diff --git a/.luacheckrc b/.luacheckrc
index 7191d7b..2d3e858 100644
--- a/.luacheckrc
+++ b/.luacheckrc
@@ -31,7 +31,9 @@ read_globals = {
     "protector", "isprotect",
     "homedecor_expect_infinite_stacks",
     
-    "craftguide", "i3"
+    "craftguide", "i3",
+    "mcl_sounds","mcl_core",
+    "mcl_craftguide"
 }
 
 -- Loop warning
diff --git a/concrete/init.lua b/concrete/init.lua
index 82b4098..37c7483 100644
--- a/concrete/init.lua
+++ b/concrete/init.lua
@@ -1,11 +1,32 @@
 --Minetest 0.4.7 mod: concrete
 --(c) 2013 by RealBadAngel <mk@realbadangel.pl>
 
+-- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+local S = rawget(_G, "intllib") and intllib.Getter() or function(s) return s end
+
 local technic = rawget(_G, "technic") or {}
 technic.concrete_posts = {}
 
--- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
-local S = rawget(_G, "intllib") and intllib.Getter() or function(s) return s end
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(S(minetest.get_current_modname()).." "..S("requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)"))
+end
+
+-- Mineclone2 Support
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	stone_ingredient = "mcl_core:stone"
+else
+	stone_ingredient = "default:stone"
+end
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_sounds") then
+	stone_sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults()
+else
+	stone_sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
+end
+
+
 
 for i = 0, 31 do
 	minetest.register_alias("technic:concrete_post"..i,
@@ -26,9 +47,9 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:concrete_post 12',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:stone','basic_materials:steel_bar','default:stone'},
-		{'default:stone','basic_materials:steel_bar','default:stone'},
-		{'default:stone','basic_materials:steel_bar','default:stone'},
+		{stone_ingredient,'basic_materials:steel_bar',stone_ingredient},
+		{stone_ingredient,'basic_materials:steel_bar',stone_ingredient},
+		{stone_ingredient,'basic_materials:steel_bar',stone_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -45,7 +66,7 @@ minetest.register_node(":technic:blast_resistant_concrete", {
 	description = S("Blast-resistant Concrete Block"),
 	tiles = {"technic_blast_resistant_concrete_block.png",},
 	groups = {cracky=1, level=3, concrete=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = stone_sounds,
 	on_blast = function(pos, intensity)
 		if intensity > 9 then
 			minetest.remove_node(pos)
@@ -80,7 +101,7 @@ minetest.register_node(":technic:concrete_post_platform", {
 	description = S("Concrete Post Platform"),
 	tiles = {"basic_materials_concrete_block.png",},
 	groups={cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = stone_sounds,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	node_box = {
@@ -112,7 +133,7 @@ for platform = 0, 1 do
 		description = S("Concrete Post"),
 		tiles = {"basic_materials_concrete_block.png"},
 		groups = {cracky=1, level=2, concrete_post=1, not_in_creative_inventory=platform},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+		sounds = stone_sounds,
 		drop = (platform == 1 and "technic:concrete_post_platform" or
 				"technic:concrete_post"),
 		paramtype = "light",
diff --git a/concrete/mod.conf b/concrete/mod.conf
index 506f906..cd02408 100644
--- a/concrete/mod.conf
+++ b/concrete/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = concrete
-depends = default
-optional_depends = basic_materials, intllib, moreblocks
+depends = technic_compat
+optional_depends = basic_materials, intllib, moreblocks, default
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/extranodes/init.lua b/extranodes/init.lua
index 165ba0d..5dd0121 100644
--- a/extranodes/init.lua
+++ b/extranodes/init.lua
@@ -1,8 +1,29 @@
 -- Minetest 0.4.6 mod: extranodes
 -- namespace: technic
 -- Boilerplate to support localized strings if intllib mod is installed.
+
 local S = rawget(_G, "intllib") and intllib.Getter() or function(s) return s end
 
+
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(S(minetest.get_current_modname()).." "..S("requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)"))
+end
+
+-- MineClone2 support
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_sounds") then
+	stone_sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults()
+else
+	stone_sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
+end
+
+wood_fence_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	wood_fence_ingredient = "group:fence_wood"
+else
+	wood_fence_ingredient = "default:fence_wood"
+end
+
 if minetest.get_modpath("moreblocks") then
 
 	-- register stairsplus/circular_saw nodes
@@ -20,7 +41,7 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("moreblocks") then
 		groups={cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 		tiles={"technic_marble_bricks.png"},
 	})
-
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
 	stairsplus:register_all("technic", "granite", "technic:granite", {
 		description=S("Granite"),
 		groups={cracky=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
@@ -32,7 +53,7 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("moreblocks") then
 		groups={cracky=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 		tiles={"technic_granite_bricks.png"},
 	})
-
+end
 	stairsplus:register_all("technic", "concrete", "technic:concrete", {
 		description=S("Concrete"),
 		groups={cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
@@ -108,7 +129,9 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("moreblocks") then
 
 	register_technic_stairs_alias("stairsplus", "concrete", "technic", "concrete")
 	register_technic_stairs_alias("stairsplus", "marble", "technic", "marble")
-	register_technic_stairs_alias("stairsplus", "granite", "technic", "granite")
+	if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+		register_technic_stairs_alias("stairsplus", "granite", "technic", "granite")
+	end
 	register_technic_stairs_alias("stairsplus", "marble_bricks", "technic", "marble_bricks")
 
 end
@@ -120,7 +143,7 @@ local iclip_def = {
 	tiles = {"technic_insulator_clip.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	groups = {choppy=1, snappy=1, oddly_breakable_by_hand=1 },
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = stone_sounds,
 }
 
 local iclipfence_def = {
@@ -154,7 +177,7 @@ local iclipfence_def = {
 	},
 	connects_to = {"group:fence", "group:wood", "group:tree"},
 	groups = {fence=1, choppy=1, snappy=1, oddly_breakable_by_hand=1 },
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = stone_sounds,
 }
 
 local sclip_tex = {
@@ -182,7 +205,7 @@ local sclip_def = {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "wallmounted",
 	is_ground_content = false,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = stone_sounds,
 	groups = { choppy=1, cracky=1 },
 	backface_culling = false
 }
@@ -214,21 +237,33 @@ end
 minetest.register_node(":technic:insulator_clip", iclip_def)
 minetest.register_node(":technic:insulator_clip_fencepost", iclipfence_def)
 
