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2013-10-18T04:40:09Z

Bunny365: New update

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%"
! style="width: 15%" | Version
! class="unsortable" | New Features or Changes
! style="width: 15%" | Minecraft Version
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/10/14/new-versions// ComputerCraft 1.57]
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* Ported to Minecraft 1.6.4
* Added two new Treasure Disks: Conway’s Game of Life by vilsol and Protector by fredthead
* Fixed a very nasty item duplication bug.
|align=center|1.6.4
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/08/04/computercraft-1-56// ComputerCraft 1.56]
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* Added Treasure Disks: Rare Floppy Disks found only in dungeons, which contain fun programs made by the community. Find them all!
* All turtle functions now return additional error messages when they fail.
* Resource Packs with Lua Programs can now be loaded when extracted to a folder, for easier editing.
|align=center|1.6.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/07/11/computercraft-1-55// Computercraft 1.55]
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* Ported to Minecraft 1.6.2
* Added Advanced Turtles
* Added “turtle_inventory” event. Fires when any change is made to the inventory of a turtle
* Added missing functions io.close, io.flush, io.input, io.lines, io.output
* Tweaked the screen colours used by Advanced Computers, Monitors and Turtles
* Added several new features for Peripheral authors
* Lua programs can now be included in Resource Packs
|align=center|1.6.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/05/23/computercraft-1-53// ComputerCraft 1.53]
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* Ported to Minecraft 1.5.2
* [[redstone.setBundledOutput]]() and [[redstone.getBundledOutput]]() now work with cables from Minefactory Reloaded, as well as RedPower
* [[Monitor|Monitors]] and [[Advanced_Monitor|Advanced Monitors]] can now be placed on floors and ceilings
|align=center|1.5.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/03/26/computercraft-1-52// Computercraft 1.52]
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* Ported to Minecraft 1.5.1
|align=center|1.5.1
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/03/15/computercraft-1-51// Computercraft 1.51]
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* Ported to Minecraft 1.5
* Added [[Wired Modem|Wired Modems]]
* Added [[Networking Cable|Networking Cables]]
* Made [[Wireless Modem|Wireless Modems]] more expensive to craft
* New redstone API functions: getAnalogInput(), setAnalogOutput(), getAnalogOutput()
* Peripherals can now be controlled remotely over wired networks
* New peripheral API function: getNames()
* New event: “monitor_resize” when the size of a monitor changes
* Except for labelled computers and turtles, ComputerCraft blocks no longer drop items in creative mode
* The pick block function works in creative mode now works for all ComputerCraft blocks
* All blocks and items now use the IDs numbers assigned by FTB by default
* Fixed turtles sometimes placing blocks with incorrect orientations
* Fixed Wireless modems being able to send messages to themselves
* Fixed [[turtle.attack]]() having a very short range
* Various bugfixes
|align=center|1.5
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/02/11/computercraft-1-5/ Computercraft 1.5]
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*Redesigned Wireless Modems; they can now send and receive on multiple channels, independent of the computer ID. To use these features, interface with modem peripherals directly. The rednet API still functions as before.
*[[Floppy Disk|Floppy Disks]] can now be dyed with multiple dyes, just like armour.
*The “excavate” program now retains fuel in it’s inventory, so can run unattended.
*[[turtle.place]]() now tries all possible block orientations before failing.
*[[turtle.refuel]](0) returns true if a fuel item is selected.
*[[turtle.craft]](0) returns true if the inventory is a valid recipe.
*The in-game help system now has documentation for all the peripherals and their methods, including the new [[modem]] functionality.
*A romantic surprise.
|align=center|1.4.7
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/12/27/computercraft-1-481-miscperipherals-fix/ Computercraft 1.481]
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*Fixed compatibility bug with MiscPeripherals.
|align=center|1.4.6
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/12/23/computercraft-1-48/ Computercraft 1.48]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.4.6
*[[Advanced Monitor|Advanced Monitors]] can now be used as touchscreens
*[[Advanced Monitor|Advanced Monitors]] are now easier to craft
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] now get slightly less movement from fuel
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now push items
*[[Computer|Computers]] can now control Command Blocks, if enabled in the config
*New API function: os.day()
*A Christmas surprise
|align=center|1.4.6
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/11/15/computercraft-1-47-and-minecon-news/ ComputerCraft 1.47]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.4.4
*Fixed label tooltips not showing up in SMP
|align=center|1.4.4
