Merge pull request #11 from Awkanimus/main

Tome crash fix and fix acidic_compound

README.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ A new *powerful* modpack for [Minetest](http://minetest.net) 5.0.0+!
 
 **I do not recommend using this modpack with technic, as this modpack aims to become an all new technology mod. However, compatibility might be added at a later date.**
 
-**Depends on [fluid_lib](https://gitlab.icynet.eu/evert/fluid_lib)!**
+**Depends on [fluid_lib](https://github.com/sirrobzeroone/fluid_lib)!**
 
 ## Features
 

elepower_dynamics/compat/basic_materials.lua

@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epi = ele.external.ing
+
 if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") == nil then
 
 	--------------
@@ -6,23 +10,53 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") == nil then
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:oil_extract", {
 		    description = "Oil Extract",
-		    inventory_image = "elepower_oil_extract.png",
+		    inventory_image = "elepower_bm_oil_extract.png",
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:paraffin", {
 		    description = "Unprocessed Paraffin",
-		    inventory_image = "elepower_paraffin.png",
+		    inventory_image = "elepower_bm_paraffin.png",
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_alias("basic_materials:plastic_base", "basic_materials:paraffin")
 	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:plastic_base", "basic_materials:paraffin")
 	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:paraffin", "basic_materials:paraffin")
-	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:plastic_sheeting", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet")
 	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:oil_extract", "basic_materials:oil_extract")
+	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:plastic_sheeting", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet")
+	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:plastic_strips",   "basic_materials:plastic_strip")
+	minetest.register_alias("homedecor:empty_spool",      "basic_materials:empty_spool")
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:plastic_sheet", {
 		    description = "Plastic Sheet",
-		    inventory_image = "elepower_plastic_sheet.png",
+		    inventory_image = "elepower_bm_plastic_sheet.png",
+	})
+	
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:plastic_strip", {
+		description = "Plastic Strips",
+		groups = { strip = 1 },
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_strip.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200",
+	})
+	
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:empty_spool", {
+		description = "Empty wire spool",
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_empty_spool.png"
+	})
+
+
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "basic_materials:plastic_strip 9",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
+	})
+	
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "basic_materials:empty_spool 3",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" },
+			{ ""                             , "basic_materials:plastic_sheet",                              "" },
+			{ "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet" }
+		},
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_craft({
@@ -68,23 +102,55 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") == nil then
 		    burntime = 30,
 	})
 
-	-----------------
-	-- COPPER WIRE --
-	-----------------
+	----------
+	-- WIRE --
+	----------
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:copper_wire", {
 		description = "Copper Wire",
-		inventory_image = "elepower_copper_wire.png",
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_copper_wire.png",
 		groups = {copper = 1, wire = 1, component = 1}
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_craft( {
-		output = "basic_materials:copper_wire 8",
+		output = "basic_materials:copper_wire 2",
+		type = "shapeless",
 		recipe = {
-			{"default:copper_ingot", "default:copper_ingot", "default:copper_ingot"},
-			{"default:copper_ingot", "",                     "default:copper_ingot"},
-			{"default:copper_ingot", "default:copper_ingot", "default:copper_ingot"}
-		}
+			epi.copper_ingot,
+			"basic_materials:empty_spool",
+			"basic_materials:empty_spool",
+		},
+	})
+	
+		minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:silver_wire", {
+		description = "Silver Wire",
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_silver_wire.png",
+		groups = {copper = 1, wire = 1, component = 1}
+	})
+
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "basic_materials:silver_wire 2",
+		type = "shapeless",
+		recipe = {
+			epi.silver_ingot,
+			"basic_materials:empty_spool",
+			"basic_materials:empty_spool",
+		},
+	})
+	
+	---------------------
+	-- Heating Element --
+	---------------------	
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:heating_element", {
+	description = "Heating element",
+	inventory_image = "elepower_bm_heating_element.png",
+	})
+
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "basic_materials:heating_element 2",
+		recipe = {
+			{ epi.copper_ingot, epi.mese_crystal_fragment, epi.copper_ingot }
+		},
 	})
 
 	-----------
@@ -93,16 +159,16 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") == nil then
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:motor", {
 		description = "Motor",
-		inventory_image = "elepower_motor.png",
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_motor.png",
 		groups = {motor = 1, component = 1}
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = "basic_materials:motor 3",
 		recipe = {
-			{"default:steel_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", "default:steel_ingot"},
+			{epi.steel_ingot, "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", epi.steel_ingot},
 			{"basic_materials:copper_wire", "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", "basic_materials:copper_wire"},
-			{"default:steel_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:capacitor", "default:steel_ingot"},
+			{epi.steel_ingot, "elepower_dynamics:capacitor", epi.steel_ingot},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -112,7 +178,7 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") == nil then
 
 	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:silicon", {
 		description = "Silicon",
-		inventory_image = "elepower_silicon.png",
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_silicon.png",
 		groups = {silicon = 1, lump = 1}
 	})
 
