built on 24/09/2022 11:01:30

README.md

@@ -47,6 +47,12 @@ ta4_jetpack requires the modpack 3d_armor. 3d_armor is itself a modpack and can'
 ### History
 
 
+#### 2022-08-17
+
+Updated Mods:
+- techage (fix "Invalid field use_texture_alpha" errors)
+
+
 #### 2022-08-06
 
 Updated Mods:

networks/README.md

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ All this testing nodes can be enabled via mod settings `networks_test_enabled =
 
 ### License
 
-Copyright (C) 2021 Joachim Stolberg  
+Copyright (C) 2021-2022 Joachim Stolberg  
 Code: Licensed under the GNU AGPL version 3 or later. See LICENSE.txt  
 Textures: CC BY-SA 3.0  
 
@@ -128,3 +128,6 @@ Required: tubelib2
 
 **2022-01-06  V0.11**
 - Support for junction rotation added
+
+**2022-09-10  V0.12**
+- New API function `networks.liquid.get_liquids` added

networks/init.lua

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 networks = {}
 
 -- Version for compatibility checks, see readme.md/history
-networks.version = 0.11
+networks.version = 0.12
 
 if not minetest.global_exists("tubelib2") or tubelib2.version < 2.2 then
 	minetest.log("error", "[networks] Networks requires tubelib2 version 2.2 or newer!")

networks/liquid.lua

@@ -265,3 +265,31 @@ function networks.liquid.turn_valve_off(pos, tlib2, name_off, name_on)
 		return true
 	end
 end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Info/Tools
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Return list of liquids of connected tanks
+-- Node at pos must be a pump
+function networks.liquid.get_liquids(pos, tlib2)
+	local tbl = {}
+	for _, dir in ipairs(networks.get_node_connection_dirs(pos, tlib2.tube_type)) do
+		for _,item in ipairs(get_network_table(pos, tlib2, dir, "tank")) do
+			local liq = LQD(item.pos)
+			if liq and liq.peek then
+				local liq_name = liq.peek(item.pos, item.indir)
+				if liq_name then
+					local def = minetest.registered_items[liq_name] or minetest.registered_craftitems[liq_name]
+					if def then
+						tbl[def.description] = true
+					end
+				end
+			end
+		end
+	end
+	local out = {}
+	for k,v in pairs(tbl) do
+		out[#out + 1] = k
+	end
+	return out
+end

signs_bot/README.md

@@ -57,7 +57,8 @@ The mod has an in-game help to all blocks and signs. Therefore, it is highly rec
 The commands are also all described as help in the "Sign command" node.
 All blocks or signs that are set are taken from the bot inventory.
 Any blocks or signs removed will be added back to the Bot Inventory.
-For all Inventory commands applies: If the inventory stack specified by <slot> is full, so that nothing more can be done, or just empty, so that nothing more can be removed, the next slot will automatically be used.
+`<slot>` is always the bot internal inventory stack (1..8).
+For all Inventory commands applies: If the bot inventory stack specified by `<slot>` is full, so that nothing more can be done, or just empty, so that nothing more can be removed, the next slot will automatically be used.
 
     move <steps>              - to follow one or more steps forward without signs
     cond_move                 - walk to the next sign and work it off
@@ -69,6 +70,7 @@ For all Inventory commands applies: If the inventory stack specified by <slot> i
     pause <sec>               - wait one or more seconds
     move_up                   - move up (maximum 2 times)
     move_down                 - move down
+    fall_down                 - fall into a hole/chasm (up to 10 blocks)
     take_item <num> <slot>    - take one or more items from a box
     add_item <num> <slot>     - put one or more items in a box
     add_fuel <num> <slot>     - for furnaces or similar
@@ -106,6 +108,20 @@ For all Inventory commands applies: If the inventory stack specified by <slot> i
     flame_on                  - Make fire
     flame_off                 - Put out the fire
 
+#### Techage specific commands
+
+    ignite                            - Ignite the techage charcoal lighter
+    low_batt <percent>                - Turn the bot off if the battery power is below the 
+                                        given value in percent (1..99)
+    jump_low_batt <percent> <label>   - Jump to <label> if the battery power is below the 
+                                        given value in percent (1..99)
+                                        (see "Flow control commands")
+    send_cmnd <receiver> <command>    - Send a techage command to a given node. 
+                                        Receiver is addressed by the techage node number. 
+                                        For commands with two or more words, use the '*' character
+                                        instead of spaces, e.g.: send_cmnd 3465 pull*default:dirt*2 
+
+
 #### Flow control commands
 
     jump <label>    -- jump command, <label> is a word from the characters a-z or A-Z
@@ -115,6 +131,16 @@ For all Inventory commands applies: If the inventory stack specified by <slot> i
     end             -- end of a loop block
     call <label>    -- call of a function (with return via the command 'return')
 
+#### Further jump commands
+
+    jump_check_item <num> <slot> <label>  - Check if there are <num> items in the chest like node.
+    		                                If not, jump to <label>.
+                                            <slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) to specify the item,
+    		                                or 0 for any item.
+    jump_low_batt <percent> <label>       - See "Techage specific commands"
+
+
+
 Example with a function at the beginning:
 
     jump main       -- jump to the label 'main'
@@ -149,7 +175,7 @@ Or alternatively with the function at the end:
     return          -- end of 'foo'. Jump back
 
 ### License
-Copyright (C) 2019-2021 Joachim Stolberg
+Copyright (C) 2019-2022 Joachim Stolberg
 Copyright (C) 2021 Michal 'Micu' Cieslakiewicz (soup commands)
 Code: Licensed under the GNU GPL version 3 or later. See LICENSE.txt  
 
@@ -185,5 +211,6 @@ optional: farming redo, node_io, doc, techage, minecart, xdecor, compost
 - 2021-08-22  v1.09  * Add soup commands and signs, add aspen sign
 - 2021-09-18  v1.10  * Add techage command 'set <num>' to the Bot Control Unit
 - 2022-03-19  V1.11  * Extend farming (and add ethereal) support (Thanks to nixnoxus)
+- 2022-09-11  V1.12  * Add commands `jump_low_batt` , `jump_check_item`, and `fall_down`
 
 

signs_bot/cmd_item.lua

@@ -65,6 +65,23 @@ function signs_bot.robot_put(base_pos, robot_pos, param2, num, slot)
 	end
 end
 
+function signs_bot.robot_peek(base_pos, robot_pos, param2, want_count, slot)
+	local target_pos = lib.next_pos(robot_pos, param2)
+	local node = tubelib2.get_node_lvm(target_pos)
+	local def = RegisteredInventories[node.name]
+	local owner = M(base_pos):get_string("owner")
+
+	-- Is known type of inventory node?
+	if def and (not def.allow_take or def.allow_take(target_pos, nil, owner)) then
+		local src_inv = minetest.get_inventory({type="node", pos=target_pos})
+		-- take specified item_name from bot slot configuration OR any item from the chest
+		local item_name = signs_bot.bot_inv_item_name(base_pos, slot) or lib.peek_inv(src_inv, def.take_listname)
+		if item_name then
+			return src_inv:contains_item(def.take_listname, ItemStack(item_name.." "..want_count))
+		end
+	end
+end
+
 -- From robot to furnace
 function signs_bot.robot_put_fuel(base_pos, robot_pos, param2, num, slot)
 	local target_pos = lib.next_pos(robot_pos, param2)
@@ -88,7 +105,7 @@ signs_bot.register_botcommand("take_item", {
 	params = "<num> <slot>",
 	num_param = 2,
 	description = S("Take <num> items from a chest like node\nand put it into the item inventory.\n"..
-		"<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
+		"<slot> is the bot inventory slot\n(1..8) or 0 for any one"),
 	check = function(num, slot)
 		num = tonumber(num) or 1
 		if num < 1 or num > 99 then
@@ -108,12 +125,41 @@ signs_bot.register_botcommand("take_item", {
 	end,
 })
 
+signs_bot.register_botcommand("jump_check_item", {
+	mod = "item",
+	params = "<num> <slot> <label>",
+	num_param = 3,
+	description = S("Check if there are <num>\n"..
+		"items in the chest like node.\n"..
+		"If not, jump to <label>\n"..
+		"<slot> is the bot inventory slot\n"..
+		"(1..8) to specify the item, or 0 for any item"),
+	check = function(num, slot, lbl)
+		num = tonumber(num) or 1
+		if num < 1 or num > 99 then
+			return false
+		end
+		slot = tonumber(slot) or 0
+		if slot < 0 or slot > 8 then
+			return false
+		end
+		return signs_bot.check_label(lbl)
+	end,
+	cmnd = function(base_pos, mem, num, slot, addr)
+		num = tonumber(num) or 1
+		if not signs_bot.robot_peek(base_pos, mem.robot_pos, mem.robot_param2, num, slot) then
+			mem.pc = (addr or 4) - 4
+		end
+		return signs_bot.DONE
+	end,
+})
+
 signs_bot.register_botcommand("add_item", {
 	mod = "item",
 	params = "<num> <slot>",
 	num_param = 2,
 	description = S("Add <num> items to a chest like node\ntaken from the item inventory.\n"..
-		"<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
+		"<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
 	check = function(num, slot)
 		num = tonumber(num) or 1
 		if num < 1 or num > 99 then
@@ -138,7 +184,7 @@ signs_bot.register_botcommand("add_fuel", {
 	params = "<num> <slot>",
 	num_param = 2,
 	description = S("Add <num> fuel to a furnace like node\ntaken from the item inventory.\n"..
-		"<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
+		"<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
 	check = function(num, slot)
 		num = tonumber(num) or 1
 		if num < 1 or num > 99 then
@@ -190,7 +236,7 @@ signs_bot.register_botcommand("pickup_items", {
 	num_param = 1,
 	description = S("Pick up all objects\n"..
 		"in a 3x3 field.\n"..
-		"<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
+		"<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
 	check = function(slot)
 		slot = tonumber(slot) or 0
 		return slot >= 0 and slot < 9
@@ -217,7 +263,7 @@ signs_bot.register_botcommand("drop_items", {
 	params = "<num> <slot>",
 	num_param = 2,
 	description = S("Drop items in front of the bot.\n"..
-		"<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
+		"<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one"),
 	check = function(num, slot)
 		num = tonumber(num) or 1
 		if num < 1 or num > 99 then

signs_bot/cmd_move.lua

@@ -255,6 +255,36 @@ signs_bot.register_botcommand("move_down", {
 	end,
 })
 
+signs_bot.register_botcommand("fall_down", {
+	mod = "move",
+	params = "",
+	num_param = 0,
+	description = S("Fall into a hole/chasm (up to 10 blocks)"),
+	cmnd = function(base_pos, mem)
+		if not mem.bot_falling then
+			local pos1 = {x=mem.robot_pos.x, y=mem.robot_pos.y-1, z=mem.robot_pos.z}
+			local pos2 = {x=mem.robot_pos.x, y=mem.robot_pos.y-10, z=mem.robot_pos.z}
+			local sts, pos3 = minetest.line_of_sight(pos1, pos2)
+			if sts == false then
+				sts, _ = minetest.spawn_falling_node(mem.robot_pos)
+				if sts then
+					mem.bot_falling = 2
+					mem.robot_pos = {x=pos3.x, y=pos3.y+1, z=pos3.z}
+					return signs_bot.BUSY
+				end
+			end
+			return signs_bot.ERROR, "Too deep"
+		else
+			mem.bot_falling = mem.bot_falling - 1
+			if mem.bot_falling <= 0 then
+				mem.bot_falling = nil
+				return signs_bot.DONE
+			end
+			return signs_bot.BUSY
+		end
+	end,
+})
+
 signs_bot.register_botcommand("pause", {
 	mod = "move",
 	params = "<sec>",

signs_bot/commands.lua

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ signs_bot.NEW = ci.NEW
 signs_bot.ERROR = ci.ERROR
 signs_bot.TURN_OFF = ci.TURN_OFF
 
+-- API functions
+signs_bot.check_label = ci.check_label
+
 local tCommands = {}
 local SortedKeys = {}
 local SortedMods = {}

signs_bot/init.lua

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 signs_bot = {}
 
 -- Version for compatibility checks, see readme.md/history
-signs_bot.version = 1.09
+signs_bot.version = 1.12
 
 -- Test for MT 5.4 new string mode
 signs_bot.CLIP = minetest.features.use_texture_alpha_string_modes and "clip" or true

signs_bot/interpreter.lua

@@ -234,6 +234,11 @@ function api.register_command(cmnd_name, num_param, cmnd_func, check_func)
 	register_command(cmnd_name, num_param, cmnd_func, check_func)
 end
 
+function api.check_label(label)
+	return label and tSymbolTbl[label..":"] ~= nil
+end
+
+
 -- function returns: true/false, error_string, line-num
 function api.check_script(script)
 	local tbl = {}
@@ -303,6 +308,7 @@ function api.reset_script(base_pos, mem)
 	CodeCache[hash] = nil
 	mem.pc = 1
 	mem.Stack = {}
+	mem.bot_falling = nil
 end
 
 return api

signs_bot/locale/signs_bot.de.tr

@@ -25,6 +25,11 @@ The box inventory simulates the inventory of the bot.=Das Inventar der Box simul
 You will not be able to access the inventory, if the bot is running.=Du hast keinen Zugriff auf das Inventar, sofern der Roboter unterwegs ist.
 The bot can carry up to 8 stacks and 6 signs with it.=Der Roboter kann 8 Stapel von Blöcken und 6 Zeichen transportieren.
 
+### basis.lua ###
+### techage.lua ###
+
+charging=aufladen
+
 ### bot_flap.lua ###
 
 Exit=Beenden
@@ -41,11 +46,6 @@ Bot Sensor: Not connected=Bot Sensor: Nicht verbunden
 The Bot Sensor detects any bot and sends a signal, if a bot is nearby.=Der Roboter Sensor entdeckt jeden Roboter und sendet ein Signal, sofern ein Roboter in der Nähe ist.
 The sensor direction does not care.=Die Ausrichtung des Sensor spielt keine Rolle.
 
-### bot_sensor.lua ###
-### cart_sensor.lua ###
-
-the sensor range is one node/meter.=Der Sensorbereich ist einen Block/Meter groß.
-
 ### cart_sensor.lua ###
 
 Cart Sensor: Connected with=Wagen Sensor: Verbunden mit
@@ -54,6 +54,11 @@ Cart Sensor: Not connected=Wagen Sensor: Nicht verbunden
 The Cart Sensor detects and sends a signal, if a cart (Minecart) is nearby.=Der Wagen Sensor sendet ein Signal, sofern ein Wagen in der Nähe ist.
 The sensor has an active side (red) that must point to the rail/cart.=Der Sensor hat eine aktive Seite (rot), welche zu den Schienen zeigen muss.
 
+### cart_sensor.lua ###
+### bot_sensor.lua ###
+
+the sensor range is one node/meter.=Der Sensorbereich ist einen Block/Meter groß.
+
 ### changer.lua ###
 
 Signs:=Zeichen:
@@ -85,27 +90,28 @@ Sign 'farming'=Zeichen 'Farming'
 Used to harvest and seed a 3x3 field.=Benötigt um ein 3x3 Feld zu ernten und wieder zu sähen.
 The seed to be placed has to be in the first inventory slot of the bot.=Das Saatgut, dass gesät werden soll, muss sich an der 1. Position im Inventar befinden.
 
-### cmd_flowers.lua ###
-
-Cutting flowers, leaves and tree blocks@nin front of the robot@non a 3x3 field.=Schneide Blumen, Blätter und Baumblöcke@nin einem 3x3 großem Feld@nvor dem Roboter.
-Sign "flowers"=Zeichen "Blumen"
-Sign 'flowers'=Zeichen 'Blumen'
-Used to cut flowers on a 3x3 field.=Benötigt um ein 3x3 Blumenfeld zu ernten.
-
-### cmd_flowers.lua ###
 ### cmd_farming.lua ###
+### cmd_flowers.lua ###
 
 Place the sign in front of the field.=Platziere das Zeichen vor das Feld.
 When finished, the bot turns.=Der Roboter dreht um, wenn er fertig ist.
 