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/10/25/computercraft-1-46-minecraft-update/ ComputerCraft 1.46]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.4.2
*ComputerCraft items now have their own tab in Creative Mode
|align=center|1.4.2
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/10/22/computercraft-1-45-now-with-colors/ ComputerCraft 1.45]
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*Added [[Advanced Computer|Advanced Computers]]
*Added [[Advanced Monitor|Advanced Monitors]]
*New program: paint (by nitrogenfingers)
*New API: [[paintutils_(API)|paintutils]]
*New term functions: term.setBackgroundColor, term.setTextColor, term.isColor
*New [[Turtle|Turtle]] function: [[turtle.transferTo]]
|align=center|1.3.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/10/04/computercraft-1-43-books/ ComputerCraft 1.43]
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*Added Printed Pages (bind several Printed Page items into one with string)
*Added Printed Books (add a leather cover to the above)
*Labelled [[Turtle|Turtles]] now keep their fuel when broken
*Fixed incompatibility with Forge 275 and above
|align=center|1.3.2
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/09/22/computercraft-1-42-is-released/ ComputerCraft 1.42]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.3.2 and the Forge mod system
*Added [[Printer|Printers]]
*Floppy Disks can now be dyed different colours
*Wireless Crafty Turtles can now be crafted
*All new textures
*New Forge config file
*Various tweaks and bug fixes
|align=center|1.3.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/07/29/computercraft-1-41-bugfix-update/ ComputerCraft 1.41]
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*Fixed labelled [[Computer|Computers]] not keeping their data when destroyed
*Fixed the “excavate” program outputting lots of spam
*File system size limits now take into account empty files and directories
*Some small changes to the Turtle Upgrade API ahead of it’s impending release.(Update: The API has now been released)
|align=center|1.2.5
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/07/27/computercraft-1-4-is-released/ ComputerCraft 1.4]
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*Ported to Forge Mod Loader: ComputerCraft can now be ran directly from the .zip without extraction
*Added Farming [[Turtle|Turtles]], Felling [[Turtle|Turtles]], Digging [[Turtle|Turtles]], Melee [[Turtle|Turtles]] and Crafty [[Turtle|Turtles]]
*Added 14 new[[Turtle|Turtles]] Combinations accessible by combining the turtle upgrades above
*Labelled [[Computer|Computers]] and turtles can now be crafted into turtles or other turtle types without losing their ID, label and data
*Added a [[Turtle|Turtles]] Upgrade API” for mod developers to create their own tools and peripherals for turtles
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now attack entities with [[turtle.attack]](), and collect their dropped items
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now use [[turtle.place]]() with any item the player can, and can interact with entities
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now craft items with [[turtle.craft]]()
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now place items into inventories with [[turtle.drop]]()
*Changed the behaviour of [[turtle.place]]() and [[turtle.drop]]() to only consider the currently selected slot
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now pick up items from the ground, or from inventories, with [[turtle.suck]]()
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now compare items in their inventories
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can place signs with text on them with [[turtle.place]]( [signText] )
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] now optionally require fuel items to move, and can refuel themselves
*The size of the the [[Turtle|Turtle]] inventory has been increased to 16
*The size of the [[Turtle|Turtle]] screen has been increased
*New [[Turtle|Turtle]] functions: [[turtle.compareTo]]( [slotNum] ), [[turtle.craft]](), [[turtle.attack]](), [[turtle.attackUp]](), [[turtle.attackDown]](), [[turtle.drop|turtle.dropUp]](), [[turtle.drop|turtle.dropDown]](), [[turtle.getFuelLevel]](), [[turtle.refuel]]()
*New [[Disk]] function: [[disk.getID]]()
*New [[Turtle|Turtle]] programs: craft, refuel
*“excavate” program now much smarter: Will return items to a chest when full, attack mobs, and refuel itself automatically
*New API: keys
*Added optional Floppy Disk and Hard Drive space limits for [[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]]
*New fs function: [[fs.getFreeSpace]]( path ), also [[fs.getDrive]]() works again
*The send and receive range of wireless modems now increases with altitude, allowing long range networking from high-altitude [[Computer|Computers]] (great for GPS networks)
*[[http.request]]() now supports https:// URLs
*Right clicking a [[Disk Drive]] with a [[Floppy Disk]] or a Record when sneaking will insert the item into the [[Disk Drive]] automatically
*The default size of the [[Computer]] screen has been increased
*Several stability and security fixes: LuaJ can now no longer leave dangling threads when a computer is unloaded, turtles can no longer be destroyed by tree leaves or walking off the edge of the loaded map. [[Computer|Computers]] no longer crash when used with RedPower frames