@@ -125,6 +191,54 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") == nil then
 		inventory_image = "elepower_brass_ingot.png",
 		groups = {brass = 1, ingot = 1}
 	})
+
+	-----------
+	-- STEEL --
+	-----------
+	
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:steel_strip", {
+		description = "Steel Strip",
+		groups = { strip = 1 },
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_strip.png^[multiply:#ffffff"
+	})
+	
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:steel_wire", {
+		description = "Spool of steel wire",
+		groups = { wire = 1 },
+		inventory_image = "elepower_bm_steel_wire.png"
+	})
+	
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "basic_materials:steel_wire 2",
+		type = "shapeless",
+		recipe = {
+			epi.steel_ingot,
+			"basic_materials:empty_spool",
+			"basic_materials:empty_spool",
+		},
+	})
+
+	minetest.register_craft( {
+		output = "basic_materials:steel_strip 12",
+		recipe = {
+			{ "", epi.steel_ingot, "" },
+			{ epi.steel_ingot, "", "" },
+		},
+	})
+	
 else
 	minetest.clear_craft({output = "basic_materials:brass_ingot"})	
+	
+	local steel_strip_def = table.copy(minetest.registered_items["basic_materials:steel_strip"])	
+	steel_strip_def.inventory_image = "elepower_bm_strip.png^[multiply:#ffffff"
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:steel_strip", steel_strip_def)
+	
+	local copper_strip_def = table.copy(minetest.registered_items["basic_materials:copper_strip"])	
+	copper_strip_def.inventory_image = "elepower_bm_strip.png^[multiply:#fcb15f"
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:copper_strip", copper_strip_def)
+	
+	local plastic_strip_def = table.copy(minetest.registered_items["basic_materials:plastic_strip"])	
+	plastic_strip_def.inventory_image = "elepower_bm_strip.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200"
+	minetest.register_craftitem(":basic_materials:plastic_strip", plastic_strip_def)
+	
 end

elepower_dynamics/components.lua

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ local list_def = {
 	{material = "viridisium", description = "Viridisium", color = "#5b9751", dust = true, plate = true, gear = true},
 	{material = "zinc",       description = "Zinc",       color = "#598a9e", dust = true, plate = true},
 	{material = "coal",       description = "Coal",       color = "#1f1f1f", dust = true},
+	{material = "mese",       description = "Mese",       color = "#fdff2d99", dust = true},
 	{material = "wood",       description = "Wood",       color = "#847454", dust = "Sawdust", gear = true}
 }
 
@@ -50,6 +51,11 @@ end
 function elepd.register_dust(mat, data)
 	local mod      = minetest.get_current_modname()
 	local itemname = mod..":"..mat.."_dust"
+	local image = "elepower_dust.png^[multiply:" .. data.color
+	
+	if mat == "mese" then
+		image = "elepower_dust.png^[colorize:" .. data.color.."^[multiply:" .. data.color
+	end
 	
 	data.item = itemname
 	elepd.registered_dusts[mat] = data
@@ -60,9 +66,11 @@ function elepd.register_dust(mat, data)
 		description = data.description
 	end
 
+	
+
 	minetest.register_craftitem(itemname, {
 		description     = description,
-		inventory_image = "elepower_dust.png^[multiply:" .. data.color,
+		inventory_image = image,
 		groups          = {
 			["dust_" .. mat] = 1,
 			dust = 1

elepower_dynamics/conduits.lua

@@ -1,15 +1,87 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epg = ele.external.graphic
+local eps = ele.external.sounds
+
 -- Electric power
 ele.register_conduit("elepower_dynamics:conduit", {
 	description = "Power Conduit",
 	tiles = {"elepower_conduit.png"},
+	use_texture_alpha = "clip",
 	groups = {oddly_breakable_by_hand = 1, cracky = 1}
 })
 
+ele.register_conduit("elepower_dynamics:conduit_wall", {
+	description = "Power Conduit Wall Pass Through",
+	tiles = {"elepower_conduit_wall.png"},
+	use_texture_alpha = "clip",
+	ele_conductor_density = 4/8,
+	groups = {cracky = 1}
+})
+
+
+if ele.external.conduit_dirt_with_grass == true then
+	ele.register_conduit("elepower_dynamics:conduit_dirt_with_grass", {
+		description = "Power Conduit Grass Outlet",
+		tiles = {epg.grass.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png",
+				 epg.dirt,
+				 epg.dirt.."^"..epg.grass_side
+				},
+		use_texture_alpha = "clip",
+		ele_conductor_density = 4/8,
+		groups = {crumbly = 3, soil = 1},
+		sounds = eps.node_sound_dirt_c
+	})
+end
+
+if ele.external.conduit_dirt_with_dry_grass == true then
+	ele.register_conduit("elepower_dynamics:conduit_dirt_with_dry_grass", {
+		description = "Power Conduit Dry Grass Outlet",
+		tiles = {epg.grass_dry.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png",
+				 epg.dirt,
+				 epg.dirt.."^"..epg.grass_side_dry
+				},
+		use_texture_alpha = "clip",
+		ele_conductor_density = 4/8,
+		groups = {crumbly = 3, soil = 1},
+		sounds = eps.node_sound_dirt_c
+	})
+end
+
+if ele.external.conduit_stone_block == true then
+	ele.register_conduit("elepower_dynamics:conduit_stone_block", {
+		description = "Power Conduit Stone Block",
+		tiles = {epg.stone_block.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png",
+				 epg.stone_block.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png",
+				 epg.stone_block.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png"
+				},
+		use_texture_alpha = "clip",
+		ele_conductor_density = 4/8,
+		groups = {cracky = 2, stone = 1},
+		sounds = eps.node_sound_stone
+	})
+end
+
+if ele.external.conduit_stone_block_desert == true then
+	ele.register_conduit("elepower_dynamics:conduit_stone_block_desert", {
+		description = "Power Conduit Desert Stone Block",
+		tiles = {epg.desert_stone_block.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png",
+				 epg.desert_stone_block.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png",
+				 epg.desert_stone_block.."^elepower_conduit_node_socket.png"
+				},
+		use_texture_alpha = "clip",
+		ele_conductor_density = 4/8,
+		groups = {cracky = 2, stone = 1},
+		sounds = eps.node_sound_stone
+	})
+end
+
 -- Fluid
 fluid_lib.register_transfer_node("elepower_dynamics:opaque_duct", {
 	description = "Opaque Fluid Duct",
 	tiles = {"elepower_opaque_duct.png"},
+	use_texture_alpha = "clip",
 	duct_density = 1/5,
 	groups = {oddly_breakable_by_hand = 1, cracky = 1}
 })

