Generator

Generator
Type	Machine
Tool
Renewable	No
Stackable	Yes
Source Mod	IndustrialCraft2

The Generator is the most basic EU generating machine in IndustrialCraft². It can be used both to supply power to IC² machines and to recharge IC² 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. REMEMBER: When first starting out, you're going to need a basic supply of fuel. The most effecient use of (early) fuel would be scaffold which only requires planks and sticks to make, so don't hesitate to gather large amounts of wood. DO NOT use coal or charcoal as a fuel for this machine, scaffold is more than twice as efficient (quantity-wise) and can be crafted without waiting for a furnace (like you have to, when making charcoal, since it must be cooked).

Pros

• Portable. Can be set up anywhere, quickly and simply.
• Affordable. Generators are the cheapest form of EU producer to make.

Cons

• Requires fuel. Generators, like Furnaces, require a steady supply of burnable materials to function.
• Limited EU production. Generators can only store 4,000 EUs and can only deliver 10 EU/t to machines, so they charge fairly slowly. How Do You Use This?

Recipe

GENERATOR 1

1. RE Battery

1. Machine Block

1. Furnace

GENERATOR 2

1. RE Battery

3. Refined Iron Ingot

1. Iron Furnace

Usage

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 will 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 how much EU will be obtained from burning an item in the Generator.

	Fuel Type	Total EU	Time Spent in Generator
	Fuel can with 6 Coalfuel Cells	76440	6 minutes, 22.2 seconds
	Fuel can with 6 Biofuel Cells	26040	2 minutes, 10.2 seconds
	Coal Coke	16000	1 minute, 20 seconds
	Scrap Box	7870	39.35 seconds
	Blaze Rod	6000	30 seconds
	Coal/Charcoal	4000	20 seconds
	Scrap	870	4.35 seconds
	Wood / Planks / Other Wood Items	750	3.75 seconds
	Saplings and Sticks	250	1.25 seconds
	Sugar Cane/Cactus	120	0.6 seconds

Used in Crafting

• Geothermal Generator
• Semifluid Generator
• Diesel Generator
• Water Mill
• Wind Mill
• Solar Panel
• Nuclear Reactor

Smart Grid Usage

How to make a smart power grid that prevents generators from wasting fuel.