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Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

Generator
Generator

Generator

Name Generator
Source Mod IndustrialCraft2
ID Name
ic2:te:3
OreDict Name
Type Machine
Stackable Yes (64)
Blast Resistance 0.0
Hardness 5.0
Solid Yes
Transparent No
Affected by Gravity No
Emits Light No
Flammable No
Required Tool Wrench Stone Pickaxe

The Generator is the most basic EU generating machine in IndustrialCraft2. They can be used both to supply power to IndustrialCraft2 machines and to recharge IndustrialCraft2 tools and batteries. Generators operate by being fed fuel sources, much like a vanilla Furnace. Generators are also used in crafting more advanced EU sources.

Pros[edit]

  • Are portable. Generators can be set up anywhere, quickly and simply.
  • Are affordable. Generators are the cheapest form of EU producer to make as they are used to make all the others.
  • Uses basic fuels like coal, charcoal and blaze rods.

Cons[edit]

  • Requires fuel. Generators, like Furnaces, require a steady supply of combustible materials to function.
  • Limited EU production. Generators can only store 4,000 EU, and can only deliver 10 EU/t to machines, so they charge fairly slowly.

Recipe[edit]

GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Basic Machine Casing


Furnace


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)
GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Iron Plate (IndustrialCraft 2)
Iron Plate (IndustrialCraft 2)
Iron Plate (IndustrialCraft 2)
Iron Plate (IndustrialCraft 2)
Iron Plate (IndustrialCraft 2)
Iron Plate (IndustrialCraft 2)


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

Before 1.6[edit]

GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Refined Iron
Refined Iron
Refined Iron


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

Note: If appropriate mod is installed Machine Block Machine Block can be substituted with the following items: Aluminium Machine Hull Aluminium Machine Hull, Bronze Machine Hull Bronze Machine Hull, Sturdy Casing Sturdy Casing, Machine Frame (Thermal Expansion) Machine Frame (Thermal Expansion).

GregTech 4[edit]

GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Refined Iron Plate (GregTech 4)
Refined Iron Plate (GregTech 4)
Refined Iron Plate (GregTech 4)


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)
GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Aluminium Plate (GregTech 4)
Aluminium Plate (GregTech 4)
Aluminium Plate (GregTech 4)


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Invar Plate (GregTech 4)
Invar Plate (GregTech 4)
Invar Plate (GregTech 4)


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

Before 1.6[edit]

GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Aluminium Ingot (GregTech 4)
Aluminium Ingot (GregTech 4)
Aluminium Ingot (GregTech 4)


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)
GUI Crafting Table.png
RE-Battery


Invar Ingot (GregTech 4)
Invar Ingot (GregTech 4)
Invar Ingot (GregTech 4)


Iron Furnace (IndustrialCraft 2)


Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

GregTech 5[edit]

GUI Assembling Machine GT5.png
{{
Assembler
}}
Water Mill
GridNumbersCSS.pngGridNumbersCSS.pngGridNumbersCSS.png
Programmed Circuit



Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)
{{
51200 EU
}}
8 EU/t
{{
8 EU
}}
1
320 secs

Circuit Configuration: == 2

Usage[edit]

Any kind of fuel can be placed in the bottom slot of the Generator GUI, and it will be burned into EU. The Generator can store up to 4,000 EU in its internal battery, and deliver EU to connected Machines at a rate of 10 EU per tick (EU/t). Keep in mind, there are 20 ticks per second in Minecraft. Packet size is 10 EU (EU-P).

RE-Batteries, BatPacks, the Electric Jetpack and Powered Tools can be charged in the top slot of the Generator GUI, as well.

The following chart shows some examples of how much EU will be obtained from burning an item in the Generator.

Fuel Type Total EU Time Spent in Generator
Grid Fuel Can (Empty).png Fuel Can with 6 Coalfuel Cells 76440 6 Minutes 22.2 Seconds
Grid Fuel Can (Empty).png Fuel Can with 6 Biofuel Cells 26040 2 Minutes 10.2 Seconds
Grid Alumentum (Thaumcraft 4).png Alumentum 16000 1 Minute 20 Seconds
Grid Coal Coke (Railcraft).png Coal Coke 8000 40 Seconds
Grid Disambiguation.png Scrap Box 7870 39.35 Seconds
Grid Blaze Rod.png Blaze Rod 6000 30 Seconds
Grid Peat.png Peat 5000 25 Seconds
Grid Coal.png Coal/Charcoal 4000 20 Seconds
Grid Scrap.png Scrap 870 4.35 Seconds
Grid Wood Planks.pngGrid Oak Wood.pngGrid Chest.png Wood / Planks / Other Wood Items 750 3.75 Seconds
Grid Sapling.pngGrid Stick.png Saplings and Sticks 250 1.25 Seconds
Grid Sugar Cane.pngGrid Cactus.png Sugar Cane/Cactus 120 0.6 Seconds

Usage[edit]

Generator (IndustrialCraft 2) can be used to create the following items:

Trivia[edit]

  • Generators use nearly exactly the same texture as the Iron Furnace, but with a blue tint like that of refined iron rather than regular iron.

Practical Use[edit]

The following video is a very simple, practical use of the block breakers in combination with recyclers and generators to create an unlimited EU source.

Video[edit]