+-- MineClone2 support
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	stone_ingredient = "mcl_core:stone"
+	white_dye_ingredient = "mcl_dye:white"
+	fence_ingredient = "group:fence"
+else
+	stone_ingredient = "default:stone"
+	white_dye_ingredient = "dye:white"
+	fence_ingredient = "default:fence_wood"
+end
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:insulator_clip",
 	recipe = {
-		{ "", "dye:white", ""},
+		{ "", white_dye_ingredient, ""},
 		{ "", "technic:raw_latex", ""},
-		{ "technic:raw_latex", "default:stone", "technic:raw_latex"},
+		{ "technic:raw_latex", stone_ingredient, "technic:raw_latex"},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:insulator_clip_fencepost 2",
 	recipe = {
-		{ "", "dye:white", ""},
+		{ "", white_dye_ingredient, ""},
 		{ "", "technic:raw_latex", ""},
-		{ "technic:raw_latex", "default:fence_wood", "technic:raw_latex"},
+		{ "technic:raw_latex", wood_fence_ingredient, "technic:raw_latex"},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/extranodes/mod.conf b/extranodes/mod.conf
index 6f02b1c..e7b5e5e 100644
--- a/extranodes/mod.conf
+++ b/extranodes/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = extranodes
-depends = default, technic_worldgen, basic_materials, concrete
-optional_depends = unifieddyes, intllib, moreblocks, steel, streetsmod
+depends = technic_worldgen, basic_materials, concrete, technic_compat
+optional_depends = unifieddyes, intllib, moreblocks, steel, streetsmod, default, mcl_core, mcl_sounds
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic/crafts.lua b/technic/crafts.lua
index 978bae8..7cc0add 100644
--- a/technic/crafts.lua
+++ b/technic/crafts.lua
@@ -38,9 +38,9 @@ if pipeworks.enable_teleport_tube then
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'pipeworks:teleport_tube_1',
 		recipe = {
-			{'default:mese_crystal', 'technic:copper_coil', 'default:mese_crystal'},
+			{technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient, 'technic:copper_coil', technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient},
 			{'pipeworks:tube_1', 'technic:control_logic_unit', 'pipeworks:tube_1'},
-			{'default:mese_crystal', 'technic:copper_coil', 'default:mese_crystal'},
+			{technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient, 'technic:copper_coil', technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient},
 			}
 	})
 end
@@ -62,36 +62,36 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:diamond_drill_head',
 	recipe = {
-		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', 'default:diamond', 'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
-		{'default:diamond',               '',                'default:diamond'},
-		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', 'default:diamond', 'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
+		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', technic_compat.diamond_ingredient, 'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,               '',                technic_compat.diamond_ingredient},
+		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', technic_compat.diamond_ingredient, 'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:green_energy_crystal',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:gold_ingot', 'technic:battery', 'dye:green'},
+		{technic_compat.gold_ingot_ingredient, 'technic:battery', technic_compat.green_dye_ingredient},
 		{'technic:battery', 'technic:red_energy_crystal', 'technic:battery'},
-		{'dye:green', 'technic:battery', 'default:gold_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.green_dye_ingredient, 'technic:battery', technic_compat.gold_ingot_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:blue_energy_crystal',
 	recipe = {
-		{'moreores:mithril_ingot', 'technic:battery', 'dye:blue'},
+		{'moreores:mithril_ingot', 'technic:battery', technic_compat.blue_dye_ingredient},
 		{'technic:battery', 'technic:green_energy_crystal', 'technic:battery'},
-		{'dye:blue', 'technic:battery', 'moreores:mithril_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.blue_dye_ingredient, 'technic:battery', 'moreores:mithril_ingot'},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:red_energy_crystal',
 	recipe = {
-		{'moreores:silver_ingot', 'technic:battery', 'dye:red'},
+		{'moreores:silver_ingot', 'technic:battery', technic_compat.red_dye_ingredient},
 		{'technic:battery', 'basic_materials:energy_crystal_simple', 'technic:battery'},
-		{'dye:red', 'technic:battery', 'moreores:silver_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.red_dye_ingredient, 'technic:battery', 'moreores:silver_ingot'},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:control_logic_unit',
 	recipe = {
 		{'', 'basic_materials:gold_wire', ''},
-		{'default:copper_ingot', 'technic:silicon_wafer', 'default:copper_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.copper_ingredient, 'technic:silicon_wafer', technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 		{'', 'technic:chromium_ingot', ''},
 	},
 	replacements = { {"basic_materials:gold_wire", "basic_materials:empty_spool"}, },
@@ -153,8 +153,8 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:mixed_metal_ingot 9',
 	recipe = {
 		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', 'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', 'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
-		{'default:bronze_ingot',          'default:bronze_ingot',          'default:bronze_ingot'},
-		{'default:tin_ingot',             'default:tin_ingot',             'default:tin_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.bronze_ingredient,          technic_compat.bronze_ingredient,          technic_compat.bronze_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.tin_ingredient,             technic_compat.tin_ingredient,             technic_compat.tin_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "default:dirt 2",
+	output = technic_compat.dirt_ingredient.." 2",
 	type = "shapeless",
 	replacements = {{"bucket:bucket_water","bucket:bucket_empty"}},
 	recipe = {
@@ -191,14 +191,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "shapeless",
 	recipe = {
 		"technic:raw_latex",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
-		"default:coal_lump",
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
+		technic_compat.coal_ingredient,
 	},
 })
 
@@ -207,3 +207,11 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	recipe = "technic:rubber_goo",
 })
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+minetest.register_craft({
+	output = "technic:raw_latex",
+	type = "cooking",
+	recipe = "mcl_mobitems:slimeball",
+})
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic/init.lua b/technic/init.lua
index 7669faf..e25dd82 100644
--- a/technic/init.lua
+++ b/technic/init.lua
@@ -1,11 +1,17 @@
 -- namespace: technic
 -- (c) 2012-2013 by RealBadAngel <mk@realbadangel.pl>
 
+
+
+
+
 if not minetest.get_translator then
 	error("[technic] Your Minetest version is no longer supported."
 		.. " (version < 5.0.0)")
 end
 
+
+
 local load_start = os.clock()
 
 technic = rawget(_G, "technic") or {}
@@ -34,6 +40,11 @@ else
 end
 local S = technic.getter
 
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(S(minetest.get_current_modname()).." "..S("requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)"))
+end
+
 -- Read configuration file
 dofile(modpath.."/config.lua")
 