|align=center|1.2.5
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/04/23/computercraft-updated-to-1-2-5/ ComputerCraft 1.33]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.2.5
|align=center|1.2.5
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/03/30/computercraft-1-32-out-now/ ComputerCraft 1.32]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.2.4
*Fixed a big memory leak in LuaJ that caused extra threads to stay around forever when [[Computer|Computers]] were shut down.
|align=center|1.2.4
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/03/13/computercraft-1-31-is-released/ ComputerCraft 1.31]
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*Ported to Minecraft 1.2.3
*Added [[Monitor|Monitors]] (thanks to Cloudy). Build huge external displays for your [[Computer|Computers]]!
*New positioning capabilities for [[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]]. Build GPS networks and triangulate the positions of your turtles position so they never get lost!
*New [[turtle.compare]]() function for turtles for more intelligent mining.
*New programs and APIs: gps, monitor, vector
*New program: pastebin (requires enableAPI_HTTP=1 in mod_ComputerCraft.cfg), upload and download programs made by other users ingame!
*Added a new top secret program designed for use with Monitors, see if you can find it.
*Lots of additions to existing APIs and programs. Type "help whatsnew" in game for the full details.
|align=center|1.2.3
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/02/23/computercraft-1-3-trailer/ ComputerCraft 1.3]
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*Ported to Minecraft Forge.
*Added [[Turtle|Turtles]], Mining [[Turtle|Turtles]], Wireless [[Turtle|Turtles]] and Wireless Mining [[Turtle|Turtles]] (Block ID 209).
*Added a Peripheral API to allow mod developers to create custom peripherals for ComputerCraft. Details on this will be posted in the next few days.
*Added [[Modem|Wireless Modems]]. Use the [[Rednet_(API)|rednet API]] to send data wirelessly between [[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]]!
*[[Computer|Computers]] and Disk Drives no longer get destroyed by water.
*[[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]] can now be labelled, destroyed, and moved around, keeping their state.
*[[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]] can connect to adjacent devices, and turn them on or off.
*User programs now give line numbers in their error messages, for easier debugging.
*New APIs and programs for [[Turtle|Turtles]]: turtle, excavate, tunnel, go, turn and dance.
*Lots of additions to existing APIs and programs. Type "help whatsnew" in game for the full details.
|align=center|1.1
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.21
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*Added shortcut key to shutdown the computer.
*Added a help API add-on pack.
*Various bug fixes.
|align=center|1.1
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.2
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*Added Disk Drives
*Added shortcut keys to terminate the current program and reboot the computer.
*Added a new system for user created APIs.
*Added RedNet.
*Added [[shell.setPath]]() and [[shell.setAlias]]().
*Added a new ROM startup script.
*Added [[os.clock]](), [[os.time]](), and [[os.setAlarm]]().
*Added game: "Worm!"
*Added programs: alias, apis, copy, delete, dj, drive, eject, id, label, list, move, reboot, redset, rename, time, worm.
*Added APIs: bit, colours, disk, help, rednet, parallel, textutils
*Text can be edited with left and right arrow keys.
*Many bug fixes
|align=center|1.0
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.11
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*Fixed bug where [[Computer|Computers]] could not read input from RedPower cables which had a bend in the immediately adjacent square.
|align=center|1.0
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.1
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*Changed the default block ID for the [[Computer|Computer]] to 207.
*Added multiplayer support.
*Added connectivity with RedPower bundled cables.
*Added HTTP API
*Fixed support for HD textures on the front of [[Computer|Computers]].
*Added command history to the [[Computer]].
*Added config options to change the size of the [[Computer]] GUI and the text color.
*Programs with infinite loops that don't yield will no longer freeze Minecraft and will terminate after 10 seconds.
*Extended Help and fixed typos/small errors in various programs.
|align=center|1.0
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.02
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*Fixed the MCPatcher HD textures incompatibility that was causing the computer texture to replace cobblestone blocks.
|align=center|1.0
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.01
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*Added a ModLoader configuration file, so the computers block ID can be changed.
*Made the error message that displays when Lua files are not correctly installed much more clear, no more "Assertion failed."
|align=center|1.0
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|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.0
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*First Release
|align=center|1.0
|}