+### cmd_flowers.lua ###
+
+Cutting flowers, papyrus,@nleaves and tree blocks@nin front of the robot@non a 3x3 field.=Schneide Blumen, Papyrus,@nBlätter und Baumblöcke@nin einem 3x3 großem Feld@nvor dem Roboter.
+Sign "flowers"=Zeichen "Blumen"
+Sign 'flowers'=Zeichen 'Blumen'
+Used to cut flowers on a 3x3 field.=Benötigt um ein 3x3 Blumenfeld zu ernten.
+
 ### cmd_item.lua ###
 
-Take <num> items from a chest like node@nand put it into the item inventory.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Nehme <num> Gegenstände aus der@nKiste oder dem Kisten-ähnlichen Block@nund tue diese in das eigene Inventar@nan der Position <slot>. Slot = (1..8)@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
+Take <num> items from a chest like node@nand put it into the item inventory.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot@n(1..8) or 0 for any one=Nehme <num> Gegenstände aus der@nKiste oder dem Kisten-ähnlichen Block@nund tue diese in das eigene Inventar@nan der Position <slot>. Slot = (1..8)@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
-Add <num> items to a chest like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Lege <num> Gegenstände aus dem@neigenen Inventar in die andere Kiste.@n<slot> ist die Position im@neigenen Inventar (1--8).@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
+Check if there are <num>@nitems in the chest like node.@nIf not, jump to <label>@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot@n(1..8) to specify the item, or 0 for any item=Prüfe, ob sich <num> Gegenstände@nin dem Kisten-ähnlichen Block befinden.@nWenn nicht, springe zu <label>@n<slot> ist der Bot-Inventar-Slot@n(1..8) um einen Gegenstand auszuwählen, oder 0 für irgendeinen Gegenstand
-Add <num> fuel to a furnace like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Lege <num> Brennstoffe aus dem@neigenen Inventar in den anderen Block.@n<slot> ist die Position im@neigenen Inventar (1--8).@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
+Add <num> items to a chest like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Lege <num> Gegenstände aus dem@neigenen Inventar in die andere Kiste.@n<slot> ist die Position im@neigenen Inventar (1--8).@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
+Add <num> fuel to a furnace like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Lege <num> Brennstoffe aus dem@neigenen Inventar in den anderen Block.@n<slot> ist die Position im@neigenen Inventar (1--8).@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
 deprecated, use bot inventory configuration instead=veraltet, benutze stattdessen die Inventar Konfigurationsmöglichkeit
-Pick up all objects@nin a 3x3 field.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Hebe alle Objekte in einem@n3x3 Blöcke großen Feld auf@nund lege diese in das eigene@nInventar an Position <slot> (1-8)@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
+Pick up all objects@nin a 3x3 field.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Hebe alle Objekte in einem@n3x3 Blöcke großen Feld auf@nund lege diese in das eigene@nInventar an Position <slot> (1-8)@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
-Drop items in front of the bot.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Lasse ein Objekt aus dem eigenen@nInventar vor dem Roboter fallen.@n<slot> ist die Position im@neigenen Inventar (1--8).@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
+Drop items in front of the bot.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=Lasse ein Objekt aus dem eigenen@nInventar vor dem Roboter fallen.@n<slot> ist die Position im@neigenen Inventar (1--8).@noder 0 für irgend eine Position
 Punch a rail cart to start it=Schlage den Wagen um ihn zu starten
 
 ### cmd_move.lua ###
@@ -116,6 +122,7 @@ Turn the robot to the right=Drehe den Roboter@nnach rechts
 Turn the robot around=Drehe den Roboter@num (180 Grad)
 Move the robot upwards=Bewege den Roboter@nnach oben
 Move the robot down=Bewege den Roboter@nnach unten
+Fall into a hole/chasm (up to 10 blocks)=Falle in ein Loch/Abgrund (bis zu 10 Blöcke)
 Stop the robot for <sec> seconds@n(1..9999)=Stoppe den Roboter@nfür <sec> Sekunden (1.9999)
 Stop the robot.=Stoppe den Roboter.
 Turn the robot off@nand put it back in the box.=Schalte den Roboter aus und@nsetze ihn damit zurück in@nseine Box.
@@ -151,6 +158,11 @@ Dig the block above the robot.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8)=Entferne ein
 Rotate the block in front of the robot@n<lvl> is one of:  -1   0   +1@n<steps> is one of:  1   2   3=Rotiere den Block vor dem Roboter.@nFür <lvl> ist zulässig: -1   0   +1@nFür <steps> ist zulässig: 1   2   3
 Bot torch=Bot Fackel
 
+### cmd_place.lua ###
+### cmd_soup.lua ###
+
+Error: Position protected=Fehler: Position geschützt
+
 ### cmd_sign.lua ###
 
 Commands,Help=Kommandos,Hilfe
@@ -218,11 +230,6 @@ to prevent wooden sign from catching fire.=um zu verhindern, dass das Holzschild
   4 - empty bowl (from farming or xdecor mods)=  4 - Leere Schüssel (Von der Mod farming oder xdecor)
 The result is one bowl with vegetable soup in selected inventory slot.=Das Ergebnis ist eine Schüssel mit Gemüsesuppe an der ausgewählten Inventarposition.
 
-### cmd_soup.lua ###
-### cmd_place.lua ###
-
-Error: Position protected=Fehler: Position geschützt
-
 ### cmd_trees.lua ###
 
 Used to harvest an aspen or pine tree trunk=Wird verwendet, um einen Espen- oder Kiefernstamm zu ernten
@@ -269,6 +276,11 @@ Signal Delayer=Signal Verzögerer
 Signals are forwarded delayed. Subsequent signals are queued.=Signale werden verzögert weitergeleitet. Nachfolgende Signale werden in die Warteschlange gestellt.
 The delay time can be configured.=Die Verzögerungszeit kann eingestellt werden.
 
+### delayer.lua ###
+### timer.lua ###
+
+Start=Start
+
 ### doc.lua ###
 
 After you have placed the Signs Bot Box, you can start the bot by means of the 'On' button in the box menu.=Nachdem du die Roboter-Kiste platziert hast, kannst du den Roboter über den "An" Button im Kistenmenü starten.
@@ -400,11 +412,6 @@ inputs=Eingängen
 Signal AND=Signal UND
 Signal is sent, if all input signals are received.=Signal wird gesendet, wenn all Eingangssignale empfangen wurden.
 
-### logic_and.lua ###
-### timer.lua ###
-
-Connected with=Verbunden mit
-
 ### node_sensor.lua ###
 
 Node Sensor: Connected with =Block Sensor: Verbunden mit 
@@ -447,14 +454,10 @@ The Bot takes items out of a minecart in front of it, pushes the cart and then t
 no power=kein Strom
 Ignite the techage charcoal lighter=Zünde den Holzkohle-Anzünder an
 Turns the bot off if the@nbattery power is below the@ngiven value in percent (1..99)=Schalte den Bot aus,@nwenn die Batterieladung kleiner@nist als der angegebene Wert@nin Prozent (1.99)
+Jump to <label> if the@nbattery power is below the@ngiven value in percent (1..99)=Springe zu <label> wenn die@nBatterieladung unter dem@ngegebenen Wert in Prozent (1..99) liegt
 fully charged=voll geladen
 Sends a techage command@nto a given node.@nReceiver is addressed by@nthe techage node number.@nFor commands with two or more@nwords, use the '*' character@ninstead of spaces, e.g.:@nsend_cmnd 3465 pull*default:dirt*2=Sende ein techage Kommando@nan einen Block mit der@nangegebenen Blocknummer.@nFür Kommandos mit zwei oder mehr @nWörtern verwende das Zeichen '*' @nanstelle des Leerzeichens, wie bspw.:@nsend_cmnd 3465 pull*default:dirt*2
 
-### techage.lua ###
-### basis.lua ###
-
-charging=aufladen
-
 ### timer.lua ###
 
 Bot Timer=Roboter Timer
@@ -464,10 +467,11 @@ Special kind of sensor.=Spezielle Form eines Sensors.
 Can be programmed with a time in seconds, e.g. to start the bot cyclically.=Kann mit einer Zeit in Sekunden programmiert werden, um bspw. den Roboter zyklisch zu starten.
 
 ### timer.lua ###
-### delayer.lua ###
+### logic_and.lua ###
 
-Start=Start
+Connected with=Verbunden mit
 
 ### tool.lua ###
 
 Sensor Connection Tool=Sensor Verbindungswerkzeug
+

signs_bot/locale/template.txt

@@ -25,6 +25,11 @@ The box inventory simulates the inventory of the bot.=
 You will not be able to access the inventory, if the bot is running.=
 The bot can carry up to 8 stacks and 6 signs with it.=
 
+### basis.lua ###
+### techage.lua ###
+
+charging=
+
 ### bot_flap.lua ###
 
 Exit=
@@ -41,11 +46,6 @@ Bot Sensor: Not connected=
 The Bot Sensor detects any bot and sends a signal, if a bot is nearby.=
 The sensor direction does not care.=
 
-### bot_sensor.lua ###
-### cart_sensor.lua ###
-
-the sensor range is one node/meter.=
-
 ### cart_sensor.lua ###
 
 Cart Sensor: Connected with=
@@ -54,6 +54,11 @@ Cart Sensor: Not connected=
 The Cart Sensor detects and sends a signal, if a cart (Minecart) is nearby.=
 The sensor has an active side (red) that must point to the rail/cart.=
 
+### cart_sensor.lua ###
+### bot_sensor.lua ###
+
+the sensor range is one node/meter.=
+
 ### changer.lua ###
 
 Signs:=
@@ -85,27 +90,28 @@ Sign 'farming'=
 Used to harvest and seed a 3x3 field.=
 The seed to be placed has to be in the first inventory slot of the bot.=
 
-### cmd_flowers.lua ###
-
-Cutting flowers, leaves and tree blocks@nin front of the robot@non a 3x3 field.=
-Sign "flowers"=
-Sign 'flowers'=
-Used to cut flowers on a 3x3 field.=
-
-### cmd_flowers.lua ###
 ### cmd_farming.lua ###
+### cmd_flowers.lua ###
 
 Place the sign in front of the field.=
 When finished, the bot turns.=
 
+### cmd_flowers.lua ###
+
+Cutting flowers, papyrus,@nleaves and tree blocks@nin front of the robot@non a 3x3 field.=
+Sign "flowers"=
+Sign 'flowers'=
+Used to cut flowers on a 3x3 field.=
+
 ### cmd_item.lua ###
 
-Take <num> items from a chest like node@nand put it into the item inventory.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
+Take <num> items from a chest like node@nand put it into the item inventory.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot@n(1..8) or 0 for any one=
-Add <num> items to a chest like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
+Check if there are <num>@nitems in the chest like node.@nIf not, jump to <label>@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot@n(1..8) to specify the item, or 0 for any item=
-Add <num> fuel to a furnace like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
+Add <num> items to a chest like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
+Add <num> fuel to a furnace like node@ntaken from the item inventory.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
 deprecated, use bot inventory configuration instead=
-Pick up all objects@nin a 3x3 field.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
+Pick up all objects@nin a 3x3 field.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
-Drop items in front of the bot.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
+Drop items in front of the bot.@n<slot> is the bot inventory slot (1..8) or 0 for any one=
 Punch a rail cart to start it=
 
 ### cmd_move.lua ###
@@ -116,6 +122,7 @@ Turn the robot to the right=
 Turn the robot around=
 Move the robot upwards=
 Move the robot down=
+Fall into a hole/chasm (up to 10 blocks)=
 Stop the robot for <sec> seconds@n(1..9999)=
 Stop the robot.=
 Turn the robot off@nand put it back in the box.=
@@ -151,6 +158,11 @@ Dig the block above the robot.@n<slot> is the inventory slot (1..8)=
 Rotate the block in front of the robot@n<lvl> is one of:  -1   0   +1@n<steps> is one of:  1   2   3=
 Bot torch=
 
+### cmd_place.lua ###
+### cmd_soup.lua ###
+
+Error: Position protected=
+
 ### cmd_sign.lua ###
 
 Commands,Help=
@@ -218,11 +230,6 @@ to prevent wooden sign from catching fire.=
   4 - empty bowl (from farming or xdecor mods)=
 The result is one bowl with vegetable soup in selected inventory slot.=
 
-### cmd_soup.lua ###
-### cmd_place.lua ###
-
-Error: Position protected=
-
 ### cmd_trees.lua ###
 
 Used to harvest an aspen or pine tree trunk=
@@ -269,6 +276,11 @@ Signal Delayer=
 Signals are forwarded delayed. Subsequent signals are queued.=
 The delay time can be configured.=
 
+### delayer.lua ###
+### timer.lua ###
+
+Start=
+
 ### doc.lua ###
 
 After you have placed the Signs Bot Box, you can start the bot by means of the 'On' button in the box menu.=
@@ -400,11 +412,6 @@ inputs=
 Signal AND=
 Signal is sent, if all input signals are received.=
 
-### logic_and.lua ###
-### timer.lua ###
-
-Connected with=
-
 ### node_sensor.lua ###
 
 Node Sensor: Connected with =
@@ -447,14 +454,10 @@ The Bot takes items out of a minecart in front of it, pushes the cart and then t
 no power=
 Ignite the techage charcoal lighter=
 Turns the bot off if the@nbattery power is below the@ngiven value in percent (1..99)=
+Jump to <label> if the@nbattery power is below the@ngiven value in percent (1..99)=
 fully charged=
 Sends a techage command@nto a given node.@nReceiver is addressed by@nthe techage node number.@nFor commands with two or more@nwords, use the '*' character@ninstead of spaces, e.g.:@nsend_cmnd 3465 pull*default:dirt*2=
 
-### techage.lua ###
-### basis.lua ###
-
-charging=
-
 ### timer.lua ###
 
 Bot Timer=
@@ -464,9 +467,9 @@ Special kind of sensor.=
 Can be programmed with a time in seconds, e.g. to start the bot cyclically.=
 
 ### timer.lua ###
-### delayer.lua ###
+### logic_and.lua ###
 
-Start=
+Connected with=
 
 ### tool.lua ###
 

signs_bot/techage.lua

@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("techage") then
 	local power = networks.power
 
 	signs_bot.register_inventory({"techage:chest_ta2", "techage:chest_ta3", "techage:chest_ta4",
-			"techage:ta3_silo", "techage:ta4_silo", "techage:ta4_sensor_chest"}, {
+			"techage:ta3_silo", "techage:ta4_silo", "techage:ta4_sensor_chest",
+			"techage:ta4_reactor"}, {
 		allow_inventory_put = function(pos, stack, player_name)
 			return not minetest.is_protected(pos, player_name)
 		end,
@@ -147,6 +148,26 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("techage") then
 		end,
 	})
 
+	signs_bot.register_botcommand("jump_low_batt", {
+		mod = "techage",
+		params = "<percent> <label>",
+		num_param = 2,
+		description = S("Jump to <label> if the\nbattery power is below the\ngiven value in percent (1..99)"),
+		check = function(val, lbl)
+			val = tonumber(val) or 5
+			return val and val > 0 and val < 100 and signs_bot.check_label(lbl)
+		end,
+		cmnd = function(base_pos, mem, val, addr)
+			val = tonumber(val) or 5
+			local pwr = percent_value(signs_bot.MAX_CAPA, mem.capa)
+			if pwr < val then
+				mem.pc = addr - 3
+				return signs_bot.DONE
+			end
+			return signs_bot.DONE
+		end,
+	})
+
 	signs_bot.register_botcommand("send_cmnd", {
 		mod = "techage",
 		params = "<receiver> <command>",

ta4_paraglider/init.lua

@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ minetest.register_entity(
 
 			if self.attached ~= nil then
 				local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(self.attached)
+				if player then
 					local controls = player:get_player_control()
 					local hspeed = 5.0
 					local vspeed = -1
@@ -145,6 +146,7 @@ minetest.register_entity(
 						local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(self.attached)
 						player:get_meta():set_int("player_physics_locked", 0)
 					end
+				end
 			else
 				self.object:remove()
 				return
@@ -155,8 +157,10 @@ minetest.register_entity(
 					default.player_attached[self.attached] = false
 					self.object:set_detach()
 					local player = minetest.get_player_by_name(self.attached)
+					if player then
 						player:get_meta():set_int("player_physics_locked", 0)
 					end
+				end
 				self.object:remove()
 			end
 		end

techage/README.md

@@ -63,16 +63,24 @@ It is highly recommended that you install the following mods, too:
 * [autobahn](https://github.com/joe7575/autobahn): Street blocks and slopes with stripes for faster traveling
 * [[ta4_jetpack](https://github.com/joe7575/ta4_jetpack): A Jetpack with hydrogen as fuel and TA4 recipe
 
-For large servers with many player `lsqlite3` is recommended.
+For large servers with many players, the following packages are recommended:
-The package has to be installed via [luarocks](https://luarocks.org/):
 
-    luarocks install lsqlite3
+* lua-mashal for faster serialization/deserialization of data
+* lsqlite3 for storing node and network data
 
-To enable this `unsafe` package, add 'techage' to the list of trusted mods in minetest.conf:
+The packages have to be installed via [luarocks](https://luarocks.org/):
 
-    secure.trusted_mods = techage
+    luarocks --lua-version 5.1 install lsqlite3
+    luarocks --lua-version 5.1 install lua-marshal
 
-For the installation of 'luarocks' (if not already available), see [luarocks](https://luarocks.org/)
+To enable these `unsafe` packages, add 'techage' and 'lua-marshal'
+to the list of trusted mods in `minetest.conf`:
+
+    secure.trusted_mods = techage,lua-marshal
+
+and add the following line to your `world.mt` or `minetest.conf`:
+
+    techage_use_sqlite = true
 
 Available worlds will be converted to 'lsqlite3', but there is no way back, so:
 
@@ -81,6 +89,10 @@ Available worlds will be converted to 'lsqlite3', but there is no way back, so:
 
 ### History
 
+**2022-09-03  V1.09**
+- Change the way items are pushed
+- Add "Flow Limiter" mode to TA4 pump and TA4 pusher
+
 **2022-06-06  V1.08**
 - Native support for the mod Beduino added
 

techage/basic_machines/consumer.lua

@@ -230,6 +230,8 @@ function techage.register_consumer(base_name, inv_name, tiles, tNode, validState
 				on_metadata_inventory_put = tNode.on_metadata_inventory_put,
 				on_metadata_inventory_take = tNode.on_metadata_inventory_take,
 				ta_rotate_node = tNode.ta_rotate_node,
+				ta3_formspec = stage == 3 and tNode.ta3_formspec,
+				ta4_formspec = stage == 4 and tNode.ta4_formspec,
 
 				paramtype = tNode.paramtype,
 				paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -271,6 +273,8 @@ function techage.register_consumer(base_name, inv_name, tiles, tNode, validState
 				on_metadata_inventory_put = tNode.on_metadata_inventory_put,
 				on_metadata_inventory_take = tNode.on_metadata_inventory_take,
 				ta_rotate_node = tNode.ta_rotate_node,
+				ta3_formspec = stage == 3 and tNode.ta3_formspec,
+				ta4_formspec = stage == 4 and tNode.ta4_formspec,
 
 				paramtype = tNode.paramtype,
 				paramtype2 = "facedir",

techage/basic_machines/distributor.lua

@@ -277,10 +277,17 @@ local function push_item(pos, base_filter, itemstack, num_items, nvm)
 		num_of_trials = num_of_trials + 1
 		local push_dir = filter[idx]
 		local num_to_push = math.min(amount, num_items - num_pushed)
-		if techage.push_items(pos, push_dir, itemstack:peek_item(num_to_push)) then
+		local leftover = techage.push_items(pos, push_dir, itemstack:peek_item(num_to_push))
-			num_pushed = num_pushed + num_to_push
+		local pushed
-			nvm.port_counter[push_dir] = (nvm.port_counter[push_dir] or 0) + num_to_push
+		if not leftover then
+			pushed = 0
+		elseif leftover ~= true then
+			pushed = num_to_push - leftover:get_count()
+		else -- leftover == true
+			pushed = num_to_push
 		end
+		num_pushed = num_pushed + pushed
+		nvm.port_counter[push_dir] = (nvm.port_counter[push_dir] or 0) + pushed
 		-- filter start offset
 		idx = idx + 1
 		if idx > num_ports then

techage/basic_machines/itemsource.lua

@@ -73,11 +73,17 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:itemsource", {
 		local stack = inv:get_stack('main', 1)
 		if stack:get_count() > 0 then
 			local push_dir = meta:get_int("push_dir")
-			if techage.push_items(pos, push_dir, stack) then
+			local leftover = techage.push_items(pos, push_dir, stack)
-				local cnt = meta:get_int("counter") + stack:get_count()
+			local pushed
-				meta:set_int("counter", cnt)
+			if not leftover then
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Techage Item Source: "..cnt)
+				pushed = 0
+			elseif leftover ~= true then
+				pushed = stack:get_count() - leftover:get_count()
+			else -- leftover == true
+				pushed = stack:get_count()
 			end
+			meta:set_int("counter", pushed)
+			meta:set_string("infotext", "Techage Item Source: "..pushed)
 		end
 		return true
 	end,

techage/basic_machines/pusher.lua

@@ -34,6 +34,16 @@ local STANDBY_TICKS = 2
 local COUNTDOWN_TICKS = 4
 local CYCLE_TIME = 2
 
