🧭 Aerodynamics4MC Add‑on
Official Client‑Side Gadgets & Gadgets
Feel the wind — measure it, harness it, and navigate by it.
✦ The wind is more than a particle effect.
This add‑on transforms Aerodynamics4MC's realistic wind simulation into tangible gameplay tools.
Every item reads the live wind field computed by the core mod — no approximations, no fixed directions.
Whether you're a sailor, an engineer, or a weather enthusiast, you'll find something here to interact with the atmosphere.
🎒 Items & Tools
| Item |
Description |
| 🌡️ Wind Meter (Anemometer) |
Hold it in your hand to read real‑time wind speed and direction — updated every tick from the server's L1 layer. The display changes color in storms. |
| 🌀 Fan (Block) |
A directional fan that pushes entities and particles using the local wind vector. Perfect for wind tunnels, mob farms, or airships. |
| 🐓 Wind Vane (Block) |
Decorative, but functional. Points into the true wind direction (geostrophic + topographic). Swings during gusts. |
| ⛵ Wind Sailboat |
A boat that accelerates based on relative wind angle. Tacking, running, and beam reaching all matter — just like real sailing. |
| 🗺️ Weather Map (Item) |
A craftable map that paints the current L0 pressure field and wind streamlines over the world. See cyclones and ridges in real time. |
Every item is an example of how modders can use the Aerodynamics4MC API — and they're all fully functional.
🔧 Dependencies & Setup
⚠️ This is a client‑side add‑on and does not include the wind simulation itself.
- Install Aerodynamics4MC Core on your server (and client, if you want L2 particles).

- Add this Add‑on to your client.
- Join any server running the core mod — the items will work automatically.
Servers can optionally install the add‑on too, but it's not required. All physics run on the server; the add‑on just gives you tools to perceive and exploit them.
❓ FAQ
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Does it work without the core mod?</summary>
No. The items rely on the live wind field provided by the core mod. Without it, they'll show “no signal” or behave like vanilla items.
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Can I use the items in creative mode?</summary>
Yes — all items are available in the creative inventory and can be given via commands.
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Is this just a demonstration mod?</summary>
It’s a fully playable add‑on, but also serves as a **reference implementation** for modders. The source code shows exactly how to query wind data, apply forces, and render overlays.
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📂 Open Source
Just like the core, this add‑on is open source under the MIT license.
Explore, fork, or contribute on GitHub.
<sub>From a gentle breeze to a storm front — now you can hold it in your hands. 🌬️</sub>