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EU-Detector Cable

EU-Detector Cable
EU-Detector Cable

Name EU-Detector Cable
Source Mod IndustrialCraft2
ID Names
IC2:itemCable:11
IC2:blockCable:11
Type Cable
Stackable Yes (64)
Solid Yes
Transparent Yes
Affected by Gravity No
Emits Light No
Flammable No
Required Tool Any tool
Max. Voltage 8192 EU/t

The EU-Detector Cable is a special cable which outputs a redstone current when EU is flowing through it.

It can be used in conjunction with storage block to detect overflow. In pre 1.6 versions, it is able to handle EU Packets up to 512 with energy loss of 0.5 EU per block. In post 1.6 versions, it can handle up to 8192 EU/t.


Version Changes[edit]

Max.Voltage[edit]

before 1.6 1.6-1.12
512 EU/t 8192 EU/t

Energy Loss[edit]

before 1.6 1.6-1.8 1.9-1.12
1 EU every 2 blocks no loss 0.50 EU/block

Recipe[edit]

GUI Crafting Table.png
Electronic Circuit
Electronic Circuit


Redstone
3xIns. HV Cable
Redstone


Redstone


EU-Detector Cable

GregTech 5[edit]

GT5 removes the recipe.

Usage[edit]

EU-Detector Cable has no known uses in crafting.

Notes[edit]

  • If a Detector Cable is covered with Construction Foam, it will not output a redstone signal through the foam.
  • If Red Alloy Wire from the RedPower 2 mod is used, a logic gate must be used to collect the output.