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RF Energy

RF (Redstone Flux) is the energy system used by Logistics to power automation machines like the Laser Quarry. Engines generate RF, and machines consume it to operate.

How It Works

  1. Engines generate RF energy when running
  2. Energy transfers from engine output face to adjacent machines
  3. Machines consume RF to perform work
  4. No cables needed - direct face-to-face connection

Energy Transfer

Engines output RF from one face only (configurable with Wrench):

[Engine output face] → [Machine input face]
    Direct connection required
  • Output face must touch machine input face
  • No pipes or cables for RF
  • Rotate engine output with wrench
  • Transfer is automatic when connected

Engine Types

Different engines generate different amounts of RF:

Redstone Engine: - Small, steady output - Powered by redstone signal only - Cannot overheat - Good for low-power machines

Stirling Engine: - Substantial output - Powered by fuel (coal, charcoal, lava, etc.) - Can overheat if run too long - Good for high-power machines like quarries

Power Requirements

Machines have different power needs:

Laser Quarry: - Consumes RF continuously while mining - Mining speed scales with RF throughput - More power = faster mining - Recommended: Stirling Engine

Tips

  • Connect engine output face directly to machine
  • Use Wrench to rotate output face
  • More powerful engines allow faster operation
  • Engines require redstone signal to run
  • No energy storage - engines run on-demand

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