elepower_dynamics/crafting.lua

@@ -1,23 +1,28 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epi = ele.external.ing 
+local ept = ele.external.tools
+
 ---------------
 -- Overrides --
 ---------------
 
 -- Remove iron_lump -> steel_ingot, because dynamics adds iron ingot
---minetest.clear_craft({type = "cooking", output = "default:steel_ingot"})
+--minetest.clear_craft({type = "cooking", output = epi.steel_ingot})
 
 -----------
 -- Tools --
 -----------
-
+if ept.enable_iron_lead_tools == true then
 -- Pickaxes
 
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'elepower_dynamics:pick_iron',
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot', 'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot', 'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot'},
-		{'', 'group:stick', ''},
-		{'', 'group:stick', ''},
+			{'',epi.group_stick, ''},
+			{'',epi.group_stick, ''},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -25,8 +30,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'elepower_dynamics:pick_lead',
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot', 'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot', 'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot'},
-		{'', 'group:stick', ''},
-		{'', 'group:stick', ''},
+			{'',epi.group_stick, ''},
+			{'',epi.group_stick, ''},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -36,8 +41,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'elepower_dynamics:shovel_iron',
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot'},
-		{'group:stick'},
-		{'group:stick'},
+			{epi.group_stick},
+			{epi.group_stick},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -45,8 +50,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'elepower_dynamics:shovel_lead',
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot'},
-		{'group:stick'},
-		{'group:stick'},
+			{epi.group_stick},
+			{epi.group_stick},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -56,8 +61,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'elepower_dynamics:axe_iron',
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot', 'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot'},
-		{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot', 'group:stick'},
-		{'', 'group:stick'},
+			{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot',epi.group_stick},
+			{'',epi.group_stick},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -65,8 +70,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'elepower_dynamics:axe_lead',
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot', 'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot'},
-		{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot', 'group:stick'},
-		{'', 'group:stick'},
+			{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot',epi.group_stick},
+			{'',epi.group_stick},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -77,7 +82,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot'},
 			{'elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot'},
-		{'group:stick'},
+			{epi.group_stick},
 		}
 	})
 
@@ -86,12 +91,12 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		recipe = {
 			{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot'},
 			{'elepower_dynamics:lead_ingot'},
-		{'group:stick'},
+			{epi.group_stick},
 		}
 	})
+end
 
 -- Bucket
-
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'bucket:bucket_empty',
 	recipe = {
@@ -130,6 +135,61 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	}
 })
 
+minetest.register_craft({
+	output = "elepower_dynamics:conduit_wall 1",
+	recipe = {
+		{""                            ,"elepower_dynamics:lead_plate",""},
+		{"elepower_dynamics:lead_plate","elepower_dynamics:conduit"   ,"elepower_dynamics:lead_plate"},
+		{""                            ,"elepower_dynamics:lead_plate",""}
+	}
+})
+
+if ele.external.conduit_dirt_with_grass == true then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "elepower_dynamics:conduit_dirt_with_grass 1",
+		recipe = {
+			{"",epi.seed_wheat              ,""},
+			{"","elepower_dynamics:conduit" ,""},
+			{"",epi.dirt                    ,""}
+		}
+	})
+end
+
+if ele.external.conduit_dirt_with_dry_grass == true then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "elepower_dynamics:conduit_dirt_with_dry_grass 1",
+		recipe = {
+			{"",epi.wheat                  ,""},
+			{"","elepower_dynamics:conduit",""},
+			{"",epi.dirt                   ,""}
+		}
+	})
+end
+
+if ele.external.conduit_stone_block == true then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "elepower_dynamics:conduit_stone_block 1",
+		recipe = {
+			{""                       ,epi.slab_stone_block  ,""},
+			{epi.slab_stone_block,"elepower_dynamics:conduit",epi.slab_stone_block},
+			{""                       ,epi.slab_stone_block  ,""}
+		}
+	})
+end
+
+if ele.external.conduit_stone_block_desert == true then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "elepower_dynamics:conduit_stone_block_desert 1",
+		recipe = {
+			{""                       ,epi.slab_desert_stone_block  ,""},
+			{epi.slab_desert_stone_block,"elepower_dynamics:conduit",epi.slab_desert_stone_block},
+			{""                       ,epi.slab_desert_stone_block  ,""}
+		}
+	})
+end
+
+
+
 -- Opaque Fluid Duct
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:opaque_duct 3",
@@ -144,9 +204,9 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:portable_tank",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:glass", "elepower_dynamics:fluid_duct", "default:glass"},
-		{"default:glass", "default:glass", "default:glass"},
-		{"default:bronze_ingot",  "default:bronze_ingot", "default:bronze_ingot"},
+		{epi.glass,"elepower_dynamics:fluid_duct",epi.glass},
+		{epi.glass,epi.glass,epi.glass},
+		{epi.bronze_ingot,epi.bronze_ingot,epi.bronze_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -157,9 +217,9 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil",
 	recipe = {
-		{"", "default:copper_ingot", ""},
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot", "default:copper_ingot"},
-		{"", "default:copper_ingot", ""}
+		{""              ,epi.copper_ingot               , ""},
+		{epi.copper_ingot, "elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot", epi.copper_ingot},
+		{""              , epi.copper_ingot              , ""}
 	}
 })
 
