Gregtech New Horizons S2 10: Medium Voltage Expansion

Summary

In this episode of 'GregTech New Horizons,' the focus shifts to advancing from low to medium voltage (MV) technology. The host sets up oil collection, refines it into light fuel for base power, and addresses a 'chicken and egg' power situation by upgrading to a blast furnace. They also tackle resource shortages, improve infrastructure, and automate diesel production. The episode concludes with MV machinery setup, a base expansion, and plans for future projects, including farming, power facilities, and crafting areas.

Takeaways

• 🔧 The video is a tutorial for advancing in the game 'GregTech New Horizons', focusing on setting up medium voltage (MV) systems.
• 🛠️ The player discusses the need for basic maintenance on their oil collection setup and the importance of refilling batteries.
• 🚀 The player has been collecting oil and refining it into light fuel to power their base, which is a precursor to entering the 'Envy' chapter.
• 🔄 The player encounters a 'chicken and egg' situation with needing power for the blast furnace to produce value, but also needing the blast furnace for power generation.
• 🔒 The player unlocks 'Aurum' during the episode, which was the last missing element for their progress.
• 📦 The player emphasizes the importance of resource management in GregTech, where they have a decent amount of ore but lack specific resources needed for advancement.
• 🔨 The player sets up a temporary solution for aluminum cooking in the blast furnace and discusses the efficiency of different recipes.
• 🔌 The player makes a transition from steam to diesel power, detailing the process of setting up MV combustion generators and the necessary components.
• 🛑 The player addresses the need for maintenance on machinery, showcasing the use of various tools and the importance of durability.
• 💡 The player discusses the setup for automated diesel production, including the use of an MV mixer and advanced distillery.
• 🏗️ The player undertakes a significant base expansion to accommodate MV machinery and plans for future HV (high voltage) integration.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the episode in the GregTech New Horizons series?

The main focus of the episode is to transition from Low Voltage (LV) to Medium Voltage (MV) technology, set up oil collection, and address power supply issues for the blast furnace.

Why do they need to perform basic maintenance on the oil collection setup?

They need to perform basic maintenance to give the oil collection setup a new fluid tank and refill the batteries, ensuring the continued and efficient operation of the setup.

What is the 'chicken and egg' situation they are facing with the blast furnace and power supply?

The 'chicken and egg' situation refers to the need for power to operate the blast furnace, but the power supply itself requires the blast furnace to be operational, creating a cycle of dependency.

What is the purpose of scanning the essence in the game?

Scanning the essence is done to unlock new knowledge and potentially new technologies or recipes, such as unlocking Aurum in this episode.

What is the initial step in addressing the power situation for the blast furnace?

The initial step is to cook aluminum in the blast furnace using a temporary solution with error batteries before the power supply of the EBF (Electric Blast Furnace).

Why is the player considering a switch to a diesel system for power generation?

The player considers switching to a diesel system because the current steam production is not sufficient to meet the power demands, and diesel offers a more efficient alternative.

What are the resources collected and processed to set up the diesel system?

The resources collected and processed include aluminum gravel, which is pulverized and then forged into armor and washed for clean dust, to be used in the diesel system.

What is the significance of the MV (Medium Voltage) Distillery and mixer in the diesel production process?

The MV Distillery and mixer are significant as they are used to convert heavy oil into diesel, which is a more efficient fuel for powering the base's MV machinery.

What is the role of the simple washer in the resource processing chain?

The simple washer is used to process crushed Redstone into regular Redstone dust, providing a more efficient method than using a forge hammer alone.

What is the player's plan for the base expansion in terms of accommodating MV and potentially HV technology?

The player plans to expand the base to include space for MV machinery and potentially HV technology, with considerations for a farming district, a dedicated power facility, and space for Thumbcraft and Britannia.