+local WRENCH_MENU = {
+	{
+		type = "number",
+		name = "limit",
+		label = S("Number of items"),
+		tooltip = S("Number of items that are allowed to be pushed"),
+		default = "0",
+	},
+}
+
 local function ta4_formspec(self, pos, nvm)
 	if CRD(pos).stage == 4 then -- TA4 node?
 		return "size[8,7.2]"..
@@ -42,7 +52,8 @@ local function ta4_formspec(self, pos, nvm)
 			default.gui_slots..
 			"box[0,-0.1;7.8,0.5;#c6e8ff]"..
 			"label[3,-0.1;"..minetest.colorize("#000000", S("Pusher")).."]"..
-			techage.question_mark_help(8, S("Optionally configure\nthe pusher with one item"))..
+			techage.question_mark_help(7.5, S("Optionally configure\nthe pusher with one item"))..
+			techage.wrench_image(7.4, -0.05) ..
 			"list[context;main;3.5,0.8;1,1;]"..
 			"image_button[3.5,2;1,1;".. self:get_state_button_image(nvm) ..";state_button;]"..
 			"tooltip[3.5,2;1,1;"..self:get_state_tooltip(nvm).."]"..
@@ -87,30 +98,71 @@ local function allow_metadata_inventory_take(pos, listname, index, stack, player
 	return 0
 end
 
-local function pushing(pos, crd, meta, nvm)
+local function set_limit(pos, nvm, val)
-	local pull_dir = meta:get_int("pull_dir")
+	val = tonumber(val) or 0
-	local push_dir = meta:get_int("push_dir")
+	if val > 0 then
-	local num = nvm.item_count or nvm.num_items or crd.num_items
+		nvm.limit = val
+		nvm.num_items = 0
+		M(pos):set_int("limit", val)
+	else
+		nvm.limit = nil
+		nvm.num_items = nil
+		M(pos):set_string("limit", "")
+	end
+end
+
+-- Function returns the number of pushed items
+local function push(pos, crd, meta, nvm, pull_dir, push_dir, num)
 	local items = techage.pull_items(pos, pull_dir, num, nvm.item_name)
 	if items ~= nil then
-		if techage.push_items(pos, push_dir, items) ~= true then
+		local taken = items:get_count()
+		local leftover = techage.push_items(pos, push_dir, items)
+		if not leftover then
 			-- place item back
 			techage.unpull_items(pos, pull_dir, items)
 			crd.State:blocked(pos, nvm)
-			return
+			return 0
+		elseif leftover ~= true then
+			-- place item back
+			techage.unpull_items(pos, pull_dir, leftover)
+			crd.State:blocked(pos, nvm)
+			return taken - leftover:get_count()
 		end
-		if nvm.item_count then  -- remote job?
+		return taken
-			nvm.item_count = nil
+	end
-			nvm.item_name = nil
+	crd.State:idle(pos, nvm)
+	return 0
+end
+
+local function pushing(pos, crd, meta, nvm)
+	local pull_dir = meta:get_int("pull_dir")
+	local push_dir = meta:get_int("push_dir")
+
+	if not nvm.limit then
+		local num = nvm.item_count or nvm.num_items or crd.num_items
+		num = push(pos, crd, meta, nvm, pull_dir, push_dir, num)
+		if num > 0 then
+			if nvm.item_count then
+				nvm.item_count = nvm.item_count - num
+				if nvm.item_count <= 0 then
+					crd.State:stop(pos, nvm)
+					nvm.item_count = nil
+				end
+			end
+			crd.State:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
+		end
+	elseif nvm.num_items < nvm.limit then
+		local num = math.min(crd.num_items, nvm.limit - nvm.num_items)
+		num = push(pos, crd, meta, nvm, pull_dir, push_dir, num)
+		if num > 0 then
+			nvm.num_items = nvm.num_items + num
+			if nvm.num_items >= nvm.limit then
 				crd.State:stop(pos, nvm)
-			local number = M(pos):get_string("node_number")
-			techage.send_single(number, nvm.rmt_num, "off")
 			else
 				crd.State:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
 			end
-		return
 		end
-	crd.State:idle(pos, nvm)
+	end
 end
 
 local function keep_running(pos, elapsed)
@@ -180,6 +232,18 @@ local function can_start(pos, nvm, state)
 	return true
 end
 
+local function ta_after_formspec(pos, fields, playername)
+	local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+	set_limit(pos, nvm, fields.limit)
+end
+
+local function on_state_change(pos, old_state, new_state)
+	if old_state == techage.STOPPED and new_state == techage.RUNNING then
+		local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+		set_limit(pos, nvm,  M(pos):get_int("limit"))
+	end
+end
+
 local function config_item(pos, payload)
 	if type(payload) == "string" then
 		if payload == "" then
@@ -247,43 +311,56 @@ local tubing = {
 	is_pusher = true, -- is a pulling/pushing node
 
 	on_recv_message = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
-		if topic == "pull" then
+		if topic == "pull" then -- Deprecated command, use config/limit/start instead
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			CRD(pos).State:stop(pos, nvm)
 			nvm.item_count = math.min(config_item(pos, payload), 12)
 			nvm.rmt_num = src
 			CRD(pos).State:start(pos, nvm)
 			return true
-		elseif topic == "config" then
+		elseif topic == "config" then  -- Set item type
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			CRD(pos).State:stop(pos, nvm)
 			config_item(pos, payload)
-			CRD(pos).State:start(pos, nvm)
 			return true
+		elseif topic == "limit" then  -- Set push limit
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			CRD(pos).State:stop(pos, nvm)
+			set_limit(pos, nvm, payload)
+			return true
+		elseif topic == "count" then  -- Get number of push items
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			return nvm.num_items or 0
 		else
 			return CRD(pos).State:on_receive_message(pos, topic, payload)
 		end
 	end,
 	on_beduino_receive_cmnd = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
-		if topic == 64 then -- Start pusher
+		if topic == 65 then  -- Set item type
-			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
-			CRD(pos).State:stop(pos, nvm)
-			nvm.item_count = math.min(config_item(pos, payload), 12)
-			nvm.rmt_num = src
-			CRD(pos).State:start(pos, nvm)
-			return 0
-		elseif topic == 65 then -- Config Pusher
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			CRD(pos).State:stop(pos, nvm)
 			config_item(pos, payload)
-			CRD(pos).State:start(pos, nvm)
+			return 0
+		elseif topic == 68 then  -- Set push limit
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			CRD(pos).State:stop(pos, nvm)
+			set_limit(pos, nvm, payload[1])
 			return 0
 		else
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			if nvm.limit then
+				nvm.num_items = 0
+			end
 			return CRD(pos).State:on_beduino_receive_cmnd(pos, topic, payload)
 		end
 	end,
 	on_beduino_request_data = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
+		if topic == 150 then  -- Get number of pushed items
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			return 0, {nvm.num_items or 0}
+		else
 			return CRD(pos).State:on_beduino_request_data(pos, topic, payload)
+		end
 	end,
 }
 
@@ -294,6 +371,7 @@ local node_name_ta2, node_name_ta3, node_name_ta4 =
 		formspec = ta4_formspec,
 		tubing = tubing,
 		can_start = can_start,
+		on_state_change = on_state_change,
 		after_place_node = function(pos, placer)
 			local meta = M(pos)
 			local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
@@ -321,6 +399,8 @@ local node_name_ta2, node_name_ta3, node_name_ta4 =
 		node_timer = keep_running,
 		on_rotate = screwdriver.disallow,
 		tubelib2_on_update2 = tubelib2_on_update2,
+		ta4_formspec = WRENCH_MENU,
+		ta_after_formspec = ta_after_formspec,
 
 		groups = {choppy=2, cracky=2, crumbly=2},
 		is_ground_content = false,

techage/basic_machines/ta4_chest.lua

@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ local function doesItemStackMatchNvmStack(itemstack, nvmstack)
 
 	-- The following seems to be the most reliable approach to compare meta.
 	local nvm_meta = ItemStack():get_meta()
-	nvm_meta:from_table(minetest.deserialize(nvmstack.meta))
+	nvm_meta:from_table(minetest.deserialize(nvmstack.meta or ""))
 	if not nvm_meta:equals(itemstack:get_meta()) then
 		return false, "Mismatching meta"
 	end
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ local function take_from_chest(pos, idx, output_stack, max_total_count, keep_ass
 		count = count,
 		wear = nvm_stack.wear,
 	}))
-	output_stack:get_meta():from_table(minetest.deserialize(nvm_stack.meta))
+	output_stack:get_meta():from_table(minetest.deserialize(nvm_stack.meta or ""))
 	nvm_stack.count = nvm_stack.count - count
 	if nvm_stack.count == 0 then
 		gen_stack(nvm.inventory or {}, idx)
@@ -210,21 +210,14 @@ local function tube_add_to_chest(pos, input_stack)
 	local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 	nvm.inventory = nvm.inventory or {}
 
-	-- Backup some values needed for restoring the old
-	-- state if items can't fully be added to chest.
-	local orig_count = input_stack:get_count()
-	local backup = table.copy(nvm.inventory)
-
 	for idx = 1,8 do
 		input_stack:take_item(add_to_chest(pos, input_stack, idx))
 	end
 
 	if input_stack:get_count() > 0 then
-		nvm.inventory = backup -- Restore old nvm inventory
+		return input_stack -- Not all items were added to chest
-		input_stack:set_count(orig_count) -- Restore input_stack
-		return false -- No items were added to chest
 	else
-		return true -- Items were added successfully
+		return true -- All items were added
 	end
 end
 

techage/basis/command.lua

@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ function techage.push_items(pos, out_dir, stack, idx)
 		minetest.add_item(npos, stack)
 		return true
 	end
-	return false
+	return stack
 end
 
 -- Check for recursion and too long distances
@@ -485,7 +485,7 @@ function techage.safe_push_items(pos, out_dir, stack, idx)
 			end
 		end
 	end
-	return false
+	return stack
 end
 
 function techage.unpull_items(pos, out_dir, stack)
@@ -496,37 +496,6 @@ function techage.unpull_items(pos, out_dir, stack)
 	return false
 end
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------
--- Client side Push/Pull item functions for hopper like nodes
--- (nodes with no tube support)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-function techage.neighbour_pull_items(pos, out_dir, num)
-	local res, npos, in_dir, name = get_next_node(pos, out_dir)
-	if res and NodeDef[name] and NodeDef[name].on_pull_item then
-		return NodeDef[name].on_pull_item(npos, in_dir, num)
-	end
-end
-
-function techage.neighbour_push_items(pos, out_dir, stack)
-	local res, npos, in_dir, name = get_next_node(pos, out_dir)
-	if res and NodeDef[name] and NodeDef[name].on_push_item then
-		return NodeDef[name].on_push_item(npos, in_dir, stack)
-	elseif name == "air" then
-		minetest.add_item(npos, stack)
-		return true
-	end
-	return false
-end
-
-function techage.neighbour_unpull_items(pos, out_dir, stack)
-	local res, npos, in_dir, name = get_next_node(pos, out_dir)
-	if res and NodeDef[name] and NodeDef[name].on_unpull_item then
-		return NodeDef[name].on_unpull_item(npos, in_dir, stack)
-	end
-	return false
-end
-
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- Server side helper functions
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -554,25 +523,35 @@ function techage.get_items(pos, inv, listname, num)
 	return nil
 end
 
--- Put the given stack into the given ItemList.
+-- Put the given stack into the given ItemList/inventory.
--- Function returns false if ItemList is full.
+-- Function returns:
+--  - true, if all items are moved
+--  - false, if no item is moved
+--  - leftover, if less than all items are moved
+-- (true/false is the legacy mode and can't be removed)
 function techage.put_items(inv, listname, item, idx)
+	local leftover
 	if idx and inv and idx <= inv:get_size(listname) then
 		local stack = inv:get_stack(listname, idx)
-		if stack:item_fits(item) then
+		leftover = stack:add_item(item)
-			stack:add_item(item)
 		inv:set_stack(listname, idx, stack)
-			return true
+	elseif inv then
-		end
+		leftover = inv:add_item(listname, item)
 	else
-		if inv and inv:room_for_item(listname, item) then
-			inv:add_item(listname, item)
-			return true
-		end
-	end
 		return false
 	end
 
+	local cnt = leftover:get_count()
+	if cnt == item:get_count() then
+		return false
+	elseif cnt == 0 then
+		return true
+	else
+		return leftover
+	end
+
+end
+
 -- Return "full", "loaded", or "empty" depending
 -- on the inventory load.
 -- Full is returned, when no empty stack is available.

techage/basis/conf_inv.lua

@@ -76,16 +76,22 @@ function inv_lib.allow_conf_inv_move(pos, from_list, from_index, to_list, to_ind
 end
 
 function inv_lib.put_items(pos, inv, listname, item, stacks, idx)
+	local name = item:get_name()
+	local count = item:get_count()
 	for _, i in ipairs(stacks or {}) do
 		if not idx or idx == i then
 			local stack = inv:get_stack(listname, i)
-			if stack:item_fits(item) then
+			local leftover = stack:add_item({name = name, count = count})
-				stack:add_item(item)
+			count = leftover:get_count()
 			inv:set_stack(listname, i, stack)
+			if count == 0 then
 				return true
 			end
 		end
 	end
+	if count > 0 then
+		return ItemStack({name = name, count = count})
+	end
 	return false
 end
 

techage/basis/fly_lib.lua

@@ -75,14 +75,15 @@ function flylib.distance(v)
 	return math.abs(v.x) + math.abs(v.y) + math.abs(v.z)
 end
 
-function flylib.to_vector(s)
+function flylib.to_vector(s, max_dist)
 	local x,y,z = unpack(string.split(s, ","))
+	x = tonumber(x) or 0
+	y = tonumber(y) or 0
+	z = tonumber(z) or 0
 	if x and y and z then
-		return {
+		if not max_dist or (math.abs(x) + math.abs(y) + math.abs(z)) <= max_dist then
-			x=tonumber(x) or 0,
+			return {x = x, y = y, z = z}
-			y=tonumber(y) or 0,
+		end
-			z=tonumber(z) or 0,
-		}
 	end
 end
 
@@ -101,7 +102,7 @@ function flylib.to_path(s, max_dist)
 					tPath = tPath or {}
 					tPath[#tPath + 1] = v
 				else
-					return tPath, S("Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded !!")
+					return tPath, S("Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded by @1 blocks !!", dist - max_dist)
 				end
 			else
 				return tPath, S("Error: Invalid path !!")

techage/basis/nodedata_meta.lua

@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ function api.store_mapblock_data(key, mapblock_data)
 			if pos then
 				item._POS_ = nil
 				local data = serialize(item)
+				item._POS_ = pos
 				local meta = M(pos)
 				meta:set_string("ta_data", data)
 				meta:mark_as_private("ta_data")

techage/basis/recipe_lib.lua

@@ -169,6 +169,14 @@ function techage.recipes.get_recipe(name)
 	return NormalizedRecipes[name]
 end
 
+function techage.recipes.set_recipe(pos, rtype, idx)
+	local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+	if not nvm.running then
+		local recipes = Recipes[rtype] or {}
+		idx = tonumber(idx) or 1
+		nvm.recipe_idx = range(idx, 1, #recipes)
+	end
+end
 
 function techage.recipes.get_default_group_item_name(item_name)
 	if item_name and item_name:sub(1, 6) == "group:" then

techage/basis/submenu.lua

@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ local S = techage.S
 techage.menu = {}
 
 local function index(list, x)
-	for idx, v in ipairs(list) do
+	for idx, v in ipairs(list or {}) do
-		if v == x then return idx end
+		if tostring(v) == x then return idx end
 	end
 	return nil
 end
@@ -99,7 +99,6 @@ local function generate_formspec_substring(pos, meta, form_def, player_name)
 				end
 				tbl[#tbl+1] = "label[4.75," .. offs .. ";" .. val .. "]"
 			elseif elem.type == "dropdown" then
-				local l = elem.choices:split(",")
 				if nvm.running or techage.is_running(nvm) then
 					local val = elem.default or ""
 					if meta:contains(elem.name) then
@@ -120,7 +119,13 @@ local function generate_formspec_substring(pos, meta, form_def, player_name)
 					if meta:contains(elem.name) then
 						val = meta:get_string(elem.name) or ""
 					end
-					local idx = index(l, val) or 1
+					local idx
+					if elem.values then
+						idx = index(elem.values, val) or 1
+					else
+						local l = elem.choices:split(",")
+						idx = index(l, val) or 1
+					end
 					tbl[#tbl+1] = "dropdown[4.72," .. (offs) .. ";5.5,1.4;" .. elem.name .. ";" .. elem.choices .. ";" .. idx .. "]"
 				end
 			elseif elem.type == "items" then  -- inventory
@@ -137,9 +142,9 @@ local function generate_formspec_substring(pos, meta, form_def, player_name)
 	return player_inv_needed, table.concat(tbl, "")
 end
 
