Create Optical Fabric
by baimoqilin
Create Optical Fabric is a Fabric addon for the Create mod that carries rotational force across distances as light beams, using a set of optical blocks.
What it does
Create Optical Fabric adds a way to move rotational energy from Create machines by converting it into beams. A source block emits beams whose type depends on the rotational force applied to it, and receptor blocks turn an incoming beam back into rotational force according to the beam's properties. An optical sensor reads an incident beam and emits a redstone signal from it, and reflector blocks redirect beams at right angles.
The mod also covers beam handling. A polarizing filter polarizes a beam, a beam splitter cube divides a beam into two polarized beams sent perpendicularly, and a beam condenser merges up to three beams into one with combined properties. A beam focuser is used in a new recipe type that depends on beam characteristics. New blocks and items are included alongside the mechanics.
The mod runs on the client and on the server, so both need it. Files exist for Fabric only, across six release versions, and the latest build is 0.3.1-fabric-patched for 1.20.6. It is released under the MIT License and is open source. A Copper Legacy texture pack is included.
Key features
Optical source
Emits beams of different types depending on how much rotational force is applied to it.
Optical receptor
Converts received beams back into rotational force based on the properties of each beam.
Polarizing filter and splitter
Polarizes a beam, and a beam splitter cube divides it into two perpendicular polarized beams.
Beam condenser and focuser
A condenser merges up to three beams into one, and a focuser provides inputs for a beam-based recipe type.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Long-distance power lines
Rotational force from a Create setup can be sent through beams to a receptor elsewhere in the base.
Redstone reading
An optical sensor turns the properties of an incident beam into a redstone signal for other circuits.
Who it’s for: Players who already use the Create mod and want to move rotational force through light instead of shafts. Fabric players on recent Minecraft releases are the intended audience, and both the server and every player need the mod installed.
Questions
Does Create Optical Fabric need the Create mod?
Does the server need Create Optical Fabric?
Which loader and versions does it support?
In the catalog
Create Optical Fabric is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
A Fabric port of the Optical mod - transfer rotational force by light! This addon adds new blocks, items and mechanics to the Create mod, enabling optical transmission of rotational force.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/create-optical-fabric
- Owner
- baimoqilin
- Published
- 2026-01-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