User talk:Latias1290

2013-09-01T15:39:19Z

Bunny365: Created page with "Do you mind fixing the shading on File:Grid_Advanced_Turtle.png? I'm not really a graphics person and all I did was copy the colors from models\turtle2.png onto [[File:Gri..."

Do you mind fixing the shading on [[File:Grid_Advanced_Turtle.png]]? I'm not really a graphics person and all I did was copy the colors from models\turtle2.png onto [[File:Grid_turtle.png]].
--[[User:Bunny365|Bunny365]] 15:39, 1 September 2013 (GMT)

Turtle

2013-08-27T02:34:42Z

Bunny365: Fixed image link

'''Turtles''' are essentially robots, and were added in the 1.3 update. They run an OS, like the [[Computer|Computers]], named [[TurtleOS]]. They have the ability to place, break and detect blocks, move around and drop items in their inventory. The programs they run are stored on its internal memory or [[Floppy Disk|floppy disks]].

The 1.4 update was focused on turtles, and expanded the turtle's ability to use tools. Turtles are capable of using pickaxes, hoes, axes, shovels and swords. The update added "Crafty Turtles", which have the ability to craft using their inventory - and part of this upgrade saw the number of inventory slots in the Turtle raised to 16 - over the previous 9 slot inventory. The 1.4 update also included a new fuel system for the turtles.

The 1.55 update added advanced turtles. Advanced Turtles are made of gold and are able to display color and have mouse input on their display. Their exterior looks are also gold. They're just like [[Advanced Computer|Advanced Computers]].

Turtles are submersible and lavaproof. As such, they are extremely useful for mining near bedrock, where heavy lava flows can prevent access to diamonds and other rare finds.

If you would like to know more about how to program them, have a look at the [[Turtle (API)|Turtle API]].

Keep in mind, that turtles will not keep their programs unless they are labelled. To do so, you simply need to type in "label set labelName". This will label your turtle with the specified label, in this case "labelName".

==Floppy Disks and Peripherals==
Turtles do not have a built-in [[Disk Drive]]. As such, they need a [[Disk Drive]] placed beside them to access [[Floppy Disk|Floppy Disks]]. However, if the Turtle is of the Wireless family, the [[Disk Drive]] (and other peripherals) must be placed on a side other than the side the [[Wireless Modem|wireless modem]] is on. Any other peripherals, such as [[Monitor|Monitors]] and [[Printer|Printers]] can be interacted using the peripheral API.

==Power source==
Turtles require fuel to operate - this means Turtles must be powered from any item that works in a regular furnace, like coal and lava. The turtle gains 0.6 "movement" per half second the fuel would have burnt in a furnace. The Turtle can move 1 block for each fuel count it has, for example, coal yields 96 block movements. For more information, go to the [[Turtle.refuel]] page.

=== Optional Non-fuel mode ===
In this mode, Turtles use their internal Redstone Engine, and as such, they do not need to be re-charged, or receive any other form of external power. This is because Redstone continuously emits low levels of energy, and the Turtle's engine is very efficient. This mode can be turned on by editing the turtle config file (config/mod_CCTurtle.cfg) and setting <var>turtleNeedsFuel</var> to <var>0</var>.

==Farming==
Turtles equipped with a [[diamond hoe]] can till dirt so it can later be used for Farming. An example of a use for this would be using it to till, plant, and harvest your wheat farm and dropping any product in a chest for you.

==Mining==
Turtles crafted with a [[diamond pickaxe]], [[diamond axe]], or [[diamond shovel]], can break blocks, chop wood, mine stone and ores, and even break dirt and gravel (depending on the tool you used on it). The tools equipped on the Turtle have no durability, and so can be used indefinitely without the need for any additional materials. When a Turtle breaks the block, the Turtle receives the item directly into it's inventory. Different tools yield different drops - for example, an axe can break anything, but it won't drop ores.

==Crafting==
Turtles with a [http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Crafting_Table Crafting Table] can craft items if they have the correct materials to do so, and all other slots outside the crafting-zone are empty.

==Melee==
Turtles equipped with a [[diamond sword]] can attack players and mobs. When a Turtle kills a mob it will leave the experience orbs on the ground, but add the loot to its inventory. Turtles can also attack with any tool, where the [[diamond axe]] is the second best after the [[diamond sword]].

==Inventory Interaction==
Turtles can interact with blocks that have inventories. This includes chests, furnaces, [[Printer|printers]] and even blocks with inventories in other mods. (This means a turtle cannot interact with a player's inventory, unless you use a third party peripheral). Turtles can interact with such inventories by using [[Turtle.suck|turtle.suck, turtle.suckDown, turtle.suckUp]] (To retrieve the first item in the inventory. The turtle finds the first item by scanning the first row from left to right, then the second row from left to right, etc.) Turtles can also place items inside inventories, by using [[Turtle.drop|turtle.drop, turtle.dropUp, turtle.dropDown]], which places items on the first item slot available (Using the same system as the one described for retrieving items).