@@ -181,9 +241,9 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:wound_silver_coil",
 	recipe = {
-		{"", "moreores:silver_ingot", ""},
-		{"moreores:silver_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:zinc_ingot", "moreores:silver_ingot"},
-		{"", "moreores:silver_ingot", ""}
+		{""              , epi.silver_ingot, ""},
+		{epi.silver_ingot, "elepower_dynamics:zinc_ingot",epi.silver_ingot},
+		{""              , epi.silver_ingot, ""}
 	}
 })
 
@@ -213,8 +273,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:tree_tap",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot", "default:steel_ingot"},
-		{"", "", "default:steel_ingot"},
+		{epi.steel_ingot, epi.steel_ingot, epi.steel_ingot},
+		{"", "", epi.steel_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -222,8 +282,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:chip 6",
 	recipe = {
 		{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet"},
-		{"default:mese_crystal_fragment", "group:color_black", "default:mese_crystal_fragment"},
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "moreores:silver_ingot", "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{epi.mese_crystal_fragment,epi.group_color_black, epi.mese_crystal_fragment},
+		{epi.copper_ingot, epi.silver_ingot, epi.copper_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -231,17 +291,17 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:capacitor 6",
 	recipe = {
 		{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet"},
-		{"moreores:silver_ingot", "default:mese_crystal", "moreores:silver_ingot"},
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "group:color_violet", "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{epi.silver_ingot, epi.mese_crystal, epi.silver_ingot},
+		{epi.copper_ingot, epi.group_color_violet, epi.copper_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:pcb_blank 3",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "default:copper_ingot", "default:copper_ingot"},
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "default:mese_crystal", "default:copper_ingot"},
-		{"default:gold_ingot", "default:gold_ingot", "default:gold_ingot"},
+		{epi.copper_ingot,epi.copper_ingot, epi.copper_ingot},
+		{epi.copper_ingot,epi.mese_crystal, epi.copper_ingot},
+		{epi.gold_ingot  ,epi.gold_ingot, epi.gold_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -249,7 +309,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:pcb_blank",
 	recipe = {
 		{"", "elepower_dynamics:copper_plate", ""},
-		{"default:mese_crystal_fragment", "default:mese_crystal_fragment", "default:mese_crystal_fragment"},
+		{epi.mese_crystal_fragment, epi.mese_crystal_fragment, epi.mese_crystal_fragment},
 		{"", "elepower_dynamics:gold_plate", ""},
 	}
 })
@@ -262,16 +322,16 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		"elepower_dynamics:copper_dust",
 		"elepower_dynamics:copper_dust",
 		"elepower_dynamics:copper_dust",
-		"farming:seed_wheat",
+		epi.seed_wheat,
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:uv_bulb",
 	recipe = {
-		{"group:color_blue", "group:color_violet", "group:color_blue"},
-		{"", "default:meselamp", ""},
-		{"", "default:glass", ""},
+		{epi.group_color_blue, epi.group_color_violet, epi.group_color_blue},
+		{"", epi.mese_lamp, ""},
+		{"", epi.glass, ""},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -280,9 +340,9 @@ minetest.clear_craft({output = "fluid_transfer:fluid_transfer_pump"})
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "fluid_transfer:fluid_transfer_pump 3",
 	recipe = {
-		{"group:stone",  "elepower_dynamics:control_circuit",  "group:stone"},
+		{epi.group_stone,  "elepower_dynamics:control_circuit",epi.group_stone},
 		{"elepower_dynamics:electrum_gear", "elepower_dynamics:servo_valve", "elepower_dynamics:electrum_gear"},
-		{"group:stone",  "elepower_dynamics:fluid_duct",  "group:stone"},
+		{epi.group_stone,  "elepower_dynamics:fluid_duct",  epi.group_stone},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -290,26 +350,26 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:battery 2",
 	recipe = {
 		{"elepower_dynamics:zinc_dust", "elepower_dynamics:graphite_rod", "elepower_dynamics:lead_dust"},
-		{"elepower_dynamics:tin_plate", "default:mese_crystal_fragment", "elepower_dynamics:tin_plate"},
-		{"elepower_dynamics:tin_plate", "default:mese_crystal_fragment", "elepower_dynamics:tin_plate"},
+		{"elepower_dynamics:tin_plate", epi.mese_crystal_fragment, "elepower_dynamics:tin_plate"},
+		{"elepower_dynamics:tin_plate", epi.mese_crystal_fragment, "elepower_dynamics:tin_plate"},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:lcd_panel",
 	recipe = {
-		{"group:color_red", "group:color_green", "group:color_blue"},
-		{"moreores:silver_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", "moreores:silver_ingot"},
-		{"", "default:meselamp", ""}
+		{epi.group_color_red, epi.group_color_green, epi.group_color_blue},
+		{epi.silver_ingot, "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", epi.silver_ingot},
+		{"", epi.mese_lamp, ""}
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:pv_cell",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:glass", "default:glass", "default:glass"},
-		{"group:color_blue", "elepower_dynamics:silicon_wafer_doped", "group:color_blue"},
-		{"default:mese_crystal_fragment", "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", "default:mese_crystal_fragment"}
+		{epi.glass, epi.glass, epi.glass},
+		{epi.group_color_blue, "elepower_dynamics:silicon_wafer_doped", epi.group_color_blue},
+		{epi.mese_crystal_fragment, "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", epi.mese_crystal_fragment}
 	}
 })
 
