MOD[0.12.33] Advanced Accumulators

[ledzilla]

Name: Advanced Accumulators
Description: This mod adds three new accumulators, each with increasing energy storage, and energy input/output
License: /
Version: 0.1.0
Release: 2016-06-15
Tested-With-Factorio-Version: 0.12.33 (Steam)
Category: Gameplay
Tags: Electricity

Long Description

I got tired of needing vast fields of accumulators in order to store the power needed to keep my main base or small outposts powered once the sun has gone down, so I decided to build this mod. Functionally, it is working. It stores power as expected, it receives power as expected, and it distributes power as expected. For their capacities, I think I have the recipes decently balanced, but wouldn't mind some feedback. However, the animations DO NOT work as expected, and none of my tinkering has managed to resolve the issue. If anyone can help me to understand what I did wrong, that would be awesome and appreciated.

Details:

Accumulator Mk II
Capacity: 25MJ
Power transfer rate: 450kW
>> Basic Accumulator x 4
>> Electronic Circuit x 10
>> Iron Plate x 20
>> Battery x 25

Accumulator MkIII
Capacity: 150MJ
Power transfer rate: 950kW
>> Accumulator MkII x 4
>> Advanced Circuit x 10
>> Iron Plate x 40
>> Battery x 50

Accumulator MkIV
Capacity: 750MJ
Power transfer rate: 2MW
>> Accumulator MkIII x 4
>> Processing Unit x 10
>> Iron Plate x 80
>> Battery x 100

[Galacticruler]

if you have trouble with animations try studying Factorio Extended's code; it has mk2 and mk3 accumulators that have proper animations.

[ledzilla]

I checked it out, but it didn't provide any insight. However, I did determine what was happening and fixed it. I had to slow down the animation. Working on the image files some more to improve some contrast.

[ledzilla]

Updated the ZIP with new images and revised scripting. Wouldn't mind some constructive feedback in the appearance and balance of my work.