diff --git a/technic/items.lua b/technic/items.lua
index d1565d7..26847cf 100644
--- a/technic/items.lua
+++ b/technic/items.lua
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:machine_casing", {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	drawtype = "allfaces",
 	tiles = {"technic_machine_casing.png"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:rubber_goo", {
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ for p = 0, 35 do
 		is_ground_content = true,
 		groups = {uranium_block=1, not_in_creative_inventory=nici,
 			cracky=1, level=2, radioactive=radioactivity},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	});
 	if not ov then
 		minetest.register_craft({
diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/forcefield.lua b/technic/machines/HV/forcefield.lua
index 5b8ff4f..8e3a37c 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/forcefield.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/forcefield.lua
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:forcefield_emitter_off",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:mese",         "basic_materials:motor",          "default:mese"        },
+		{technic_compat.mese_block_ingredient, "basic_materials:motor", technic_compat.mese_block_ingredient},
 		{"technic:deployer_off", "technic:machine_casing", "technic:deployer_off"},
-		{"default:mese",         "technic:hv_cable",       "default:mese"        },
+		{technic_compat.mese_block_ingredient, "technic:hv_cable", technic_compat.mese_block_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_off", {
 		"technic_forcefield_emitter_off.png",
 		"technic_forcefield_emitter_off.png"
 	},
-	groups = {cracky = 1, technic_machine = 1, technic_hv = 1},
+	groups = {cracky = 1, technic_machine = 1, technic_hv = 1,pickaxey=3},
 	on_receive_fields = forcefield_receive_fields,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -314,6 +314,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_off", {
 	mesecons = mesecons,
 	digiline = digiline_def,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_on", {
@@ -327,7 +331,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_on", {
 		"technic_forcefield_emitter_on.png"
 	},
 	groups = {cracky = 1, technic_machine = 1, technic_hv = 1,
-			not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+			not_in_creative_inventory=1,pickaxey=3},
 	drop = "technic:forcefield_emitter_off",
 	on_receive_fields = forcefield_receive_fields,
 	on_destruct = function(pos)
@@ -346,6 +350,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_on", {
 		minetest.dig_node(pos)
 		return {"technic:forcefield_emitter_off"}
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield", {
@@ -354,7 +362,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield", {
 	drawtype = "glasslike",
 	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	paramtype = "light",
-	light_source = default.LIGHT_MAX,
+	light_source = technic_compat.mt_light_max,
 	diggable = false,
 	drop = '',
 	tiles = {{
diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua b/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua
index 431b2ee..fa7e7da 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core',
 	recipe = {
-		{'technic:carbon_plate',          'default:obsidian_glass', 'technic:carbon_plate'},
+		{'technic:carbon_plate',          technic_compat.obsidian_glass_ingredient, 'technic:carbon_plate'},
 		{'technic:composite_plate',       'technic:machine_casing', 'technic:composite_plate'},
 		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', 'technic:hv_cable',       'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
 	}
@@ -424,9 +424,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core", {
 	},
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "technic_reactor.obj",
-	groups = {cracky = 1, technic_machine = 1, technic_hv = 1, digiline_remote_receive = 1},
+	groups = {cracky = 1, technic_machine = 1, technic_hv = 1, digiline_remote_receive = 1,pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	stack_max = 1,
@@ -449,6 +449,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core", {
 	allow_metadata_inventory_take = technic.machine_inventory_take,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_move = technic.machine_inventory_move,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core_active", {
@@ -459,9 +463,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core_active", {
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "technic_reactor.obj",
 	groups = {cracky = 1, technic_machine = 1, technic_hv = 1, radioactive = 4,
-		not_in_creative_inventory = 1, digiline_remote_receive = 1},
+		not_in_creative_inventory = 1, digiline_remote_receive = 1,pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	drop = "technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core",
 	light_source = 14,
 	paramtype = "light",
@@ -499,6 +503,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core_active", {
 		meta:set_int("burn_time", burn_time + 1)
 		return true
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("HV", "technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core",        technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
index 98a0537..c57a7c8 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
@@ -229,6 +229,12 @@ local function send_move_error(player)
 	return 0
 end
 
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	quarry_pick = "default_tool_diamondpick.png"
+else
+	quarry_pick = "default_tool_mesepick.png"
+end
+
 minetest.register_node("technic:quarry", {
 	description = S("%s Quarry"):format("HV"),
 	tiles = {
@@ -236,11 +242,11 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:quarry", {
 		"technic_carbon_steel_block.png"..cable_entry,
 		"technic_carbon_steel_block.png"..cable_entry,
 		"technic_carbon_steel_block.png"..cable_entry,
-		"technic_carbon_steel_block.png^default_tool_mesepick.png",
+		"technic_carbon_steel_block.png^"..quarry_pick,
 		"technic_carbon_steel_block.png"..cable_entry
 	},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {cracky=2, tubedevice=1, technic_machine=1, technic_hv=1},
+	groups = {cracky=2, tubedevice=1, technic_machine=1, technic_hv=1,pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom", "front", "left", "right"},
 	tube = {
 		connect_sides = {top = 1},
@@ -283,7 +289,11 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:quarry", {
 	end,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_take = function(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
 		return send_move_error(player)
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("HV", "technic:quarry", technic.receiver)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/alloy_furnace.lua b/technic/machines/LV/alloy_furnace.lua
index 5e4f7c4..379fd15 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/alloy_furnace.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/alloy_furnace.lua
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:lv_alloy_furnace',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:brick', 'default:brick',          'default:brick'},
-		{'default:brick', 'technic:machine_casing', 'default:brick'},
-		{'default:brick', 'technic:lv_cable',       'default:brick'},
+		{technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient,          technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, 'technic:machine_casing', technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, 'technic:lv_cable',       technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/cables.lua b/technic/machines/LV/cables.lua
index 69c0a24..74c55fe 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/cables.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/cables.lua
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ minetest.register_alias("lv_cable", "technic:lv_cable")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:lv_cable 6',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:paper',        'default:paper',        'default:paper'},
-		{'default:copper_ingot', 'default:copper_ingot', 'default:copper_ingot'},
-		{'default:paper',        'default:paper',        'default:paper'},
+		{technic_compat.paper_ingredient,        technic_compat.paper_ingredient,        technic_compat.paper_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.copper_ingredient, technic_compat.copper_ingredient, technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.paper_ingredient,        technic_compat.paper_ingredient,        technic_compat.paper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/compressor.lua b/technic/machines/LV/compressor.lua
index 84eb4c5..0a24ed2 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/compressor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/compressor.lua
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ minetest.register_alias("compressor", "technic:lv_compressor")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:lv_compressor',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:stone',            'basic_materials:motor',          'default:stone'},
+		{technic_compat.stone_ingredient,            'basic_materials:motor',          technic_compat.stone_ingredient},
 		{'mesecons:piston',          'technic:machine_casing', 'mesecons:piston'},
 		{'basic_materials:silver_wire', 'technic:lv_cable',       'basic_materials:silver_wire'},
 	},
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/electric_furnace.lua b/technic/machines/LV/electric_furnace.lua
index 768f04a..ad25b85 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/electric_furnace.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/electric_furnace.lua
@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@
 
 -- FIXME: kpoppel I'd like to introduce an induction heating element here also
 minetest.register_craft({
-	output = 'technic:electric_furnace',
+	output = 'technic:lv_electric_furnace',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:cobble', 'default:cobble',         'default:cobble'},
-		{'default:cobble', 'technic:machine_casing', 'default:cobble'},
-		{'default:cobble', 'technic:lv_cable',       'default:cobble'},
+		{technic_compat.cobble_ingredient, technic_compat.cobble_ingredient,         technic_compat.cobble_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.cobble_ingredient, 'technic:machine_casing', technic_compat.cobble_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.cobble_ingredient, 'technic:lv_cable',       technic_compat.cobble_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/generator.lua b/technic/machines/LV/generator.lua
index dc9815f..31f78ea 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/generator.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/generator.lua
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ minetest.register_alias("lv_generator", "technic:lv_generator")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:lv_generator',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:stone', 'default:furnace',        'default:stone'},
-		{'default:stone', 'technic:machine_casing', 'default:stone'},
-		{'default:stone', 'technic:lv_cable',       'default:stone'},
+		{technic_compat.stone_ingredient, technic_compat.furnace_ingredient,        technic_compat.stone_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.stone_ingredient, 'technic:machine_casing', technic_compat.stone_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.stone_ingredient, 'technic:lv_cable',       technic_compat.stone_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/geothermal.lua b/technic/machines/LV/geothermal.lua
index abe6951..f4cf0e9 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/geothermal.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/geothermal.lua
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ local S = technic.getter
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:geothermal',
 	recipe = {
-		{'technic:granite',          'default:diamond',        'technic:granite'},
+		{technic_compat.granite_ingredient,          technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        technic_compat.granite_ingredient},
 		{'basic_materials:copper_wire', 'technic:machine_casing', 'basic_materials:copper_wire'},
-		{'technic:granite',          'technic:lv_cable',       'technic:granite'},
+		{technic_compat.granite_ingredient,          'technic:lv_cable',       technic_compat.granite_ingredient},
 	},
 	replacements = {
 		{"basic_materials:copper_wire", "basic_materials:empty_spool"},
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("technic:geothermal", {
 
 local check_node_around = function(pos)
 	local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
-	if node.name == "default:water_source" or node.name == "default:water_flowing" then return 1 end
-	if node.name == "default:lava_source"  or node.name == "default:lava_flowing"  then return 2 end
+	if minetest.get_item_group(node.name, "water") == 3 and (string.find(node.name, "flowing") or string.find(node.name, "source")) then return 1 end
+	if minetest.get_item_group(node.name, "lava") == 3 and (string.find(node.name, "flowing") or string.find(node.name, "source"))  then return 2 end
 	return 0
 end
 
