Computer

Computer
Mod	ComputerCraft
Type	Solid block
Properties
TC4 Aspects	10

The Computer is the main block of ComputerCraft. It can be placed in the world and then programmed to display messages on its screen, toggle redstone signals, and connect to Peripherals. It runs an operating system known as CraftOS and comes pre-loaded with a number of useful programs.

Recipe

Shaped Crafting

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Usage

Place the Computer in the world then right-click it to use.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Usage
CTRL + T	Terminates the current program.
CTRL + R	Reboots the console.
CTRL + S	Forcefully shuts down the computer.

The player must hold the keyboard shortcuts down for at least 1 second.

Peripheral Functions

computer stands for the variable the computer is wrapped to. For example, computer = peripheral.wrap( "top" ).

Method name	Description
computer.turnOn()	Turns on the Computer or Turtle.
computer.shutdown()	Shuts off the Computer or Turtle.
computer.reboot()	Reboots the Computer or Turtle.
computer.getID()	Gets the ID of the Computer or Turtle.

Technical details

ID

Name	Namespaced ID	Translation key
Computer	computercraft:computer	tile.computercraft:computer.name

Blockstates

Name	Default value	Allowed values	Description
advanced		false true	Whether the computer is advanced or not
facing		north south east west	The direction the observer is observing. The same direction the player faces when placing the block.
state		on off blinking	Whether the computer is on, off or blinking

References

• ComputerCraft Wiki