Compact AE2 Processor and Inscriber Automation UPDATED for Minecraft 1.20 and 1.21

How to Automate Inscribers in Applied Energistics 2

Introduction and Overview

• Jangro introduces the video, stating that it will provide an updated guide on automating inscribers in Applied Energistics 2 (AE2), highlighting changes that simplify the process since his last video.

• The goal is to ensure viewers not only know how to set up automation but also understand the underlying mechanics.

Sponsorship Acknowledgment

• Jangro thanks Apex Hosting for sponsoring the video, emphasizing their one-click mod pack installations and 24/7 support, which alleviate common issues faced when hosting a Minecraft server at home.

Understanding Inscribers

• An explanation of inscribers is provided; they are essential for creating processors: logic processor, calculation processor, and engineering processor.

• Manual processing involves using presses with specific ingredients (e.g., gold for logic), which can be tedious.

Setting Up Automation

• Jangro gathers materials needed for automation: four types of presses, five inscribers, an ME interface (flat version), two export buses, one import bus, six storage buses, quartz fiber, and cables.

• He connects the pattern provider to the main network using fluix glass cable and explains the importance of using a flat ME interface for cleaner operation.

Configuring Inscribers

• The setup allows importing/exporting from any side of the inscriber without needing rotation adjustments as required in previous versions.

• Each inscriber receives a storage bus; initial configuration includes placing logic press in one inscriber and others accordingly.

Network Configuration

• Smart cable is used to monitor channel usage; ensuring proper isolation with quartz fiber prevents unwanted connections between networks.

• Filters are set on storage buses: gold is filtered for insertion into the logic press while allowing output of printed circuits back into the network.

Finalizing Setup

• Logic printed circuits are directed into another inscriber via an export bus configured specifically for this purpose.

• Redstone input is configured similarly to ensure it flows correctly into its designated inscriber.

Understanding the Automated Logic Processor Setup

Overview of the Network Configuration

• The setup involves a small network represented by a green cable, isolated yet powered through a quartz cable. This configuration allows for efficient processing and crafting of logic processors.

• An import bus pulls finished printed silicon into the network, facilitated by a storage bus configured to extract printed silicon for crafting logic processors.

Crafting Process Steps

• The final step requires an export bus connected to a pattern provider to ensure that crafted items can be pulled back into the network effectively.

• A total of 10 channels are utilized across sub-networks, highlighting the importance of isolation in maintaining system integrity and preventing overload.

Setting Up Pattern Providers

• To create various types of processors (logic, calculation, engineering), raw ingredients like gold and diamond are used instead of processed materials.

• Three distinct processing patterns are established for each type of processor and placed into a pattern provider linked with an ME interface.

Testing the Logic Processor

• The crafting process is initiated with all necessary components being pulled into their respective slots; acceleration cards can speed up this process significantly.

• After successful crafting, the logic processor is returned to the network via an export bus, completing its cycle within the automated system.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Misconfigurations can occur if insertion filters are not set correctly; ensuring all components are filtered properly is crucial for smooth operation.

• All components must be filtered on insertion only to prevent errors during processing; this common mistake highlights the need for careful setup.

Recap of System Functionality

• The entire system relies on pattern providers pulling raw ingredients into inscribers while interfaces make them available to the network through well-configured storage buses.