BuildCraft

BuildCraft is a core mod in the Technic Pack. It was created by SpaceToad.

If you can't find information on a certain BuildCraft feature on this page, try searching for it or looking on the Tekkit Wiki here.

The idea of Buildcraft revolves around creating Machines and moving items around, slowly building your automated world to a point at which the player has to do almost nothing themselves.

BuildCraft has two main uses: the moving around of items via Pipes and Engines, and digging, pumping and mining with various Machines. The BuildCraft mod really is the key to world automation, as it is compatible with almost every other mod, and definitely all those in the technic pack; it is the best option for moving items from place to place. Mine Factory does this to some extent with its conveyer belts, but the BuildCraft options are far more advanced, and this is why it plays such a big role in the Technic Pack.

For a complete list of items and blocks included in Buildcraft, see the navigation template at the bottom of the page

For help in getting started with BuildCraft, see the 'Useful Links and Tutorials' section at the bottom of the page.

General Overview

Pipes

Main Article:

• Transport Pipes
• Waterproof Pipes
• Conductive Pipes

Pipes are the main method of moving items around in Buildcraft, if not your Technic world. They look very much glass tubing, and can be placed to link chests, engines, and a variety of other things. They can even carry different items between different mods to add much functionality. One appropriately powered (see below) items will appear moving through the pipe. There are several different kinds of pipes.

Engines

Main Article: Engines

Engines are one of the main sources of power in Buildcraft. They are the main method providing power to transport items through pipes. They all consume a certain type of fuel to output their power, from a redstone signal to fuel oil. There are three types of engine.

Machines

Main Article: Machines

There are many different machines included in BuildCraft. They add a greater level of functionality. Unlike IndustrialCraft, BuildCraft's machines revolve more around changing and sculpting the landscape, either for aesthetuic qualities or the provide the player with valuable resources.

Useful Links and Tutorials

This page only gives a general overview on BuildCraft. However, there are many different Machines, Items and functionalities that are not mentioned here. Below are some resources, both inside and outside the wiki, that will help you to get further started with BuildCraft, as well as the wiki pages themselves!

It's recommended you look at the articles linked in this article, they constitute the core of BuildCraft and will be of much use.

• Pipes for beginners - One of the very good tutorials on the Buildcraft Wiki for absolute newcomers to Technic.
• Hold my Hand - A complete walkthrough on how to set up a fully functioning quarry and BuildCraft plant.
• The navigation template below!

v · d · eBuildCraft  Pipes Basic  Wooden Transport Pipe •  Cobblestone Transport Pipe •  Stone Transport Pipe •  Iron Transport Pipe •  Golden Transport Pipe •  Diamond Transport Pipe •  Obsidian Transport Pipe •  Stripes Transport Pipe Waterproof  Wooden Waterproof Pipe •  Cobblestone Waterproof Pipe •  Stone Waterproof Pipe •  Iron Waterproof Pipe •  Golden Waterproof Pipe Conductive  Wooden Conductive Pipe •  Stone Conductive Pipe •  Golden Conductive Pipe  Advanced Pipes Logistics  Basic Logistics Pipe •  Provider Logistics Pipe •  Supplier Logistics Pipe •  Request Logistics Pipe •  Crafting Logistics Pipe •  Satellite Logistics Pipe •  Builder Supplier Logistics Pipe •  Liquid Supplier Logistics Pipe Logistics Chassis  Logistics Chassi Mk1 •  Logistics Chassi Mk2 •  Logistics Chassi Mk3 •  Logistics Chassi Mk4 •  Logistics Chassi Mk5 •  Logistics Chassi Mk5 Chassis Modules  Blank Module •  ItemSink Module •  Passive Supplier Module •  Extractor Module •  Polymorphic ItemSink Module •  QuickSort Module •  Terminus Module Logistics Tools  Network Monitor •  Remote Orderer Additional  Item Teleport Pipe •  Waterproof Teleport Pipe •  Power Teleport Pipe •  Distribution Transport Pipe •  Advanced Wooden Transport Pipe •  Advanced Insertion Pipe •  Redstone Transport Pipe •  Waterproof Redstone Pipe •  Redstone Transport Pipe •  Insertion Pipe •  Extraction Transport Pipe •  Bounce Transport Pipe •  Valve Pipe •  Golden Iron Waterproof Pipe •  Balance Pipe •  Diamond Liquids Pipe •  Compactor Pipe •  Power Switch Pipe  Automation Engines  Redstone Engine •  Steam Engine •  Combustion Engine Mining  Mining Well •  Quarry Refining  Pump (BuildCraft) •  Tank •  Refinery Building  Template •  Blueprint •  Architect Table •  Blueprint Library •  Filler •  Builder Other  Automatic Crafting Table •  Landmark •  Pathmark  Advanced Logistics Control Crafting Equipment  Assembly Table •  Laser Chipsets  Redstone Chipset •  Redstone Iron Chipset •  Redstone Golden Chipset •  Redstone Diamond Chipset Pipe Wires  Red Pipe Wire •  Blue Pipe Wire •  Green Pipe Wire •  Yellow Pipe Wire Gates  Gate •  Iron AND Gate •  Iron OR Gate •  Gold AND Gate •  Gold OR Gate •  Diamond AND Gate •  Diamond OR Gate  Resources Crafting Components  Wooden Gear •  Stone Gear •  Iron Gear •  Gold Gear •  Diamond Gear •  Pipe Waterproof Fuels  Oil •  Fuel  Tools  Wrench (Buildcraft)