-local function value_check(elem, value)
+local function value_check(elem, value, player_name)
 	if elem.check then
-		return elem.check(value)
+		return elem.check(value, player_name)
 	end
 	return value ~= nil
 end
@@ -159,7 +164,7 @@ local function evaluate_data(pos, meta, form_def, fields, player_name)
 						meta:set_string(elem.name, "")
 					elseif fields[elem.name]:find("^[%d ]+$") then
 						local val = tonumber(fields[elem.name])
-						if value_check(elem, val) then
+						if value_check(elem, val, player_name) then
 							meta:set_int(elem.name, val)
 							--print("set_int", elem.name, val)
 						else
@@ -173,7 +178,8 @@ local function evaluate_data(pos, meta, form_def, fields, player_name)
 				if fields[elem.name] then
 					if fields[elem.name] == "" then
 						meta:set_string(elem.name, "")
-					elseif fields[elem.name]:find("^[%d ]+$") and value_check(elem, fields[elem.name]) then
+					elseif fields[elem.name]:find("^[%d ]+$") and
+							value_check(elem, fields[elem.name], player_name) then
 						meta:set_string(elem.name, fields[elem.name])
 					else
 						res = false
@@ -184,7 +190,7 @@ local function evaluate_data(pos, meta, form_def, fields, player_name)
 					meta:set_string(elem.name, "")
 				elseif fields[elem.name] then
 					local val = tonumber(fields[elem.name])
-					if val and value_check(elem, val) then
+					if val and value_check(elem, val, player_name) then
 						meta:set_string(elem.name, val)
 					else
 						res = false
@@ -194,7 +200,7 @@ local function evaluate_data(pos, meta, form_def, fields, player_name)
 				if fields[elem.name] == ""then
 					meta:set_string(elem.name, "")
 				elseif fields[elem.name] then
-					if value_check(elem, fields[elem.name]) then
+					if value_check(elem, fields[elem.name], player_name) then
 						meta:set_string(elem.name, fields[elem.name])
 					else
 						res = false
@@ -202,8 +208,15 @@ local function evaluate_data(pos, meta, form_def, fields, player_name)
 				end
 			elseif elem.type == "dropdown" then
 				if fields[elem.name] ~= nil then
+					if elem.values then
+						local l = elem.choices:split(",")
+						local idx = index(l, fields[elem.name]) or 1
+						local text = elem.values[idx]
+						meta:set_string(elem.name, text)
+					else
 						meta:set_string(elem.name, fields[elem.name])
 					end
+				end
 			elseif elem.type == "items" and player_name then
 				local inv_name = minetest.formspec_escape(player_name) .. "_techage_wrench_menu"
 				local dinv = minetest.get_inventory({type = "detached", name = inv_name})

techage/chemistry/ta4_doser.lua

@@ -358,7 +358,12 @@ liquid.register_nodes({"techage:ta4_doser", "techage:ta4_doser_on"}, Pipe, "pump
 
 techage.register_node({"techage:ta4_doser", "techage:ta4_doser_on"}, {
 	on_recv_message = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
+		if topic == "recipe" then
+			techage.recipes.set_recipe(pos, "ta4_doser", payload)
+			return true
+		else
 			return State:on_receive_message(pos, topic, payload)
+		end
 	end,
 	on_beduino_receive_cmnd = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
 		return State:on_beduino_receive_cmnd(pos, topic, payload)

techage/chemistry/ta4_reactor.lua

@@ -168,6 +168,28 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta4_reactor", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
 })
 
+techage.register_node({"techage:ta4_reactor"}, {
+	on_inv_request = function(pos, in_dir, access_type)
+		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+		return meta:get_inventory(), "main"
+	end,
+	on_pull_item = function(pos, in_dir, num, item_name)
+		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
+		return techage.get_items(pos, inv, "main", num)
+	end,
+	on_push_item = function(pos, in_dir, stack)
+		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
+		return techage.put_items(inv, "main", stack)
+	end,
+	on_unpull_item = function(pos, in_dir, stack)
+		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
+		return techage.put_items(inv, "main", stack)
+	end,
+})
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'techage:ta4_reactor',
 	recipe = {

techage/coal_power_station/firebox.lua

@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:coalfirebox", {
 
 	after_place_node = function(pos, placer)
 		if firebox.is_free_position(pos, placer:get_player_name()) then
-			techage.add_node(pos, "techage:coalfirebox")
+			techage.add_node(pos, "techage:coalfirebox", true)
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			nvm.running = false
 			nvm.burn_cycles = 0

techage/coal_power_station/oilfirebox.lua

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:oilfirebox", {
 
 	after_place_node = function(pos, placer)
 		if firebox.is_free_position(pos, placer:get_player_name()) then
-			techage.add_node(pos, "techage:oilfirebox")
+			techage.add_node(pos, "techage:oilfirebox", true)
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			nvm.running = false
 			nvm.burn_cycles = 0

techage/doc/manual_DE.lua

@@ -229,6 +229,7 @@ techage.manual_DE.aTitel = {
   "3,TA4 Elektronikfabrik / Electronic Fab",
   "3,TA4 Injektor / Injector",
   "3,TA4 Recycler",
+  "3,TA4 Item Durchlaufbegrenzer / Item Flow Limiter",
   "1,TA5: Zukunft",
   "2,Energiequellen",
   "3,TA5 Fusionsreaktor",
@@ -1042,7 +1043,7 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "Der Taster/Schalter sendet 'on'/'off' Kommandos zu den Blöcken\\, die über die Nummern konfiguriert wurden.\n"..
-  "Der Taster/Schalter kann als Taster (button) oder Schalter (switch) konfiguriert werden. Wird er als Taster konfiguriert\\, so kann die Zeit zwischen den 'on' und 'off' Kommandos eingestellt werden.\n"..
+  "Der Taster/Schalter kann als Taster (button) oder Schalter (switch) konfiguriert werden. Wird er als Taster konfiguriert\\, so kann die Zeit zwischen den 'on' und 'off' Kommandos eingestellt werden. Mit der Betriebsart \"on button\" wird nur ein 'on' und kein 'off' Kommandos gesendet.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "Über die Checkbox \"public\" kann eingestellt werden\\, ob den Taster von jedem (gesetzt)\\, oder nur vom Besitzer selbst (nicht gesetzt) genutzt werden darf.\n"..
   "\n"..
@@ -1125,7 +1126,9 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "Die Signallampe kann mit 'on'/'off' Kommando ein- bzw. ausgeschaltet werden. Diese Lampe braucht keinen Strom und\n"..
-  "kann mit der Spritzpistole aus der Mod \"Unified Dyes\" farbig gemacht werden.\n"..
+  "kann mit der Spritzpistole aus der Mod \"Unified Dyes\" und über Lua/Beduino Kommandos eingefärbt werden.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "Mit dem Chat-Kommando '/ta_color' wird die Farbpalette mit den Werten für die Lua/Beduino Kommandos angezeigt und mit '/ta_send color <num>' kann die Farbe geändert werden.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -1630,7 +1633,7 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "",
-  "Beim TA4 Taster/Schalter hat sich nur das Aussehen geändert. Die Funktionalität ist gleich wie beim TA3 Taster/Schalter.\n"..
+  "Beim TA4 Taster/Schalter hat sich nur das Aussehen geändert. Die Funktionalität ist gleich wie beim TA3 Taster/Schalter. Mit dem Schraubenschlüssel-Menü können die Daten aber nachträglich geändert werden.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -1696,6 +1699,8 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "Das 'goto' Kommando wird nur angenommen\\, wenn der Sequenzer gestoppt ist.\n"..
   "\n"..
+  "Über das Gabelschlüssel-Menü kann beim Sequenzer die Zykluszeit (normal: 100 ms) geändert werden. \n"..
+  "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "",
@@ -1705,7 +1710,7 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "Anleitung:\n"..
   "\n"..
   "  - Controller setzen und die Blöcke\\, die bewegt werden sollen\\, über das Menü an-trainieren (Es können bis zu 16 Blöcke an-trainiert werden)\n"..
-  "  - die \"Flugstrecke\" muss über eine x\\,y\\,z Angabe (relativ) eingegeben werden (die maximale Distanz beträgt 100 m)\n"..
+  "  - die \"Flugstrecke\" muss über eine x\\,y\\,z Angabe (relativ) eingegeben werden (die maximale Distanz (x+y+z) beträgt 200 m)\n"..
   "  - mit den Menü-Tasten \"Bewege A-B\" sowie \"Bewege B-A\" kann die Bewegung getestet werden\n"..
   "  - man kann auch durch Wände oder andere Blöcke fliegen\n"..
   "  - auch die Zielposition für die Blöcke kann belegt sein. Die Blöcke werden in diesem Falle \"unsichtbar\" gespeichert. Dies ist für Schiebetüren und ähnliches gedacht\n"..
@@ -1892,7 +1897,13 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "\n",
   "Siehe TA3 Pumpe.\n"..
   "\n"..
-  "Die TA4 Pumpe pumpt 8 Einheiten Flüssigkeit alle zwei Sekunden. Zusätzlich unterstützt die Pumpe das Kommando 'flowrate'. Damit kann die Gesamtdurchflussmenge durch die Pumpe abgefragt werden.\n"..
+  "Die TA4 Pumpe pumpt 8 Einheiten Flüssigkeit alle zwei Sekunden. \n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "In der Betriebsart \"Durchflussbegrenzer\" kann die Anzahl der Einheiten\\, die von der Pumpe gepumpt werden\\, begrenzt werden. Die Betriebsart Durchflussbegrenzer kann über das Gabelschlüssel-Menü aktiviert werden\\, indem im Menü die Anzahl an Einheiten konfiguriert wird. Sobald die  konfigurierte Anzahl an Einheiten gepumpt wurden\\, schaltet sich die Pumpe ab. Wird die Pumpe wieder eingeschaltet\\, pumpt sie wieder die konfigurierte Anzahl an Einheiten und schaltet sich dann ab.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "Der Durchflussbegrenzer kann auch per Lua- oder Beduino Controller konfiguriert und gestartet werden.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "Zusätzlich unterstützt die Pumpe das Kommando 'flowrate'. Damit kann die Gesamtdurchflussmenge durch die Pumpe abgefragt werden.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -1918,10 +1929,14 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "Die Funktion entspricht grundsätzlich der von TA2/TA3. Zusätzlich kann aber über ein Menü konfiguriert werden\\, welche Gegenstände aus einer TA4 Kiste geholt und weiter transportiert werden sollen.\n"..
   "Die Verarbeitungsleistung beträgt 12 Items alle 2 s\\, sofern auf beiden Seiten TA4 Röhren verwendet werden. Anderenfalls sind es nur 6 Items alle 2 s.\n"..
   "\n"..
-  "Der TA4 Schieber besitzt zwei zusätzliche Kommandos für den Lua Controller:\n"..
+  "In der Betriebsart \"Durchlaufbegrenzer\" kann die Anzahl der Items\\, die von dem Schieber bewegt werden\\, begrenzt werden. Die Betriebsart Durchlaufbegrenzer kann über das Gabelschlüssel-Menü aktiviert werden\\, indem im Menü die Anzahl an Items konfiguriert wird. Sobald die  konfigurierte Anzahl an Items bewegt wurden\\, schaltet sich der Schieber ab. Wird der Schieber wieder eingeschaltet\\, bewegt er wieder die konfigurierte Anzahl an Items und schaltet sich dann ab.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "Der TA4 Schieber kann auch per Lua- oder Beduino Controller konfiguriert und gestartet werden.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "Hier die zusätzlichen Kommandos für den Lua Controller:\n"..
   "\n"..
   "  - 'config' dient zur Konfiguration des Schiebers\\, analog zum manuellen Konfiguration über das Menü.\nBeispiel:  '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"config\"\\, \"default:dirt\")'\nMit '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"config\"\\, \"\")' wird die Konfiguration gelöscht\n"..
-  "  - 'pull' dient zum Absetzen eines Auftrags an den Schieber:\nBeispiel: '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"pull\"\\, \"default:dirt 8\")'\nAls Nummer sind Werte von 1 bis 12 zulässig. Danach geht der Schieber wieder in den 'stopped' Mode und sendet ein \"off\" Kommando zurück an den Sender des \"pull\" Kommandos.\n"..
+  "  - 'limit' dient zum Setzen der Anzahl der Items für die Durchlaufbegrenzer Betriebsart:\nBeispiel: '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"init\"\\, 7)'\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -2007,6 +2022,10 @@ techage.manual_DE.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
+  "Die Funktion entspricht der von TA3.  \n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "\n",
   "Maschinen zur Überwindung von Raum und Zeit\\, neue Energiequellen und andere Errungenschaften prägen dein Leben. \n"..
   "\n"..
   "Für die Herstellung und Nutzung von TA5 Maschinen und Blöcken sind Erfahrungspunkte (experience points) notwendig. Diese können nur über den Teilchenbeschleuniger aus TA4 erarbeitet werden.\n"..
@@ -2358,6 +2377,7 @@ techage.manual_DE.aItemName = {
   "ta4_electronicfab",
   "ta4_injector",
   "ta4_recycler",
+  "ta4_item_flow_limiter_pas",
   "techage_ta5",
   "",
   "",
@@ -2615,6 +2635,7 @@ techage.manual_DE.aPlanTable = {
   "",
   "",
   "",
+  "",
   "ta5_fusion_reactor",
   "",
   "",

techage/doc/manual_EN.lua

@@ -135,6 +135,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aTitel = {
   "3,TA3 Gravel Rinser",
   "3,TA3 Grinder",
   "3,TA3 Injector",
+  "3,TA3 Item Flow Limiter",
   "2,Tools",
   "3,Techage Info Tool",
   "3,TechAge Programmer",
@@ -229,6 +230,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aTitel = {
   "3,TA4 Electronic Fab",
   "3,TA4 Injector",
   "3,TA4 Recycler",
+  "3,TA4 Item Flow Limiter",
   "1,TA5: Future",
   "2,Energy Sources",
   "3,TA5 Fusion Reactor",
@@ -1044,7 +1046,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "The button/switch sends 'on' / 'off' commands to the blocks that have been configured via the numbers.\n"..
-  "The button/switch can be configured as a button or a switch. If it is configured as a button\\, the time between the 'on' and 'off' commands can be set.\n"..
+  "The button/switch can be configured as a button or a switch. If it is configured as a button\\, the time between the 'on' and 'off' commands can be set. With the operating mode \"on button\" only an 'on' and no 'off' command is sent.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "The checkbox \"public\" can be used to set whether the button can be used by everyone (set) or only by the owner himself (not set).\n"..
   "\n"..
@@ -1126,8 +1128,9 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
-  "The signal lamp can be switched on or off with the 'on' / 'off' command. This lamp does not need electricity and\n"..
+  "The signal lamp can be switched on or off with the 'on' / 'off' command. This lamp does not need electricity and can be colored with the airbrush tool from the mod Unified Dyes\" and via Lua/Beduino commands.\n"..
-  "can be colored with the airbrush tool of the mod Unified Dyes.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "With the chat command '/ta_color' the color palette with the values for the Lua/Beduino commands is displayed and with '/ta_send color <num>' the color can be changed.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -1264,6 +1267,16 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
+  "The Flow Limiter limits the number of items that can be pushed through by using a slider. This allows the number of items that are put into an oven\\, for example\\, to be precisely adapted to the recipe.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "The Flow Limiter must be configured via the menu and then started. If the configured number of items has been passed\\, the block switches off. The next time the Flow Limiter is switched on\\, it again transmits the configured number of items.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "*Note: The Flow Limiter must be placed behind the pusher.*\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "The Flow Limiter can also be configured and started using a Lua or Beduino controller.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "\n",
   "",
   "The Techage Info Tool (open-ended wrench) has several functions. It shows the time\\, position\\, temperature and biome when an unknown block is clicked on.\n"..
   "If you click on a TechAge block with command interface\\, all available data will be shown (see also \"Logic / switching blocks\").\n"..
@@ -1626,7 +1639,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "",
-  "Only the appearance of the TA4 button/switch has changed. The functionality is the same as with the TA3 button/switch.\n"..
+  "Only the appearance of the TA4 button/switch has changed. The functionality is the same as with the TA3 button/switch. With the wrench menu\\, however\\, the data can be changed later.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -1692,6 +1705,8 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n"..
   "The 'goto' command is only accepted when the sequencer is stopped.\n"..
   "\n"..
+  "The cycle time (default: 100 ms) can be changed for the sequencer via the open-end wrench menu.\n"..
+  "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
   "",
@@ -1701,7 +1716,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "Instructions:\n"..
   "\n"..
   "  - Set the controller and train the blocks to be moved via the menu (up to 16 blocks can be trained)\n"..
-  "  - the \"flight route\" must be entered via an x\\, y\\, z specification (relative) (the maximum distance is 100 m)\n"..
+  "  - the \"flight route\" must be entered via an x\\, y\\, z specification (relative) (the maximum distance (x+y+z) is 200 m)\n"..
   "  - The movement can be tested with the menu buttons \"Move A-B\" and \"Move B-A\"\n"..
   "  - you can also fly through walls or other blocks\n"..
   "  - The target position for the blocks can also be occupied. In this case\\, the blocks are saved \"invisibly\". This is intended for sliding doors and the like\n"..
@@ -1888,7 +1903,13 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n",
   "See TA3 pump.\n"..
   "\n"..
-  "The TA4 pump pumps 8 units of liquid every two seconds. The pump also supports the 'flowrate' command. This means that the total flow rate through the pump can be queried. \n"..
+  "The TA4 pump pumps 8 units of liquid every two seconds. \n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "In the \"Flow limiter\" mode\\, the number of units pumped by the pump can be limited. The flow limiter mode can be activated via the open-end wrench menu by configuring the number of units in the menu. Once the configured number of units have been pumped\\, the pump will turn off. When the pump is turned on again\\, it will pump the configured number of units again and then turn off.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "The flow limiter can also be configured and started using a Lua or Beduino controller.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "The pump also supports the 'flowrate' command. This allows the total flow rate through the pump to be queried.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -1914,10 +1935,14 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "The function basically corresponds to that of TA2 / TA3. In addition\\, a menu can be used to configure which objects should be taken from a TA4 chest and transported further.\n"..
   "The processing power is 12 items every 2 s\\, if TA4 tubes are used on both sides. Otherwise there are only 6 items every 2 s.\n"..
   "\n"..
-  "The TA4 pusher has two additional commands for the Lua controller:\n"..
+  "In the \"flow limiter\" mode\\, the number of items that are moved by the pusher can be limited. The flow limiter mode can be activated via the open-end wrench menu by configuring the number of items in the menu. As soon as the configured number of items have been moved\\, the pusher switches off. If the pusher is switched on again\\, it moves the configured number of items again and then switches off.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "The TA4 pusher can also be configured and started using a Lua or Beduino controller.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "Here are the additional commands for the Lua controller:\n"..
   "\n"..
   "  - 'config' is used to configure the pusher\\, analogous to manual configuration via the menu.\n Example: '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"config\"\\, \"default:dirt\")'\n With '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"config\"\\, \"\")' the configuration is deleted\n"..
-  "  - 'pull' is used to send an order to the pusher:\nExample: '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"pull\"\\, \"default: dirt 8\")'\nValues ​​from 1 to 12 are permitted as numbers. Then the pusher goes back to 'stopped' mode and sends an\" off \"command back to the transmitter of the\" pull \"command.\n"..
+  "  - 'limit' is used to set the number of items for the flow limiter mode:\n Example: '$send_cmnd(1234\\, \"init\"\\, 7)'\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n"..
   "\n",
@@ -2004,6 +2029,10 @@ techage.manual_EN.aText = {
   "\n"..
   " \n"..
   "\n",
+  "The function corresponds to that of TA3.\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "\n"..
+  "\n",
   "Machines to overcome space and time\\, new sources of energy and other achievements shape your life.\n"..
   "\n"..
   "Experience points are required for the manufacture and use of TA5 machines and blocks. These can only be worked out using the collider from TA4.\n"..
@@ -2259,6 +2288,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aItemName = {
   "ta3_gravelrinser",
   "ta3_grinder",
   "ta3_injector",
+  "ta3_item_flow_limiter_pas",
   "",
   "ta3_end_wrench",
   "ta3_programmer",
@@ -2353,6 +2383,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aItemName = {
   "ta4_electronicfab",
   "ta4_injector",
   "ta4_recycler",
+  "ta4_item_flow_limiter_pas",
   "techage_ta5",
   "",
   "",
@@ -2520,6 +2551,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aPlanTable = {
   "",
   "",
   "",
+  "",
   "ta4_windturbine",
   "",
   "",
@@ -2609,6 +2641,7 @@ techage.manual_EN.aPlanTable = {
   "",
   "",
   "",
+  "",
   "ta5_fusion_reactor",
   "",
   "",