In special inventories, with just a few slots on the top or bottom, for example furnaces, you can specify which slot to place an item in by positioning the turtle in the corresponding location to the front face of the inventory. For example in a furnace, you would use a turtle at the bottom of the furnace for it to place fuel in the furnace, a turtle at the top to place objects to smelt, and a turtle to the right to retrieve the smelted objects (Note that you can do this with just 1 turtle moving around)

==Recipes==

{|
|+'''Crafting ingredients'''
|-
|Turtle
|{{Crafting grid
|A1=iron_ingot |B1=iron_ingot |C1=iron_ingot
|A2=iron_ingot |B2=Computer |C2=iron_ingot
|A3=iron_ingot |B3=chest |C3=iron_ingot
|Output=turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|Advanced Turtle (Edit if incorrect :-/)
|{{Crafting grid
|A1=Gold_Ingot |B1=Gold_Ingot |C1=Gold_Ingot
|A2=Gold_Ingot |B2=Computer |C2=Gold_Ingot
|A3=Gold_Ingot |B3=chest |C3=Gold_Ingot
|Output=Advanced_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|}
Turtles can be equipped with different peripherals and tools. A turtle can only have one tool and one peripheral, however the crafting table can act as a tool, or peripheral.
 The following tools can be equipped to a turtles: [[diamond pickaxe]], [[diamond axe]], [[diamond shovel]], [[diamond hoe]] and [[diamond sword]]
 The following peripherals can be equipped to a turtles: [[Wireless Modem|wireless modem]] and [[Workbench|crafting tables]].
 Diamond tools must be unused (i.e. not have a durability bar showing) to combine with a turtle.
 '''Turtle recipe and examples for equipping a turtle with tools and peripherals (Note that any variants of the turtle can also be crafted with the Advanced Turtle).'''
{| class="wikitable"
! !! None !! Crafty !! Wireless
|-
! scope="row"| None
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle
|Output=turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |A2=workbench
|Output=Crafty_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |A2=Modem
|Output=wireless_turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|-
! scope="row"| Mining
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |C2=diamond_pickaxe
|Output=mining_turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=workbench |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_pickaxe
|Output=Crafty_Mining_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=Modem |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_pickaxe
|Output=wireless_mining_turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|-
! scope="row"| Farming
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |C2=diamond_hoe
|Output=Farming_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=workbench |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_hoe
|Output=Crafty_Farming_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=Modem |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_hoe
|Output=Wireless_Farming_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|-
! scope="row"| Melee
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |C2=diamond_sword
|Output=Melee_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=workbench |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_sword
|Output=Crafty_Melee_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=Modem |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_sword
|Output=Wireless_Melee_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|-
! scope="row"| Felling
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |C2=diamond_axe
|Output=Felling_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=workbench |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_axe
|Output=Crafty_Felling_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=Modem |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_axe
|Output=Wireless_Felling_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|-
! scope="row"| Digging
|{{Crafting grid
|B2=turtle |C2=diamond_shovel
|Output=Digging_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=workbench |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_shovel
|Output=Crafty_Digging_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=Modem |B2=turtle |C2=diamond_shovel
|Output=Wireless_Digging_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|-
! scope="row"| Crafty
|See Above
|N/A
|{{Crafting grid
|A2=Modem |B2=turtle |C2=workbench
|Output=Wireless_Crafty_Turtle |Output-link=turtle
}}
|}

{{BlocksItemsList}}
[[Category:Blocks]]

User talk:Bunny365

2013-08-27T02:32:07Z

Bunny365: Created page with "Talk... --~~~~"

Talk...
--[[User:Bunny365|Bunny365]] 02:32, 27 August 2013 (GMT)

Category:APIs

2013-08-23T00:31:48Z

Bunny365:

[[File:Apis.png|thumb|350px|API's being listed with the "apis" command run in a computer.]]An API (Application Programming Interface) is a collection of code that, rather than being run directly by the user as a program, is meant to be used by other programs. This is different from a function in that an API may contain many functions that perform related tasks; the API groups them together. It is a library of functions.
There are two reasons why one might want to use an API:
* The API may provide a function that you could write yourself if you had to, but using the one from the API means you don't have to do that work.

* The API may provide something it's impossible to do yourself because it has to be done in Java rather than Lua.

ComputerCraft itself ships with a collection of APIs of both types. For example:

* The [[color (API)|color API]] provides names for the various numbers used in RedPower bundled cable, and functions that manipulate those numbers. The names for the numbers are just variables, and the functions are written in Lua (you can find this in "rom/apis/colors"). You could write the same variables and functions in your own code if you wanted, but using the API saves you from doing that.

* The [[fs (API)|fs API]] provides functions to work with files. You couldn't write the functions from this API in Lua because they have to access the corresponding files in your real computer (the one running Minecraft), and the only way to do that from Lua is… through the fs API (or the [[IO (API)|io API]], but that's just a wrapper around fs).

All the stock APIs of the first kind, those that are implemented in Lua, can be found in your "mods/ComputerCraft/assets/computercraft/lua/rom/apis" directory. Inside Minecraft, on a ComputerCraft computer, these appear in the directory "rom/apis". All the built-in APIs of both kinds (Lua and Java) are automatically loaded, so you don't have to use "[[OS (API)|os]].loadAPI" on them.