@@ -87,16 +87,20 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:geothermal", {
 	tiles = {"technic_geothermal_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png",
 	         "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Geothermal %s Generator"):format("LV"))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:geothermal_active", {
@@ -105,11 +109,15 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:geothermal_active", {
 	         "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	drop = "technic:geothermal",
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("LV", "technic:geothermal",        technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/grinder.lua b/technic/machines/LV/grinder.lua
index 9e45bf4..454f169 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/grinder.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/grinder.lua
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ minetest.register_alias("grinder", "technic:lv_grinder")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:lv_grinder',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:desert_stone', 'default:diamond',        'default:desert_stone'},
-		{'default:desert_stone', 'technic:machine_casing', 'default:desert_stone'},
-		{'technic:granite',      'technic:lv_cable',       'technic:granite'},
+		{technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient, technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient, 'technic:machine_casing', technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.granite_ingredient,      'technic:lv_cable',       technic_compat.granite_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua b/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua
index a4605f2..e6e6269 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua
@@ -26,7 +26,11 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:dummy_light_source", {
 	diggable = false,
 	pointable = false,
 	--drop = "",  -- Intentionally allowed to drop itself
-	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
+	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3},
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 
@@ -109,12 +113,16 @@ local ndef
 
 ndef = {
 	description = desc,
-	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1},
+	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1, pickaxey=3},
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", desc)
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_demand", demand)
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 }
 
 for k, v in pairs(common_fields) do
@@ -129,11 +137,15 @@ ndef = {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	light_source = 14,
 	drop = "technic:lv_lamp",
-	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1},
+	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3},
 	technic_on_disable = function(pos)
 		illuminate(pos, false)
 		technic.swap_node(pos, "technic:lv_lamp")
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 }
 
 for k, v in pairs(common_fields) do
@@ -149,7 +161,7 @@ technic.register_machine("LV", "technic:lv_lamp_active", technic.receiver)
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:lv_lamp",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:glass", "default:glass", "default:glass"},
+		{technic_compat.glass_ingredient, technic_compat.glass_ingredient, technic_compat.glass_ingredient},
 		{"technic:lv_led", "technic:lv_led", "technic:lv_led"},
 		{"mesecons_materials:glue", "technic:lv_cable", "mesecons_materials:glue"},
 	}
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/led.lua b/technic/machines/LV/led.lua
index 3786ab7..fc4fa44 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/led.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/led.lua
@@ -48,13 +48,17 @@ ndef = {
 	description = desc,
 	inventory_image = "technic_lv_led_inv.png",
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
-	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1},
+	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1,pickaxey=3},
 
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", desc)
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_demand", demand)
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 }
 
 for k, v in pairs(common_fields) do
@@ -69,10 +73,14 @@ ndef = {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	light_source = 9,
 	drop = "technic:lv_led",
-	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1},
+	groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, technic_lv = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3},
 	technic_on_disable = function(pos)
 		technic.swap_node(pos, "technic:lv_led")
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 }
 
