Automating resource extraction in modded Minecraft saves countless hours of manual digging. If you're running the Additional Enchanted Miner mod, building automated quarries requires specific crafting steps and energy setups. Let's look at how these components fit together so you can start stripping entire subterranean layers without manual pickaxe swinging.
The core mechanics rely on moving enchantments from tools onto heavy machinery like the QuarryPlus or Chunk Destroyer. You'll need an energy source—such as Forge Energy or RF—alongside specific workbenches to assemble frames, markers, and the enchanted miner recipes required for high-speed automated excavation.
Understanding the Core Machinery and Requirements
Before crafting individual components, you need to understand how the mod structures its progression. Standard build materials won't work on their own. You must assemble specialized frames and supply constant power.
- WorkbenchPlus Setup: This block acts as the primary crafting interface for nearly every specialized machine in the mod. Without it, advanced recipes won't register in your world.
- Energy Integration: Machines accept Forge Energy (FE), Redstone Flux (RF), and EU. Connect compatible generators directly to your machinery before initializing any digging sequence.
- Marker Placement: Markers define the boundaries of your excavation zone. Placing them in a rectangular perimeter tells the quarry exactly which coordinates to target.
For more details on mod compatibility and downloads, check the CurseForge Additional Enchanted Miner Page.
Essential Crafting Steps for QuarryPlus
The QuarryPlus unit is the backbone of automated mining in this mod. It digs down to bedrock across configurable areas up to 256 by 256 blocks.
To craft the base QuarryPlus unit, you'll combine standard industrial components within your WorkbenchPlus grid. Ensure you have spare iron, redstone components, and foundational tech items ready. Once placed, the machine automatically generates a frame and scans the designated perimeter.
Configuring the Working Area
You don't want your quarry digging aimlessly. Use physical markers to constrain the mining boundary. Right-click the markers after placement to link them to your quarry block. The machine will outline the working space with visible boundary lines, helping you avoid accidental destruction of your base infrastructure.
Managing Fluids and Obstacles
Mining large subterranean areas inevitably leads to underground lakes of lava and water. Left unchecked, these fluids will slow down your quarry or cause dangerous block updates. Pair your setup with a PumpPlus unit or an Advanced Pump to drain fluids efficiently. You can turn a flooded underground cavern into a dry workspace in minutes.
Transferring Enchantments for Maximum Efficiency
The real power of these machines comes from enchantment transfers. A standard quarry moves slowly, but you can supercharge it using the Enchantment Mover.
- Enchant a Diamond Pickaxe: Apply high-tier enchantments like Fortune III, Efficiency V, or Silk Touch to a standard diamond pickaxe using an enchanting table or books.
- Use the Enchantment Mover: Place the enchanted pickaxe inside the Enchantment Mover interface alongside your target machine component.
- Transfer the Stats: Pay the required cost to imprint the tool's properties onto the machine.
Your quarry will now inherit those bonuses. A Fortune III quarry yields significantly more raw resources per chunk than an un-enchanted baseline model. Learn more about general mod loader configurations at the Modrinth Additional Enchanted Miner Changelog.
Upgrading to the Chunk Destroyer
If a standard quarry feels too slow for your endgame resource demands, switch to the Chunk Destroyer. This machine removes entire chunks in a matter of seconds rather than mining blocks one by one with an animated laser arm.
Right-clicking the Chunk Destroyer opens a custom graphical interface. Here, you can adjust numerical values representing chunk radiuses. Type in your desired dimensions, check your power buffer, and click start. The machine completely vaporizes blocks within the targeted volumetric space, sending dropped items directly into adjacent inventories or storage tanks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Players often run into frustrating bottlenecks when setting up their first automated mining rigs. Watch out for these pitfalls:
- Insufficient Power Supply: Connecting a low-tier generator to a Chunk Destroyer will cause sudden stalls mid-operation. Always buffer your energy storage before starting massive excavations.
- Ignoring Fluid Management: Failing to clear lava pockets results in obsidian formation, which jams the mining laser. Always deploy a pump mechanism first.
- Forgetting Boundary Markers: Placing a quarry without properly linked markers can cause it to default to maximum dimensions, consuming chunks you didn't intend to mine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use silk touch on a quarry?
Yes. By transferring a Silk Touch enchantment from a diamond pickaxe using the Enchantment Mover, your quarry will harvest fragile blocks like glass, ice, and ore blocks directly without breaking them down.
What happens when the quarry hits bedrock?
The QuarryPlus unit automatically stops once it reaches y-level 1 and clears the final layer of blocks. It won't break bedrock unless configured otherwise through specific mod add-ons.
How do I supply power without RF generators?
If you're playing in a modpack without standard tech mods, check your configuration files. You can toggle the NoEnergy setting to run machines without power if needed, though this changes standard gameplay balance.
Why is my mining laser standing still?
Check your energy buffer and verify that the machine is receiving a steady tick rate of power. If the energy bar is empty, the laser pauses until supply resumes.