@@ -318,7 +378,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	recipe = {
 		{"elepower_dynamics:chip", "elepower_dynamics:chip", "elepower_dynamics:chip"},
 		{"elepower_dynamics:capacitor", "elepower_dynamics:pcb", "elepower_dynamics:capacitor"},
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "default:mese_crystal", "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{epi.copper_ingot, epi.mese_crystal, epi.copper_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -346,12 +406,12 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type   = "cooking",
 	output = "elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot",
-	recipe = "default:iron_lump"
+	recipe = epi.iron_lump
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type   = "cooking",
-	output = "default:steel_ingot",
+	output = epi.steel_ingot,
 	recipe = "elepower_dynamics:iron_ingot"
 })
 
@@ -391,7 +451,7 @@ for mat, data in pairs(elepd.registered_gears) do
 		local immebreak = false
 
 		if mat == "wood" then
-			found = "group:stick"
+			found = epi.group_stick
 			immebreak = true
 		end
 

elepower_dynamics/craftitems.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epr = ele.external.ref 
+local epi = ele.external.ing
+
 ----------------
 -- Craftitems --
 ----------------
@@ -164,7 +169,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("elepower_dynamics:pcb_blank", {
 
 		-- Limited etchings
 		if uses == 10 then
-			minetest.set_node(pos, {name = "default:water_source"})
+			minetest.set_node(pos, {name = epr.water_source})
 		else
 			meta:set_int("uses", uses)
 		end
@@ -188,7 +193,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("elepower_dynamics:acidic_compound", {
 		local pos  = pointed_thing.under
 		local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
 		
-		if node.name ~= "default:water_source" then
+		if node.name ~= epr.water_source then
 			return itemstack
 		end
 
@@ -303,6 +308,6 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("elepower_dynamics:pv_cell", {
 -- Overrides --
 ---------------
 
-minetest.override_item("default:steel_ingot", {
-	description = "Steel Ingot\nLow carbon steel"
+minetest.override_item(epi.steel_ingot, {
+	description = "Low Carbon Steel Ingot"
 })

elepower_dynamics/fluids.lua

@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epr = ele.external.ref 
+
 -- Etching Acid
 
 ele.helpers.register_liquid("etching_acid", {
 	description       = "Etching Acid",
 	tiles             = {"elepower_etching_acid.png"},
 	special_tiles     = {"elepower_etching_acid.png", "elepower_etching_acid.png"},
-	alpha             = 200,
+	use_texture_alpha = "blend",
 	liquid_viscosity  = 4,
 	damage_per_second = 4,
 	post_effect_color = {a = 103, r = 65, g = 8, b = 0},
@@ -21,7 +25,7 @@ ele.helpers.register_liquid("lithium", {
 	special_tiles     = {"elepower_lithium.png", "elepower_lithium.png"},
 	liquid_viscosity  = 4,
 	damage_per_second = 1,
-	alpha             = 200,
+	use_texture_alpha = "blend",
 	gas_form          = "elepower_dynamics:lithium_gas",
 	post_effect_color = {a = 103, r = 229, g = 227, b = 196},
 	groups            = {lithium = 1, liquid = 3},
@@ -40,7 +44,7 @@ bucket.register_liquid("elepower_dynamics:lithium_source", "elepower_dynamics:li
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:steam", {
 	description = "Steam",
 	groups      = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, gas = 1},
-	liquid_form = "default:water_source",
+	liquid_form = epr.water_source,
 	tiles       = {"elepower_steam.png"},
 })
 

elepower_dynamics/nodes.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epg = ele.external.graphic 
+local eps = ele.external.sounds
+
 ---------------
 -- Overrides --
 ---------------
@@ -14,34 +19,34 @@ minetest.register_alias_force("elepower_dynamics:fluid_duct", "fluid_transfer:fl
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:stone_with_lead", {
 	description = "Lead Ore",
-	tiles = {"default_stone.png^elepower_mineral_lead.png"},
+	tiles = {epg.stone.."^elepower_mineral_lead.png"},
 	groups = {cracky = 2},
 	drop = 'elepower_dynamics:lead_lump',
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_stone,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:stone_with_nickel", {
 	description = "Nickel Ore",
-	tiles = {"default_stone.png^elepower_mineral_nickel.png"},
+	tiles = {epg.stone.."^elepower_mineral_nickel.png"},
 	groups = {cracky = 2},
 	drop = 'elepower_dynamics:nickel_lump',
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_stone,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:stone_with_viridisium", {
 	description = "Viridisium Ore",
-	tiles = {"default_stone.png^elepower_mineral_viridisium.png"},
+	tiles = {epg.stone.."^elepower_mineral_viridisium.png"},
 	groups = {cracky = 3},
 	drop = 'elepower_dynamics:viridisium_lump',
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_stone,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:stone_with_zinc", {
 	description = "Zinc Ore",
-	tiles = {"default_stone.png^elepower_mineral_zinc.png"},
+	tiles = {epg.stone.."^elepower_mineral_zinc.png"},
 	groups = {cracky = 3},
 	drop = 'elepower_dynamics:zinc_lump',
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_stone,
 })
 
