
Better Than Copper!
Better Than Copper is mod that adds a few Copper Like Blocks that can manipulate other blocks, Mover, Destroyer, Advanced Mover, Placer, Detector and much more!
About this Mod
Welcome to Better Than Copper!
Better Than Copper is mod that adds a few Copper Like Blocks that can manipulate other blocks, Mover, Destroyer, Advanced Mover, Placer, Detector and much more!
(This mod will no longer be updated!)
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Re-Locate is not compatible with Better Than Copper!
You should always download version with highest fix number, for example: 1.0.2, 1.1.1 etc.!

Blocks Mover can move blocks from back to front of it, when receiving redstone signal. Ideal for moving blocks over long distances!
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Blocks Destroyer can destroy block in front of it when reciveing redstone signal. Ideal for cobblestone and sugar canes farm!
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Advanced Blocks Mover is better version of Mover block, can move block from back to front in placed and dropped state by powering it with redstone. You can switch mode by right clicking on it or by using Blocks Mover Mode Changer block. Ideal for more complex block moving.
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Blocks Placer allows you to place block from build-in container by powering it with redstone. You can easly make small 1 blocks bridges or secret doors with it.
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Blocks Detector is better version of Observer, you can detect choosed type of block, and emit redstone. To choose block that you want to detect, insert block to build-in detector container. You can also lock Detector using Blocks Detector Locker so no one can see what block it detects. Ideal for verification systems.
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Directional Blocks Mover can move blocks form one side to another and vice versa when powered with redstone. You can change move direction by right clicking on it or by changing state using Blocks Mover Mode Changer.
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Redstone Ticker is Redstone Repeaters Clock in form of one block. You can repeat one tick signal how many times you want. You can also delay ticks gap in build in GUI.
Recipe:
(Stone Bricks instead of Tuff Bricks on Version 1.20.1)

Blocks Mover Mode Changer allows you to change Blocks Movers (Advanced Blocks Mover and Directional Blocks Mover) state by powering it.
Recipe:

Blocks Detector Locker allows you to lock Blocks Detector by powering it.
Recipe

Silent Blocks are just silent versions of normal Blocks Manipulators. To craft Silent Block just put Wool and Wanted Block to Crafting Table.
You can also add this mod to your Modpack!
Available Versions
How to Install Better Than Copper! on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Than Copper!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Than Copper! server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Than Copper! compatible with forge and neoforge?
Better Than Copper! officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Than Copper! – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Than Copper! consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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