 for k, v in pairs(common_fields) do
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua b/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua
index 3bbb441..66168de 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ minetest.register_alias("music_player", "technic:music_player")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:music_player',
 	recipe = {
-		{'technic:chromium_ingot', 'default:diamond',        'technic:chromium_ingot'},
-		{'default:diamond',        'technic:machine_casing', 'default:diamond'},
-		{'default:mossycobble',    'technic:lv_cable',       'default:mossycobble'},
+		{'technic:chromium_ingot', technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        'technic:chromium_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        'technic:machine_casing', technic_compat.diamond_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.mossy_cobble_ingredient,    'technic:lv_cable',       technic_compat.mossy_cobble_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -94,9 +94,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:music_player", {
 	tiles = {"technic_music_player_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_music_player_side.png",
 	         "technic_music_player_side.png", "technic_music_player_side.png", "technic_music_player_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Music Player"):format("LV"))
@@ -125,6 +125,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:music_player", {
 	on_destruct = stop_player,
 	technic_run = run,
 	technic_on_disable = stop_player,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("LV", "technic:music_player", technic.receiver)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua b/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua
index b3daedc..083ef54 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua
@@ -48,9 +48,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:solar_panel", {
 	tiles = {"technic_solar_panel_top.png",  "technic_solar_panel_bottom.png", "technic_solar_panel_side.png",
 	         "technic_solar_panel_side.png", "technic_solar_panel_side.png",   "technic_solar_panel_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	description = S("Small Solar %s Generator"):format("LV"),
 	active = false,
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
@@ -66,6 +66,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:solar_panel", {
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Small Solar %s Generator"):format("LV"))
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("LV", "technic:solar_panel", technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua b/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua
index e26224e..66aaab8 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ minetest.register_alias("water_mill", "technic:water_mill")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:water_mill',
 	recipe = {
-		{'technic:marble', 'default:diamond',        'technic:marble'},
+		{'technic:marble', technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        'technic:marble'},
 		{'group:wood',     'technic:machine_casing', 'group:wood'},
 		{'technic:marble', 'technic:lv_cable',       'technic:marble'},
 	}
@@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 local function check_node_around_mill(pos)
 	local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
-	if node.name == "default:water_flowing"
-	  or node.name == "default:river_water_flowing" then
+	if minetest.get_item_group(node.name, "water") == 3 and string.find(node.name, "flowing") then
 		return node.param2 -- returns approx. water flow, if any
 	end
 	return false
@@ -78,15 +77,19 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill", {
 	},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Hydro %s Generator"):format("LV"))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill_active", {
@@ -96,12 +99,16 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill_active", {
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png",       "technic_water_mill_side.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	drop = "technic:water_mill",
 	technic_run = run,
 	technic_disabled_machine_name = "technic:water_mill",
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("LV", "technic:water_mill",        technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/MV/hydro_turbine.lua b/technic/machines/MV/hydro_turbine.lua
index 0d4904c..4a879cb 100644
--- a/technic/machines/MV/hydro_turbine.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/MV/hydro_turbine.lua
@@ -75,15 +75,19 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hydro_turbine", {
 	},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-	technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1},
+	technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Hydro %s Generator"):format("MV"))
 		meta:set_int("MV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:hydro_turbine_active", {
@@ -93,12 +97,16 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hydro_turbine_active", {
 			"technic_hydro_turbine_side.png", "technic_hydro_turbine_side.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-			technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+			technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	drop = "technic:hydro_turbine",
 	technic_run = run,
 	technic_disabled_machine_name = "technic:hydro_turbine",
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("MV", "technic:hydro_turbine",        technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/MV/lighting.lua b/technic/machines/MV/lighting.lua
index f7c9124..9372c67 100644
--- a/technic/machines/MV/lighting.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/MV/lighting.lua
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_half_yellow', {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_half_yellow_active', {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop="technic:homedecor_glowlight_half_yellow",
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_quarter_yellow', {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_quarter_yellow_active', {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX-1,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop="technic:homedecor_glowlight_quarter_yellow",
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_half_white', {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_half_white_active', {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop="technic:homedecor_glowlight_half_white",
@@ -349,7 +349,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_quarter_white', {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_quarter_white_active', {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX-1,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop="technic:homedecor_glowlight_quarter_white",
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_small_cube_yellow', {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_small_cube_yellow_active', {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX-1,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop="technic:homedecor_glowlight_small_cube_yellow",
@@ -511,7 +511,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_small_cube_white', {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
@@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ minetest.register_node('technic:homedecor_glowlight_small_cube_white_active', {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	walkable = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX-1,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 
 	groups = { snappy = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop="technic:homedecor_glowlight_small_cube_white",
diff --git a/technic/machines/MV/power_radiator.lua b/technic/machines/MV/power_radiator.lua
index 329f055..87c042a 100644
--- a/technic/machines/MV/power_radiator.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/MV/power_radiator.lua
@@ -122,8 +122,8 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:power_radiator", {
 	description = "MV Power Radiator",
 	tiles  = {"technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png",
 	          "technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png"},
-	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, pickaxey=3},
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	paramtype = "light",
 	is_ground_content = true,
@@ -143,7 +143,11 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:power_radiator", {
 	end,
 	on_punch = function(pos, node, puncher)
 		toggle_on_off_inductive_appliances(pos, node, puncher)
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_abm({
diff --git a/technic/machines/MV/tool_workshop.lua b/technic/machines/MV/tool_workshop.lua
index 678a1fd..b8c3a12 100644
--- a/technic/machines/MV/tool_workshop.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/MV/tool_workshop.lua
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ local tube_entry = "^pipeworks_tube_connection_wooden.png"
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:tool_workshop',
 	recipe = {
-		{'group:wood',                         'default:diamond',        'group:wood'},
+		{'group:wood',                         technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        'group:wood'},
 		{'mesecons_pistons:piston_sticky_off', 'technic:machine_casing', 'technic:carbon_cloth'},
-		{'default:obsidian',                   'technic:mv_cable',       'default:obsidian'},
+		{technic_compat.obsidian_ingredient,                   'technic:mv_cable',       technic_compat.obsidian_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -93,9 +93,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:tool_workshop", {
 		"technic_workshop_side.png"
 	},
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1, tubedevice=1, tubedevice_receiver=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1, tubedevice=1, tubedevice_receiver=1, pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom", "back", "left", "right"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Tool Workshop"):format("MV"))
@@ -119,7 +119,11 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:tool_workshop", {
 	},
 	technic_run = run,
 	after_place_node = pipeworks.after_place,
-	after_dig_node = technic.machine_after_dig_node
+	after_dig_node = technic.machine_after_dig_node,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("MV", "technic:tool_workshop", technic.receiver)
diff --git a/technic/machines/MV/wind_mill.lua b/technic/machines/MV/wind_mill.lua
index 1baf54c..7dc7ab2 100644
--- a/technic/machines/MV/wind_mill.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/MV/wind_mill.lua
@@ -24,9 +24,13 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill_frame", {
 	drawtype = "glasslike_framed",
 	tiles = {"technic_carbon_steel_block.png", "default_glass.png"},
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3, pickaxey=3},
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	paramtype = "light",
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 local function check_wind_mill(pos)
@@ -70,9 +74,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill", {
 	description = S("Wind %s Generator"):format("MV"),
 	tiles = {"technic_carbon_steel_block.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {cracky=1, technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1},
+	groups = {cracky=1, technic_machine=1, technic_mv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"top", "bottom", "back", "left", "right"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	paramtype = "light",
 	node_box = {
@@ -90,6 +94,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill", {
 		meta:set_int("MV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 technic.register_machine("MV", "technic:wind_mill", technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua b/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua
index 44aeffa..d3c1437 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:admin_anchor", {
 	drawtype = "normal",
 	tiles = {"technic_admin_anchor.png"},
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1, pickaxey=3},
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	after_place_node = function (pos, placer)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		if placer and placer:is_player() then
@@ -114,4 +114,8 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:admin_anchor", {
 		end
 		set_display(pos, meta)
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua b/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua
index c2de151..8976446 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ local S = technic.getter
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:coal_alloy_furnace',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:brick', 'default:brick', 'default:brick'},
-		{'default:brick', '',              'default:brick'},
-		{'default:brick', 'default:brick', 'default:brick'},
+		{technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, '',              technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient, technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
@@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:coal_alloy_furnace", {
 	         "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_side.png", "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_side.png",
 	         "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_side.png", "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_front.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {cracky=2},
+	groups = {cracky=2, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", formspec)
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:coal_alloy_furnace", {
 	allow_metadata_inventory_put = technic.machine_inventory_put,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_take = technic.machine_inventory_take,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_move = technic.machine_inventory_move,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:coal_alloy_furnace_active", {
@@ -60,13 +64,17 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:coal_alloy_furnace_active", {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	light_source = 8,
 	drop = "technic:coal_alloy_furnace",
-	groups = {cracky=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+	groups = {cracky=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1, pickaxey=3},
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	can_dig = technic.machine_can_dig,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_put = technic.machine_inventory_put,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_take = technic.machine_inventory_take,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_move = technic.machine_inventory_move,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_abm({
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua b/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua
index 53a0f8b..02c9094 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 local S = technic.getter
 
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	minetest.registered_nodes["mcl_furnaces:furnace"].description = S("Fuel-Fired Furnace")
+	minetest.override_item("mcl_furnaces:furnace", { description = S("Fuel-Fired Furnace") })
+else
 if minetest.registered_nodes["default:furnace"].description == "Furnace" then
 	minetest.override_item("default:furnace", { description = S("Fuel-Fired Furnace") })
 end
+end
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/constructor.lua b/technic/machines/other/constructor.lua
index 9117224..04f849f 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/constructor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/constructor.lua
@@ -140,9 +140,9 @@ local function make_constructor(mark, length)
 			"technic_constructor_front_off.png"},
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-			mesecon = 2, technic_constructor = 1},
+			mesecon = 2, technic_constructor = 1, pickaxey=3},
 		mesecons = {effector = {action_on = make_on(mark, length)}},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 		on_construct = function(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			local formspec = "size[8,9;]"..
@@ -179,7 +179,11 @@ local function make_constructor(mark, length)
 		allow_metadata_inventory_put = allow_inventory_put,
 		allow_metadata_inventory_take = technic.machine_inventory_take,
 		allow_metadata_inventory_move = technic.machine_inventory_move,
-		on_rotate = screwdriver.rotate_simple
+		on_rotate = screwdriver.rotate_simple,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+		
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:constructor_mk"..mark.."_on", {
@@ -192,13 +196,17 @@ local function make_constructor(mark, length)
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		drop = "technic:constructor_mk"..mark.."_off",
 		groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-			mesecon=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1, technic_constructor=1},
+			mesecon=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1, technic_constructor=1, pickaxey = 3},
 		mesecons= {effector = {action_off = make_off(mark)}},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 		allow_metadata_inventory_put = allow_inventory_put,
 		allow_metadata_inventory_take = technic.machine_inventory_take,
 		allow_metadata_inventory_move = technic.machine_inventory_move,
-		on_rotate = false
+		on_rotate = false,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+		
 	})
 end
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/frames.lua b/technic/machines/other/frames.lua
index c116187..74b7e6d 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/frames.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/frames.lua
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ for zp = 0, 1 do
 	end
 
