Overview#
More Red is a spiritual successor to classic redstone mods like RedPower 2 and Project Red, designed to modernize and streamline the creation of complex redstone systems. The mod's primary focus is on compacting logic and providing flexible wiring solutions that can be placed on any solid surface, including walls and ceilings.
Key features include:
- Surface-Mountable Logic Gates: Compact, plate-shaped blocks that perform complex logic operations.
- Advanced Wiring: Red Alloy Wires and Cables that stick to surfaces and connect around corners.
- Bundled Cables: A single wire capable of carrying 16 independent redstone channels.
- Long-Distance Transmission: Wire posts and spools that allow for hanging "power line" style connections over large gaps.
- Placement Previews: Visual ghost renders that assist players in orienting components correctly before placement.
Logic Gates#
The mod adds a variety of logic gates that are only 1/8th of a block tall. These gates can be placed on any side of a block and rotated using Pliers. Most gates feature three inputs (sides and back) and one output (front).
Standard Logic Gates
| Gate | Function | Inputs |
|---|---|---|
| AND Gate | Outputs a signal only if all three inputs are active. | 3 |
| Two-Input AND | Outputs a signal only if both inputs are active. | 2 |
| OR Gate | Outputs a signal if any of the three inputs are active. | 3 |
| NOT Gate | Inverts the input signal (Inverter). | 1 |
| NAND Gate | Outputs a signal unless all three inputs are active. | 3 |
| Two-Input NAND | Outputs a signal unless both inputs are active. | 2 |
| NOR Gate | Outputs a signal only if none of the inputs are active. | 3 |
| XOR Gate | Outputs a signal if an odd number of inputs are active. | 2 |
| XNOR Gate | Outputs a signal if an even number of inputs are active. | 2 |
| Multiplexer | Selects between two inputs based on a control signal from the back. | 2 + 1 Control |
| Pulse Gate | Generates a 2-tick pulse upon receiving a rising edge signal. | 1 |
| Latch (RS) | A memory cell with Set and Reset inputs to store a single bit. | 2 |
| Diode | A one-way buffer that prevents backflow and acts as a 1-tick delay. | 1 |
Bitwise Logic Gates
Bitwise gates are designed to work with Bundled Cables. They perform logic operations on all 16 channels simultaneously.
- Bitwise AND/OR/XOR: Performs the operation between two bundled cable inputs.
- Bitwise NOT: Inverts every channel in a bundled cable.
- Bitwise Multiplexer: Selects between two bundled cable inputs.
- Bitwise Diode: Acts as a buffer for bundled signals.
Wiring Systems#
More Red provides three distinct tiers of wiring, each with unique properties and connection rules.
Red Alloy Wire
Red Alloy Wire is the basic building block of the mod. It functions like redstone dust but can be placed on any solid face.
- Surface Placement: Can be placed on floors, walls, and ceilings.
- Corner Connectivity: Automatically connects around the edges of blocks.
- No Signal Decay: Unlike redstone dust, the signal strength does not drop over distance (though there is a maximum network size of 1024 nodes).
Colored Cables
Colored Cables come in all 16 Minecraft colors. They are insulated, meaning they only connect to wires of the same color or to Red Alloy Wires. They do not power the blocks they are attached to, making them ideal for compact, parallel wiring.
Bundled Cables
Bundled Cables are the most advanced wiring option. They combine all 16 colors into a single block space.
- Channel Isolation: Signals on the White channel remain separate from the Orange channel, even though they travel through the same Bundled Cable.
- Interfacing: Use a Cable Junction or Colored Cable to extract or insert a specific color's signal into the bundle.
Tools and Equipment#
To manage and maintain complex circuits, the mod introduces several specialized tools.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Pliers | Used to rotate logic gates and other components. Right-click to rotate clockwise; Shift+Right-click for counter-clockwise. |
| Hexidecrubrometer | A diagnostic tool for Bundled Cables. Right-clicking a cable opens a GUI showing the signal strength (0-15) of all 16 channels. |
| Redwire Spool | Used to connect two Redwire Posts. Right-click the first post, then the second to create a hanging wire. |
| Bundled Cable Spool | Used to connect two Cable Posts or Cable Relays for long-distance bundled signal transmission. |
| Soldering Table | The primary workstation used to craft logic gates and advanced components. |
Mechanics and Orientation#
Wire Draping
Using Posts and Spools, players can transmit signals across open air without needing a line of solid blocks.
- Place a Redwire Post or Cable Post at the start and end points.
- Right-click the first post with the corresponding Spool.
- Right-click the second post to complete the connection.
- A physical wire will appear "draped" between the two points. The maximum distance is 16 blocks by default.
Placement Previews
When holding a logic gate or wire, a semi-transparent "ghost" image appears on the target block face. This preview shows exactly how the component will be oriented, including where the inputs and outputs will face, preventing placement errors.
Signal Logic
- Strong Power: Wires and gates provide strong power to the blocks they are attached to.
- Network Limits: To prevent lag, wire networks are limited to 1024 connected nodes. If a network exceeds this, it will stop functioning until simplified.
Crafting and Recipes#
Most advanced components in More Red require the Soldering Table for assembly. Below are the base material recipes.
Base Materials
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting Method |
|---|---|---|
| Red Alloy Ingot | 1x Copper Ingot + 4x Redstone Dust | Crafting Table |
| Red Alloy Wire (12x) | 3x Red Alloy Ingots | Crafting Table |
| Stone Plate | 2x Stone | Crafting Table |
| Soldering Table | 2x Iron Ingots + 1x Redstone + 4x Stone | Crafting Table |
Logic Gate Construction
Logic gates are crafted at the Soldering Table. Most recipes follow a standard pattern using Stone Plates, Redstone Torches, and Redstone Dust. For example:
- AND Gate: 3x Stone Plates + 3x Redstone Torches + 2x Redstone Dust.
- NOT Gate: 1x Stone Plate + 1x Redstone Torch + 1x Redstone Dust.
- Bundled Cable: 1x of each Colored Cable + 1x String.
World Generation and Entities#
More Red is a utility and technology mod and does not add any of the following:
- Mobs: There are no new creatures or entities added to the world.
- Biomes: No new biomes are generated.
- Dimensions: The mod does not include any new dimensions.
- Structures: No naturally generating structures are added to the world. All content is player-crafted.
Configuration#
The mod includes a configuration file (typically found in config/morered-common.toml) that allows server administrators to tune performance and mechanics:
- max_network_size: Sets the maximum number of wire nodes in a single connected network (Default: 1024).
- max_spool_distance: Sets the maximum distance that a spool can connect two posts (Default: 16).
- render_spool_wires: Toggles the visibility of the hanging wires for performance reasons.
Gallery#
