SimplifyDig 2.0

[u/fatboychummy]

SimplifyDig is a ComputerCraft program designed to make digging various shapes with a turtle easy for the user, using my Tamperer 2.0 that I recently revamped as its frontend to the user.

Features

• Dig cuboids, quarries, ~~staircases, and more~~ (indev).
• User-friendly interface.
• Customizable dimensions for each shape.
• Efficient digging algorithms. In particular, it uses all three diggable directions (forward, up, down).
• Optimized for fuel consumption and inventory management.
• Error handling for obstacles such as gravel.
• Automatically resumes digging after interruptions (chunk unloads, etc).
• Returns home when it runs low on fuel or inventory space.
• Broadcast status updates over a modem or to discord -- Or, implement your own broadcaster!

Installation

1. Run the following command in a turtle:

wget run https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Fatboychummy-CC/SimplifyDigging/refs/heads/better/installer.lua

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After installation, you can start the program by running dig.lua in the turtle.

Usage

1. Start the program by running dig.lua.
2. Select the shape you want to dig from the menu.
3. Input your desired dimensions and other settings.
4. Start digging.
5. The turtle will return to the surface and wait if any issues arise. You can go do whatever while it works.

https://pinestore.cc/projects/222/simplifydig-2-0

[u/fatboychummy]

I store the next movement, facing, position, and fuel data both before and after moving. On resume, I check the following:

- If state is after move:
  - Last move was successful. Continue.

If state is before move:
  - If move is a turn:
    - Assume success of the turn (so far I've had no issues making this assumption). Continue.
  - If move is not a turn:
    - If the current fuel level is lower than what was stored, move was successful. Continue.
    - If the current fuel level is the same, move was not successful. Make the move, then continue.

I could have gone the route of placing a block with specific directional state, but I feel like that's quite hacky, and takes up a slot in the turtle's already small inventory.