[AE] Redstone Output

[Rangegod16]

I'm trying to think of a way for my AE system to output a redstone signal in the event that it runs out of power. I'm quite new to the mod, and I attempted to do some research on the topic but wasn't able to find anyone discussing anything like this. Is it at all possible?

What I'm hoping to achieve is a backup power supply. I have my AE system running off of one energy network, and in the event that that run's out of power when I'm not near it, I would like for it to put out a redstone signal to turn on an Ender Tank that would be connected to my larger supply of lava for my Magmatic Engines.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

 

[namae]

How about a block update detector checking when controller runs out of energy? I dont think you can do it otherwise only using ME blocks.

 

[KhrFreak]

level emitter on something you'll always have (ie 1 cobblestone), invert that signal with a redstone torch, and you now have a system that'll turn on a redstone signal when ae is off

 

[angelnc]

I didn't test it, but you could try to wrap the Controller as a peripheral with OpenPeripheral and then check if it has energy stored.

 

[b0bst3r]

My backup is a redstone energy cell ... call me old school but that's really all you need to gain access to resolve why your primary system stopped/went down/blewup.

 

[Staxed]

The issue with what you are trying to do is that its going to start your secondary system, then ae turns on, redstone signal disappears, and switches right back to the primary system...ad infinitum...

A simple redstone signal is not the way to do this.

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[Rangegod16]

level emitter on something you'll always have (ie 1 cobblestone), invert that signal with a redstone torch, and you now have a system that'll turn on a redstone signal when ae is off

I never thought of that. That could work.

The issue with what you are trying to do is that its going to start your secondary system, then ae turns on, redstone signal disappears, and switches right back to the primary system...ad infinitum...

A simple redstone signal is not the way to do this.

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I thought of that issue, my plan was to use a non-sticky piston. When it receives the signal from the AE machine, it completes a circuit sending a signal to the backup system, turning it on. Then when the AE machine powers back up, the piston will retract but the block will stay where it is until I'm able to log-on and deal with the issue. That should work right? Or am I thinking about it all wrong?

My backup is a redstone energy cell ... call me old school but that's really all you need to gain access to resolve why your primary system stopped/went down/blewup.

My system is pretty large, and used by everyone on my server. The issue I'm having is that most people on the server have no idea how it functions it all, and I'm not always available to hop on and fix the issue for them. I suppose my main goal should be resolving whatever issue is causing my power failure problems in the first place, but I do really like the idea of having a backup generator. Just for the sake of flavor.



Thanks for all the quick responses.

 

[Staxed]

I thought of that issue, my plan was to use a non-sticky piston. When it receives the signal from the AE machine, it completes a circuit sending a signal to the backup system, turning it on. Then when the AE machine powers back up, the piston will retract but the block will stay where it is until I'm able to log-on and deal with the issue. That should work right? Or am I thinking about it all wrong?

yup, that would work

 

[Rangegod16]

Alright, got it all set up.


The Level Emitter is set to 1 Cobble, so if the power goes off. It turns off power to the inverter, which then pushes the piston into place to complete the circuit, sending a signal to a pump that's hooked up to my steel tank of lava, allowing the lava to flow from it into the generators. My next course of action will be using dark cable, so that when it goes into backup mode all the non-essential components of the AE machine are turned off. Thanks for all your help guys.

 

[MigukNamja]

Whoa. Looks like a green Mystcraft Age. What feature is that with holes in it ? Clouds ?