techage/furnace/firebox.lua

@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:furnace_firebox", {
 
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
-		techage.add_node(pos, "techage:furnace_firebox")
+		techage.add_node(pos, "techage:furnace_firebox", true)
 		nvm.running = false
 		nvm.burn_cycles = 0
 		nvm.liquid = {}

techage/init.lua

@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@ elseif minetest.global_exists("lcdlib") and lcdlib.version < 1.01 then
 elseif minetest.global_exists("safer_lua") and safer_lua.version < 1.01 then
 	minetest.log("error", "[techage] Techage requires safer_lua version 1.01 or newer!")
 	return
-elseif minetest.global_exists("networks") and networks.version < 0.10 then
+elseif minetest.global_exists("networks") and networks.version < 0.12 then
-	minetest.log("error", "[techage] Techage requires networks version 0.10 or newer!")
+	minetest.log("error", "[techage] Techage requires networks version 0.12 or newer!")
 	return
 elseif minetest.global_exists("hyperloop") and hyperloop.version < 2.07 then
 	minetest.log("error", "[techage] Techage requires hyperloop version 2.07 or newer!")

techage/iron_age/gravelsieve.lua

@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ local function on_punch(pos, node, puncher, pointed_thing)
 		if inv:room_for_item("src", stack) then
 			inv:add_item("src", stack)
 			minetest.swap_node(pos, {name = "techage:sieve0"})
-			minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(1)
+			minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(1.5)
 			local w = puncher:get_wielded_item()
 			if not(minetest.setting_getbool("creative_mode")) then
 				w:take_item(1)
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:sieve0", "techage:sieve1", "techage:sieve2", "te
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if inv:room_for_item("src", stack) then
 			inv:add_item("src", stack)
-			minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(1)
+			minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(1.5)
 			return true
 		end
 		return false

techage/iron_age/hopper.lua

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ minetest.register_alias("techage:hopper_ta1", "minecart:hopper")
 minecart.register_inventory(
 	{
 		"techage:chest_ta2", "techage:chest_ta3", "techage:chest_ta4",
-		"techage:meltingpot", "techage:meltingpot_active",
+		"techage:meltingpot", "techage:meltingpot_active", "techage:ta4_reactor",
 	},
 	{
 		put = {
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ minecart.register_inventory(
 				local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 				local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 				if inv:is_empty("src") then
-					minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(1)
+					minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(2)
 					return true
 				end
 			end,

techage/liquids/pump.lua

@@ -25,12 +25,21 @@ local COUNTDOWN_TICKS = 4
 local CYCLE_TIME = 2
 local CAPA = 4
 
-local WRENCH_MENU =	{{
+local WRENCH_MENU = {
+	{
 		type = "output",
 		name = "flowrate",
 		label = S("Total flow rate"),
 		tooltip = S("Total flow rate in liquid units"),
-}}
+	},
+	{
+		type = "number",
+		name = "limit",
+		label = S("Number of units"),
+		tooltip = S("Number of liquid units that are allowed to be pumped"),
+		default = "0",
+	},
+}
 
 local State3 = techage.NodeStates:new({
 	node_name_passive = "techage:t3_pump",
@@ -48,11 +57,9 @@ local State4 = techage.NodeStates:new({
 	standby_ticks = STANDBY_TICKS,
 })
 
-local function pumping(pos, nvm, state, capa)
+-- Function returns the number of pumped units
-	local mem = techage.get_mem(pos)
+local function pump(pos, mem, nvm, state, outdir, units)
-	mem.dbg_cycles = (mem.dbg_cycles or 0) - 1
+	local taken, name = liquid.take(pos, Pipe, Flip[outdir], nil, units, mem.dbg_cycles > 0)
-	local outdir = M(pos):get_int("outdir")
-	local taken, name = liquid.take(pos, Pipe, Flip[outdir], nil, capa, mem.dbg_cycles > 0)
 	if taken > 0 then
 		local leftover = liquid.put(pos, Pipe, outdir, name, taken, mem.dbg_cycles > 0)
 		if leftover and leftover > 0 then
@@ -66,15 +73,41 @@ local function pumping(pos, nvm, state, capa)
 				state:blocked(pos, nvm)
 				return 0
 			end
-			state:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
 			return taken - leftover
 		end
-		state:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
 		return taken
-	end
+	else
 		state:idle(pos, nvm)
 		return 0
 	end
+end
+
+local function pumping(pos, nvm, state, capa)
+	local mem = techage.get_mem(pos)
+	mem.dbg_cycles = (mem.dbg_cycles or 0) - 1
+	local outdir = M(pos):get_int("outdir")
+
+	if not nvm.limit then
+		local num = pump(pos, mem, nvm, state, outdir, capa)
+		if num > 0 then
+			state:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
+		end
+		return num
+	elseif nvm.num_items < nvm.limit then
+		local num = math.min(capa, nvm.limit - nvm.num_items)
+		num = pump(pos, mem, nvm, state, outdir, num)
+		if num > 0 then
+			nvm.num_items = nvm.num_items + num
+			if nvm.num_items >= nvm.limit then
+				state:stop(pos, nvm)
+			else
+				state:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
+			end
+		end
+		return num
+	end
+	return 0
+end
 
 local function after_place_node3(pos, placer)
 	local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
@@ -119,6 +152,14 @@ local function on_rightclick(pos, node, clicker)
 	elseif node.name == "techage:t4_pump" then
 		local mem = techage.get_mem(pos)
 		mem.dbg_cycles = 5
+		local val = M(pos):get_int("limit")
+		if val and val > 0 then
+			nvm.limit = val
+			nvm.num_items = 0
+		else
+			nvm.limit = nil
+			nvm.num_items = nil
+		end
 		State4:start(pos, nvm)
 	elseif node.name == "techage:t4_pump_on" then
 		State4:stop(pos, nvm)
@@ -277,7 +318,24 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:t3_pump", "techage:t3_pump_on"}, {
 
 techage.register_node({"techage:t4_pump", "techage:t4_pump_on"}, {
 	on_recv_message = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
-		if topic == "flowrate" then
+		if topic == "limit" then  -- Set pump limit
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			State4:stop(pos, nvm)
+			local val = tonumber(payload) or 0
+			if val and val > 0 then
+				nvm.limit = val
+				nvm.num_items = 0
+				M(pos):set_int("limit", val)
+			else
+				nvm.limit = nil
+				nvm.num_items = nil
+				M(pos):set_string("limit", "")
+			end
+			return true
+		elseif topic == "count" then  -- Get number of pumped units
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			return nvm.num_items or 0
+		elseif topic == "flowrate" then  -- Get total number of pumped units
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			return nvm.flowrate or 0
 		else
@@ -285,12 +343,34 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:t4_pump", "techage:t4_pump_on"}, {
 		end
 	end,
 	on_beduino_receive_cmnd = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
+		if topic == 69 and payload then  -- Set pump limit
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			State4:stop(pos, nvm)
+			if payload[1] > 0 then
+				nvm.limit = payload[1]
+				nvm.num_items = 0
+				M(pos):set_int("limit", payload[1])
+			else
+				nvm.limit = nil
+				nvm.num_items = nil
+				M(pos):set_string("limit", "")
+			end
+			return 0
+		else
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			if nvm.limit then
+				nvm.num_items = 0
+			end
 			return State4:on_beduino_receive_cmnd(pos, topic, payload)
+		end
 	end,
 	on_beduino_request_data = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
-		if topic == 137 then  -- Total Flow Rate
+		if topic == 137 then  -- Get total number of pumped units
 			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
 			return 0, {nvm.flowrate or 0}
+		elseif topic == 151 then  -- Get number of pumped units
+			local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+			return 0, {nvm.num_items or 0}
 		else
 			return State4:on_beduino_request_data(pos, topic, payload)
 		end

techage/locale/techage.de.tr

@@ -114,7 +114,11 @@ TA3 Booster=TA3 Gebläse
 ### button.lua ###
 
 Access:=Zugriff:
+Button or switch=Taster oder Schalter
+Change the block name (infotext)=Ändere den Blocknamen
 Command to be sent=Zu sendender Befehl 
+Destination block number(s)=Zielblocknummer
+Infotext=Infotext
 TA3 Button/Switch=TA3 Taster/Schalter
 TA4 Button/Switch=TA4 Schalter/Taster
 
@@ -122,7 +126,11 @@ TA4 Button/Switch=TA4 Schalter/Taster
 ### button_2x.lua ###
 ### button_4x.lua ###
 
+Access=Zugriff
+Button protection=Tastenschutz
 Command=Kommando
+Number=Nummer
+Type=Typ
 
 ### button.lua ###
 ### cart_detector.lua ###
@@ -154,14 +162,10 @@ TA4 2x Button=TA4 2x Taster
 ### button_2x.lua ###
 ### button_4x.lua ###
 
-Access=Zugriff
-Button protection=Tastenschutz
 Command to be sent (ignored for switches)=Zu sendender Befehl (wird für Schalter ignoriert)
 Destination block number=Zielblocknummer 
 Label for the button=Beschriftung für die Taste
 Momentary button or on/off switch=Taster oder Ein-/Ausschalter
-Number=Nummer
-Type=Typ
 
 ### button_2x.lua ###
 ### button_4x.lua ###
@@ -446,7 +450,7 @@ Firebox=Feuerkasten
 ### fly_lib.lua ###
 
 Destination position is protected=Zielposition ist geschützt
-Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded !!=Fehler: Max. Flugstreckenlänge überschritten !!
+Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded by @1 blocks !!=Fehler: max. Länge der Flugstrecke um @1 Blöcke überschritten !!
 No valid destination position=Keine gültige Zielposition
 No valid node at the start position=Kein gültiger Block an der Startposition
 Start position is protected=Startposition ist geschützt
@@ -460,7 +464,6 @@ Error: Invalid path !!=Fehler: Ungültiger Pfad !!
 
 Error: Recording is missing !!=Fehler: Aufzeichnung fehlt !!
 Flight route (A to B)=Flug Route (A nach B)
-Move=Bewege
 See chat output=Siehe chat Ausgabe
 TA5 Fly Controller=TA5 Flug Controller
 Test=Test
@@ -480,6 +483,7 @@ Store=Speichern
 Click on all blocks that shall be moved=Klicke auf alle Blöcke, die verschoben werden sollen
 Maximum Speed=Maximalgeschwindigkeit
 Maximum speed for moving blocks=Maximale Geschwindigkeit für bewegliche Blöcke
+Move=Bewege
 Move A-B=Bewege A-B
 Move B-A=Bewege B-A
 Move block height=Move Block Höhe
@@ -495,7 +499,6 @@ TA2 Flywheel=TA2 Schwungrad
 
 Area already loaded or max. number of Forceload Blocks reached!=Bereich bereits geladen oder maximale Anzahl von Forceload Blöcken erreicht!
 List of your Forceload Blocks:=Liste der Forceload Blöcke
-Priv missing=Rechte fehlen
 Punch the block to make the area visible.=Schlage auf den Bock um den Bereich anzuzeigen.
 Show all forceload blocks in a 64x64x64 range=Zeige alle Forceload Blöcke im Umkreis von 64x64x64 Blöcken
 Techage Forceload Block=Techage Forceload Block
@@ -870,15 +873,27 @@ TA1 Pine Wood Board=TA1 Kiefernholzbrett
 
 TA4 Streetlamp Solar Cell=TA4 Straßenlampen-Solarzelle
 
+### minichest.lua ###
+
+Test Chest=
+
+### minitank.lua ###
+
+Test Mini Tank=
+
 ### movecontroller.lua ###
 
 Error: Invalid distance !!=Fehler: Ungültige Entfernung !!
 Handover to A=Übergabe an A
 Handover to B=Übergabe an B
+Move distance=Entfernung
 Move distance (A to B)=Entfernung (A nach B)
 Number of the next movecontroller=Nummer des nächsten Move Controllers
 Number of the previous movecontroller=Nummer des vorhergehenden Move Controllers
 Object offset=Objekt Offset
+Operational mode=Betriebsmodus
+Reset=Rücksetzen
+Switch to the remote controlled 'move xyz' mode=Wechseln in den ferngesteuerten 'move xyz'-Modus
 TA4 Move Controller=TA4 Move Controller
 Y-offset for non-player objects like vehicles (-0.5 to 0.5)=Y-Offset für Nicht-Spieler Objekte wie Fahrzeuge (-0.5 bis 0.5)
 
@@ -1010,6 +1025,8 @@ Allow to dig/place Techage power lines nearby power poles=Erlaubt TODO
 
 ### pump.lua ###
 
+Number of liquid units that are allowed to be pumped=Anzahl der Flüssigkeitseinheiten, die gepumpt werden dürfen
+Number of units=Anzahl der Einheiten
 TA3 Pump=TA3 Pumpe
 TA4 Pump=TA4 Pumpe
 
@@ -1029,7 +1046,9 @@ no oil=Kein Öl
 
 ### pusher.lua ###
 
-Optionally configure@nthe pusher with one item=Der Schieber kann optional@nmit einem Gegenstand@nkonfiguriert werden
+Number of items=Anzahl der Elemente
+Number of items that are allowed to be pushed=Anzahl der Elemente, die verschoben werden dürfen
+Optionally configure@nthe pusher with one item=Der Schieber kann optional@nmit einem Elemente@nkonfiguriert werden
 Pusher=Schieber
 
 ### quarry.lua ###
@@ -1083,6 +1102,8 @@ Biome=Biom
 Node owner=Blockbesitzer
 Position=Position
 Position temperature=Positionstemperatur
+Pump connected to no/empty tank(s).=Pumpe an keine/leere Tank(s) angeschlossen.
+Pump connected to tank(s) with: @1=Pumpe an Tank(s) angeschlossen mit: @1
 TechAge Info Tool (use @= read status info)=TechAge Info Werkzeug
 TechAge Repair Kit=TechAge Reparaturset
 
@@ -1120,6 +1141,7 @@ stopped=gestoppt
 ### sequencer2.lua ###
 
  - 'goto <num>'  (jump to another line)@n= - 'goto <num>'  (springe zu einer anderen Zeile)@n
+ - 'nop' (do nothing)@n= - 'nop' (mache nichts)@n
  - 'send <node num> <cmnd>' (techage command)@n= - 'send <node num> <cmnd>' (techage Kommando)@n
  - 'stop' (stop the execution)@n= - 'stop' (stoppe die Ausführung)@n
  - 1 corresponds to 100 ms@n= - 1 entspricht 100 ms@n
@@ -1152,7 +1174,7 @@ TA5 Fusion Reactor Shell=TA5 Fusionsreaktor Hülle
 
 TA4 Wind Turbine Signal Lamp=TA4 Windkraftanlagenlampe
 TechAge Signal Lamp=TechAge Signallampe
-TechAge Signal Lamp (can be colored)=TechAge Signallampe (kann gefärbt werden)
+TechAge Signal Lamp 2 =TechAge Signallampe 2
 
 ### signallamp_2x.lua ###
 
@@ -1466,3 +1488,8 @@ Remove detector=Entferne Detektor
 TA4 Collider Detector Worker=TA4 Collider Detektor Worker
 [TA4] Detector is being built!=[TA4] Detektor wird gebaut! 
 [TA4] Detector is being removed!=[TA4] Detektor wird  entfernt!
+
+
+##### not used anymore #####
+
+Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded !!=Fehler: Max. Flugstreckenlänge überschritten !!

techage/locale/template.txt

@@ -114,7 +114,11 @@ TA3 Booster=
 ### button.lua ###
 
 Access:=
+Button or switch=
+Change the node name (infotext)=
 Command to be sent=
+Destination block number(s)=
+Infotext=
 TA3 Button/Switch=
 TA4 Button/Switch=
 
@@ -122,7 +126,11 @@ TA4 Button/Switch=
 ### button_2x.lua ###
 ### button_4x.lua ###
 
+Access=
+Button protection=
 Command=
+Number=
+Type=
 
 ### button.lua ###
 ### cart_detector.lua ###
@@ -154,14 +162,10 @@ TA4 2x Button=
 ### button_2x.lua ###
 ### button_4x.lua ###
 
-Access=
-Button protection=
 Command to be sent (ignored for switches)=
 Destination block number=
 Label for the button=
 Momentary button or on/off switch=
-Number=
-Type=
 
