Why Every Builder Needs a Steady Cobblestone Supply
Running out of cobblestone mid-build is a classic Minecraft frustration. You need it for furnaces, tools, walls, and countless tech recipes, but mining it by hand eats into your playtime. The Simple Cobblestone Generator mod removes that bottleneck entirely by adding a single block that produces cobblestone on demand, with optional RF consumption for tech-heavy packs.
What the Generator Block Does
This is not a cobblestone-to-energy converter. The block creates cobblestone from nothing, or with a configurable energy cost. Place it down, connect an extraction system, and you get a continuous flow of stone. The device works with hoppers, pipes, and cables from other mods, making it a flexible addition to any automation setup.
Key Features at a Glance
- Extract cobblestone from any side of the block, so orientation never matters.
- Insert items from any side as well, starting with version 1.0.3, for feeding resources back in.
- Set a custom RF cost per cobblestone block; the default is zero, but you can raise it for balance.
- Extract large amounts instantly if enough stored energy is available, ideal for high-speed farms.
Crafting Recipe and Early Access
The recipe is deliberately cheap so you can build it early in survival. You need four cobblestone blocks, one furnace, one water bucket, and one lava bucket. Arrange the cobblestone in the corners, the furnace in the center, and place the water bucket to the left of the furnace with the lava bucket on the right. The result is a generator ready to run immediately. If you use JEI, the exact layout appears right in your inventory.
How to Install and Get Started
Installation is straightforward. Download the .jar file and drop it into your Minecraft mods folder. For supported versions, the mod works with Forge and NeoForge loaders, and it has been tested across several recent Minecraft releases, so check your specific version before downloading. If you prefer a managed setup, some launchers let you install the mod directly from their menu, automatically matching the correct game version. After launching, the generator appears in your creative inventory or in your recipe book if you are in survival.
To install manually, follow these steps:
- Download the correct .jar for your Minecraft version.
- Open your game directory and locate the mods folder.
- Place the .jar file inside and restart the game.
Configuring Energy Consumption
Out of the box, the generator runs without energy and produces cobblestone at a steady rate. To integrate it into a tech modpack, open the mod's config file, usually found in the config folder, and change the RFPERBLOCK parameter. Setting a value above zero makes the generator draw power from connected dynamos or solar panels. This lets you fine-tune balance: set a high cost for hardcore packs where cobblestone should be a real resource, or leave it at zero for creative and building-focused worlds.
Automation Tips
To get the most out of the block, pair it with sorting and storage systems. Attach a hopper to any side leading into a chest, and cobblestone will accumulate without your involvement. If you use mods like Thermal Expansion or Mekanism, route the output directly into an autocrafting system to turn stone into furnaces, bricks, or slabs on the fly. Since the block supports extraction from every side, you never need to worry about orientation, even when the generator sits flush against a wall.
Final Thoughts
Simple Cobblestone Generator is a small but essential mod for anyone who builds large structures or runs complex automation chains. It does not bloat your game with extra entities, it is easy to configure, and it plays nicely with most technical mods. Whether you are a castle architect or a redstone engineer, this generator gives you a reliable foundation for your infrastructure. Try it in your next modpack and put an end to cobblestone shortages for good.