ComputerCraft mods, for example mods that add custom peripherals, might also add APIs that help you work with those peripherals.

You can view a list of un-official API's at the [[:Category:Unofficial_APIs]] page.

Finally, you might find APIs written by other people that you can download, or you might write APIs yourself if you'll be using a function in many different programs and don't want to keep rewriting it. If you're playing single-player or you're running the multiplayer server, you can add those APIs to "rom/apis" and they will automatically be loaded on every computer in the world. Normally, though, you would leave the APIs somewhere else and use "os.loadAPI" to make them available to your program.

You can see a list of APIs built-in to ComputerCraft by typing "apis" in the terminal.

[[Category:Lists]]

Template:Changelog

2013-08-23T00:29:25Z

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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%"
! style="width: 15%" | Version
! class="unsortable" | New Features or Changes
! style="width: 15%" | Minecraft Version
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|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/08/04/computercraft-1-56// ComputerCraft 1.56]
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* Added Treasure Disks: Rare Floppy Disks found only in dungeons, which contain fun programs made by the community. Find them all!
* All turtle functions now return additional error messages when they fail.
* Resource Packs with Lua Programs can now be loaded when extracted to a folder, for easier editing.
|align=center|1.6.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/07/11/computercraft-1-55// Computercraft 1.55]
|
* Ported to Minecraft 1.6.2
* Added Advanced Turtles
* Added “turtle_inventory” event. Fires when any change is made to the inventory of a turtle
* Added missing functions io.close, io.flush, io.input, io.lines, io.output
* Tweaked the screen colours used by Advanced Computers, Monitors and Turtles
* Added several new features for Peripheral authors
* Lua programs can now be included in Resource Packs
|align=center|1.6.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/05/23/computercraft-1-53// ComputerCraft 1.53]
|
* Ported to Minecraft 1.5.2
* [[redstone.setBundledOutput]]() and [[redstone.getBundledOutput]]() now work with cables from Minefactory Reloaded, as well as RedPower
* [[Monitor|Monitors]] and [[Advanced_Monitor|Advanced Monitors]] can now be placed on floors and ceilings
|align=center|1.5.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/03/26/computercraft-1-52// Computercraft 1.52]
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* Ported to Minecraft 1.5.1
|align=center|1.5.1
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/03/15/computercraft-1-51// Computercraft 1.51]
|
* Ported to Minecraft 1.5
* Added [[Wired Modem|Wired Modems]]
* Added [[Networking Cable|Networking Cables]]
* Made [[Wireless Modem|Wireless Modems]] more expensive to craft
* New redstone API functions: getAnalogInput(), setAnalogOutput(), getAnalogOutput()
* Peripherals can now be controlled remotely over wired networks
* New peripheral API function: getNames()
* New event: “monitor_resize” when the size of a monitor changes
* Except for labelled computers and turtles, ComputerCraft blocks no longer drop items in creative mode
* The pick block function works in creative mode now works for all ComputerCraft blocks
* All blocks and items now use the IDs numbers assigned by FTB by default
* Fixed turtles sometimes placing blocks with incorrect orientations
* Fixed Wireless modems being able to send messages to themselves
* Fixed [[turtle.attack]]() having a very short range
* Various bugfixes
|align=center|1.5
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2013/02/11/computercraft-1-5/ Computercraft 1.5]
|
*Redesigned Wireless Modems; they can now send and receive on multiple channels, independent of the computer ID. To use these features, interface with modem peripherals directly. The rednet API still functions as before.
*[[Floppy Disk|Floppy Disks]] can now be dyed with multiple dyes, just like armour.
*The “excavate” program now retains fuel in it’s inventory, so can run unattended.
*[[turtle.place]]() now tries all possible block orientations before failing.
*[[turtle.refuel]](0) returns true if a fuel item is selected.
*[[turtle.craft]](0) returns true if the inventory is a valid recipe.
*The in-game help system now has documentation for all the peripherals and their methods, including the new [[modem]] functionality.
*A romantic surprise.
|align=center|1.4.7
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/12/27/computercraft-1-481-miscperipherals-fix/ Computercraft 1.481]
|
*Fixed compatibility bug with MiscPeripherals.
|align=center|1.4.6
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/12/23/computercraft-1-48/ Computercraft 1.48]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.4.6
*[[Advanced Monitor|Advanced Monitors]] can now be used as touchscreens
*[[Advanced Monitor|Advanced Monitors]] are now easier to craft
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] now get slightly less movement from fuel
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now push items
*[[Computer|Computers]] can now control Command Blocks, if enabled in the config
*New API function: os.day()
*A Christmas surprise
