ME-Beam-Former
by GaLi
ME Beam Former lets two Applied Energistics 2 cable-bus parts facing each other across a short gap link with a visible colored beam.
What it does
Two Beam Former parts can be connected across a gap of up to 32 blocks, which bridges AE2 network nodes without running extra cable. The beam is drawn in real time and takes the color of the cable it links, so each connection can be read at a glance. Beams are blocked by solid parts and collisions, and a beam disconnects automatically when its path becomes obstructed.
The mod is an addon for Applied Energistics 2. Links are made through the AE2 grid, which uses the mod's own ticking and connection logic, so a linked pair behaves as part of the same network. Rendering is kept light and uses emissive visuals, so the beams stay visible without a heavy cost to frame rate. Files target Forge and NeoForge only, and the client and server both need the mod, which is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and is open source.
Key features
Long-range node links
Two parts facing each other connect across a gap of up to 32 blocks.
Colored beams
Each beam inherits the color of the cable it connects, so network links are simple to tell apart.
Quick visibility toggle
Shift with right-click hides or shows the beam of a single pair without breaking the link.
Automatic disconnection
A beam drops when a block or part sits in its path and reconnects once the path is clear.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Crossing a short gap
A base split by a river or a narrow chasm can join its AE2 networks with a single beam instead of a longer cable run.
Who it’s for: Players who run Applied Energistics 2 networks in survival or on servers, and who want clean visual links between nodes placed a few blocks apart.
How it compares
AE Wireless Transceiver is an AE2 addon for Forge and NeoForge that works with versions 1.20.1 – 26.1.2, released under the MIT License and open source. ME Placement Tool is also open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and covers 1.20.1 – 26.1.2, but it helps place AE2 parts rather than link them with beams. AE2: Better Villagers is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 that changes villagers instead of network connections.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME-Beam-Former | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-16 |
| AE Wireless Transceiver | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-07 |
| ME Placement Tool | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-28 |
| AE2: Better Villagers | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-19 |
Questions
Which loaders does ME Beam Former support?
Does ME Beam Former need to be installed on the server?
Does ME Beam Former require Applied Energistics 2?
In the catalog
ME-Beam-Former is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
A lightweight Applied Energistics 2 addon that links two cable-bus parts with a visible, colored beam. It provides a clean, visual way to bridge ME network nodes across a short gap without extra cables. Enjoy a cleaner ME setup with clear, elegant links between nodes!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/me-beam-former
- Owner
- GaLi
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15