 ### button_2x.lua ###
 ### button_4x.lua ###
@@ -446,7 +450,7 @@ Firebox=
 ### fly_lib.lua ###
 
 Destination position is protected=
-Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded !!=
+Error: Max. length of the flight route exceeded by @1 blocks !!=
 No valid destination position=
 No valid node at the start position=
 Start position is protected=
@@ -460,7 +464,6 @@ Error: Invalid path !!=
 
 Error: Recording is missing !!=
 Flight route (A to B)=
-Move=
 See chat output=
 TA5 Fly Controller=
 Test=
@@ -480,6 +483,7 @@ Store=
 Click on all blocks that shall be moved=
 Maximum Speed=
 Maximum speed for moving blocks=
+Move=
 Move A-B=
 Move B-A=
 Move block height=
@@ -495,7 +499,6 @@ TA2 Flywheel=
 
 Area already loaded or max. number of Forceload Blocks reached!=
 List of your Forceload Blocks:=
-Priv missing=
 Punch the block to make the area visible.=
 Show all forceload blocks in a 64x64x64 range=
 Techage Forceload Block=
@@ -870,15 +873,27 @@ TA1 Pine Wood Board=
 
 TA4 Streetlamp Solar Cell=
 
+### minichest.lua ###
+
+Test Chest=
+
+### minitank.lua ###
+
+Test Mini Tank=
+
 ### movecontroller.lua ###
 
 Error: Invalid distance !!=
 Handover to A=
 Handover to B=
+Move distance=
 Move distance (A to B)=
 Number of the next movecontroller=
 Number of the previous movecontroller=
 Object offset=
+Operational mode=
+Reset=
+Switch to the remote controlled 'move xyz' mode=
 TA4 Move Controller=
 Y-offset for non-player objects like vehicles (-0.5 to 0.5)=
 
@@ -1010,6 +1025,8 @@ Allow to dig/place Techage power lines nearby power poles=
 
 ### pump.lua ###
 
+Number of liquid units that are allowed to be pumped=
+Number of units=
 TA3 Pump=
 TA4 Pump=
 
@@ -1029,6 +1046,8 @@ no oil=
 
 ### pusher.lua ###
 
+Number of items=
+Number of items that are allowed to be pushed=
 Optionally configure@nthe pusher with one item=
 Pusher=
 
@@ -1083,6 +1102,8 @@ Biome=
 Node owner=
 Position=
 Position temperature=
+Pump connected to no/empty tank(s).=
+Pump connected to tank(s) with: @1=
 TechAge Info Tool (use @= read status info)=
 TechAge Repair Kit=
 
@@ -1120,6 +1141,7 @@ stopped=
 ### sequencer2.lua ###
 
  - 'goto <num>'  (jump to another line)@n=
+ - 'nop' (do nothing)@n=
  - 'send <node num> <cmnd>' (techage command)@n=
  - 'stop' (stop the execution)@n=
  - 1 corresponds to 100 ms@n=
@@ -1152,7 +1174,7 @@ TA5 Fusion Reactor Shell=
 
 TA4 Wind Turbine Signal Lamp=
 TechAge Signal Lamp=
-TechAge Signal Lamp (can be colored)=
+TechAge Signal Lamp 2 =
 
 ### signallamp_2x.lua ###
 

techage/logic/button.lua

@@ -20,6 +20,22 @@ local NDEF = function(pos) return (minetest.registered_nodes[techage.get_node_lv
 local logic = techage.logic
 
 local WRENCH_MENU = {
+	{
+		type = "dropdown",
+		choices = "switch,on button,button 1s,button 2s,button 4s,button 8s,button 16s,button 32s",
+		name = "type",
+		label = S("Type"),
+		tooltip = S("Button or switch"),
+		default = "1",
+	},
+	{
+		type = "numbers",
+		name = "numbers",
+		label = S("Number"),
+		tooltip = S("Destination block number(s)"),
+		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
+	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",
 		name = "command",
@@ -27,6 +43,21 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		tooltip = S("Command to be sent"),
 		default = "on",
 	},
+	{
+		type = "dropdown",
+		choices = "private,protected,public",
+		name = "access",
+		label = S("Access"),
+		tooltip = S("Button protection"),
+		default = "1",
+	},
+	{
+		type = "ascii",
+		name = "decription",
+		label = S("Infotext"),
+		tooltip = S("Change the block name (infotext)"),
+		default = "",
+	},
 }
 
 local function switch_on(pos)
@@ -56,7 +87,8 @@ local function switch_off(pos, is_button)
 		logic.swap_node(pos, "techage:ta4_button_off")
 	end
 	local meta = M(pos)
-	if not meta:contains("command") or meta:get_string("command") == "on" then
+	if meta:get_string("off_command") ~= "true" and 
+			(not meta:contains("command") or meta:get_string("command") == "on") then
 		logic.send_off(pos, M(pos))
 	end
 	if not is_button then
@@ -74,22 +106,18 @@ local function formspec(meta)
 	if idx == 0 then idx = 1 end
 	local access_idx = meta:get_string("public") == "true" and 3 or meta:get_string("protected") == "true" and 2 or 1
 	return "size[7.5,6]"..
-		"dropdown[0.2,0;3;type;switch,button 1s,button 2s,button 4s,button 8s,button 16s,button 32s;"..idx.."]"..
+		"dropdown[0.2,0;3;type;switch,on button,button 1s,button 2s,button 4s,button 8s,button 16s,button 32s;"..idx.."]"..
 		"field[0.5,2;7,1;numbers;"..S("Insert destination node number(s)")..";"..numbers.."]" ..
 		"label[0.2,3;"..S("Access:").."]"..
 		"dropdown[3,3;4;access;private,protected,public;"..access_idx.."]"..
 		"button_exit[2,4;3,1;exit;"..S("Save").."]"
 end
 
-local function on_receive_fields(pos, formname, fields, player)
+local function store_fields_data(pos, fields)
-	if minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then
-		return
-	end
 	local meta = M(pos)
-	if not techage.check_numbers(fields.numbers, player:get_player_name()) then
-		return
-	end
 	meta:set_string("numbers", fields.numbers)
+	meta:set_string("off_command", "")
+	
 	if fields.access == "protected" then
 		meta:set_string("protected", "true")
 		meta:set_string("public", "")
@@ -106,28 +134,46 @@ local function on_receive_fields(pos, formname, fields, player)
 	if fields.type == "switch" then
 		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 1)
 		cycle_time = 0
-	elseif fields.type == "button 1s" then
+	elseif fields.type == "on button" then
 		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 2)
+		meta:set_string("off_command", "true")
+		cycle_time = 1
+	elseif fields.type == "button 1s" then
+		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 3)
 		cycle_time = 1
 	elseif fields.type == "button 2s" then
-		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 3)
+		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 4)
 		cycle_time = 2
 	elseif fields.type == "button 4s" then
-		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 4)
+		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 5)
 		cycle_time = 4
 	elseif fields.type == "button 8s" then
-		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 5)
+		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 6)
 		cycle_time = 8
 	elseif fields.type == "button 16s" then
-		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 6)
+		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 7)
 		cycle_time = 16
 	elseif fields.type == "button 32s" then
-		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 7)
+		meta:set_int("cycle_idx", 8)
 		cycle_time = 32
 	end
 	if cycle_time ~= nil then
 		meta:set_int("cycle_time", cycle_time)
 	end
+	meta:set_string("access", fields.access)
+	meta:set_string("type", fields.type)
+end
+
+local function on_receive_fields(pos, formname, fields, player)
+	if minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then
+		return
+	end
+	if not techage.check_numbers(fields.numbers, player:get_player_name()) then
+		return
+	end
+	store_fields_data(pos, fields)
+
+	local meta = M(pos)
 	logic.infotext(meta, NDEF(pos).description)
 	if fields.exit then
 		meta:set_string("formspec", nil)
@@ -137,6 +183,16 @@ local function on_receive_fields(pos, formname, fields, player)
 	end
 end
 
+local function ta_after_formspec(pos, fields, playername)
+	store_fields_data(pos, fields)
+	local meta = M(pos)
+	if fields.decription ~= "" then
+		logic.infotext(meta, fields.decription)
+	else
+		logic.infotext(meta, NDEF(pos).description)
+	end
+end
+
 local function can_access(pos, player)
 	local meta = M(pos)
 	local public = meta:get_string("public") == "true"
@@ -269,6 +325,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta4_button_off", {
 	end,
 
 	ta4_formspec = WRENCH_MENU,
+	ta_after_formspec = ta_after_formspec,
 	on_receive_fields = on_receive_fields,
 	on_rightclick = on_rightclick_on,
 	techage_set_numbers = techage_set_numbers,
@@ -305,6 +362,8 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta4_button_on", {
 		},
 	},
 
+	ta4_formspec = WRENCH_MENU,
+	ta_after_formspec = ta_after_formspec,
 	on_rightclick = on_rightclick_off,
 	on_timer = switch_off,
 	on_rotate = screwdriver.disallow,

techage/logic/button_2x.lua

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Number") .. " 1",
 		tooltip = S("Destination block number"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",
@@ -76,6 +77,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Number") .. " 2",
 		tooltip = S("Destination block number"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",

techage/logic/button_4x.lua

@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Number") .. " 1",
 		tooltip = S("Destination block number"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",
@@ -80,6 +81,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Number") .. " 2",
 		tooltip = S("Destination block number"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",
@@ -101,6 +103,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Number") .. " 3",
 		tooltip = S("Destination block number"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",
@@ -122,6 +125,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Number") .. " 4",
 		tooltip = S("Destination block number"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "ascii",

techage/logic/detector.lua

@@ -249,12 +249,13 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 techage.register_node({"techage:ta3_detector_off", "techage:ta3_detector_on"}, {
 	on_push_item = function(pos, in_dir, stack)
-		if techage.safe_push_items(pos, in_dir, stack) then
+		local leftover = techage.safe_push_items(pos, in_dir, stack)
+		if leftover then
 			local inv =  minetest.get_inventory({type = "node", pos = pos})
 			if not inv or inv:is_empty("cfg") or inv:contains_item("cfg", ItemStack(stack:get_name())) then
 				switch_on(pos)
 			end
-			return true
+			return leftover
 		end
 		return false
 	end,
@@ -263,11 +264,19 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:ta3_detector_off", "techage:ta3_detector_on"}, {
 
 techage.register_node({"techage:ta4_detector_off", "techage:ta4_detector_on"}, {
 	on_push_item = function(pos, in_dir, stack)
-		if techage.safe_push_items(pos, in_dir, stack) then
+		local leftover = techage.safe_push_items(pos, in_dir, stack)
+		if leftover then
+			local inv =  minetest.get_inventory({type = "node", pos = pos})
+			if not inv or inv:is_empty("cfg") or inv:contains_item("cfg", ItemStack(stack:get_name())) then
 				switch_on(pos)
 				local nvm = techage.get_nvm(pos)
+				if leftover == true then
 					nvm.counter = (nvm.counter or 0) + stack:get_count()
-			return true
+				else
+					nvm.counter = (nvm.counter or 0) + stack:get_count() - leftover:get_count()
+				end
+			end
+			return leftover
 		end
 		return false
 	end,

techage/logic/sequencer2.lua

@@ -38,6 +38,27 @@ local HELP = S("Syntax:\n") ..
 	" [30] send 1234 b2a\n" ..
 	" [60] goto 1 -- keep going"
 
+local WRENCH_MENU = {
+	{
+		type = "dropdown",
+		choices = "100ms,200ms,500ms,1s,2s",
+		name = "cycletime",
+		label = S("Cycle time"),
+		tooltip = S("Timer cycle time (default: 100 ms)"),
+		default = "1",
+		values = {0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0}
+	},
+}
+
+local function cycle_time(pos)
+	local mem = techage.get_mem(pos)
+	if not mem.cycletime then
+		mem.cycletime = tonumber(M(pos):get_string("cycletime")) or 0.1
+	end
+	return mem.cycletime
+end
+
+
 local function strsplit(text)
 	text = text:gsub("\r\n", "\n")
 	text = text:gsub("\r", "\n")
@@ -169,12 +190,12 @@ local function formspec_help(meta)
 		"background[0.1,0.3;9.8,8.0;techage_form_mask.png]"
 end
 
-local function restart_timer(pos, time)
+local function restart_timer(pos, ticks)
 	local timer = minetest.get_node_timer(pos)
 	if timer:is_started() then
 		timer:stop()
 	end
-	timer:start(time / 10)
+	timer:start(ticks * cycle_time(pos))
 end
 
 local function node_timer(pos, elapsed)
@@ -240,7 +261,8 @@ local function on_receive_fields(pos, formname, fields, player)
 				meta:set_string("text", fields.text or "")
 				mem.code = nil
 				mem.idx = nil
-				minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(0.5)
+				mem.cycletime = nil
+				restart_timer(pos, 1)
 				logic.infotext(meta, S("TA4 Sequencer"), S("running"))
 			end
 		end
@@ -274,6 +296,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta4_sequencer", {
 	end,
 
 	on_timer = node_timer,
+	ta4_formspec = WRENCH_MENU,
 
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {choppy=2, cracky=2, crumbly=2},
@@ -300,7 +323,7 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:ta4_sequencer"}, {
 			local mem = techage.get_mem(pos)
 			nvm.running = true
 			mem.idx = tonumber(payload or 1) or 1
-			restart_timer(pos, 0.1)
+			restart_timer(pos, 1)
 			logic.infotext(M(pos), S("TA4 Sequencer"), S("running"))
 		elseif topic == "stop" or topic == "off" then
 			nvm.running = false
@@ -319,7 +342,7 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:ta4_sequencer"}, {
 				local mem = techage.get_mem(pos)
 				nvm.running = true
 				mem.idx = tonumber(payload or 1) or 1
-				restart_timer(pos, 0.1)
+				restart_timer(pos, 1)
 				logic.infotext(M(pos), S("TA4 Sequencer"), S("running"))
 				return 0
 			elseif payload[1] == 0 then

techage/logic/signallamp.lua

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	AGPL v3
 	See LICENSE.txt for more information
 
-	Colored Signal Lamp (requires unifieddyes)
+	Colored Signal Lamps (with unifieddyes support)
 
 ]]--
 
@@ -20,34 +20,53 @@ local logic = techage.logic
 
 local COLORED = minetest.get_modpath("unifieddyes") and minetest.global_exists("unifieddyes")
 
+local LampsOff = {}
+local LampsOn = {}
 
-local function switch_on(pos, node)
+local function switch_on(pos, node, player, color)
-	node.name = "techage:signal_lamp_on"
+	if player and minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then
+		return
+	end
+	color = tonumber(color) or node.param2
+	if LampsOff[node.name] then
+		node.name = LampsOff[node.name]
+		node.param2 = color
+		minetest.swap_node(pos, node)
+	elseif LampsOn[node.name] and color ~= node.param2 then
+		node.param2 = color
 		minetest.swap_node(pos, node)
 	end
-
-local function switch_off(pos, node)
-	node.name = "techage:signal_lamp_off"
-	minetest.swap_node(pos, node)
 end
 
-minetest.register_node("techage:signal_lamp_off", {
+local function switch_off(pos, node, player)
-	description = S("TechAge Signal Lamp (can be colored)"),
+	if player and minetest.is_protected(pos, player:get_player_name()) then
-	tiles = {"techage_signal_lamp.png^[colorize:#000000:100"},
+		return
-	drawtype = "nodebox",
+	end
-    node_box = {
+	if LampsOn[node.name] then
-		type = "fixed",
+		node.name = LampsOn[node.name]
-		fixed = {
+		minetest.swap_node(pos, node)
-			{-6/16, -6/16, -6/16,  6/16, 6/16, 6/16},
+	end
-			{-4/16, -10/16, -4/16,  4/16, -6/16, 4/16},
+end
-		},
+
-	},
+local function register_signallamp(name, description, tiles_off, tiles_on, node_box)
+	LampsOff[name .. "_off"] = name .. "_on"
+	LampsOn[name .. "_on"] = name .. "_off"
+
+	minetest.register_node(name .. "_off", {
+		description = description,
+		tiles = tiles_off,
+		drawtype = node_box and "nodebox",
+		node_box = node_box,
 
 		after_place_node = function(pos, placer, itemstack, pointed_thing)
-		logic.after_place_node(pos, placer, "techage:signal_lamp_off", S("TechAge Signal Lamp"))
+			logic.after_place_node(pos, placer, name .. "_off", description)
-		logic.infotext(M(pos), S("TechAge Signal Lamp"))
+			logic.infotext(M(pos), description)
 			if COLORED then
 				unifieddyes.recolor_on_place(pos, placer, itemstack, pointed_thing)
+			else
+				local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
+				node.param2 = 35
+				minetest.swap_node(pos, node)
 			end
 		end,
 
@@ -65,37 +84,30 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:signal_lamp_off", {
 
 		paramtype = "light",
 		paramtype2 = "color",
-	palette = COLORED and "unifieddyes_palette_extended.png" or 'techage_color16.png',
+		--palette = "techage_palette256.png",
-	place_param2 = 241,
+		palette = COLORED and "unifieddyes_palette_extended.png" or "techage_palette256.png",
+		place_param2 = 240,
 		sunlight_propagates = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+		sounds = default.node_sound_glass_defaults(),
 		groups = {choppy=2, cracky=1, ud_param2_colorable = 1},
 		is_ground_content = false,
-	drop = "techage:signal_lamp_off"
+		drop = name .. "_off"
 	})
 
+	minetest.register_node(name .. "_on", {
+		description = description,
+		tiles = tiles_on,
+		drawtype = node_box and "nodebox",
+		node_box = node_box,
 
-minetest.register_node("techage:signal_lamp_on", {
-	description = S("TechAge Signal Lamp"),
-	tiles = {"techage_signal_lamp.png"},
-	drawtype = "nodebox",
-    node_box = {
-		type = "fixed",
-		fixed = {
-			{-6/16, -6/16, -6/16,  6/16, 6/16, 6/16},
-			{-4/16, -10/16, -4/16,  4/16, -6/16, 4/16},
-		},
-	},
 		on_rightclick = switch_off,
 
 		paramtype = "light",
 		paramtype2 = "color",
-	palette = COLORED and "unifieddyes_palette_extended.png" or 'techage_color16.png',
+		--palette = "techage_palette256.png",
+		palette = COLORED and "unifieddyes_palette_extended.png" or "techage_palette256.png",
 		groups = {choppy=2, cracky=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, ud_param2_colorable = 1},
 
