PCI Mini (Stable Alpha)

PCI Mini is a technology-focused Minecraft mod that builds a complete in-world computer platform: power networks, computer hardware, SSD-based storage, server-linked systems, and a desktop-style operating environment (McOS).

This is not a small set of isolated blocks.
PCI Mini is designed as one connected ecosystem where energy, devices, storage, and GUI logic work together.

Current Version Line

0.2.0.0 (Stable Alpha)

What PCI Mini Provides

1) Computer Core Ecosystem

• The Computer Core is the central system node.
• Desktop logic, hardware state checks, and peripheral requirements are integrated.
• Full functionality depends on valid power + connected input devices.

2) McOS Desktop Environment

• Desktop-style UI with taskbar, start menu, and multi-window apps.
• Includes My Computer, My Inventory, server windows, and app panels.
• Desktop/server icon visibility follows connection state logic (LAN/MiFi/server powered state).

3) Theme System (PC OS Themes)

• Built-in theme set: Silver, Blue, Green, Pink, Lime.
• Theme selection integrated into Settings GUI.
• Missing theme files are auto-generated in config.
• Theme loading path uses the active GUI config directory.

4) SSD Storage System (Tier Progression)

• SSD tiers:
  • T1 4GB
  • T2 16GB
  • T3 64GB
  • T4 256GB
  • T5 1TB
• Storage model: 10 KB = 1 item unit.
• Disk-style addressing (C:, D:, …), folder paths, and persistent disk data.
• Virtual storage supports large counts beyond vanilla stack limits.

5) Drive Identity Stability

• Storage mapping uses SSD identity metadata (not only drive letter/index).
• If drive order/letter changes, files remain mapped to the correct disk.
• Added Reindex workflow support for storage recovery and path normalization.

6) File / Folder Workflow (My Computer + Server Windows)

• Unified storage behavior across:
  • My Computer
  • LAN Server
  • MiFi Server
• Supports:
  • create folder
  • rename/delete folder
  • folder info
  • cut/paste folder and items
  • send to inventory / send to disk flows
• Folder context menu behavior refined and rendered above other windows for reliable interaction.
• Folder icon customization supported (item-based icon badge in folder UI).

7) Inventory-Style Item Interaction

• Storage item interaction aligned with inventory logic:
  • LMB/RMB/Shift combinations for stack handling
  • carried-item flow for placing/moving items
• Controlled extraction with amount dialogs where applicable.

8) Detailed Tooltip System

• Expanded tooltips in storage/inventory views:
  • item ID
  • namespace/path
  • count/max
  • durability (if relevant)
  • display name
  • per-item size + total size
  • slot/debug info
• SSD tooltips include used/free capacity visibility.

9) Server-Linked Storage Platform

• Server blocks provide SSD-backed storage expansion.
• McOS integration for LAN/MiFi server storage browsing and management.
• Capacity and visibility logic cleaned up for consistent disk listing.

10) Harvester Routing to Server Storage

• Harvester output is configurable by:
  • Seeds drive/path
  • Produce drive/path
• Path target defaults to root and can be changed from monitor UI.
• If selected drive becomes invalid, output aligns to available server drives automatically.
• Folder/path candidate selection is tied to server storage folders.

11) Power Network and Mini-FE Standards

• Unified energy display in m-FE.
• Cable/adapter side modes with wrench control:
  • Input
  • Output
  • Off
• Directional transfer follows network routing behavior, not only adjacency.

12) Modular Power + Device Expansion

• Modular power frame and multi-block energy workflows integrated with system logic.
• Battery/device tiers and power usage balancing continue to be tuned in active development.

Gameplay Impact

PCI Mini adds a full systems layer to survival and tech-base gameplay:

• plan energy routing
• scale storage architecture
• manage disk structures
• operate through desktop workflows
• connect automation devices (including server-routed harvest outputs)

It fits automation-heavy worlds, roleplay infrastructure builds, and long-term technical progression.

Project Status

Stable Alpha
Core systems are now significantly more stable, but development is ongoing and features continue to expand.

Safety Note

This is still an alpha-stage mod branch.
Use a separate test instance and keep world backups before major updates.

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