 	local nameext = string.format("%d%d%d%d%d%d", xm, xp, ym, yp, zm, zp)
-	local groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2 }
+	local groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, pickaxey=3}
 	if nameext ~= "111111" then groups.not_in_creative_inventory = 1 end
 
 
@@ -373,6 +373,10 @@ for zp = 0, 1 do
 				end
 			end
 		end,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+		
 	})
 
 end
@@ -616,7 +620,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:frame_motor", {
 		"pipeworks_filter_top.png^[transformR90", "technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png",
 		"technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png", "technic_lv_cable.png"
 	},
-	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, mesecon = 2 },
+	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, mesecon = 2, pickaxey=3},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	mesecons = { effector = { action_on = frame_motor_on } },
 
@@ -633,7 +637,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:frame_motor", {
 			{ x = -1, y = 0, z = 0 }, { x = 0, y = -1, z = 0 }
 		})[math.floor(node.param2 / 4) + 1]
 		return dir2.x ~= -dir.x or dir2.y ~= -dir.y or dir2.z ~= -dir.z
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 })
 
 
@@ -825,37 +832,46 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:template", {
 	description = S("Template"),
 	tiles = { "technic_mv_cable.png" },
 	drop = "",
-	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2 },
+	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, pickaxey=3},
 	on_destruct = template_on_destruct,
 	after_dig_node = template_drops,
 	on_punch = function(pos, node, puncher)
 		swap_template(pos, "technic:template_disabled")
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:template_disabled", {
 	description = S("Template"),
 	tiles = { "technic_hv_cable.png" },
 	drop = "",
-	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, not_in_creative_inventory = 1 },
+	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3},
 	on_destruct = template_on_destruct,
 	after_dig_node = template_drops,
 	on_punch = function(pos, node, puncher)
 	local _ = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		swap_template(pos, "technic:template_connector")
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:template_connector", {
 	description = S("Template"),
 	tiles = { "technic_lv_cable.png" },
 	drop = "",
-	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, not_in_creative_inventory = 1 },
+	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3},
 	on_destruct = template_on_destruct,
 	after_dig_node = template_drops,
 	on_punch = function(pos, node, puncher)
 		swap_template(pos, "technic:template")
-	end
+	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:template_replacer", {
@@ -949,13 +965,16 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:template_motor", {
 		"technic_lv_cable.png",
 		"technic_lv_cable.png"
 	},
-	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, mesecon = 2 },
+	groups = { snappy = 2, choppy = 2, oddly_breakable_by_hand = 2, mesecon = 2, pickaxey=3},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	mesecons = { effector = { action_on = template_motor_on } },
 	after_place_node = function(pos, placer, itemstack)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("owner", placer:get_player_name())
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 })
 
 -- Crafts
@@ -981,7 +1000,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:template 10',
 	recipe = {
 		{ '',                    'basic_materials:brass_ingot',  '' },
-		{ 'basic_materials:brass_ingot', 'default:mese_crystal', 'basic_materials:brass_ingot' },
+		{ 'basic_materials:brass_ingot', technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient, 'basic_materials:brass_ingot' },
 		{ '',                    'basic_materials:brass_ingot',  '' },
 	}
 })
@@ -1009,7 +1028,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:template_tool',
 	recipe = {
 		{ '',                     'technic:template', '' },
-		{ 'default:mese_crystal', 'default:stick',    'default:mese_crystal' },
+		{ technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient, 'default:stick',    technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient },
 		{ '',                     'default:stick',    '' },
 	}
 })
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/injector.lua b/technic/machines/other/injector.lua
index 6bd5a83..c1e7a06 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/injector.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/injector.lua
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:injector 1',
 	recipe = {
 		{'', 'technic:control_logic_unit',''},
-		{'', 'default:chest',''},
+		{'', technic_compat.chest_ingredient,''},
 		{'', 'pipeworks:tube_1',''},
 	}
 })
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:injector", {
 		"technic_injector_side.png"
 	},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, tubedevice=1, tubedevice_receiver=1},
+	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, tubedevice=1, tubedevice_receiver=1, pickaxey=3},
 	tube = {
 		can_insert = function(pos, node, stack, direction)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:injector", {
 		end,
 		connect_sides = {left=1, right=1, back=1, top=1, bottom=1},
 	},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Self-Contained Injector"))
@@ -140,7 +140,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:injector", {
 	allow_metadata_inventory_take = technic.machine_inventory_take,
 	allow_metadata_inventory_move = technic.machine_inventory_move,
 	after_place_node = pipeworks.after_place,
-	after_dig_node = pipeworks.after_dig
+	after_dig_node = pipeworks.after_dig,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 })
 
 minetest.register_abm({
diff --git a/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua b/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua
index 7e8b850..c25b401 100644
--- a/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:power_monitor",
 	recipe = {
 		{"",                 "",                       ""},
-		{"",                 "technic:machine_casing", "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{"",                 "technic:machine_casing", technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 		{"technic:lv_cable", "technic:lv_cable",       "technic:lv_cable"}
 	}
 })
@@ -26,13 +26,17 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:power_monitor",{
 		"technic_power_monitor_front.png"
 	},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, technic_all_tiers=1, technic_machine=1},
+	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, technic_all_tiers=1, technic_machine=1,pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom", "back"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Power Monitor"))
 	end,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_abm({
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/alloy_recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/alloy_recipes.lua
index 388e0bb..c2ffd4f 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/alloy_recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/alloy_recipes.lua
@@ -11,26 +11,6 @@ function technic.register_alloy_recipe(data)
 	technic.register_recipe("alloy", data)
 end
 
