Is it possible to automate the crafting or repair of Tinkers' Construct tools?
I'm playing Agrarian Skies v 3.1.4 (Minecraft 1.6.4) which includes Tinkers' Construct and Iguana Tweaks (which adds XP to tools).
I'm using Autonomous Activators and Vacuum Hoppers to automate the accumulation of XP on Tinkers' Construct tools in order to a) mass-produce high-end, high-level tools for other players on the server, and b) to proc unusual combinations of modifiers (e.g. triple-Reinforced in order to craft Reinforced X tools).
Currently I'm using AE precision buses to insert new tools into the AA, and to extract broken ones. However, ideally, I'd like to automate the entire process including crafting and repair.
Is it possible to automate the Tool Forge and/or Crafting Station so that the crafting of Tinkers' Construct tools can be fully automated?
Best Answer
I don't think you can automate the tool forge or crafting station, but, you don't have to.
Iguana's Tinker Tweaks adds the ability to repair tools in a crafting grid with just tool+material. You could use a liquicrafter to fix the tools. You have to set up the pattern or template for each specific tool, but at least it's some automation.
A ME crafting matrix works most of the time but needs a pattern encoded for each level of the tool. liquicrafter won't break like that. I don't know what other auto-crafters might do.
I tested the repairing in Agrarian Skies 3.1.2 and it worked.
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Can you repair tinkers construct tools?
To repair a tool, you must choose the 'Repair and Modify' button (which looks like an Anvil) and place the tool in the slot that appears to have a 'Pickaxe' in it, along with an ingot of the material used to create the head of the tool in the modifying slot.How does auto repair work in tinkers construct?
Auto-Repair will fix Broken Tools, but will remain with broken debuff until completely fixed. Auto-Repair does not repair while tool is in use. Luck increases with use.How do you fix a broken tool in tinkers construct?
Reinforced. Adding an obsidian plate to the tool seems to help with its durability, making it stronger. Each reinforcement adds a 10% chance to not use durability. Reinforced level ten makes the tool unbreakable and is the maximum level.Massive, automated smeltery from Tinker's Construct
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