🧭 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

<details> <summary>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. </details> <details> <summary>Can I use the items in creative mode?</summary>
Yes — all items are available in the creative inventory and can be given via commands. </details> <details> <summary>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. </details>

📂 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>

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