Steve's Carts 2 Mod Wiki

Steve's Carts 2 revolutionizes the traditional minecart system in Minecraft by introducing a modular design, enabling players to construct highly specialized and automated carts. Instead of basic vanilla minecarts, this mod provides a vast selection of components, upgrades, and add-ons that can be combined to create vehicles with diverse capabilities.

Carts can be designed for various tasks, including mining, farming, automatic track laying, resource transportation, mob combat, and even pyrotechnics. The mod emphasizes customization, allowing for hundreds of thousands of unique cart configurations. Getting started is straightforward, primarily involving the Cart Assembler to combine desired modules and a hull.

Cart Assembly

The core of Steve's Carts 2 is the Cart Assembler, a block used to design and build custom minecarts. To create a cart, players place a chosen Hull into the top-left slot of the Assembler's GUI. Modules and components are then added to customize the cart's functionality. The Cart Assembler requires fuel, such as Coal or Charcoal, to process the assembly.

The type of Hull selected dictates the number and kind of modules that can be integrated into the cart, influencing its overall capacity and potential.

Automation

Steve's Carts 2 provides several blocks to facilitate the automation of cart operations:

• Cargo Manager: This block is essential for automated item transfer, capable of collecting items from or loading items into a passing cart.
• Advanced Detector Rail: When a cart passes over this rail, it can be stopped, allowing the Cargo Manager to perform its loading or unloading functions.
• Module Toggler: This block allows for the dynamic enabling or disabling of specific modules on a cart as it passes by, offering flexible control over cart behavior in automated systems.
• Cargo Distributor: An enhancement for the Cargo Manager, it improves interaction with various pipe and tube systems for more efficient item handling.

For advanced automation, the mod can integrate with other technical mods like BuildCraft to manage item flow to and from Cargo Managers.

Steve's Carts 2 introduces several specialized blocks that are integral to the creation, management, and automation of custom minecarts.

• Cart Assembler: The central crafting station for all custom carts. It features a GUI where players combine Hulls and various modules, requiring fuel (Coal or Charcoal) for operation.
• Cargo Manager: Used for automated item transfer, allowing items to be loaded into or extracted from passing carts.
• Advanced Detector Rail: A specialized rail that can halt a passing cart, typically to allow a nearby Cargo Manager to interact with it.
• Cargo Distributor: An add-on for the Cargo Manager, designed to improve its compatibility and efficiency with external item transport systems.
• Module Toggler: A block that can activate or deactivate specific modules on a cart as it travels over it, providing conditional functionality.
• Liquid Manager: Facilitates the transfer of liquids to and from carts equipped with liquid storage modules.
• Detector Manager: A block that works in conjunction with Detector Units to manage cart behavior based on detected conditions.
• Detector Unit: Part of the detector system, used to sense specific conditions or entities.
• Detector Station: Another component of the detector system, likely for more complex detection logic.
• Detector Junction: A rail-like block that integrates with the detector system.
• Detector Redstone Unit: Provides Redstone output based on detection events.
• Junction Rail: A rail block that allows carts to switch directions.
• Reinforced Metal Block: A durable building block.
• Galgadorian Block: A highly resilient block, often associated with advanced components.
• Enhanced Galgadorian Block: An even more robust variant of the Galgadorian Block.

The mod introduces a vast array of items that serve as modular components for building and customizing carts.

Hulls

Hulls form the base of any cart, determining its capacity for modules and overall durability.

• Wooden Hull: A basic and inexpensive hull.
• Standard Hull: A common hull offering a good balance of capacity.
• Reinforced Hull: Provides increased durability and module capacity.
• Galgadorian Hull: A high-tier hull with superior durability and module slots.
• Pumpkin Chariot: A unique, themed hull.
• Mechanical Pig: A specialized hull, possibly with unique properties.

Engines

Engines provide the power for carts to move and operate modules.

• Tiny Coal Engine: A small engine powered by coal.
• Coal Engine: A standard engine fueled by coal.
• Basic Solar Engine: A basic engine that draws power from sunlight.
• Solar Engine: An improved solar-powered engine.
• Compact Solar Engine: A more efficient solar engine.
• Thermal Engine: An engine that likely uses heat or thermal energy.
• Advanced Thermal Engine: An upgraded version of the Thermal Engine.
• Creative Engine: An engine providing infinite power, typically for creative mode use.

Tools

Tools are modules that enable carts to perform various resource-gathering and environmental interaction tasks.

