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Dynamic Dynamos

Buildcraft-like animated dynamos for Thermal Expansion

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Quick answer

Which Dynamic Dynamos release should I use?

Updated 4 years ago
Latest stable file Dynamic Dynamos v2.1
Game version 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4
Loader Forge

Dynamic Dynamos v2.1 targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Dynamic Dynamos required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Dynamic Dynamos v2.1 need?

Dynamic Dynamos v2.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Thermal Expansion, Thermal Foundation, CoFH Core first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Thermal Expansion Needed by Dynamic Dynamos v2.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: thermal_expansion-1.16.5-1.5.2.16.jar
Thermal Foundation Needed by Thermal Expansion
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: thermal_foundation-1.16.5-1.5.2.30.jar
CoFH Core Needed by Thermal Foundation
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: cofh_core-1.16.5-1.5.2.22.jar

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Dynamic Dynamos without breaking your instance.

Built for Dynamic Dynamos v2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Dynamic Dynamos v2.1. It targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Thermal Expansion, Thermal Foundation, CoFH Core first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Dynamic Dynamos v2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dynamic Dynamos add?

This mod adds animated "piston arms" to Thermal Expansion dynamos, similar to BuildCraft engines. It uses a smooth animation, a lot like the old RedPower2 Blulectric engines.

It uses no reflection, ASM, or other trickery. Thermal Expansion doesn't register a special renderer of it's own, so this mod just adds one.

This mod is optional on the server-side, but if it is only installed on the client, you will have to open a dynamo's GUI for its animation speed to update. If you install the mod on the server-side as well, the RF/t will be automatically synced to keep the animation speed up-to-date.

Yes, you can use this in modpacks. The MIT license grants unlimited redistribution.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Dynamic Dynamos by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

5 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Dynamic Dynamos versions and loaders

7 of 7 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.