Building a Base.
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The most important thing I've found is making the space larger than you think you may ever need so it gives you room to expand as needed. You WILL end up filling that space, though, so be prepared to make another level to your machine room.
As far as layouts, for one block machines, I do this design:
Specifically, it is a buildcraft pipe (it doesn't matter what kind, but I usually alternate cobble and stone for the look) with a gate that is detecting items in inventory and if so send redstone signal. On it is a facade (iron block in this case), and then a light grey light (non-inverted).
Below that is a project table, and then below that is the machine.
The project table is used to store stuff for in-process work on those machines, and the light reminds you that stuff is in there.
As far as layouts, for one block machines, I do this design:
Specifically, it is a buildcraft pipe (it doesn't matter what kind, but I usually alternate cobble and stone for the look) with a gate that is detecting items in inventory and if so send redstone signal. On it is a facade (iron block in this case), and then a light grey light (non-inverted).
Below that is a project table, and then below that is the machine.
The project table is used to store stuff for in-process work on those machines, and the light reminds you that stuff is in there.
If you have trouble with placement and frequently have trouble with growing larger than the space you allotted- use Direwolf's method. The good ol' 9x9. Just add on a new room when you fill another up. And you can easily divide machines up by function, mod, etc. What's more, run wires and all that mess behind the walls and under the floor.
The only downside is that this design doesn't leave much for aesthetics and can get boring rather quickly.
The only downside is that this design doesn't leave much for aesthetics and can get boring rather quickly.
I am actually going through this same issue right now, so I can't help much. I'm actually tearing down my existing base and rebuilding with a bit more purpose and planning. The gregtech multiblock machines are huge. a 3x3 for the base, then a control machine on the outside (5x5 if you run all 4 faces), and you have multiple multiblock machines if you build them all.
You will need space for a IC2 power room, buildcraft power, along with the wiring, piping and any automation. Railcraft iron tanks for liquid storage. Logistic pipes are fairly tight space wise, but RP2 automation can get rather involved with space needs.
Look the the power room and base picture threads. Maybe you will be inspired. Aura nodes exist in the twilight forest now, so maybe build a base inside one of the huge trees.
You will need space for a IC2 power room, buildcraft power, along with the wiring, piping and any automation. Railcraft iron tanks for liquid storage. Logistic pipes are fairly tight space wise, but RP2 automation can get rather involved with space needs.
Look the the power room and base picture threads. Maybe you will be inspired. Aura nodes exist in the twilight forest now, so maybe build a base inside one of the huge trees.