Engines wont work.

[nicknicknick]

Title: Engines wont work.

Version: 3.1.2

OS: Windows 7

Java Version: Java 6 update 34

Description of Problem:

when i flip switches on to power a redstone engine the little red particles come off the redstone engine but it wont do its animation or power anything. i cant rotate it with the wrench either. im not positive on my java version

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Error Log:

[Magister]

make sure the engine is pointed at something that it can power, and i do not think a redstone engine will output to a conductive pipe

as far as the wrench, make sure it is a buildcraft wrench you are trying to use

[nedned2k]

More information would be nice, but I can infer that you're trying to power a pump/quarry/other thing that uses a lot of energy, so it's not working. In this case try having a ton of redstone engines connected, or try a steam engine.

[nicknicknick]

no im trying to power an extractor with a redstone engine. cant u do that?

[nicknicknick]

i even tried powering an extractor and a macerator with a steam engine and i cant rotate or power the engine. i can power wooden transport pipes for some reason tho

[Magister]

engines produce mj which are used for buildcraft machines (such as quarry), the macerator and extractor are ic2 machines and are powered by eu

[nicknicknick]

so wat do i need to power my macerator and extractor with?

[Valkon]

All IndustrialCraft machines need to be powered with EU. EU is produced in generators, of which there are six types: Basic generators, geothermal generators, solar panels (and LV, MV, and HV solar arrays with Compact Solars), water mills, wind mills, and nuclear reactors.

[nicknicknick]

ok i am a technic noob i guess haha. about how many solar panels will i need per machine?

[Wendo]

It depends on the machine, how long you plan to run it/them, what storage you have, and if you have added overclockers etc to the machine.

In short, start with a batbox, attach some solar panels and start storing power, connect up machines. Try to store enough power in the day to get you through the night