CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Create Optical
Create addon all about a creative way to transport rotational energy
Quick answer
Which Create Optical release should I use?
Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1 targets 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Create Optical required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1 need?
Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Create first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Create Optical without breaking your instance.
Built for Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Create first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Create Optical add?



This addon adds new blocks, items and mechanics to the mod Create.
Included mechanics
- Optical Source: emit different types of beams based on the rotational force applied
- Optical Receptor: transform the received beam into rotational force based on its properties
- Optical Sensor: emit redstone signal based on the incident beam properties
- Mirror: reflect the beam perpendicularly
- Polarizing Filter: polarize the beam (duh)
- Beam Splitter Cube: split the beam in two and polarize the resultant beams perpendicularly
- Beam Condenser: condense up to three beams into one combining its properties
- Beam Focuser: new type of recipe based on beam characteristics
- Thermal Optical Source: similar to a normal source but with high su usage based on fluid aplications
- Hologram Display: display text or items in a hologram style
- Beam Reader: display the properties of the incident beam
* Beam Modulator: use it to comunicate through light
Different ways to generate light
Produce eletromagnetic waves with rotational force

New Receptor States
Transform eletromagnetic waves back to rotational force

Retextured Optical Sensor
A way to light ambients with style

New Components
Explore some of the other components of the mod (only stable on version 0.4)

All the crafts can be found with the JEI mod, and most additional mechanics can be explored with the Ponder Mod system.
Some things may break on changing versions. This mod is developed by one person and occasionally receives contributions via GitHub. Please understand that this project is treated as a hobby and not a full-time job.
Many thanks to those who translated the mod:
Russian: Mark2200 (0.2.2 or above)
Chinese Translation: CHN-YunRu (0.2.2 or above)
Brazilian Portuguese: lpcamors (0.2.2 or above)
Spanish: albertosaurio65 (0.2.2 or above)
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Create Optical by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 20 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Create Optical versions and loaders
Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.21.1
create_optical-0.4.2.jar
4 May 2026
Create Optical 0.4.2 - 1.20.1
create_optical-0.4.2.jar
4 May 2026
Create Optical 0.4.1 - 1.20.1
create_optical-0.4.1.jar
1 Apr 2026
Create Optical 0.4.1 - 1.21.1
create_optical-0.4.1.jar
1 Apr 2026
Create Optical 0.4
create_optical-0.4.0.jar
26 Feb 2026
create_optical-0.3.1-create6.0+.jar
create_optical-0.3.1.jar
23 Mar 2025
create_optical-0.3.0.jar
14 Feb 2025
create_optical-0.2.2.jar
24 Jan 2025
create_optical-0.2.1.jar
23 Sept 2024
create_optical-0.2.0.jar
19 Sept 2024
create_optical-0.1.1
create_optical-0.1.1.jar
21 Jun 2024
create_optical-0.1.0.jar
2 Jun 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.