Speedy Hopper
Hoppers are the unsung heroes of any Minecraft redstone contraption. They move items, sort loot, and feed furnaces, but their default transfer rate of 8 game ticks can sometimes feel like watching paint dry. Conversely, there are times when you wish items would trickle through more slowly for a specific build. Enter Speedy Hopper, a delightful Fabric mod that gives you total control over hopper speed, offering both a turbo-charged and a leisurely variant.
This project has officially moved to Modrinth, making it easier than ever to track updates and manage your downloads. The core idea is beautifully simple: craft a hopper that works at double the speed, or one that works at half the speed. It adds a new layer of strategy to your logistics without breaking the vanilla feel of the game.
What Does Speedy Hopper Add?
As the name suggests, this mod introduces two distinct types of hoppers, each with a unique crafting recipe and purpose. It is not just about making things faster; it is about giving you options for your item transport systems.
The Fast Hopper
For those who need items moved at lightning speed, the Fast Hopper transfers items every 4 game ticks. This is exactly twice as fast as a standard hopper, making it perfect for high-throughput sorting systems or loading up a beacon base in record time. However, the mod is deliberately designed to prevent this from becoming overpowered. The recipe is intentionally expensive, requiring a Lingering Potion of Swiftness II placed on top of a normal hopper in a crafting grid. This encourages players to use standard hoppers for most tasks, keeping the world close to vanilla while reserving the Fast Hopper for special projects.
The Slow Hopper
On the flip side, the Slow Hopper transfers items every 16 game ticks, which is twice as slow as a normal hopper. This might sound counter-intuitive, but it is incredibly useful for creating timed item droppers, sequential displays, or any contraption where a steady, drawn-out item flow is required. To craft this, you will need a Lingering Potion of Slowness IV on top of a normal hopper.
Reverting to Normal
Made a mistake or need to repurpose your hoppers? No problem. You can revert any Speedy Hopper back to a standard one by crafting it with a Thick Lingering Potion. In all these recipes, the potion bottle is consumed, just like when crafting Tipped Arrows, so plan your brewing sessions accordingly.
Installation and Compatibility
Installing this mod is a straightforward process, provided you are using the Fabric mod loader. This mod is designed for Fabric and works on both clients and servers. Since it adds new blocks, it is essential that all players on a server have the mod installed so they can see and craft the new hoppers. To get started, you will need to download the Fabric API and the Speedy Hopper mod file.
Once you have the files, simply place the .jar files into your mods folder. For Windows users, after running the game with the Fabric launcher at least once, you can open the folder by pasting %appdata%\.minecraft\mods into the path bar of any Explorer window and pressing Enter. If you are looking for a more streamlined way to manage your mods, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Speedy Hopper, pulling the correct version directly from its add-on catalog to ensure you always have the latest release without manual file management.
This mod supports a wide range of Minecraft versions, from 1.17 and beyond, with the current version 1.1 fixing a bug that allows Speedy Hoppers to be mined with a pickaxe. The mod is translated into both English and French, and you are free to include it in any modpacks you create. It works without conflict with the "Sticky Hopper" mod, though you cannot combine the two into a "Fast Sticky Hopper," so you will have to make design choices for your contraptions.
How to Install Speedy Hopper for Minecraft
If you are wondering how to install, the process is as simple as any other Fabric mod. First, ensure you have the Fabric Loader installed. Then, download the Speedy Hopper mod file from Modrinth, along with the Fabric API. Copy both files into your mods folder and launch the game. That is it. For those who prefer a more automated approach, using the foxygame.net launcher can handle version compatibility checks for you, automatically downloading the correct build of Speedy Hopper for your specific Minecraft version and preventing common crashes.
Known Incompatibilities and Notes
While the mod is generally stable, there are a couple of known issues with specific Vanilla Tweaks resource packs. The "Directional Hoppers" pack may not display its arrow indicator on Speedy Hoppers due to the potion texture, and the "3D Items" pack can cause the potion texture to disappear entirely. These are purely visual glitches and do not affect the functionality of the blocks.
Additionally, the crafting recipes for the Speedy Hoppers are not available in the recipe book yet. You will need to remember the recipes or look them up. The mod is not customizable, and the author has no plans to port it to other mod loaders like Forge, so Fabric is your only option.
In conclusion, Speedy Hopper is a fantastic, lightweight mod that adds meaningful gameplay choices without straying too far from the vanilla experience. Whether you are building a massive item sorter or a slow-moving display, this mod provides the tools you need. The balance between cost and utility is well thought out, ensuring that normal hoppers remain relevant. For any Minecraft player looking to tweak their logistics, downloading Speedy Hopper is a smart move.
So, if you are ready to speed up your sorting systems or add a new rhythm to your redstone builds, give this mod a try. It is a small change that can make a big difference in how you play.