• Basic Drill: A fundamental drilling tool for mining.
• Iron Drill: An improved drill for more efficient mining.
• Hardened Drill: A durable and powerful drill.
• Galgadorian Drill: The highest tier drill, offering exceptional mining capabilities.
• Basic Wood Cutter: A tool for harvesting wood.
• Wood Cutter: An improved wood-cutting tool.
• Hardened Wood Cutter: A durable wood-cutting tool.
• Galgadorian Wood Cutter: The most advanced wood-cutting tool.
• Basic Farmer: A module for automated farming tasks.
• Farmer: An improved farming module.
• Galgadorian Farmer: The most efficient farming module.

Attachments

Attachments add various functionalities to carts, from utility to defense.

• Torch Placer: Automatically places torches along the cart's path.
• Railer: Lays down tracks as the cart moves.
• Large Railer: An enhanced Railer with a larger track-laying capacity.
• Bridge Builder: Constructs bridges over gaps.
• Track Remover: Removes tracks as the cart passes.
• Hydrator: Applies water to farmland.
• Large Hydrator: An enhanced Hydrator with a larger area of effect.
• Fertilizer: Applies fertilizer to crops.
• Seat: Allows a player to ride and control the cart.
• Advanced Control System: Provides more sophisticated control options for the cart.
• Shooter: Fires projectiles at targets.
• Advanced Shooter: An upgraded Shooter with improved capabilities.
• Cleaning Machine: Cleans up various blocks or entities.
• Dynamite Carrier: Carries and deploys dynamite.
• Divine Shield: Provides protection for the cart.
• Melter: Melts blocks or ores.
• Extreme Melter: A more powerful Melter.
• Note Sequencer: Plays musical notes.
• Cage: Used for capturing or transporting entities.
• Cake Server: A unique attachment, likely for decorative or fun purposes.
• Experience Bank: Collects and stores experience.
• Firework Display: Launches fireworks.
• Lawn Mower: Clears tall grass and other ground cover.
• Liquid Cleaner: Cleans up liquid spills.
• Milker: Milks cows automatically.
• Steve's Arcade: A recreational module.

Storage Modules

These modules provide inventory space for carts to carry items.

• Side Chests: Adds chest inventory to the sides of the cart.
• Top Chest: Adds chest inventory to the top of the cart.
• Front Chest: Adds chest inventory to the front of the cart.
• Internal Storage: Provides internal inventory space.
• Extracting Chests: Chests designed to automatically extract items.

Liquid Storage Modules

These modules allow carts to transport liquids.

• Open Tank: A basic tank for liquid storage.
• Internal Tank: Provides internal liquid storage.
• Front Tank: Adds liquid storage to the front of the cart.
• Side Tanks: Adds liquid storage to the sides of the cart.
• Top Tank: Adds liquid storage to the top of the cart.
• Advanced Tank: An upgraded tank with increased capacity or features.

Add-ons

Add-ons provide additional utility and specialized functions to carts.

• Height Controller: Manages the cart's vertical position.
• Liquid Sensors: Detects the presence of liquids, useful for avoiding hazards like lava.
• Entity Detector: Detects specific types of entities (Animal, Player, Villager, Monster, Bat).
• Brake Handle: Allows for manual braking of the cart.
• Invisibility Core: Renders the cart invisible.
• Colorizer: Changes the color of the cart.
• Advanced Crafter: Enables advanced crafting operations on the cart.
• Advanced Smelter: Allows for advanced smelting processes on the cart.
• Chunk Loader: Keeps loaded the chunk the cart is in, even when the player is far away.
• Crafter: Enables basic crafting operations on the cart.
• Creative Incinerator: Destroys items instantly, typically for creative mode.
• Creative Supplies: Provides infinite supplies, for creative mode.
• Crop: A module related to crop interaction.
• Drill Intelligence: Enhances the intelligence or efficiency of drilling operations.
• Enchanter: Allows for enchanting items on the cart.
• Incinerator: Destroys items.
• Information Provider: Displays information about the cart or its surroundings.
• Ore Extractor: Extracts ores from blocks.
• Planter Range Extender: Increases the range of planting modules.
• Power Observer: Monitors the cart's power levels.
• Projectile: A module for launching projectiles.
• Smelter: Allows for smelting items on the cart.
• Tree Exotic: A module related to exotic tree farming.

Upgrades

Upgrades are applied to the Cart Assembler to enhance its functionality or provide new capabilities during cart construction. They can be placed adjacent to a Cart Assembler to take effect.

