Resource calculator

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a resource calculator online (or list). For example, if I want to make 2 MFSUs, it will tells me how much of each resource I will require.

I'm asking because I couldn't find one, and have made my own very basic one, just supporting what I am creating at the time (mostly nuclear related items). I know this reactor planner has an "Initial Resources" tab, but it gives half values, which seems a little strange. It also seems to give different results to what I'm getting, so am after something more definite to help me confirm the values my code is returning.

Thanks for any guidance!

Seems there's so much interest, thought I'll bump with a link for you to see what I'm on about.

Resource Calculator

Pardon the layout, function over form in this case.

Thanks for the response.

The copper wire issue for generators I'm aware of .. Just pondering on how to do it "properly", as it will effect any other object that wants <6 copper wire. I'm fairly confident that I've got the advanced alloys and bronze calculating correctly, increases the resources in steps of 2.

The other day I wanted to make some quantum leggings and boots, so added those .. It calculated spot on.

I'll likely work on it more today, adding more machines (I've been wanting to add the MFSU anyway), will let you know how that goes.

Ok, I've updated it rather quite a lot and am now including all machines listed under the "Machines" category in the wiki, as well as the transformers and energy storage blocks. I was manually calculating to compare with what was being returned and it all looks spot on.

I redid the copper cable additions so that should be more realistic. The "debug" text will still show, comparing the old system vs new (try solar panel for an example).

Click here for the new and improved resource calculator

The list is becoming rather long now .. When I feel like rewriting it for the 4th time, I'll be sure to group the items (machines/generators/utility, etc). It'll get there eventually.

Let me know if you see anything that doesn't look right.

I hope you find it of use, enjoy.

Ah, good spotting! Thank you.

I've updated it to reflect the lower iron usage recipe.

What do you mean exactly, how many raw ore blocks you must find? Not sure if I see the use in that .. What if you've a macerator? Just half the returned number on maceratorable items and you're good to go.

Not sure if I follow you entirely there, could you give an example?

Quote from MJEvans

Your calculator got the cost of a basic generator wrong; it forgot the insulated copper wire for the top of the battery.

That should double the copper dust and add one more rubber (you can coat 7 out of 12 wires and have it work out)

Not from what I see, my calculator requests 3 copper dust and 6 rubber, enough for 6 insulated copper cables (enough for 6 generators from that 'batch' of materials).

Where are you expecting the 6 copper to go? As the recipe requests just 1 battery, which is the only use for the copper in that recipe.

If you try to make 6 Generators, the copper and rubber stays at 3 and 6, so it knows that there are left overs and puts them to use there. But for one, it is indeed not the most resource efficient method, it will be a little tricky to implement a switch to change the recipe depending on what's been selected, however as the calculator is meant for bulk/mass calculation of items, I'll leave it how it is.

Slight bump and a heads up for anyone still interested, as the calculator has gone though many improvements and updates since the last post. But most recently, have started adding RedPower items. Click

Done.