Simple minecraft computer-craft add-on for handling minecarts. The mod includes a detector block for computers and a new peripheral for turtles. This mod is made for Better Minecarts but can be used without it.

minecart detector

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usage:

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Place the minecart detector under any type of rail. The detector will see all minecarts and rails within its detection range (default 25 blocks, configurable). The detector range works across the rails, so you will need to connect the rails together or use multiple detectors. You can connect your computer to either side of the detector and use it with wires.

Example code: railGui.lua

crafting:

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LUA api:

method	return	description
listRails()	list of tables	List all rail in the detector range.
listMinecarts()	list of tables	List all minecart in the detector range.
getRail(x, y, z)	table	Get details for a rail, with the relative coordinates.
getMinecart(id)	table	Get details for a minecart with the Id.
activateMinecart(id, activate)	void	Activate the minecart (like an activator rail do it)
moveMinecart(id, direction)	void	Push the minecart with a little amount of energy, for a specific direction. Valid directions: north, south, west, east.
stopMinecart(id)	void	Stop the minecart.
getMinecartInventoryList(id)	table	Get all item from the minecart inventory, with some details. Return with an integer key table.

additional functions when better minecarts installed:

method	return	description
setLocomotiveSpeed(id, speed)	void	Set up locomotive speed, [1,2,3] forward, 0 pause, -1 stop, -2 backward.
toggleLocomotiveLamp(id)	void	Toggle locomotive lamp.
toggleLocomotiveSignal(id)	void	Toggle locomotive redstone signal.
whistle(id)	void	Use the locomotive whistle.
connect(id1, id2)	void	Connect two minecart together, the first will be the parent.
disconnect(id1, id2)	void	Disconnect two minecart, the first should be the parent.
revert(id1, id2)	void	Revert train direction, the two minecart should be in the same train.

minecart loader

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usage:

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A turtle can control a minecart if it is directly in front of the turtle. If the minecart has inventory, the turtle can directly access the minecart's inventory. It can place a minecart on the track or pick it up.

Example code: minecartCli.lua

crafting:

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LUA api:

method	return	description
isMinecartAtTheFront()	boolean	True, when a minecart direct at the front of the turtle.
isValidInventory()	boolean	True, when the minecart has inventory.
inventorySize()	integer	Get how many slots are in the minecart inventory.
inventoryList()	table	Get all item from the minecart inventory, with some details. Return with an integer key table.
getItemDetail(slot)	table	Get all detail for the selected item stack.
getItemLimit(slot)	integer	Get item limit for a slot.
pushItems(fromSlot[, limit[, toSlot]])	integer	Move items from the turtle's inventory to the minecart's inventory.
pullItems(fromSlot[, limit[, toSlot]])	integer	Move items from the minecart's inventory to the turtle's inventory.
addMinecart(direction, slot)	void	Place a minecart in front of the turtle, from the slot, with specific direction. Valid directions: north, south, west, east.
removeMinecart(slot)	void	Remove the minecart at front of the turtle and put in the selected slot.
renameMinecart(name)	void	Rename minecart with a new name.
toggleMinecartName(showName)	void	Toggle minecart name visibility.

additional functions when better minecarts installed:

method	return	description
colorizeMinecart(slot [, isBottom])	void	Use a dye from the specific slot on the minecart, if isBottom=false change the top color, otherwise the bottom color.

Minecart Peripherals