-	on_construct = COLORED and unifieddyes.on_construct or nil,
-	after_place_node = COLORED and unifieddyes.recolor_on_place or nil,
-
 		after_dig_node = function(pos, oldnode, oldmetadata, digger)
 			techage.remove_node(pos, oldnode, oldmetadata)
 			if COLORED then
@@ -106,17 +118,23 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:signal_lamp_on", {
 		on_dig = COLORED and unifieddyes.on_dig or nil,
 		light_source = 10,
 		is_ground_content = false,
-	drop = "techage:signal_lamp_off"
+		drop = name .. "_off"
 	})
 
-techage.register_node({"techage:signal_lamp_off", "techage:signal_lamp_on"}, {
+	techage.register_node({name .. "_off", name .. "_on"}, {
 		on_recv_message = function(pos, src, topic, payload)
 			if topic == "on" then
 				local node = techage.get_node_lvm(pos)
 				switch_on(pos, node)
+				return true
 			elseif topic == "off" then
 				local node = techage.get_node_lvm(pos)
 				switch_off(pos, node)
+				return true
+			elseif topic == "color" then
+				local node = techage.get_node_lvm(pos)
+				switch_on(pos, node, nil, payload)
+				return true
 			else
 				return "unsupported"
 			end
@@ -130,11 +148,72 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:signal_lamp_off", "techage:signal_lamp_on"}, {
 				local node = techage.get_node_lvm(pos)
 				switch_off(pos, node)
 				return 0
+			elseif topic == 70 then
+				local node = techage.get_node_lvm(pos)
+				switch_on(pos, node, nil, payload[1])
+				return 0
 			else
 				return 2
 			end
 		end,
 	})
+end
+
+minetest.register_chatcommand("ta_color", {
+	description = minetest.formspec_escape(
+			"Output the color palette and the numbers for Lua/Beduino color commands"),
+
+	func = function(name, param)
+		local tbl = {}
+		if COLORED then
+			tbl[1] = "size[14,7]"
+			tbl[2] = "background[0,0;14,7;unifieddyes_palette_extended.png]"
+			for i = 0, 10 do
+				local y = i * 0.64
+				tbl[#tbl + 1] = "label[0," .. y .. ";" .. (i * 24 +  0) .. "]"
+				tbl[#tbl + 1] = "label[7," .. y .. ";" .. (i * 24 + 12) .. "]"
+			end
+		else
+			tbl[1] = "size[10,7.5]"
+			tbl[2] = "background[0,0;10,7.5;techage_palette256.png]"
+			for i = 0, 13 do
+				local y = i * 0.5
+				tbl[#tbl + 1] = "label[0," .. y .. ";" .. (i * 18 + 0) .. "]"
+				tbl[#tbl + 1] = "label[5," .. y .. ";" .. (i * 18 + 9) .. "]"
+			end
+		end
+		minetest.show_formspec(name, ";techage:color_form", table.concat(tbl, ""))
+		return true
+    end
+})
+
+-- Register callback
+minetest.register_on_player_receive_fields(function(player, formname, fields)
+    if formname ~= "techage:color_form" then
+        return false
+    end
+    return true
+end)
+
+
+register_signallamp("techage:signal_lamp",
+	S("TechAge Signal Lamp"),
+	{"techage_signal_lamp.png^[colorize:#000000:80"},
+	{"techage_signal_lamp.png"},
+	{
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {
+			{-6/16, -6/16, -6/16,  6/16, 6/16, 6/16},
+			{-4/16, -10/16, -4/16,  4/16, -6/16, 4/16},
+		}
+	}
+)
+
+register_signallamp("techage:signal_lamp2",
+	S("TechAge Signal Lamp 2 "),
+	{"techage_signallamp2.png^[colorize:#000000:80"},
+	{"techage_signallamp2.png"}
+)
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 		output = "techage:signal_lamp_off",
@@ -144,3 +223,12 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 			{"", "techage:vacuum_tube", ""},
 		},
 	})
+
+minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "techage:signal_lamp2_off",
+		recipe = {
+			{"", "default:glass", ""},
+			{"", "default:torch", ""},
+			{"", "techage:vacuum_tube", ""},
+		},
+	})

techage/manuals/manual_ta3_DE.md

@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ Dieser Status und weitere Informationen werden auch ausgegeben, wenn mit dem Sch
 ### TA3 Taster/Schalter / Button/Switch
 
 Der Taster/Schalter sendet `on`/`off` Kommandos zu den Blöcken, die über die Nummern konfiguriert wurden.
-Der Taster/Schalter kann als Taster (button) oder Schalter (switch) konfiguriert werden. Wird er als Taster konfiguriert, so kann die Zeit zwischen den `on` und `off` Kommandos eingestellt werden.
+Der Taster/Schalter kann als Taster (button) oder Schalter (switch) konfiguriert werden. Wird er als Taster konfiguriert, so kann die Zeit zwischen den `on` und `off` Kommandos eingestellt werden. Mit der Betriebsart "on button" wird nur ein `on` und kein `off` Kommandos gesendet.
 
 Über die Checkbox "public" kann eingestellt werden, ob den Taster von jedem (gesetzt), oder nur vom Besitzer selbst (nicht gesetzt) genutzt werden darf.
 
@@ -631,7 +631,9 @@ Im privaten Modus (private) kann das Terminal nur von Spielern verwendet werden,
 ### TechAge Signallampe / Signal Lamp
 
 Die Signallampe kann mit `on`/`off` Kommando ein- bzw. ausgeschaltet werden. Diese Lampe braucht keinen Strom und
-kann mit der Spritzpistole aus der Mod "Unified Dyes" farbig gemacht werden.
+kann mit der Spritzpistole aus der Mod "Unified Dyes" und über Lua/Beduino Kommandos eingefärbt werden.
+
+Mit dem Chat-Kommando `/ta_color` wird die Farbpalette mit den Werten für die Lua/Beduino Kommandos angezeigt und mit `/ta_send color <num>` kann die Farbe geändert werden.
 
 [ta3_signallamp|image]
 

techage/manuals/manual_ta3_EN.md

@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ This status and other information is also output when the wrench is clicked on t
 
 ### TA3 Button / Switch
 The button/switch sends `on` / `off` commands to the blocks that have been configured via the numbers.
-The button/switch can be configured as a button or a switch. If it is configured as a button, the time between the `on` and `off` commands can be set.
+The button/switch can be configured as a button or a switch. If it is configured as a button, the time between the `on` and `off` commands can be set. With the operating mode "on button" only an `on` and no `off` command is sent.
 
 The checkbox "public" can be used to set whether the button can be used by everyone (set) or only by the owner himself (not set).
 
@@ -629,8 +629,9 @@ In public mode, all players can use the preconfigured keys.
 
 ### TechAge Signal Lamp
 
-The signal lamp can be switched on or off with the `on` / `off` command. This lamp does not need electricity and
+The signal lamp can be switched on or off with the `on` / `off` command. This lamp does not need electricity and can be colored with the airbrush tool from the mod Unified Dyes" and via Lua/Beduino commands.
-can be colored with the airbrush tool of the mod Unified Dyes.
+
+With the chat command `/ta_color` the color palette with the values for the Lua/Beduino commands is displayed and with `/ta_send color <num>` the color can be changed.
 
 [ta3_signallamp|image]
 
@@ -826,6 +827,18 @@ The processing power is up to 8 times one item every 4 seconds.
 [ta3_injector|image]
 
 
+### TA3 Item Flow Limiter
+
+The Flow Limiter limits the number of items that can be pushed through by using a slider. This allows the number of items that are put into an oven, for example, to be precisely adapted to the recipe.
+
+The Flow Limiter must be configured via the menu and then started. If the configured number of items has been passed, the block switches off. The next time the Flow Limiter is switched on, it again transmits the configured number of items.
+
+**Note: The Flow Limiter must be placed behind the pusher.**
+
+The Flow Limiter can also be configured and started using a Lua or Beduino controller.
+
+[ta3_item_flow_limiter_pas|image]
+
 
 
 ## Tools

techage/manuals/manual_ta4_DE.md

@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ Das Terminal dient zur Ein-/Ausgabe für den Lua Controller.
 
 ### TA4 Taster/Schalter / Button/Switch
 
-Beim TA4 Taster/Schalter hat sich nur das Aussehen geändert. Die Funktionalität ist gleich wie beim TA3 Taster/Schalter.
+Beim TA4 Taster/Schalter hat sich nur das Aussehen geändert. Die Funktionalität ist gleich wie beim TA3 Taster/Schalter. Mit dem Schraubenschlüssel-Menü können die Daten aber nachträglich geändert werden.
 
 [ta4_button|image]
 
@@ -554,6 +554,8 @@ Der TA4 Sequenzer unterstützt folgende techage Kommandos:
 
 Das `goto` Kommando wird nur angenommen, wenn der Sequenzer gestoppt ist.
 
+Über das Gabelschlüssel-Menü kann beim Sequenzer die Zykluszeit (normal: 100 ms) geändert werden. 
+
 [ta4_sequencer|image]
 
 
@@ -569,7 +571,7 @@ Da die bewegten Blöcke Spieler und Mobs mitnehmen können, die auf dem Block st
 Anleitung:
 
 - Controller setzen und die Blöcke, die bewegt werden sollen, über das Menü an-trainieren (Es können bis zu 16 Blöcke an-trainiert werden)
-- die "Flugstrecke" muss über eine x,y,z Angabe (relativ) eingegeben werden (die maximale Distanz beträgt 100 m)
+- die "Flugstrecke" muss über eine x,y,z Angabe (relativ) eingegeben werden (die maximale Distanz (x+y+z) beträgt 200 m)
 - mit den Menü-Tasten "Bewege A-B" sowie "Bewege B-A" kann die Bewegung getestet werden
 - man kann auch durch Wände oder andere Blöcke fliegen
 - auch die Zielposition für die Blöcke kann belegt sein. Die Blöcke werden in diesem Falle "unsichtbar" gespeichert. Dies ist für Schiebetüren und ähnliches gedacht
@@ -804,7 +806,13 @@ In einen TA4 Tank passen 2000 Einheiten oder 200 Fässer einer Flüssigkeit.
 
 Siehe TA3 Pumpe.
 
-Die TA4 Pumpe pumpt 8 Einheiten Flüssigkeit alle zwei Sekunden. Zusätzlich unterstützt die Pumpe das Kommando `flowrate`. Damit kann die Gesamtdurchflussmenge durch die Pumpe abgefragt werden.
+Die TA4 Pumpe pumpt 8 Einheiten Flüssigkeit alle zwei Sekunden. 
+
+In der Betriebsart "Durchflussbegrenzer" kann die Anzahl der Einheiten, die von der Pumpe gepumpt werden, begrenzt werden. Die Betriebsart Durchflussbegrenzer kann über das Gabelschlüssel-Menü aktiviert werden, indem im Menü die Anzahl an Einheiten konfiguriert wird. Sobald die  konfigurierte Anzahl an Einheiten gepumpt wurden, schaltet sich die Pumpe ab. Wird die Pumpe wieder eingeschaltet, pumpt sie wieder die konfigurierte Anzahl an Einheiten und schaltet sich dann ab.
+
+Der Durchflussbegrenzer kann auch per Lua- oder Beduino Controller konfiguriert und gestartet werden.
+
+Zusätzlich unterstützt die Pumpe das Kommando `flowrate`. Damit kann die Gesamtdurchflussmenge durch die Pumpe abgefragt werden.
 
 [ta4_pump|image]
 
@@ -840,14 +848,18 @@ Aber: TA4 Schieber und TA4 Verteiler erreichen ihre volle Leistungsfähigkeit nu
 Die Funktion entspricht grundsätzlich der von TA2/TA3. Zusätzlich kann aber über ein Menü konfiguriert werden, welche Gegenstände aus einer TA4 Kiste geholt und weiter transportiert werden sollen.
 Die Verarbeitungsleistung beträgt 12 Items alle 2 s, sofern auf beiden Seiten TA4 Röhren verwendet werden. Anderenfalls sind es nur 6 Items alle 2 s.
 
-Der TA4 Schieber besitzt zwei zusätzliche Kommandos für den Lua Controller:
+In der Betriebsart "Durchlaufbegrenzer" kann die Anzahl der Items, die von dem Schieber bewegt werden, begrenzt werden. Die Betriebsart Durchlaufbegrenzer kann über das Gabelschlüssel-Menü aktiviert werden, indem im Menü die Anzahl an Items konfiguriert wird. Sobald die  konfigurierte Anzahl an Items bewegt wurden, schaltet sich der Schieber ab. Wird der Schieber wieder eingeschaltet, bewegt er wieder die konfigurierte Anzahl an Items und schaltet sich dann ab.
+
+Der TA4 Schieber kann auch per Lua- oder Beduino Controller konfiguriert und gestartet werden.
+
+Hier die zusätzlichen Kommandos für den Lua Controller:
 
 - `config` dient zur Konfiguration des Schiebers, analog zum manuellen Konfiguration über das Menü.
   Beispiel:  `$send_cmnd(1234, "config", "default:dirt")`
   Mit `$send_cmnd(1234, "config", "")` wird die Konfiguration gelöscht
-- `pull` dient zum Absetzen eines Auftrags an den Schieber:
+- `limit` dient zum Setzen der Anzahl der Items für die Durchlaufbegrenzer Betriebsart:
-  Beispiel: `$send_cmnd(1234, "pull", "default:dirt 8")`
+  Beispiel: `$send_cmnd(1234, "init", 7)`
-  Als Nummer sind Werte von 1 bis 12 zulässig. Danach geht der Schieber wieder in den `stopped` Mode und sendet ein "off" Kommando zurück an den Sender des "pull" Kommandos.
+  
 
 [ta4_pusher|image]
 
@@ -957,3 +969,8 @@ Die Verarbeitungsleistung beträgt ein Item alle 8 s. Der Block benötigt hierf
 
 [ta4_recycler|image]
 
+### TA4 Item Durchlaufbegrenzer / Item Flow Limiter
+
+Die Funktion entspricht der von TA3.  
+
+[ta4_item_flow_limiter_pas|image]

techage/manuals/manual_ta4_EN.md

@@ -459,7 +459,7 @@ The terminal is used for input / output for the Lua controller.
 
 ### TA4 Button/Switch
 
-Only the appearance of the TA4 button/switch has changed. The functionality is the same as with the TA3 button/switch.
+Only the appearance of the TA4 button/switch has changed. The functionality is the same as with the TA3 button/switch. With the wrench menu, however, the data can be changed later.
 
 [ta4_button|image]
 
@@ -546,6 +546,8 @@ The TA4 sequencer supports the following techage commands:
 
 The `goto` command is only accepted when the sequencer is stopped.
 
+The cycle time (default: 100 ms) can be changed for the sequencer via the open-end wrench menu.
+
 [ta4_sequencer|image]
 
 
@@ -560,7 +562,7 @@ Since the moving blocks can take players and mobs standing on the block with the
 Instructions:
 
 - Set the controller and train the blocks to be moved via the menu (up to 16 blocks can be trained)
-- the "flight route" must be entered via an x, y, z specification (relative) (the maximum distance is 100 m)
+- the "flight route" must be entered via an x, y, z specification (relative) (the maximum distance (x+y+z) is 200 m)
 - The movement can be tested with the menu buttons "Move A-B" and "Move B-A"
 - you can also fly through walls or other blocks
 - The target position for the blocks can also be occupied. In this case, the blocks are saved "invisibly". This is intended for sliding doors and the like
@@ -796,7 +798,13 @@ A TA4 tank can hold 2000 units or 200 barrels of liquid.
 
 See TA3 pump.
 
-The TA4 pump pumps 8 units of liquid every two seconds. The pump also supports the `flowrate` command. This means that the total flow rate through the pump can be queried. 
+The TA4 pump pumps 8 units of liquid every two seconds. 
+
+In the "Flow limiter" mode, the number of units pumped by the pump can be limited. The flow limiter mode can be activated via the open-end wrench menu by configuring the number of units in the menu. Once the configured number of units have been pumped, the pump will turn off. When the pump is turned on again, it will pump the configured number of units again and then turn off.
+
+The flow limiter can also be configured and started using a Lua or Beduino controller.
+
+The pump also supports the `flowrate` command. This allows the total flow rate through the pump to be queried.
 
 [ta4_pump|image]
 
@@ -832,14 +840,17 @@ But: TA4 pushers and TA4 distributors only achieve their full performance when u
 The function basically corresponds to that of TA2 / TA3. In addition, a menu can be used to configure which objects should be taken from a TA4 chest and transported further.
 The processing power is 12 items every 2 s, if TA4 tubes are used on both sides. Otherwise there are only 6 items every 2 s.
 
-The TA4 pusher has two additional commands for the Lua controller:
+In the "flow limiter" mode, the number of items that are moved by the pusher can be limited. The flow limiter mode can be activated via the open-end wrench menu by configuring the number of items in the menu. As soon as the configured number of items have been moved, the pusher switches off. If the pusher is switched on again, it moves the configured number of items again and then switches off.
+
+The TA4 pusher can also be configured and started using a Lua or Beduino controller.
+
+Here are the additional commands for the Lua controller:
 
 - `config` is used to configure the pusher, analogous to manual configuration via the menu.
    Example: `$send_cmnd(1234, "config", "default:dirt")`
    With `$send_cmnd(1234, "config", "")` the configuration is deleted
-- `pull` is used to send an order to the pusher:
+- `limit` is used to set the number of items for the flow limiter mode:
-  Example: `$send_cmnd(1234, "pull", "default: dirt 8")`
+   Example: `$send_cmnd(1234, "init", 7)`
-  Values ​​from 1 to 12 are permitted as numbers. Then the pusher goes back to `stopped` mode and sends an" off "command back to the transmitter of the" pull "command.
 
 [ta4_pusher|image]
 
@@ -949,3 +960,10 @@ The machine can disassemble pretty much any Techage and Hyperloop blocks. But no
 The processing power is one item every 8 s.  The block requires 16 ku of electricity for this.
 