 -- Other
@@ -51,18 +56,18 @@ minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:particle_board", {
 	tiles = {"elepower_particle_board.png"},
 	groups = {choppy = 2, wood = 1},
 	drop = 'elepower_dynamics:wood_dust 4',
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_wood,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:hardened_glass", {
 	description = "Hardened Obsidian Glass\nDoes not let light through",
 	drawtype = "glasslike_framed_optional",
-	tiles = {"default_obsidian_glass.png", "elepower_hard_glass_detail.png"},
+	tiles = {epg.obsidian_glass, "elepower_hard_glass_detail.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "glasslikeliquidlevel",
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	sunlight_propagates = false,
-	use_texture_alpha = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_glass_defaults(),
+	use_texture_alpha = "clip",
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_glass,
 	groups = {cracky = 3},
 })
 
@@ -73,7 +78,7 @@ minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:viridisium_block", {
 	tiles = {"elepower_viridisium_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	groups = {cracky = 1, level = 2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_metal,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:lead_block", {
@@ -81,7 +86,7 @@ minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:lead_block", {
 	tiles = {"elepower_lead_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	groups = {cracky = 1, level = 2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_metal,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:invar_block", {
@@ -89,7 +94,7 @@ minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:invar_block", {
 	tiles = {"elepower_invar_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	groups = {cracky = 1, level = 3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_metal,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:nickel_block", {
@@ -97,7 +102,7 @@ minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:nickel_block", {
 	tiles = {"elepower_nickel_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	groups = {cracky = 1, level = 3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_metal,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:zinc_block", {
@@ -105,5 +110,5 @@ minetest.register_node("elepower_dynamics:zinc_block", {
 	tiles = {"elepower_zinc_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	groups = {cracky = 1, level = 3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
+	sounds = eps.node_sound_metal,
 })

elepower_dynamics/tools.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref 
+local eps = ele.external.sounds
+
+if ele.external.tools.enable_iron_lead_tools == true then
+
 	-- Pickaxes
-
 	minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:pick_iron", {
 		description = "Iron Pickaxe",
 		inventory_image = "elepower_tool_ironpick.png",
@@ -12,7 +17,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:pick_iron", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=4},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:pick_lead", {
@@ -26,7 +31,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:pick_lead", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=5},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	-- Shovels
@@ -43,7 +48,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:shovel_iron", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=3},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:shovel_lead", {
@@ -58,7 +63,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:shovel_lead", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=4},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	-- Axes
@@ -74,7 +79,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:axe_iron", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=4},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:axe_lead", {
@@ -88,7 +93,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:axe_lead", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=5},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	-- Swords
@@ -104,7 +109,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:sword_iron", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=5},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:sword_lead", {
@@ -118,5 +123,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("elepower_dynamics:sword_lead", {
 			},
 			damage_groups = {fleshy=7},
 		},
-	sound = {breaks = "default_tool_breaks"},
+		sound = {breaks = eps.tool_breaks},
 	})
+
+end

elepower_dynamics/worldgen.lua

@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref 
+local epr = ele.external.ref
+
 --------------
 -- Worldgen --
 --------------
-
 -- Lead
 
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_lead",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 15 * 15 * 15,
 	clust_num_ores = 12,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -19,7 +22,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_lead",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 14 * 14 * 14,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -30,7 +33,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_lead",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 10 * 10 * 10,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -43,7 +46,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_nickel",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 25 * 25 * 25,
 	clust_num_ores = 4,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -54,7 +57,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_nickel",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 25 * 25 * 25,
 	clust_num_ores = 4,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -65,7 +68,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_nickel",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 15 * 15 * 15,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -76,7 +79,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_nickel",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 12 * 12 * 12,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -89,7 +92,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_viridisium",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 25 * 25 * 25,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -100,7 +103,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_viridisium",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 20 * 20 * 20,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -111,7 +114,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_viridisium",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 10 * 10 * 10,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -124,7 +127,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_zinc",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 25 * 25 * 25,
 	clust_num_ores = 2,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -135,7 +138,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_zinc",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 20 * 20 * 20,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,
@@ -146,7 +149,7 @@ minetest.register_ore({
 minetest.register_ore({
 	ore_type       = "scatter",
 	ore            = "elepower_dynamics:stone_with_zinc",
-	wherein        = "default:stone",
+	wherein        = epr.stone,
 	clust_scarcity = 12 * 12 * 12,
 	clust_num_ores = 5,
 	clust_size     = 3,

elepower_farming/crafting.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epi = ele.external.ing
+
 -----------
 -- Nodes --
 -----------
@@ -7,9 +11,9 @@
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_farming:device_frame",
 	recipe = {
-		{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "default:glass", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet"},
-		{"default:glass", "default:mese_crystal", "default:glass"},
-		{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", "default:glass", "basic_materials:plastic_sheet"},
+		{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", epi.glass, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet"},
+		{epi.glass, epi.mese_crystal, epi.glass},
+		{"basic_materials:plastic_sheet", epi.glass, "basic_materials:plastic_sheet"},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -18,7 +22,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_farming:planter",
 	recipe = {
 		{"elepower_dynamics:nickel_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:control_circuit", "elepower_dynamics:nickel_ingot"},
-		{"farming:hoe_steel", "elepower_farming:device_frame", "farming:hoe_steel"},
+		{epi.hoe_steel, "elepower_farming:device_frame", epi.hoe_steel},
 		{"elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil", "basic_materials:motor", "elepower_dynamics:wound_copper_coil"},
 	}
 })
@@ -28,7 +32,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "elepower_farming:harvester",
 	recipe = {
 		{"elepower_dynamics:nickel_ingot", "elepower_dynamics:control_circuit", "elepower_dynamics:nickel_ingot"},
-		{"default:axe_steel", "elepower_farming:device_frame", "farming:hoe_steel"},
+		{epi.axe_steel, "elepower_farming:device_frame", epi.hoe_steel},
 		{"basic_materials:motor", "elepower_dynamics:diamond_gear", "basic_materials:motor"},
 	}
 })