|align=center|1.4.6
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/11/15/computercraft-1-47-and-minecon-news/ ComputerCraft 1.47]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.4.4
*Fixed label tooltips not showing up in SMP
|align=center|1.4.4
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/10/25/computercraft-1-46-minecraft-update/ ComputerCraft 1.46]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.4.2
*ComputerCraft items now have their own tab in Creative Mode
|align=center|1.4.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/10/22/computercraft-1-45-now-with-colors/ ComputerCraft 1.45]
|
*Added [[Advanced Computer|Advanced Computers]]
*Added [[Advanced Monitor|Advanced Monitors]]
*New program: paint (by nitrogenfingers)
*New API: [[paintutils_(API)|paintutils]]
*New term functions: term.setBackgroundColor, term.setTextColor, term.isColor
*New [[Turtle|Turtle]] function: [[turtle.transferTo]]
|align=center|1.3.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/10/04/computercraft-1-43-books/ ComputerCraft 1.43]
|
*Added Printed Pages (bind several Printed Page items into one with string)
*Added Printed Books (add a leather cover to the above)
*Labelled [[Turtle|Turtles]] now keep their fuel when broken
*Fixed incompatibility with Forge 275 and above
|align=center|1.3.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/09/22/computercraft-1-42-is-released/ ComputerCraft 1.42]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.3.2 and the Forge mod system
*Added [[Printer|Printers]]
*Floppy Disks can now be dyed different colours
*Wireless Crafty Turtles can now be crafted
*All new textures
*New Forge config file
*Various tweaks and bug fixes
|align=center|1.3.2
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/07/29/computercraft-1-41-bugfix-update/ ComputerCraft 1.41]
|
*Fixed labelled [[Computer|Computers]] not keeping their data when destroyed
*Fixed the “excavate” program outputting lots of spam
*File system size limits now take into account empty files and directories
*Some small changes to the Turtle Upgrade API ahead of it’s impending release.(Update: The API has now been released)
|align=center|1.2.5
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/07/27/computercraft-1-4-is-released/ ComputerCraft 1.4]
|
*Ported to Forge Mod Loader: ComputerCraft can now be ran directly from the .zip without extraction
*Added Farming [[Turtle|Turtles]], Felling [[Turtle|Turtles]], Digging [[Turtle|Turtles]], Melee [[Turtle|Turtles]] and Crafty [[Turtle|Turtles]]
*Added 14 new[[Turtle|Turtles]] Combinations accessible by combining the turtle upgrades above
*Labelled [[Computer|Computers]] and turtles can now be crafted into turtles or other turtle types without losing their ID, label and data
*Added a [[Turtle|Turtles]] Upgrade API” for mod developers to create their own tools and peripherals for turtles
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now attack entities with [[turtle.attack]](), and collect their dropped items
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now use [[turtle.place]]() with any item the player can, and can interact with entities
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now craft items with [[turtle.craft]]()
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now place items into inventories with [[turtle.drop]]()
*Changed the behaviour of [[turtle.place]]() and [[turtle.drop]]() to only consider the currently selected slot
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now pick up items from the ground, or from inventories, with [[turtle.suck]]()
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can now compare items in their inventories
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] can place signs with text on them with [[turtle.place]]( [signText] )
*[[Turtle|Turtles]] now optionally require fuel items to move, and can refuel themselves
*The size of the the [[Turtle|Turtle]] inventory has been increased to 16
*The size of the [[Turtle|Turtle]] screen has been increased
*New [[Turtle|Turtle]] functions: [[turtle.compareTo]]( [slotNum] ), [[turtle.craft]](), [[turtle.attack]](), [[turtle.attackUp]](), [[turtle.attackDown]](), [[turtle.drop|turtle.dropUp]](), [[turtle.drop|turtle.dropDown]](), [[turtle.getFuelLevel]](), [[turtle.refuel]]()
*New [[Disk]] function: [[disk.getID]]()
*New [[Turtle|Turtle]] programs: craft, refuel
*“excavate” program now much smarter: Will return items to a chest when full, attack mobs, and refuel itself automatically
*New API: keys
*Added optional Floppy Disk and Hard Drive space limits for [[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]]
*New fs function: [[fs.getFreeSpace]]( path ), also [[fs.getDrive]]() works again
*The send and receive range of wireless modems now increases with altitude, allowing long range networking from high-altitude [[Computer|Computers]] (great for GPS networks)
*[[http.request]]() now supports https:// URLs
*Right clicking a [[Disk Drive]] with a [[Floppy Disk]] or a Record when sneaking will insert the item into the [[Disk Drive]] automatically
*The default size of the [[Computer]] screen has been increased
*Several stability and security fixes: LuaJ can now no longer leave dangling threads when a computer is unloaded, turtles can no longer be destroyed by tree leaves or walking off the edge of the loaded map. [[Computer|Computers]] no longer crash when used with RedPower frames