-local recipes = {
-	{"technic:copper_dust 7",         "technic:tin_dust",           "technic:bronze_dust 8", 12},
-	{"default:copper_ingot 7",        "default:tin_ingot",          "default:bronze_ingot 8", 12},
-	{"technic:wrought_iron_dust 2",   "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:carbon_steel_dust 2", 6},
-	{"technic:wrought_iron_ingot 2",  "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:carbon_steel_ingot 2", 6},
-	{"technic:carbon_steel_dust 2",   "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:cast_iron_dust 2", 6},
-	{"technic:carbon_steel_ingot 2",  "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:cast_iron_ingot 2", 6},
-	{"technic:carbon_steel_dust 4",   "technic:chromium_dust",      "technic:stainless_steel_dust 5", 7.5},
-	{"technic:carbon_steel_ingot 4",  "technic:chromium_ingot",     "technic:stainless_steel_ingot 5", 7.5},
-	{"technic:copper_dust 2",         "technic:zinc_dust",          "technic:brass_dust 3"},
-	{"default:copper_ingot 2",        "technic:zinc_ingot",         "basic_materials:brass_ingot 3"},
-	{"default:sand 2",                "technic:coal_dust 2",        "technic:silicon_wafer"},
-	{"technic:silicon_wafer",         "technic:gold_dust",          "technic:doped_silicon_wafer"},
-	-- from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_black
-	-- The highest volume use of carbon black is as a reinforcing filler in rubber products, especially tires.
-	-- "[Compounding a] pure gum vulcanizate … with 50% of its weight of carbon black improves its tensile strength and wear resistance …"
-	{"technic:raw_latex 4",           "technic:coal_dust 2",        "technic:rubber 6", 2},
-	{"default:ice", 		  "bucket:bucket_empty",        "bucket:bucket_water", 1 },
-}
-
-for _, data in pairs(recipes) do
+for _, data in pairs(alloy_recipes) do
 	technic.register_alloy_recipe({input = {data[1], data[2]}, output = data[3], time = data[4]})
 end
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/battery_box.lua b/technic/machines/register/battery_box.lua
index f0e67f3..8c55505 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/battery_box.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/battery_box.lua
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ technic.register_power_tool("technic:blue_energy_crystal", 450000)
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:battery",
 	recipe = {
-		{"group:wood", "default:copper_ingot", "group:wood"},
-		{"group:wood", "default:tin_ingot",    "group:wood"},
-		{"group:wood", "default:copper_ingot", "group:wood"},
+		{"group:wood", technic_compat.copper_ingredient, "group:wood"},
+		{"group:wood", technic_compat.tin_ingredient,    "group:wood"},
+		{"group:wood", technic_compat.copper_ingredient, "group:wood"},
 	}
 })
 -- Sulfur-lead-water recipes:
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 
 	for i = 0, 8 do
 		local groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-				technic_machine=1, ["technic_"..ltier]=1}
+				technic_machine=1, ["technic_"..ltier]=1, pickaxey=3}
 		if i ~= 0 then
 			groups.not_in_creative_inventory = 1
 		end
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 			connect_sides = {"bottom"},
 			tube = data.tube and tube or nil,
 			paramtype2 = "facedir",
-			sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+			sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 			drop = "technic:"..ltier.."_battery_box0",
 			on_construct = function(pos)
 				local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -381,6 +381,9 @@ function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 					end
 				},
 			},
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 		})
 	end
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/cables.lua b/technic/machines/register/cables.lua
index 70da6d6..51af47d 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/cables.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/cables.lua
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
 	cable_tier["technic:"..ltier.."_cable"] = tier
 
-	local groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
+	local groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, pickaxey=2,
 			["technic_"..ltier.."_cable"] = 1}
 
 	local node_box = {
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 		inventory_image = "technic_"..ltier.."_cable_wield.png",
 		wield_image = "technic_"..ltier.."_cable_wield.png",
 		groups = groups,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 		drop = "technic:"..ltier.."_cable",
 		paramtype = "light",
 		sunlight_propagates = true,
@@ -171,6 +171,8 @@ function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 			"group:technic_"..ltier, "group:technic_all_tiers"},
 		on_construct = clear_networks,
 		on_destruct = clear_networks,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance = 1.5,
+		_mcl_hardness = 3
 	})
 
 	local xyz = {
@@ -201,7 +203,7 @@ function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 			description = S("%s Cable Plate"):format(tier),
 			tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_cable.png"},
 			groups = table.copy(groups),
-			sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+			sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 			drop = "technic:"..ltier.."_cable_plate_1",
 			paramtype = "light",
 			sunlight_propagates = true,
@@ -211,6 +213,9 @@ function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 				"group:technic_"..ltier, "group:technic_all_tiers"},
 			on_construct = clear_networks,
 			on_destruct = clear_networks,
+			_mcl_hardness =  3,
+			_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+			_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 		}
 		def.node_box.fixed = {
 			{-size, -size, -size, size, size, size},
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/centrifuge_recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/centrifuge_recipes.lua
index 11c6788..f969c57 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/centrifuge_recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/centrifuge_recipes.lua
@@ -10,31 +10,23 @@ function technic.register_separating_recipe(data)
 	technic.register_recipe("separating", data)
 end
 
-local recipes = {
-	{ "technic:bronze_dust 8",             "technic:copper_dust 7",       "technic:tin_dust"      },
-	{ "technic:stainless_steel_dust 5",    "technic:wrought_iron_dust 4", "technic:chromium_dust" },
-	{ "technic:brass_dust 3",              "technic:copper_dust 2",       "technic:zinc_dust"     },
-	{ "technic:chernobylite_dust",         "default:sand",                "technic:uranium3_dust" },
-	{ "default:dirt 4",                    "default:sand",                "default:gravel",       "default:clay_lump 2"     },
-}
-
 local function uranium_dust(p)
 	return "technic:uranium"..(p == 7 and "" or p).."_dust"
 end
 for p = 1, 34 do
-	table.insert(recipes, { uranium_dust(p).." 2", uranium_dust(p-1), uranium_dust(p+1) })
+	table.insert(centrifuge_recipes, { uranium_dust(p).." 2", uranium_dust(p-1), uranium_dust(p+1) })
 end
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("bushes_classic") then
 	for _, berry in ipairs({ "blackberry", "blueberry", "gooseberry", "raspberry", "strawberry" }) do
-		table.insert(recipes, { "bushes:"..berry.."_bush", "default:stick 20", "bushes:"..berry.." 4" })
+		table.insert(centrifuge_recipes, { "bushes:"..berry.."_bush", "default:stick 20", "bushes:"..berry.." 4" })
 	end
 end
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("farming") then
-	table.insert(recipes, { "farming:wheat 4", "farming:seed_wheat 3", "default:dry_shrub 1" })
+	table.insert(centrifuge_recipes, { "farming:wheat 4", "farming:seed_wheat 3", "default:dry_shrub 1" })
 end
 
-for _, data in pairs(recipes) do
+for _, data in pairs(centrifuge_recipes) do
 	technic.register_separating_recipe({ input = { data[1] }, output = { data[2], data[3], data[4] } })
 end
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/common.lua b/technic/machines/register/common.lua
index 0e7658b..c09a8c6 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/common.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/common.lua
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ end
 -- handles the machine upgrades when set or removed
 local function on_machine_upgrade(meta, stack)
 	local stack_name = stack:get_name()
-	if stack_name == "default:chest" then
+	if stack_name == technic_compat.chest_ingredient then
 		meta:set_int("public", 1)
 		return 1
 	elseif stack_name ~= "technic:control_logic_unit"
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ end
 
