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You will need:
You will need:


= [[Block/case|Tier 1 Case]] =
# [[Block/case|Tier 1 Case]]
= [[Block/screen|Tier 1 Screen]] =
# [[Block/screen|Tier 1 Screen]]
= [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]] =
# [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]]
= [[Item/graphics card|Tier 1 Graphics Card]] =
# [[Item/graphics card|Tier 1 Graphics Card]]
= [[Item/CPU|Tier 1 CPU]] =
# [[Item/CPU|Tier 1 CPU]]
= [[Item/memory|Two Tier 1 RAM or 1 Tier 1.5 RAM]] =
# [[Item/memory|Two Tier 1 RAM or 1 Tier 1.5 RAM]]
= [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] =
# [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]]
= [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] =
# [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]]
= [[Item/hard disk drive|Hard Disk Drive]] =
# [[Item/hard disk drive|Hard Disk Drive]]
= [[Item/EEPROM|Lua BIOS]] =
# [[Item/EEPROM|Lua BIOS]]
= Source of Power =
# Source of Power
 
'''Important:''' Versions prior to 1.2.2 require a [[Block/power converter|Power Converter]]


= Setting up your environment =
= Setting up your environment =
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The basic computer setup consists of a [[Block/case|Computer Case]] with a [[Block/screen|Screen]] on top and a [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]] attached.
The basic computer setup consists of a [[Block/case|Computer Case]] with a [[Block/screen|Screen]] on top and a [[Block/keyboard|Keyboard]] attached.


Here is an example with the power source on the left and a basic setup on the right [[File:http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png|http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png]]
Here is an example with the power source on the left and a basic setup on the right


Now, you will need to right click on the computer case and put the items in here as shown [[File:http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png|http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png]]
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png|http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png]]
 
Now, you will need to right click on the computer case and put the items in here as shown
 
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png|http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png]]


Now, if you try to start the computer by clicking on the power button, you will end up getting an error:
Now, if you try to start the computer by clicking on the power button, you will end up getting an error:


[[File:http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png|http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png]] This means that there is no OS for the computer to run! To fix that, we will need to put a [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] directly next to the computer and place the [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] in it.
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png|http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png]]
 
This means that there is no OS for the computer to run! To fix that, we will need to put a [[Block/disk drive|Disk Drive]] directly next to the computer and place the [[Item/openos floppy|OpenOS Floppy Disk]] in it.
 
Now, it should turn on.


Now, it should turn on. [[File:http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png|http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png]]
[[File:http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png|http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png]]


Congratulations! You now have a fully working computer, but if you want more features, you will need to install OpenOS!
Congratulations! You now have a fully working computer, but if you want more features, you will need to install OpenOS!

Revision as of 18:24, 25 August 2026

OC Tutorial: Basic Computer

In this tutorial you will learn how to build a basic (Tier 1) computer. This tutorial is using the default config file.

You will need:

  1. Tier 1 Case
  2. Tier 1 Screen
  3. Keyboard
  4. Tier 1 Graphics Card
  5. Tier 1 CPU
  6. Two Tier 1 RAM or 1 Tier 1.5 RAM
  7. Disk Drive
  8. OpenOS Floppy Disk
  9. Hard Disk Drive
  10. Lua BIOS
  11. Source of Power

Setting up your environment

The basic computer setup consists of a Computer Case with a Screen on top and a Keyboard attached.

Here is an example with the power source on the left and a basic setup on the right

http://i.imgur.com/TDIiBJr.png

Now, you will need to right click on the computer case and put the items in here as shown

http://i.imgur.com/OrMN600.png

Now, if you try to start the computer by clicking on the power button, you will end up getting an error:

http://i.imgur.com/jiGZKSR.png

This means that there is no OS for the computer to run! To fix that, we will need to put a Disk Drive directly next to the computer and place the OpenOS Floppy Disk in it.

Now, it should turn on.

http://i.imgur.com/SeEd9Xb.png

Congratulations! You now have a fully working computer, but if you want more features, you will need to install OpenOS!

To install OpenOS, you will need to run the "install" command on the computer, which will allow you run the computer with out the OS Floppy.

Next up: Writing Programs.

Contents

Tutorials
Mod Specific Basic Computer - Writing Code - Hard Drives - Autorun and Startup scripts
Modding Custom Architectures - IMC Messages
Programs OPPM - install
Others Custom Operating Systems
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