drills and automation

Drills and Automation drops two handy blocks into your world: a hungry drill and a slick conveyor belt. Place the drill on simple ground and it will quietly chew through the dirt or stone beneath, spitting random ores out of its marked front side every ten seconds. Pair it with conveyors to whisk the loot wherever you want.

Features

• Drill block spits out vanilla ores on a steady 10-second timer.
• Output face is marked with a black circle so you always know where items pop out.
• Conveyor block pushes items (and players) along its facing direction automatically.
• Simple loot tables let you pick the blocks back up when broken.

How to Use

1. Craft or grab a drill, place it on dirt, grass, or stone with the circle facing where you want drops to exit.
2. Wait ten seconds for the first ore to launch from the circle side, then enjoy the steady stream.
3. Place conveyors and face them toward your storage; items that land on top will slide that way.
4. Chain multiple conveyors to build simple sorting paths or move the ores into hoppers.

Tips & Tricks

• Keep the drill’s output clear; it won’t fire if the exit block is occupied.
• A short row of conveyors keeps items from bouncing back.
• Slight bumps (like carpets) at the end of a conveyor can line items up for hoppers.

Known Limitations

• The drill only works on basic ground (dirt, grass, or stone) and pauses if its exit is blocked.