turtle.dig
From ComputerCraft Wiki
 Function turtle.dig | |
| Attempts to dig the block in front of the turtle. If successful, suck() is automatically called, placing the item in turtle inventory in the selected slot if possible, or in the next available slot. | |
| Syntax | turtle.dig() |
| Returns | boolean whether the turtle succeeded in digging. |
| Part of | ComputerCraft |
| API | turtle |
Examples
 Example | |
| Digs the block in front of the turtle. | |
| Code |
print(turtle.dig()) |
| Output | true if the turtle could dig the block, false if it could not or no block present. |
| Example | |
| Digs the block in front of the turtle, but only if there is a block to dig (saves time). | |
| Code |
if turtle.detect() then turtle.dig() end |
| Output | the turtle digs if there is a block in front. |
