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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 limit rotor wear: when wind strength exceeds a rotor's maximum rating (Wood 60, Iron 75, Steel 90, Carbon 110), the rotor keeps working but loses durability four times faster, so a single reading confirms a site is productive without burning through rotors. The Wind Meter is crafted on a crafting table from 4 Tin, 1 Bronze and 1 Small Power Unit, and is reusable, so a single unit 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 a crafting table from 4 Tin, 1 Bronze and 1 Small Power Unit 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: wind strength above the rotor's max rating (Wood 60, Iron 75, Steel 90, Carbon 110) quadruples rotor wear.

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
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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 a crafting table from 4 Tin, 1 Bronze and 1 Small Power Unit, matching the recipe recorded in the IC2 catalogue.

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?

Indirectly. A rotor does not break instantly at high wind: above the rotor's max rating (Wood 60, Iron 75, Steel 90, Carbon 110) it keeps working but wears out four times faster. The Wind Meter lets you verify that a site stays within the rotor's limit.