elepower_farming/fluids.lua

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ele.helpers.register_liquid("tree_sap", {
 	description       = "Tree Sap",
 	tiles             = {"elefarming_tree_sap.png"},
 	special_tiles     = {"elefarming_tree_sap.png", "elefarming_tree_sap.png"},
-	alpha             = 200,
+	use_texture_alpha = "blend",
 	liquid_viscosity  = 7,
 	post_effect_color = {a = 103, r = 84, g = 34, b = 0},
 	groups            = {tree_sap = 3, liquid = 3, raw_bio = 1, tree_fluid = 1},
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ ele.helpers.register_liquid("resin", {
 	description       = "Resin",
 	tiles             = {"elefarming_tree_sap.png"},
 	special_tiles     = {"elefarming_tree_sap.png", "elefarming_tree_sap.png"},
-	alpha             = 200,
+	use_texture_alpha = "blend",
 	liquid_viscosity  = 8,
 	post_effect_color = {a = 103, r = 84, g = 34, b = 0},
 	groups            = {resin = 3, liquid = 3, raw_bio = 1, tree_fluid = 1},
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ ele.helpers.register_liquid("biomass", {
 	description       = "Biomass",
 	tiles             = {"elefarming_biomass.png"},
 	special_tiles     = {"elefarming_biomass.png", "elefarming_biomass.png"},
-	alpha             = 200,
+	use_texture_alpha = "blend",
 	liquid_viscosity  = 7,
 	post_effect_color = {a = 103, r = 0, g = 42, b = 0},
 	groups            = {biomass = 3, liquid = 3},
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ ele.helpers.register_liquid("biofuel", {
 	description       = "Biofuel",
 	tiles             = {"elefarming_biofuel.png"},
 	special_tiles     = {"elefarming_biofuel.png", "elefarming_biofuel.png"},
-	alpha             = 200,
+	use_texture_alpha = "blend",
 	liquid_viscosity  = 7,
 	post_effect_color = {a = 103, r = 255, g = 163, b = 0},
 	groups            = {biofuel = 3, liquid = 3},

elepower_farming/machines/composter.lua

@@ -1,9 +1,13 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epr = ele.external.ref
+
 local function get_formspec(timer, biomass_buffer, output_buffer)
 	return "size[8,8.5]"..
-		default.gui_bg..
-		default.gui_bg_img..
-		default.gui_slots..
+		epr.gui_bg..
+		epr.gui_bg_img..
+		epr.gui_slots..
 		ele.formspec.fluid_bar(0, 0.75, biomass_buffer)..
 		ele.formspec.fluid_bar(7, 0.75, output_buffer)..
 		"list[context;src;1,0.5;3,3;]"..
@@ -14,7 +18,7 @@ local function get_formspec(timer, biomass_buffer, output_buffer)
 		"listring[current_player;main]"..
 		"listring[context;src]"..
 		"listring[current_player;main]"..
-		default.get_hotbar_bg(0, 4.25)
+		epr.get_hotbar_bg(0, 4.25)
 end
 
 local function is_plant(itemname)

elepower_farming/machines/harvester.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epr = ele.external.ref
+
 -- How many seconds there are between runs
 local HARVESTER_TICK  = 10
 
@@ -81,9 +85,9 @@ end
 
 local function get_formspec(timer, power, sludge, state)
 	return "size[8,8.5]"..
-		default.gui_bg..
-		default.gui_bg_img..
-		default.gui_slots..
+		epr.gui_bg..
+		epr.gui_bg_img..
+		epr.gui_slots..
 		ele.formspec.state_switcher(7, 2.5, state)..
 		ele.formspec.power_meter(power)..
 		ele.formspec.fluid_bar(7, 0, sludge)..
@@ -93,7 +97,7 @@ local function get_formspec(timer, power, sludge, state)
 		"list[current_player;main;0,5.5;8,3;8]"..
 		"listring[context;dst]"..
 		"listring[current_player;main]"..
-		default.get_hotbar_bg(0, 4.25)
+		epr.get_hotbar_bg(0, 4.25)
 end
 
 local function on_timer(pos, elapsed)

elepower_farming/machines/planter.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local eps = ele.external.sounds
+local epi = ele.external.ing
+
 -- How many seconds there are between runs
 local PLANTER_TICK = 10
 
