Copper Cable
Copper Cable is the Industrial Craft 2 power line for medium voltage (tier 2), carrying up to 128 EU (the mod's energy unit) between machines.
Description
Copper Cable also works as a component in 31 crafting recipes. Six Copper Cables go into every Electronic Circuit, a Coil takes eight, and one Copper Cable goes into a batch of five Single Use Batteries. Contact with uninsulated Copper Cable deals a damaging electric shock in classic IC2; IC2 Experimental disables the feature.
Guide
How to craft and use Copper Cable in Industrial Craft 2
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1
Craft 2 cables
Place 1 Copper and 1 Cutter in a crafting table to produce 2 Copper Cables.
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2
Place the power line
Place Copper Cable in the world between Industrial Craft 2 machines; tier 2 Copper Cable carries medium voltage at up to 128 EU.
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3
Keep the route short
Count the blocks along the route: every 5 blocks of Copper Cable lose 1 EU, so shorter runs deliver more energy.
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4
Insulate the cable
Craft 1 Rubber with 1 Copper Cable to get insulated Copper Cable, the recommended practice where players can touch bare wiring.
Contact with uninsulated Copper Cable deals a damaging electric shock in classic IC2; IC2 Experimental versions disable the feature.
How to craft this block
Used in crafts
- Insulated Copper Cable
- Energy O Mat
- Electrolyzer
- Mv Transformer
- Frequency Transmitter
- Energy Storage
- Overclocker
- Overclocker
- Overclocker
- Meter
- Static Boots
- Static Boots
Frequently asked questions
How much power does a Copper Cable carry?
Copper Cable is a tier 2 cable rated for medium voltage at up to 128 EU.
How much energy does Copper Cable lose over distance?
Copper Cable loses 1 EU every 5 blocks, so longer runs deliver less energy.
What do players craft with Copper Cable?
Copper Cable appears in 31 crafting recipes; every Electronic Circuit takes six Copper Cables, a Coil takes eight, and one Copper Cable goes into five Single Use Batteries.
Does uninsulated Copper Cable shock players?
Contact with uninsulated Copper Cable deals a damaging electric shock in classic IC2, while IC2 Experimental disables the feature.
How do you insulate a Copper Cable?
Crafting 1 Rubber with 1 Copper Cable gives insulated Copper Cable, the recommended practice against contact shock in classic IC2.
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