [[crossmod_interoperation#​power|number of other mods]].
  
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-Almost every aspect of the mod can be tweaked via the configuration file. Not a fan of computers requiring power to run? Set their running cost to zero. Don't want power to play a role at all? Disable it completely! Think robots move too slow? Make 'em faster. Want bigger multi-block screens? Increase the maximum size. Just have a look at the [[https://​github.com/​MightyPirates/​OpenComputers/​blob/​master/​src/​main/​resources/​application.conf|default configuration file]] to see all the options.+Almost every aspect of the mod can be tweaked via the configuration file. Not a fan of computers requiring power to run? Set their running cost to zero. Don't want power to play a role at all? Disable it completely! Think robots move too slow? Make 'em faster. Want bigger multi-block screens? Increase the maximum size. Just have a look at the [[https://​github.com/​MightyPirates/​OpenComputers/​blob/​master-MC1.7.10/​src/​main/​resources/​application.conf|default configuration file]] to see all the options.
  
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