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'''Turtles''' are essentially robots, and were added in the 1.3 update. They run an OS (like the [[Computer|computers]]) named [[TurtleOS]].
  
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'''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]].
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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]].
  
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The 1.4 update was focused on turtles and added new tools for them to use. Turtles can now in addition to pickaxes use: Hoes, crafting tables, axes, shovels and sword. The update also included a new fuel system for the turtles. Turtles also got an inventory upgrade from 9 slots to 16.
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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.
  
 
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.
 
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.
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==Floppy Disks==
 
==Floppy Disks==
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Turtles do not have a built-in floppy drive. As such they need a floppy drive placed beside them to access disks. However if the turtle is a Wireless turtle, the floppy drive and other peripherals must be placed on a side other than the side the wireless modem is on.
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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 [[Modem|wireless modem]] is on.
  
 
==Power source==
 
==Power source==
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Turtles run on fuel. Fuel is 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.
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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.
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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.
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=== Optional Non-fuel mode ===
 
=== Optional Non-fuel mode ===
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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>.
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In this mode turtles use their internal redstone engine, they do not need to be re-charged, or any other form of external power.
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This is because redstone continuously emits low levels of energy, and the turtle's engine is very efficient.
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This mode can be turned on by editing the turtle config file (config/mod_CCTurtle.cfg) and setting turtleNeedsFuel to 0.
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==Farming==
 
==Farming==
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Turtles equipped with a hoe can till dirt so it can later be used for farming.
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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.
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An example of a use for this would be using it to till, plant, and harvest your wheat farm and dropping product in a chest for you.
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For example, if a farm three wheat, then, it will drop a chest and I will get three wheat in the chest
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==Mining==
 
==Mining==
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Turtles crafted with a [[diamond pickaxe]], [[diamond axe]], or [[diamond shovel]], can break blocks, mine wood, 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 it gets the item directly into its inventory. Different tools yields different drop, for example, an axe can break anything, but it won't get ores.
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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==
 
==Crafting==
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Turtles with a crafting table can craft items if they have the correct materials to do so.
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Turtles with a [[Crafting Table]] can craft items if they have the correct materials to do so.
  
 
==Melee==
 
==Melee==
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Turtles equipped with a 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 axe is the second best after the sword.
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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]].
  
 
==Recipes==
 
==Recipes==

Revision as of 23:20, 30 November 2012

Turtles are essentially robots, and were added in the 1.3 update. They run an OS (like the 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 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.

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.

Floppy Disks

Turtles do not have a built-in Disk Drive. As such, they need a Disk Drive placed beside them to access 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 is on.

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 turtleNeedsFuel to 0.

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 Crafting Table can craft items if they have the correct materials to do so.

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.

Recipes

Crafting ingredients
Turtle

iron_ingot

iron_ingot

iron_ingot

iron_ingot

Computer

chest

iron_ingot

iron_ingot

iron_ingot

turtle



Turtles can be equipped with different peripherals and tools. A turtle can only have one tool and one 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 and crafting tables.

Turtle recipe and examples for equipping a turtle with tools and peripherals.

None Crafty Wireless
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turtle




workbench


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Modem


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Mining




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workbench


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Modem


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Farming




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Modem


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Melee




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Modem


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Felling




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Felling_Turtle




workbench


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diamond_axe


Crafty_Felling_Turtle




Modem


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Digging




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Digging_Turtle




workbench


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diamond_shovel


Crafty_Digging_Turtle




Modem


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diamond_shovel


Wireless_Digging_Turtle



Crafty See Above N/A


Modem


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workbench


Wireless_Crafty_Turtle



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