 [ta4_recycler|image] 
+
+### TA4 Item Flow Limiter
+
+The function corresponds to that of TA3.
+
+[ta4_item_flow_limiter_pas|image]
+

techage/manuals/markdown2formspec.py

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 import re
 import sys
 import pprint
-import mistune
+import mistune  # must be v0.8.4
 
 def formspec_escape(text):
     text = text.replace("\\", "")

techage/manuals/ta4_lua_controller_EN.md

@@ -372,6 +372,8 @@ Please note, that this is not a technical distinction, only a logical.
 | "stacks"     | Array with up to 4 Stores with the inventory content (see example) | Only for Sensor Chests                                       |
 | "count"      | number                                                       | Read the item counter of the TA4 Item Detector block         |
 | "count"      | number of items                                              | Read the total amount of TA4 chest items. An optional  number as `add_data` is used to address only one inventory slot (1..8, from left to right). |
+| "count"      | number of items                                              | Read the number of pushed items for a TA4 Pusher in "flow limiter" mode |
+| "count"      | number of units                                              | Read the number of pumped liquid units for a TA4 Pump in "flow limiter" mode |
 | "itemstring" | item string of the given slot                                | Specific command for the TA4 8x2000 Chest to read the item type (technical name) of one chest slot, specified via `add_data` (1..8).<br />Example: s = $send_cmnd("223", "itemstring", 1) |
 | "output"     | recipe output string, <br />e.g.: "default:glass"            | Only for the Industrial Furnace. If no recipe is active, the command returns "unknown" |
 | "input"      | \<index>                                                     | Read a recipe from the TA4 Recipe Block. `<index>` is the number of the recipe. The block return a list of recipe items. |
@@ -395,7 +397,8 @@ Please note, that this is not a technical distinction, only a logical.
 | "config" | "\<slot> \<item list>" | Configure a Distributor filter slot, like: "red default:dirt dye:blue" |
 | "text"                           | text string  | Text to be used for the Sensor Chest menu                    |
 | "reset"                          | nil          | Reset the item counter of the TA4 Item Detector block        |
-| "pull"                           | item  string | Start the TA4 pusher to pull/push items.<br /> Example: `default:dirt 8` |
+| "limit"                       | number | Configure a TA4 Pusher with the number of items that are allowed to be pushed ("flow limiter" mode)<br />limit = 0 turns off the "flow limiter" mode |
+| "limit" | number | Configure a TA4 Pump with the number of liquid units that are allowed to be pumped ("flow limiter" mode)<br />limit = 0 turns off the "flow limiter" mode |
 | "config"                         | item  string | Configure the TA4 pusher.<br />Example: `wool:blue`          |
 | "exchange" | inventory slot number | TA3 Door Controller II (techage:ta3_doorcontroller2)<br />Exchange a block<br />*idx* is the inventory slot number (1..n) of/for the block to be exchanged |
 | "set" | inventory slot number | TA3 Door Controller II (techage:ta3_doorcontroller2)<br />Set/add a block<br />*idx* is the inventory slot number (1..n) with the block to be set |
@@ -414,6 +417,7 @@ Please note, that this is not a technical distinction, only a logical.
 | "stop" | nil | Stop command for the TA4 Sequencer. |
 | "gain" | volume | Set volume of the sound block (`volume` is a value between 0 and 1.0) |
 | "sound" | index | Select sound sample of the sound block |
+| "color" | \<color> | Set the color of the TechAge Signal Lamp and TechAge Signal Lamp 2 (color = 0..255) |
 
 ### Server and Terminal Functions
 

techage/manuals/toc_DE.md

@@ -228,6 +228,7 @@
         - [TA4 Elektronikfabrik / Electronic Fab](./manual_ta4_DE.md#ta4-elektronikfabrik--electronic-fab)
         - [TA4 Injektor / Injector](./manual_ta4_DE.md#ta4-injektor--injector)
         - [TA4 Recycler](./manual_ta4_DE.md#ta4-recycler)
+        - [TA4 Item Durchlaufbegrenzer / Item Flow Limiter](./manual_ta4_DE.md#ta4-item-durchlaufbegrenzer--item-flow-limiter)
 - [TA5: Zukunft](./manual_ta5_DE.md#ta5:-zukunft)
     - [Energiequellen](./manual_ta5_DE.md#energiequellen)
         - [TA5 Fusionsreaktor](./manual_ta5_DE.md#ta5-fusionsreaktor)

techage/manuals/toc_EN.md

@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@
         - [TA3 Gravel Rinser](./manual_ta3_EN.md#ta3-gravel-rinser)
         - [TA3 Grinder](./manual_ta3_EN.md#ta3-grinder)
         - [TA3 Injector](./manual_ta3_EN.md#ta3-injector)
+        - [TA3 Item Flow Limiter](./manual_ta3_EN.md#ta3-item-flow-limiter)
     - [Tools](./manual_ta3_EN.md#tools)
         - [Techage Info Tool](./manual_ta3_EN.md#techage-info-tool)
         - [TechAge Programmer](./manual_ta3_EN.md#techage-programmer)
@@ -228,6 +229,7 @@
         - [TA4 Electronic Fab](./manual_ta4_EN.md#ta4-electronic-fab)
         - [TA4 Injector](./manual_ta4_EN.md#ta4-injector)
         - [TA4 Recycler](./manual_ta4_EN.md#ta4-recycler)
+        - [TA4 Item Flow Limiter](./manual_ta4_EN.md#ta4-item-flow-limiter)
 - [TA5: Future](./manual_ta5_EN.md#ta5:-future)
     - [Energy Sources](./manual_ta5_EN.md#energy-sources)
         - [TA5 Fusion Reactor](./manual_ta5_EN.md#ta5-fusion-reactor)

techage/mod.conf

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 name = techage
 depends = default,doors,flowers,tubelib2,networks,basic_materials,bucket,stairs,screwdriver,minecart,lcdlib,safer_lua
-optional_depends = unified_inventory,wielded_light,unifieddyes,moreores,ethereal,mesecon,digtron,bakedclay,moreblocks,i3,creative,craftguide
+optional_depends = unified_inventory,wielded_light,unifieddyes,moreores,ethereal,mesecons,digtron,bakedclay,moreblocks,i3,creative,craftguide
 description = Techage, go through 5 tech ages in search of wealth and power!

techage/move_controller/flycontroller.lua

@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 
 local function formspec(nvm, meta)
 	local status = meta:get_string("status")
-	local path = meta:contains("path") and meta:get_string("path") or "0,3,0"
+	local path = meta:contains("fs_path") and meta:get_string("fs_path") or
+		meta:contains("path") and meta:get_string("path") or "0,3,0"
 	return "size[8,6.7]" ..
 		"style_type[textarea;font=mono;textcolor=#FFFFFF;border=true]" ..
 		"box[0,-0.1;7.2,0.5;#c6e8ff]" ..
@@ -107,6 +108,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta5_flycontroller", {
 			local pos_list = mark.get_poslist(name)
 			local _, err = fly.to_path(fields.path, MAX_DIST)
 			if not err then
+				meta:set_string("fs_path", fields.path)
 				meta:set_string("path", fields.path)
 			end
 			nvm.running = nil
@@ -120,8 +122,11 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta5_flycontroller", {
 			local _, err = fly.to_path(fields.path, MAX_DIST)
 			if not err then
 				meta:set_string("path", fields.path)
+				meta:set_string("fs_path", fields.path)
 				meta:set_string("status", S("Stored"))
 			else
+				meta:set_string("path", "0,0,0")
+				meta:set_string("fs_path", fields.path)
 				meta:set_string("status", err)
 			end
 			meta:set_string("formspec", formspec(nvm, meta))

techage/move_controller/movecontroller.lua

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ local MP = minetest.get_modpath("techage")
 local fly  = dofile(MP .. "/basis/fly_lib.lua")
 local mark = dofile(MP .. "/basis/mark_lib.lua")
 
-local MAX_DIST = 100
+local MAX_DIST = 200
 local MAX_BLOCKS = 16
 
 local WRENCH_MENU = {
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Handover to B"),
 		tooltip = S("Number of the next movecontroller"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "number",
@@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ local WRENCH_MENU = {
 		label = S("Handover to A"),
 		tooltip = S("Number of the previous movecontroller"),
 		default = "",
+		check = techage.check_numbers,
 	},
 	{
 		type = "float",
@@ -183,7 +185,7 @@ minetest.register_node("techage:ta4_movecontroller", {
 			if fly.to_vector(fields.path or "", MAX_DIST) then
 				meta:set_string("path", fields.path)
 			end
-			local line = fly.to_vector(meta:get_string("path"))
+			local line = fly.to_vector(meta:get_string("path"), MAX_DIST)
 			if line then
 				nvm.running = true
 				fly.move_to(pos, line)
@@ -235,12 +237,12 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:ta4_movecontroller"}, {
 			nvm.moveBA = false
 			nvm.running = true
 			return fly.move_to_other_pos(pos, true)
-		elseif move_xyz and topic == "move" then
+		elseif not move_xyz and topic == "move" then
 			nvm.moveBA = nvm.moveBA == false
 			nvm.running = true
 			return fly.move_to_other_pos(pos, nvm.moveBA == false)
 		elseif move_xyz and topic == "move2" then
-			local line = fly.to_vector(payload)
+			local line = fly.to_vector(payload, MAX_DIST)
 			if line then
 				nvm.running = true
 				nvm.controller_mode = true

techage/teleport/teleport_tube.lua

@@ -158,11 +158,14 @@ techage.register_node({"techage:ta5_tele_tube"}, {
 				local rmt_nvm = techage.get_nvm(rmt_pos)
 				if techage.is_operational(rmt_nvm) then
 					local tube_dir = M(rmt_pos):get_int("tube_dir")
-					if techage.push_items(rmt_pos, tube_dir, stack) then
+					local leftover = techage.push_items(rmt_pos, tube_dir, stack)
+					-- Moved any items
+					if leftover then
 						State:keep_running(pos, nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
 						State:keep_running(rmt_pos, rmt_nvm, COUNTDOWN_TICKS)
 						return true
 					end
+					return leftover
 				else
 					State:blocked(pos, nvm, S("Remote block error"))
 				end

techage/textures/generate.py

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+#
+# Script to generate the palette PNG file.
+#
+# Copyright (C) 2022 Joachim Stolberg
+# LGPLv2.1+
+
+from PIL import Image
+
+MainColors = [
+  0x000080, 0x008000, 0x800000, 0x008080, 0x808000, 0x800080,
+  0x0000FF, 0x00FF00, 0xFF0000, 0x00FFFF, 0xFFFF00, 0xFF00FF,
+  0x0080FF, 0x8000FF, 0x80FF00, 0x00FF80, 0xFF8000, 0xFF0080,
+]
+
+def generate():
+    img = Image.new("RGB", (18, 15), color='#000000')
+
+    # Main colors
+    for x in range(0,18):
+      img.putpixel((x, 0), MainColors[x])
+
+    # Grey scale
+    for x in range(0,18):
+      img.putpixel((x, 1), (x * 15, x * 15, x * 15))
+
+    # 216 colors palette
+    idx = 36
+    for r in range(0,6):
+      for g in range(0,6):
+        for b in range(0,6):
+          x = idx % 18
+          y = int(idx / 18)
+          img.putpixel((x, y), (r * 0x33, g * 0x33, b * 0x33))
+          idx += 1
+
+    img.save("techage_palette256.png", "PNG")
+
+generate()

techage/tools/repairkit.lua

@@ -115,6 +115,16 @@ local function read_state(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 				if owner ~= "" then
 					minetest.chat_send_player(user:get_player_name(), S("Node owner")..": "..owner.."    ")
 				end
+				if ndef and ndef.networks and ndef.networks.pipe2 and ndef.networks.pipe2.ntype == "pump" then
+					local tbl = networks.liquid.get_liquids(pos, Pipe2)
+					if #tbl > 0 then
+						local names = table.concat(tbl, ",  ")
+						minetest.chat_send_player(user:get_player_name(), S("Pump connected to tank(s) with: @1", names))
+					else
+						minetest.chat_send_player(user:get_player_name(), S("Pump connected to no/empty tank(s)."))
+					end
+				end
+
 				minetest.chat_send_player(user:get_player_name(), S("Position")..": "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos).."    ")
 				itemstack:add_wear(65636/200)
 				return itemstack

unified_inventory/bags.lua

@@ -114,6 +114,8 @@ minetest.register_on_player_receive_fields(function(player, formname, fields)
 	end
 end)
 
+-- Player slots are preserved when unified_inventory is disabled. Do not allow modification.
+-- Fix: use a detached inventory and store the data separately.
 local function save_bags_metadata(player, bags_inv)
 	local is_empty = true
 	local bags = {}
@@ -163,7 +165,7 @@ local function load_bags_metadata(player, bags_inv)
 		save_bags_metadata(player, bags_inv)
 	end
 
-	-- Clean up deprecated garbage after saving
+	-- Legacy: Clean up old player lists
 	for i = 1, 4 do
 		local bag = "bag" .. i
 		player_inv:set_size(bag, 0)
@@ -173,45 +175,28 @@ end
 minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
 	local player_name = player:get_player_name()
 	local bags_inv = minetest.create_detached_inventory(player_name .. "_bags", {
+		allow_put = function(inv, listname, index, stack, player)
+			local new_slots = stack:get_definition().groups.bagslots
+			if not new_slots then
+				return 0 -- ItemStack is not a bag.
+			end
+
+			-- The execution order of `allow_put`/`allow_take` is not defined.
+			-- We do not know the replacement ItemStack if the items are swapped.
+			-- Hence, bag slot upgrades and downgrades are not possible with the
+			-- current API.
+
+			if not player:get_inventory():is_empty(listname .. "contents") then
+				-- Legacy: in case `allow_take` is not executed on old Minetest versions.
+				return 0
+			end
+			return 1
+		end,
 		on_put = function(inv, listname, index, stack, player)
 			player:get_inventory():set_size(listname .. "contents",
 					stack:get_definition().groups.bagslots)
 			save_bags_metadata(player, inv)
 		end,
-		allow_put = function(inv, listname, index, stack, player)
-			local new_slots = stack:get_definition().groups.bagslots
-			if not new_slots then
-				return 0
-			end
-			local player_inv = player:get_inventory()
-			local old_slots = player_inv:get_size(listname .. "contents")
-
-			if new_slots >= old_slots then
-				return 1
-			end
-
-			-- using a smaller bag, make sure it fits
-			local old_list = player_inv:get_list(listname .. "contents")
-			local new_list = {}
-			local slots_used = 0
-			local use_new_list = false
-
-			for i, v in ipairs(old_list) do
-				if v and not v:is_empty() then
-					slots_used = slots_used + 1
-					use_new_list = i > new_slots
-					new_list[slots_used] = v
-				end
-			end
-			if new_slots >= slots_used then
-				if use_new_list then
-					player_inv:set_list(listname .. "contents", new_list)
-				end
-				return 1
-			end
-			-- New bag is smaller: Disallow inserting
-			return 0
-		end,
 		allow_take = function(inv, listname, index, stack, player)
 			if player:get_inventory():is_empty(listname .. "contents") then
 				return stack:get_count()
@@ -230,6 +215,20 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
 	load_bags_metadata(player, bags_inv)
 end)
 
+
+minetest.register_allow_player_inventory_action(function(player, action, inventory, info)
+	-- From detached inventory -> player inventory: put & take callbacks
+	if action ~= "put" or not info.listname:find("bag%dcontents") then
+		return
+	end
+	if info.stack:get_definition().groups.bagslots then
+		-- Problem 1: empty bags could be moved into their own slots
+		-- Problem 2: cannot reliably keep track of ItemStack ownership due to
+		--> Disallow all external bag movements into this list
+		return 0
+	end
+end)
+
 -- register bag tools
 minetest.register_tool("unified_inventory:bag_small", {
 	description = S("Small Bag"),

unified_inventory/locale/unified_inventory.de.tr

@@ -7,17 +7,17 @@ Bag @1=Tasche @1
 Small Bag=Kleine Tasche
 Medium Bag=Mittelgroße Tasche
 Large Bag=Große Tasche
-All Items=
+All Items=Alle Gegenstände
-Misc. Items=
+Misc. Items=Sonstige Gegenstände
-Plant Life=
+Plant Life=Pfanzenwelt
-Building Materials=
+Building Materials=Baumaterialien
-Tools=
+Tools=Werkzeuge
-Minerals and Metals=
+Minerals and Metals=Minerale und Metalle
-Environment and Worldgen=
+Environment and Worldgen=Umwelt und Welterstellung
-Lighting=
+Lighting=Beleuchtung
  and = und 
-Scroll categories left=
+Scroll categories left=Kategorien nach links blättern
-Scroll categories right=
+Scroll categories right=Kategorien nach rechts blättern
 Search=Suchen
 Reset search and display everything=Suche zurücksetzen und alles anzeigen
 First page=Erste Seite
@@ -76,10 +76,10 @@ Waypoints=Wegpunkte
 Select Waypoint #@1=Wegpunkt Nr. @1 auswählen
 Waypoint @1=Wegpunkt Nr. @1
 Set waypoint to current location=Setze Wegpunkt zur derzeitigen Position
-Hide waypoint=
+Hide waypoint=Wegpunkt verstecken
-Show waypoint=
+Show waypoint=Wegpunkt zeigen
-Hide coordinates=
+Hide coordinates=Koordinaten verstecken
-Show coordinates=
+Show coordinates=Koordinaten zeigen
 Change color of waypoint display=Farbe der Darstellung der Wegpunkte ändern
 Edit waypoint name=Name des Wegpunkts ändern
 Waypoint active=Wegpunkt aktiv

unified_inventory/register.lua

@@ -207,11 +207,9 @@ ui.register_page("craft", {
 
 local function stack_image_button(x, y, w, h, buttonname_prefix, item)
 	local name = item:get_name()
-	local count = item:get_count()
-	local wear = item:get_wear()
 	local description = item:get_meta():get_string("description")
 	local show_is_group = false
-	local displayitem = name.." "..count.." "..wear
+	local displayitem = item:to_string()
 	local selectitem = name
 	if name:sub(1, 6) == "group:" then
 		local group_name = name:sub(7)
@@ -245,6 +243,9 @@ local function stack_image_button(x, y, w, h, buttonname_prefix, item)
 	return button
 end
 
+-- The recipe text contains parameters, hence they can yet not be translated.
+-- Instead, use a dummy translation call so that it can be picked up by the
+-- static parsing of the translation string update script
 local recipe_text = {
 	recipe = NS("Recipe @1 of @2"),
 	usage = NS("Usage @1 of @2"),