Wind Meter — Minecraft block

Wind Meter

Wind Meter is an IC2 handheld tool that prints the local wind value to chat for Kinetic Wind Generator placement.

Block ID ic2:wind_meter
Mod Industrial Craft 2
Game versions
1.19.2 1.12.2 1.11.2 1.11 1.10.2 1.10 1.9.4 1.8.9 1.7.10 1.7.2 1.6.4

Description

The Wind Meter is a handheld measurement tool from Industrial Craft 2 (IC2) for Minecraft 1.7.10 that reports the local wind strength at the player's current position. Right-clicking the Wind Meter while held prints a numeric wind value to the chat, letting the player evaluate a spot before placing a Kinetic Wind Generator. Wind strength in IC2 scales with altitude, so the Wind Meter is most useful when used on tall towers, mountain peaks, and exposed builds where Wind Mills generate the most kinetic energy. The Wind Meter also helps prevent rotor damage: Wind Mill rotors can break when exposed to wind values above a safe threshold, and the Wind Meter lets players confirm a site is productive but not destructive. The Wind Meter is crafted from iron-tier materials on IC2's machine workbench and is reusable, so a single Wind Meter typically serves an entire base. Surveying with the Wind Meter is the standard preparation step before committing iron and refined-iron resources to a Kinetic Wind Generator setup in IC2 Experimental.

Guide

How to use the Wind Meter in Minecraft IC2

  1. 1

    Craft the Wind Meter

    Craft the Wind Meter on the IC2 workbench from iron-tier components before scouting wind sites.

  2. 2

    Climb to altitude

    Move to the candidate Y level, ideally a tall tower or mountain top with no blocks above.

  3. 3

    Right-click to measure

    Hold the Wind Meter and right-click; the current wind value prints in the chat log.

  4. 4

    Compare nearby spots

    Repeat the reading at several Y levels and positions to find the highest stable wind value.

  5. 5

    Place the Wind Mill below the danger threshold

    Build the Kinetic Wind Generator at a height with strong but safe wind to avoid rotor breakage.

Tip

Wind strength increases with altitude and during storms, so re-measure with the Wind Meter when weather changes.

How to craft this block

Ingredients:
Tin Tin x4
Bronze Bronze x1
Small Power Unit Small Power Unit x1
Crafting
Tin
Tin
Bronze
Tin
Tin
Small Power Unit
Wind Meter
1
Wind Meter

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Wind Meter do in IC2?

The Wind Meter measures the local wind strength in IC2 and prints a numeric value to the chat on right-click, so the player can decide where to place a Kinetic Wind Generator.

How do you craft the Wind Meter?

The Wind Meter is crafted on IC2's machine workbench from iron-tier materials. The exact pattern depends on the IC2 version, but the recipe uses standard iron-tier components.

Does the Wind Meter need energy?

No, the Wind Meter is a handheld instrument and does not consume EU. It is reusable, so a single Wind Meter typically lasts the whole playthrough.

Why does wind strength change in IC2?

Wind strength in IC2 increases with altitude on the Y axis and rises further during storms. Blocks placed directly above the measurement point reduce the value.

Can the Wind Meter prevent Wind Mill rotor damage?

Yes. Wind Mill rotors break when exposed to wind above a safe threshold, and the Wind Meter lets you verify that a planned site is strong enough to be productive but not destructive.