|align=center|1.2.5
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/04/23/computercraft-updated-to-1-2-5/ ComputerCraft 1.33]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.2.5
|align=center|1.2.5
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/03/30/computercraft-1-32-out-now/ ComputerCraft 1.32]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.2.4
*Fixed a big memory leak in LuaJ that caused extra threads to stay around forever when [[Computer|Computers]] were shut down.
|align=center|1.2.4
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/03/13/computercraft-1-31-is-released/ ComputerCraft 1.31]
|
*Ported to Minecraft 1.2.3
*Added [[Monitor|Monitors]] (thanks to Cloudy). Build huge external displays for your [[Computer|Computers]]!
*New positioning capabilities for [[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]]. Build GPS networks and triangulate the positions of your turtles position so they never get lost!
*New [[turtle.compare]]() function for turtles for more intelligent mining.
*New programs and APIs: gps, monitor, vector
*New program: pastebin (requires enableAPI_HTTP=1 in mod_ComputerCraft.cfg), upload and download programs made by other users ingame!
*Added a new top secret program designed for use with Monitors, see if you can find it.
*Lots of additions to existing APIs and programs. Type "help whatsnew" in game for the full details.
|align=center|1.2.3
|-
|align=center|[http://www.computercraft.info/2012/02/23/computercraft-1-3-trailer/ ComputerCraft 1.3]
|
*Ported to Minecraft Forge.
*Added [[Turtle|Turtles]], Mining [[Turtle|Turtles]], Wireless [[Turtle|Turtles]] and Wireless Mining [[Turtle|Turtles]] (Block ID 209).
*Added a Peripheral API to allow mod developers to create custom peripherals for ComputerCraft. Details on this will be posted in the next few days.
*Added [[Modem|Wireless Modems]]. Use the [[Rednet_(API)|rednet API]] to send data wirelessly between [[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]]!
*[[Computer|Computers]] and Disk Drives no longer get destroyed by water.
*[[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]] can now be labelled, destroyed, and moved around, keeping their state.
*[[Computer|Computers]] and [[Turtle|Turtles]] can connect to adjacent devices, and turn them on or off.
*User programs now give line numbers in their error messages, for easier debugging.
*New APIs and programs for [[Turtle|Turtles]]: turtle, excavate, tunnel, go, turn and dance.
*Lots of additions to existing APIs and programs. Type "help whatsnew" in game for the full details.
|align=center|1.1
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.21
|
*Added shortcut key to shutdown the computer.
*Added a help API add-on pack.
*Various bug fixes.
|align=center|1.1
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.2
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*Added Disk Drives
*Added shortcut keys to terminate the current program and reboot the computer.
*Added a new system for user created APIs.
*Added RedNet.
*Added [[shell.setPath]]() and [[shell.setAlias]]().
*Added a new ROM startup script.
*Added [[os.clock]](), [[os.time]](), and [[os.setAlarm]]().
*Added game: "Worm!"
*Added programs: alias, apis, copy, delete, dj, drive, eject, id, label, list, move, reboot, redset, rename, time, worm.
*Added APIs: bit, colours, disk, help, rednet, parallel, textutils
*Text can be edited with left and right arrow keys.
*Many bug fixes
|align=center|1.0
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.11
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*Fixed bug where [[Computer|Computers]] could not read input from RedPower cables which had a bend in the immediately adjacent square.
|align=center|1.0
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.1
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*Changed the default block ID for the [[Computer|Computer]] to 207.
*Added multiplayer support.
*Added connectivity with RedPower bundled cables.
*Added HTTP API
*Fixed support for HD textures on the front of [[Computer|Computers]].
*Added command history to the [[Computer]].
*Added config options to change the size of the [[Computer]] GUI and the text color.
*Programs with infinite loops that don't yield will no longer freeze Minecraft and will terminate after 10 seconds.
*Extended Help and fixed typos/small errors in various programs.
|align=center|1.0
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.02
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*Fixed the MCPatcher HD textures incompatibility that was causing the computer texture to replace cobblestone blocks.
|align=center|1.0
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.01
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*Added a ModLoader configuration file, so the computers block ID can be changed.
*Made the error message that displays when Lua files are not correctly installed much more clear, no more "Assertion failed."
|align=center|1.0
|-
|align=center|ComputerCraft 1.0
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*First Release
|align=center|1.0
|}

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2013-08-23T00:23:29Z

Bunny365: Recoloring of File:Grid_turtle.png to match Advanced Turtles. Proper shading is needed.

Recoloring of [[File:Grid_turtle.png]] to match Advanced Turtles. Proper shading is needed.