Applied Extended Crafting
If you have ever built a sprawling Extended Crafting setup in Minecraft only to dread the manual grind of Ultimate Table recipes, Applied Extended Crafting was made with you in mind. This add-on bridges two of the most popular tech and progression mods, letting Applied Energistics 2 (AE2) handle the heavy lifting so your ME Network can craft the most complex items in the game without you lifting a finger.
What Applied Extended Crafting Does
At its core, Applied Extended Crafting is a compatibility add-on that provides deep integration between AE2 and Extended Crafting. Instead of treating advanced recipes as something you must babysit at a crafting table, it introduces seven specialized Automation Assemblers that plug directly into your ME Network. Each assembler is tailored to a specific crafting mechanic, meaning the entire Extended Crafting production chain can now be requested straight from your ME Terminal like any ordinary autocrafting task.
The mod currently implements seven Automation Assemblers, covering all major crafting mechanics from Extended Crafting. These fall into two categories: four Crafting Table Automations and three Special Crafting Automations. Together, they transform Extended Crafting from something possible but painful to automate into something fully manageable within AE2.
Supported Minecraft Versions and Loaders
Applied Extended Crafting is built for modern Minecraft versions and is designed to run alongside AE2 and Extended Crafting on the Forge loader. Because it depends on both parent mods, you will want to confirm that your AE2 and Extended Crafting builds match the version you are running before you download Applied Extended Crafting. Checking the mod's version compatibility page is always a smart first step, especially if you play on a modpack that pins specific builds.
The Seven Automation Assemblers
Crafting Table Assemblers (Four Tiers)
These four blocks handle the standard Extended Crafting table progression. Each one processes recipes for its matching tier, so you will want the right assembler for the right job.
- Basic Table Assembler – Automatically processes Basic Crafting Table recipes.
- Advanced Table Assembler – Automatically processes Advanced Crafting Table recipes.
- Elite Table Assembler – Automatically processes Elite Crafting Table recipes.
- Ultimate Table Assembler – Automatically processes Ultimate Crafting Table recipes.
To use them, create an AE2 Processing Pattern that matches the original Extended Crafting table recipe and place it in the assembler with the corresponding tier. The pattern inputs and outputs must match the original recipe, and the assembler tier must match the recipe tier.
Special Crafting Assemblers (Three Types)
The special assemblers cover the more exotic mechanics that used to be automation nightmares.
- Ender Crafter Assembler – Processes Ender Crafter recipes. It requires an Ender Alternator nearby, and the more Alternators you place, the faster the crafting speed.
- Flux Crafter Assembler – Processes Flux Crafter recipes. A powered Flux Alternator must be nearby, and the assembler consumes energy from it during crafting.
- Combination Core Assembler – Processes Combination Crafting recipes. You place the required Pedestal items into the assembler interface, and it automatically detects the central and surrounding ingredients, then uses AE network energy to finish the craft.
How to Install Applied Extended Crafting
Getting started is straightforward. First, make sure you have a compatible version of Minecraft, the Forge loader, AE2, and Extended Crafting installed. Next, download Applied Extended Crafting from your preferred mod source and drop the file into your mods folder. Launch the game once to generate the config, then jump into a world and confirm the new assembler blocks appear in your creative inventory or JEI. If you are adding it to an existing world, back up your save first, since new blocks and recipes will be registered on load.
For players who want a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that pulls Applied Extended Crafting and its dependencies together, so you spend less time managing folders and more time automating. Its add-on catalog also keeps version compatibility in check, which is handy when AE2 or Extended Crafting updates and you need everything to line up.
General Usage in Your ME Network
Once installed, integrating the assemblers follows a consistent routine:
- Connect the assembler to your AE2 ME Network.
- Create an AE2 Processing Pattern based on the original Extended Crafting recipe.
- Insert the pattern into the correct type of assembler.
- Ensure the assembler meets any extra conditions, such as nearby Alternators or Pedestal items.
- Request the item directly from the ME Terminal like any normal autocrafting task.
Why It Belongs in Your Modpack
The design philosophy behind Applied Extended Crafting is simple: turn Extended Crafting into something fully managed by AE2's autocrafting system. With all four crafting table tiers plus Ender, Flux, and Combination crafting integrated into the ME Network, you can build centralized, scalable production lines that extend AE2's automation into the entire Extended Crafting ecosystem. If you want to push your automation further, this add-on is built exactly for that purpose.