CrazyAE
by Beecube31
CrazyAE is a Forge add-on for Applied Energistics 2 that adds quality-of-life changes, faster machines, new upgrade cards and larger storage cells for 1.12.2.
What it does
The mod changes several parts of Applied Energistics 2 for players who run large ME networks. The Improved Molecular Assembler works 102 times faster than the default Molecular Assembler, and a set of Botania mechanical machines adds automation for Botania items. Stacks of speed cards and the new upgrade cards raise throughput, while improved Import and Export buses and an optimized Crystal Charger shorten autocrafting cycles.
Storage is extended with new crafting storages ranging from 256KB to 2GB, and Crafting Units can be combined. Solar Panels arrive in four tiers. Applied Energistics 2 and MixinBooter are required, so both must be present next to CrazyAE. Botania, Botaniverse, Industrial Craft, Thermal Dynamics, Thermal Expansion, Thermal Foundation, Thermal Innovation and [IU] Industrial Upgrade are optional and add their own integration when installed.
CrazyAE runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge, with v0.6.0.1 for 1.12.2 as the latest build, first released on 2024-10-12 and last updated on 2025-06-13. The code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Faster molecular assembly
The Improved Molecular Assembler runs 102 times faster than the default Applied Energistics 2 version.
Upgrade cards and speed stacks
New upgrade cards and stacks of Improved Speed and Advanced Speed cards raise machine throughput.
Improved import and export buses
Import and export buses are reworked to move items with less delay between networks and inventories.
Larger crafting storage
Crafting storages range from 256KB to 2GB, and Crafting Units can be combined into larger units.
Solar panels in four tiers
AE Solar Panels come in four tiers, giving a power source at several output levels.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Optional 8
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How it compares
AE2 ME Interface Through is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 under the MIT License, and it works on client and server. AE2 Better Magnet Card is also for Forge and 1.12.2 on client and server, but its license is All rights reserved, so its code is not open source. Applied Energistics 2 Unofficial Deconstructed is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later and covers the same 1.12.2 Forge builds. CrazyAE focuses on crafting speed and storage capacity, while these mods change interface and magnet behavior.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrazyAE | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2025-06-13 |
| AE2 ME Interface Through | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2026-03-01 |
| AE2 Better Magnet Card | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2026-04-25 |
| Applied Energistics 2 Unofficial Deconstructed | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-22 |
Questions
Does CrazyAE need Applied Energistics 2?
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In the catalog
CrazyAE is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/crazyae
- Owner
- Beecube31
- Published
- 2024-10-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15