TC6 Infusion Autocrafting
For years, Thaumcraft players have faced a frustrating divide. Your Applied Energistics 2 network can automate nearly everything, but the Infusion Altar remains stubbornly manual. You gather the ingredients, place them on pedestals, click the Runic Matrix, and pray instability doesn't ruin your work. TC6 Infusion Autocrafting finally bridges that gap without cheating the system. This isn't a fake machine that simulates infusion or a recipe shortcut. The Runic Matrix still performs the actual ritual, consumes real offerings and essentia, and retains all its inherent instability. The mod simply gives your ME network the hands it was missing.
What TC6 Infusion Autocrafting Actually Does
At its core, this add-on transforms registered infusion recipes into reusable ME patterns. It preserves valid ingredient substitutions and dependent crafts, so your existing Thaumcraft knowledge still matters. The mod adds a dedicated Ritual Pattern Terminal to your ME grid, complete with inventory browsing, search functionality, recipe preview, and full Thaumic JEI integration with a handy transfer button.
One of the standout features is the essentia display. The terminal shows both required and available essentia without ever preventing a craft when supplies are missing. This informational approach means you always know what you need, but the Start button never greys out due to missing aspects. The actual ritual conducts across one to sixteen unordered side pedestals, and the verified result returns directly to ME storage.
Instability remains a real threat, but TC6 Infusion Autocrafting handles it intelligently. When offerings are lost to instability, the mod replaces them when possible. If a craft becomes impossible to complete, it cancels and resets safely, preventing the catastrophic loss of your materials. Additionally, the mod connects Thaumcraft Filling and Emptying Essentia Transfusers directly to an Infusion Provider, enabling safe two-way transfer between Thaumcraft containers and ME storage. This direct essentia transport follows normal Thaumcraft range and aspect-selection rules.
The Ritual Loop Explained
Setting up the automation follows a logical progression. First, build a normal infusion altar and place the Matrix Conductor one to six blocks directly above its Runic Matrix. This Conductor needs a connection to a powered ME channel. Next, add a Ritual Pattern Terminal to the same grid. You can encode recipes manually or use Thaumic JEI's plus button for effortless pattern creation.
Store the finished patterns in any ordinary block ME Interface on that grid. When you request the result from a normal ME crafting terminal, AE2 handles all dependencies while the Conductor performs the physical ritual. For displaying available essentia before crafting, keep a Thaumic Energistics Infusion Provider within twelve blocks of the Matrix. Remember, this display is purely informational, and missing essentia never disables the Start button.
The research for this mod appears in Thaumcraft's standard Infusion category and requires no endgame Thaumcraft materials. This accessibility means you can integrate the automation early in your Thaumcraft progression, making it a natural extension of your magical journey.
Requirements and Compatibility
TC6 Infusion Autocrafting for Minecraft targets version 1.12.2 specifically. You will need Forge 14.23.5.2859 or newer, AE2 Unofficial Extended Life 0.56.7 or newer, Thaumcraft 6.1.BETA26, and Thaumic Energistics Extended Life 2.3.5 or newer (tested with 2.5.2). Optional dependencies include Thaumic JEI, which is highly recommended, and Wireless Crafting Terminal 2 for remote crafting convenience.
Version 1.2.1 is the current release build. The complete encode, dependency planning, arrange, infuse, and return loop, along with the Infusion Provider transfuser bridge, have passed dedicated-server integration tests. Always back up important worlds before updating any modded server. The mod is licensed under the MIT License, and it does not redistribute Minecraft, Forge, Applied Energistics 2, Thaumcraft, or Thaumic Energistics, which remain separate projects.
How to Install TC6 Infusion Autocrafting
Installation follows the standard Forge mod process. Download TC6 Infusion Autocrafting JAR and place it in your mods folder on both client and server. Ensure all required dependencies are present and match the specified versions. The mod is client-server compatible, so both sides need the same JAR file. If you use a launcher that supports modpacks, you can often find the mod pre-packaged with its dependencies. For example, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for modded Minecraft, and its add-on catalog includes TC6 Infusion Autocrafting alongside its required libraries, which simplifies version compatibility checks and automatic updates for your entire modded setup. After installation, launch the game, complete the Thaumcraft research, and you are ready to automate your infusion rituals.
Why This Mod Matters
The beauty of TC6 Infusion Autocrafting lies in its respect for Thaumcraft's core mechanics. It does not trivialize infusion or turn it into a block that magically outputs items. Instead, it provides the missing logistical layer that AE2 excels at. The mod includes English and Russian localisation, Thaumonomicon documentation, and support for JEI, Thaumic JEI, and Wireless Crafting Terminal 2. Whether you are a veteran thaumaturge or a newcomer to the arcane arts, this add-on transforms one of Minecraft's most engaging rituals into a seamless part of your automated base. Download TC6 Infusion Autocrafting today and let your ME network finally touch the magic.