How to Increase Speed With Gearshifts in Create

In this guide, we’ll show you how to dramatically increase your speed in the Create mod without relying on traditional Cogs. Instead, we’ll use Chain Gearshifts and Gearshifts to build efficient, compact speed multiplication systems. This method is far more space-efficient than conventional Cog setups while achieving impressive speeds with minimal components.

Basic Gearshift Speed Multiplication Setup

To get started with speed multiplication using gearshifts, you’ll need to set up a chain-based system. Begin with your power source (in this tutorial, we’re using Creative mode for demonstration purposes, but any power source works).

Here’s the fundamental building sequence:

Place an Adjustable Chain Gearshift in front of your power source

Next to it, place an Encased Chain Drive

In front of that, add another Adjustable Chain Gearshift

Beside it, place another Encased Chain Drive

You can repeat this pattern indefinitely—gearshift, chain drive, gearshift, chain drive—to achieve progressively higher speeds.

Adding Control with Levers

To control each stage of speed multiplication, add a lever on top of each gearshift. When activated, each lever increases the rotation speed of that particular stage.

When you activate all levers, you’ll notice the system reaches extremely high speeds very quickly—exactly as intended for a speed multiplication setup.

Compact Gearshift Configuration

If you want to maximize efficiency and minimize space usage, the Create mod allows for a much more compact design. Instead of building linearly, you can arrange your components in a snake-like pattern.

Building the Compact Pattern

Follow this layout pattern:

Place a Gearshift

Place a Drive above it

Place another Gearshift to the right or left

Place the next Drive continuing in that direction

Add another Gearshift and turn back

Essentially, you’re creating a path that goes: forward, up/down, right/left, down/up, and then forward again. This creates a compact footprint while maintaining full functionality.

Lever Placement for Compact Systems

The beauty of the compact design is that you only need two levers to control multiple stages:

One lever controls the first gearshift and drive pair

The second lever controls the second gearshift and drive pair

This dual-lever system achieves impressive speeds with minimal space requirements.

Speed Comparison: Gearshifts vs. Cogs

Let’s compare the performance and efficiency of these two methods:

Compact Gearshift Setup Performance

Using the snake-pattern compact configuration with just two levers:

Measured Speed: 256 RPM

Space Required: Minimal footprint

Component Count: 4-6 components

Extended Gearshift Configuration

When extended further with additional stages:

Measured Speed: 256 RPM (with extended configuration)

Space Required: Moderate

Traditional Cog Setup

For comparison, a traditional Cog-based setup achieving similar speeds:

Measured Speed: 236 RPM

Space Required: Significantly larger footprint, occupying substantially more area

Verdict: Gearshift-based systems outperform Cog setups in both space efficiency and achievable speeds, making them the superior choice for most applications in the Create mod.

Summary

Speed multiplication in the Create mod is best achieved using Chain Gearshifts and Adjustable Gearshifts rather than traditional Cogs. The compact snake-pattern configuration offers an excellent balance between performance and space efficiency, achieving 256 RPM with just two control levers and a minimal footprint. Whether you’re building a sprawling industrial complex or a tight technical space, gearshift-based systems provide flexibility and superior performance.

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