What Is Framez and Why It Changes Everything
Framez is a Minecraft mod that completely reimagines how you move blocks, machines, and entire structures. Instead of breaking and rebuilding, you get a system of motors, frames, and upgrades that let you slide, rotate, or even teleport creations across your world. Whether you're building a hidden door, a moving elevator, or a colossal mining rig, Framez gives you the tools to make it happen with precision and style.
Motors: The Heart of Every Moving Contraption
Motors are the driving force behind Framez. They come in several types, each with a unique way of moving attached blocks, and they can be powered by different energy systems depending on your modpack.
Motor Types
- Frame Sliders – These slide blocks along their active face in the direction indicated by an arrow. Perfect for horizontal doors or sliding platforms.
- Frame Rotators – Rotate blocks around the axis of their face. Movement speed depends on how far the outermost block is from the motor.
- Frame Linear Actuators – Similar to sliders, but push blocks away from the motor’s face instead of sliding along it.
- Frame Blink Drives – Allow instant teleportation of structures up to 64 blocks away, as long as two blink drives are aligned and facing each other. Power consumption increases with distance.
Power Sources
Motors aren’t picky about energy. Framez supports multiple power systems, so you can pick the one that fits your setup:
- DC Motors – Require no external power, ideal for creative testing (disabled by default in survival).
- Electric Motors – Run on IndustrialCraft 2 EU, supporting up to Extreme Voltage.
- Fluctuating Motors – Use Redstone Flux (RF) and activate automatically when the RF API is detected.
- Electro-Fluctuating Motors – Accept both EU and RF simultaneously, giving you maximum flexibility.
- Botanist’s Motors – Powered by Botania mana, fed via mana spreaders or sparks.
- Pneumatic Motors – Run on PneumaticCraft pressure, up to 10 bars.
An Archmage’s Motor that uses Blood Magic LP is planned for a future update, bringing back a favorite from the original Framez.
Frames: The Building Blocks of Motion
Frames have evolved dramatically from Framez 1. Instead of a global block cap, each frame now has its own stats: maximum attached blocks, maximum multiparts in the same block space, and minimum movement time. This makes material choice crucial for any moving structure.
Here’s a quick look at the frame variants and their stats:
- Wooden Frames – 3 blocks, 3 multiparts, 2-second minimum move time.
- Iron/Copper/Tin Frames – 4 blocks, 4 multiparts, 1 second.
- Gold Frames – 5 blocks, 3 multiparts, 0.5 seconds.
- Bronze/Silver Frames – 5 blocks, 5 multiparts, 0.75 seconds.
- Invar Frames – 5 blocks, 5 multiparts, 1 second (requires Thermal Foundation).
- Electrum Frames – 5 blocks, 7 multiparts, 0.75 seconds (Thermal Foundation).
- Enderium Frames – 6 blocks, 10 multiparts, warp speed (0 seconds) with Thermal Foundation.
If you’re building a complex contraption and want to test different frame materials without hunting for resources, the foxygame.net launcher lets you install Framez and its dependencies straight from the menu, saving you the hassle of manual mod management.
Upgrades: Tailoring Motors to Your Needs
Motors can be enhanced with upgrades to unlock extra functionality. Here’s what you can apply:
- Bouncy Upgrade – For slider motors only. Makes the structure move one way when powered and return when unpowered. Pairs perfectly with the Stopper block.
- Camouflage Upgrade – Hide any motor side behind a solid block texture, blending your machinery into builds.
- Momentum Conservation Upgrade (WIP) – Still in development, promising interesting physics interactions.
- CC/OC Computer Upgrade – Insert a ComputerCraft or OpenComputers computer into the motor to control it remotely. This can be disabled in the config.
Miscellaneous Blocks and Items
Beyond motors and frames, Framez adds several utility items that make construction and manipulation easier.
- Wrench – Rotate motors and block frame sides to prevent unwanted block sticking. Shift-right-clicking on multipart frames hides their sides.
- Silky Wrench – Combine a Wrench with a Silk Touch book. Breaking a frame while shifting preserves all blocked sides and contained multiparts.
- Stopper – Grabs onto a line of frames and puts the motor into suspension mode. You must unpower and repower it to continue movement, great for sequenced actions.
- Motor Core – The crafting ingredient at the heart of every motor.
- Crafting Components – Crosses, panels, iron nuggets, and similar items are used to assemble frames.
Metamorphic Stone: More Than Just a Pretty Block
Metamorphic Stone is the only world-generated block from Framez. Mining it with a normal diamond pickaxe yields Cracked Metamorphic Stone, while Silk Touch preserves the raw block. It doubles as a decorative material in both raw and brick forms, but its real power emerges when infused with elements.
- Aqueous Metamorphic Stone – Solidifies flowing lava into stone and lava source blocks into obsidian.
- Fiery Metamorphic Stone – Turns flowing water into cobblestone and water sources into stone.
- Gelid Metamorphic Stone – Freezes flowing water into ice and source blocks into packed ice, even in hot biomes.
Block Movement Rules and Multipart Support
By default, almost all blocks can be moved, including those with tile entities and multiparts. Exceptions include unbreakable survival blocks (which stop movement) and fluid blocks (deleted if run into, but carried if originally attached). Replaceable blocks like tall grass get overwritten by moving frames.
Framez boasts full Forge MultiPart integration. You can place pipes, conduits, and covers directly inside frames. Covers create a solid surface that doesn’t stick to blocks when moving, while panels provide a surface that does stick. If a multipart won’t let you place a cover on a certain face, the Wrench can block that side manually. Even hollow covers let you click through to interact with internals.
If you prefer not to use Forge MultiPart, a config option lets you place normal frame blocks and wrench their sides to block them. You can also cut frames into microblocks with a saw, and those microblocks behave just like full frames. Metamorphic Stone variants can also be microblocked.
Conclusion
Framez transforms Minecraft into a playground of motion and engineering. With a rich selection of motors, upgradeable mechanics, and deep multipart compatibility, you can build anything from simple sliding doors to fully automated frame quarries. The mod’s careful balance of frame stats and energy options encourages thoughtful design, while the Silky Wrench and Metamorphic Stone add quality-of-life and world interaction. Whether you’re a redstone tinkerer or a large-scale factory builder, Framez opens up possibilities that vanilla never could. Dive in, experiment with different motor and frame combinations, and watch your world start moving.