@@ -52,21 +57,30 @@ local ranges = {
 }
 
 local function get_formspec(timer, power, state)
+	local layout_tt = "Item placed here\n  will be planted\nout in a 3x3 area"
+	local layout_bi = "elepower_planter_layout.png"
 	return "size[8,10]"..
-		default.gui_bg..
-		default.gui_bg_img..
-		default.gui_slots..
 		ele.formspec.power_meter(power)..
 		ele.formspec.state_switcher(7, 0, state)..
 		ele.formspec.create_bar(1, 0, 100 - timer, "#00ff11", true)..
 		"list[context;layout;2.5,0;3,3;]"..
+		"image[2.5,0;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[3.5,0;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[4.5,0;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[2.5,1;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[3.5,1;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[4.5,1;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[2.5,2;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[3.5,2;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"image[4.5,2;1,1;"..layout_bi.."]"..
+		"tooltip[2.5,0;4.5,2;"..layout_tt..";"..eletome.tooltip_color.."]"..
 		"list[context;src;0,3.5;8,2;]"..
+		"tooltip[0,3.5;8,2;    Place stacks of items\n     here to keep planter\nsupplied with items to plant;"..eletome.tooltip_color.."]"..
 		"list[current_player;main;0,5.75;8,1;]"..
 		"list[current_player;main;0,7;8,3;8]"..
 		"listring[current_player;main]"..
 		"listring[context;src]"..
-		"listring[current_player;main]"..
-		default.get_hotbar_bg(0, 5.75)
+		"listring[current_player;main]"
 end
 
 local function can_dig(pos, player)
@@ -118,6 +132,7 @@ local function allow_metadata_inventory_take(pos, listname, index, stack, player
 end
 
 local function plant(pos, range, stack, inv)
+
 	local planted   = 0
 	local range_st  = vector.add(ranges[range][1], pos)
 	local range_end = vector.add(ranges[range][2], pos)
@@ -132,6 +147,7 @@ local function plant(pos, range, stack, inv)
 	end
 
 	local to_plant = stack:get_name()
+	
 	local to_place = nil
 	local amount   = 0
 	local till     = true
@@ -156,6 +172,7 @@ local function plant(pos, range, stack, inv)
 			for z = range_st.z, range_end.z do
 				if amount == 0 then break end
 				local place_pos = {x = x,           y = range_st.y  + y_top, z = z}
+
 				local base_pos  = {x = place_pos.x, y = place_pos.y - 1,     z = place_pos.z}
 				local base_node = minetest.get_node_or_nil(base_pos)
 
@@ -168,26 +185,26 @@ local function plant(pos, range, stack, inv)
 							if (regN[base_node.name].soil     == nil or
 							   regN[base_node.name].soil.wet == nil or
 							   regN[base_node.name].soil.dry == nil) and
-							   regN["farming:soil"] == nil then
+							   regN[epi.farming_soil] == nil then
 								till = false
 							end
 
 							if till then
-								minetest.sound_play("default_dig_crumbly", {
+								minetest.sound_play(eps.dig_crumbly, {
 									pos = base_pos,
 									gain = 0.5,
 								})
 
 								local soil = regN[base_node.name].soil
-								local wet_soil = "farming:soil_wet"
+								local wet_soil = epi.farming_soil_wet
 
 								-- Determine soil name
 								-- Make sure we don't replace wet soil
 								if soil then
-									wet_soil = soil.wet or "farming:soil_wet"
+									wet_soil = soil.wet or epi_farming_soil_wet
 									soil = soil.dry
 								else
-									soil = "farming:soil"
+									soil = epi.farming_soil
 								end
 
 								if base_node.name ~= soil and base_node.name ~= wet_soil then
@@ -241,6 +258,7 @@ local function on_timer(pos, elapsed)
 		if work == PLANTER_TICK then
 			local planted = 0
 			for index, slot in ipairs(inv:get_list("layout")) do
+				
 				if planted >= 9 then break end
 				if not slot:is_empty() then
 					planted = planted + plant(pos, index, slot, inv)

elepower_farming/machines/spawner.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epr = ele.external.ref
+
 -- How many seconds there are between runs
 local SPAWNER_TICK = 10
 
@@ -91,9 +95,9 @@ end
 
 local function get_formspec(timer, power, state)
 	return "size[8,8.5]"..
-		default.gui_bg..
-		default.gui_bg_img..
-		default.gui_slots..
+		epr.gui_bg..
+		epr.gui_bg_img..
+		epr.gui_slots..
 		ele.formspec.power_meter(power)..
 		ele.formspec.state_switcher(7, 0, state)..
 		ele.formspec.create_bar(1, 0, 100 - timer, "#00ff11", true)..
@@ -104,7 +108,7 @@ local function get_formspec(timer, power, state)
 		"listring[current_player;main]"..
 		"listring[context;src]"..
 		"listring[current_player;main]"..
-		default.get_hotbar_bg(0, 4.25)
+		epr.get_hotbar_bg(0, 4.25)
 end
 
 local function on_timer(pos, elapsed)

elepower_farming/machines/tree_extractor.lua

@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
 
+-- see elepower_papi >> external_nodes_items.lua for explanation
+-- shorten table ref
+local epi = ele.external.ing
+
 local CAPACITY = 8000
 
 local fluid_table = {
-	["default:tree"]        = { fpc = 100, fluid = "elepower_farming:tree_sap_source" },
-	["default:jungletree"]  = { fpc = 50,  fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
-	["default:pine_tree"]   = { fpc = 100, fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
-	["default:acacia_tree"] = { fpc = 50,  fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
-	["default:aspen_tree"]  = { fpc = 50,  fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
+	[epi.tree]        = { fpc = 100, fluid = "elepower_farming:tree_sap_source" },
+	[epi.jungle_tree]  = { fpc = 50,  fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
+	[epi.pine_tree]   = { fpc = 100, fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
+	[epi.acacia_tree] = { fpc = 50,  fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
+	[epi.aspen_tree]  = { fpc = 50,  fluid = "elepower_farming:resin_source" },
 }
 
 minetest.register_node("elepower_farming:tree_extractor", {