• Blank Upgrade: The base item for crafting other upgrades.
• Upgrade: Batteries: Enhances battery-related functions.
• Upgrade: Cart Crane: Adds cart crane capabilities.
• Upgrade: Cart Deployer: Allows for automated cart deployment.
• Upgrade: Cart Modifier: Modifies cart properties.
• Upgrade: CO2 friendly: Improves environmental efficiency.
• Upgrade: Creative Mode: Provides creative mode functionalities.
• Upgrade: Entropy: Related to entropy mechanics.
• Upgrade: Experienced assembler: Improves the assembler's efficiency with experience.
• Upgrade: Generic engine: Affects generic engine performance.
• Upgrade: Industrial espionage: Related to advanced industrial processes.
• Upgrade: Manager Bridge: Improves manager interactions.
• Upgrade: Module input: Enhances module input capabilities.
• Upgrade: Module knowledge: Provides knowledge about modules.
• Upgrade: New Era: Introduces new features or capabilities.
• Upgrade: Power Crystal: Enhances power crystal functions.
• Upgrade: Production line: Improves production efficiency.
• Upgrade: Quick Demolisher: Speeds up demolition tasks.
• Upgrade: Redstone Control: Allows for Redstone control of the assembler.
• Upgrade: Solar Panel: Enhances solar panel performance.
• Upgrade: Thermal Engine: Affects thermal engine performance.

Components

These are various crafting ingredients and smaller parts used in the mod's recipes.

• Simple PCB: A basic Printed Circuit Board, used in crafting the Cart Assembler.
• Advanced PCB: A more complex Printed Circuit Board.
• Galgadorian Metal: A strong metal used in advanced crafting.
• Enhanced Galgadorian Metal: An even stronger variant of Galgadorian Metal.
• Reinforced Metal: A durable metal.
• Stabilized Metal: A specialized metal component.
• Lump of Galgador: A raw form of Galgadorian material.
• Large Lump of Galgador: A larger lump of Galgadorian material.
• Raw Hardener: A material used in hardening processes.
• Refined Hardener: A processed form of hardener.
• Hardened Mesh: A strong mesh material.
• Eye of Galgador: A rare and powerful component.
• Dynamite: An explosive component.
• Wheel: A basic component for cart movement.
• Pipe: A component for liquid or item transfer.
• Solar Panel: A component for solar-powered modules.
• Advanced Solar Panel: An improved solar panel component.
• Wood Cutting Core: A core component for wood-cutting tools.
• Cleaning Core: A core component for cleaning modules.
• Cleaning Fan: A part of cleaning mechanisms.
• Cleaning Tube: A tube component for cleaning systems.
• Chest Lock: A mechanism for securing cart chests.
• Blue Pigment: A coloring agent.
• Green Pigment: A coloring agent.
• Red Pigment: A coloring agent.
• Glass o'Magic: A magical glass component.
• Graphical Interface: A component for visual interfaces.
• Entity Analyzer: Analyzes entities.
• Entity Scanner: Scans for entities.
• Shooting Station: A component for shooting modules.
• Tri-torch: A specialized torch component.
• Small Water Container: A small container for water.
• Large Water Container: A large container for water.
• Stolen Present: A unique item.

Panes

Panes are decorative or functional blocks that can be added to carts.

• Iron Pane: A basic iron pane.
• Chest Pane: A pane that integrates with chest storage.
• Dynamic Pane: A pane with dynamic properties.
• Huge Iron Pane: A large iron pane.
• Huge Chest Pane: A large chest pane.
• Huge Dynamic Pane: A large dynamic pane.
• Huge Tank Pane: A large pane for tank modules.
• Large Iron Pane: A larger iron pane.
• Large Chest Pane: A larger chest pane.
• Large Dynamic Pane: A larger dynamic pane.
• Tank Pane: A pane for tank modules.

Crafting is a fundamental aspect of Steve's Carts 2, primarily centered around the Cart Assembler and its components.

Cart Assembler

The Cart Assembler is the foundational block required to build any custom cart. Its crafting recipe involves several basic resources:

• Ingredients: 11 Iron Ingots, 8 Redstone, 2 Gold Ingots, and 4 Stone.
• Process: First, two Simple PCBs are crafted using Gold Ingots, Iron Ingots, and Redstone. These Simple PCBs are then combined with the remaining Iron Ingots and Stone to create the Cart Assembler.

Upgrades

Many upgrades for the Cart Assembler are crafted from a Blank Upgrade. The specific recipes for individual upgrades are not detailed in the available information, but the Blank Upgrade serves as a base component for their creation.