Create: Lazy Engines
by natim6
Create: Lazy Engines makes the steam engines of the Create add-on configurable, changing their heat, water and output settings.
What it does
Heat level, speed, efficiency and boiler limits are set in the mod's config rather than fixed in code. A steam engine's required heat stage, which burner types can supply it, the RPM it produces and the water input it needs in millibuckets can each be adjusted. The number of boiler levels a single engine accepts can be changed too, along with the tank capacity it requires.
The mod depends on Create, so it installs alongside that mod on Fabric, Forge or NeoForge. It runs on the client and the server, and both need it for the settings to apply. Files are published for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, and the MIT License covers the code, which is open source.
Key features
Configurable steam engines
Steam engine values are exposed in config, so server owners can tune engines without editing Create's source.
Heat and burner requirements
The heat level a burner must reach, and which passive heat sources qualify, can be changed for the engine.
Speed and efficiency
RPM output and passive efficiency of the engine can be set to values other than the defaults.
Boiler and water limits
The number of boiler levels an engine supports and the water it draws per tick are adjustable settings.
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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 1
Use cases
Balancing a server economy
Server owners can raise or lower steam output to match how quickly their players gain access to power.
Pack tuning
Modpack authors can shift the cost and output of steam power to fit the progression of their pack.
Who it’s for: Server owners and modpack authors who run Create with steam power and want its engine numbers adjusted.
How it compares
Create: Steam Powered is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, for Forge and NeoForge across 1.18.2 – 1.21.1. Create Low-Heated is open source under the MIT License, also for Forge and NeoForge, on the same range. Create: New Age covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 under the BSD 3-Clause License. Lazy Engines targets Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 as well.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create: Lazy Engines | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-07 |
| Create: Steam Powered | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-23 |
| Create Low-Heated | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-11 |
| Create: New Age | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-08 |
Questions
Does Create: Lazy Engines need Create installed?
Do players need the mod to join a server?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
Create: Lazy Engines is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
A small create add-on that makes steam engines very configurable. Adds config options for heat levels from passive sources and burners as well as the required size of the engine.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/lazy-engines
- Owner
- natim6
- Published
- 2024-06-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15