 -- something is about to be removed
 local function on_machine_downgrade(meta, stack, list)
-	if stack:get_name() == "default:chest" then
+	if stack:get_name() == technic_compat.chest_ingredient then
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		local upg1, upg2 = inv:get_stack("upgrade1", 1), inv:get_stack("upgrade2", 1)
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/compressor_recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/compressor_recipes.lua
index acb9eca..3436983 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/compressor_recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/compressor_recipes.lua
@@ -8,19 +8,9 @@ function technic.register_compressor_recipe(data)
 	technic.register_recipe("compressing", data)
 end
 
-local recipes = {
-	{"default:snowblock",          "default:ice"},
-	{"default:sand 2",             "default:sandstone"},
-	{"default:desert_sand 2",      "default:desert_sandstone"},
-	{"default:silver_sand 2",      "default:silver_sandstone"},
-	{"default:desert_sand",        "default:desert_stone"},
-	{"technic:mixed_metal_ingot",  "technic:composite_plate"},
-	{"default:copper_ingot 5",     "technic:copper_plate"},
-	{"technic:coal_dust 4",        "technic:graphite"},
-	{"technic:carbon_cloth",       "technic:carbon_plate"},
-	{"technic:uranium35_ingot 5",  "technic:uranium_fuel"},
-}
-
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+table.insert(compressor_recipes, {"default:silver_sand 2",      "default:silver_sandstone"})
+end
 -- defuse the default sandstone recipe, since we have the compressor to take over in a more realistic manner
 minetest.clear_craft({
 	recipe = {
@@ -41,7 +31,7 @@ minetest.clear_craft({
 	},
 })
 
-for _, data in pairs(recipes) do
+for _, data in pairs(compressor_recipes) do
 	technic.register_compressor_recipe({input = {data[1]}, output = data[2]})
 end
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/extractor_recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/extractor_recipes.lua
index ba43df5..090260b 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/extractor_recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/extractor_recipes.lua
@@ -8,29 +8,11 @@ function technic.register_extractor_recipe(data)
 	technic.register_recipe("extracting", data)
 end
 
-if minetest.get_modpath("dye") then
+if minetest.get_modpath("dye") or minetest.get_modpath("mcl_dye") then
 	-- check if we are using dye or unifieddyes
 	local unifieddyes = minetest.get_modpath("unifieddyes")
 
-	-- register recipes with the same crafting ratios as `dye` provides
-	local dye_recipes = {
-		{"technic:coal_dust",                 "dye:black 2"},
-		{"default:blueberries",               "dye:violet 2"},
-		{"default:grass_1",                   "dye:green 1"},
-		{"default:dry_shrub",                 "dye:brown 1"},
-		{"default:junglegrass",               "dye:green 2"},
-		{"default:cactus",                    "dye:green 4"},
-		{"flowers:geranium",                  "dye:blue 4"},
-		{"flowers:dandelion_white",           "dye:white 4"},
-		{"flowers:dandelion_yellow",          "dye:yellow 4"},
-		{"flowers:tulip",                     "dye:orange 4"},
-		{"flowers:rose",                      "dye:red 4"},
-		{"flowers:viola",                     "dye:violet 4"},
-		{"bushes:blackberry",                 unifieddyes and "unifieddyes:magenta_s50 4" or "dye:violet 4"},
-		{"bushes:blueberry",                  unifieddyes and "unifieddyes:magenta_s50 4" or "dye:magenta 4"},
-	}
-
-	for _, data in ipairs(dye_recipes) do
+	for _, data in ipairs(extractor_recipes) do
 		technic.register_extractor_recipe({input = {data[1]}, output = data[2]})
 	end
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/freezer_recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/freezer_recipes.lua
index 641b28a..9a10c65 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/freezer_recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/freezer_recipes.lua
@@ -8,14 +8,7 @@ function technic.register_freezer_recipe(data)
 	technic.register_recipe("freezing", data)
 end
 
-local recipes = {
-	{"bucket:bucket_water", { "default:ice", "bucket:bucket_empty" } },
-	{"bucket:bucket_river_water", { "default:ice", "bucket:bucket_empty" } },
-	{"default:dirt", "default:dirt_with_snow" },
-	{"bucket:bucket_lava", { "default:obsidian", "bucket:bucket_empty" } }
-}
-
-for _, data in pairs(recipes) do
+for _, data in pairs(freezer_recipes) do
 	technic.register_freezer_recipe({input = {data[1]}, output = data[2]})
 end
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/generator.lua b/technic/machines/register/generator.lua
index 9120e29..846a1a5 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/generator.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/generator.lua
@@ -26,12 +26,12 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
 
 	local groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, ["technic_"..ltier]=1}
+		technic_machine=1, ["technic_"..ltier]=1, pickaxey=3}
 	if data.tube then
 		groups.tubedevice = 1
 		groups.tubedevice_receiver = 1
 	end
-	local active_groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
+	local active_groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3}
 	for k, v in pairs(groups) do active_groups[k] = v end
 
 	local generator_formspec =
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 		groups = groups,
 		connect_sides = {"bottom", "back", "left", "right"},
 		legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 		tube = data.tube and tube or nil,
 		on_construct = function(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -176,6 +176,9 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 			end
 			meta:set_string("formspec", generator_formspec..form_buttons)
 		end,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_generator_active", {
@@ -192,7 +195,7 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 		groups = active_groups,
 		connect_sides = {"bottom"},
 		legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 		tube = data.tube and tube or nil,
 		drop = "technic:"..ltier.."_generator",
 		can_dig = technic.machine_can_dig,
@@ -284,6 +287,9 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 				form_buttons
 			)
 		end,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	})
 
 	technic.register_machine(tier, "technic:"..ltier.."_generator",        technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/grinder_recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/grinder_recipes.lua
index 5adb4f0..22ead6f 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/grinder_recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/grinder_recipes.lua
@@ -8,33 +8,11 @@ function technic.register_grinder_recipe(data)
 	technic.register_recipe("grinding", data)
 end
 
-local recipes = {
-	-- Dusts
-	{"default:coal_lump",          "technic:coal_dust 2"},
-	{"default:copper_lump",        "technic:copper_dust 2"},
-	{"default:desert_stone",       "default:desert_sand"},
-	{"default:gold_lump",          "technic:gold_dust 2"},
-	{"default:iron_lump",          "technic:wrought_iron_dust 2"},
-	{"default:tin_lump",           "technic:tin_dust 2"},
-	{"technic:chromium_lump",      "technic:chromium_dust 2"},
-	{"technic:uranium_lump",       "technic:uranium_dust 2"},
-	{"technic:zinc_lump",          "technic:zinc_dust 2"},
-	{"technic:lead_lump",          "technic:lead_dust 2"},
-	{"technic:sulfur_lump",        "technic:sulfur_dust 2"},
-	{"default:stone",              "technic:stone_dust"},
-	{"default:sand",               "technic:stone_dust"},
-	{"default:desert_sand",        "technic:stone_dust"},
-	{"default:silver_sand",        "technic:stone_dust"},
 
-	-- Other
-	{"default:cobble",           "default:gravel"},
-	{"default:gravel",           "default:sand"},
-	{"default:sandstone",        "default:sand 2"}, -- reverse recipe can be found in the compressor
-	{"default:desert_sandstone", "default:desert_sand 2"}, -- reverse recipe can be found in the compressor
-	{"default:silver_sandstone", "default:silver_sand 2"}, -- reverse recipe can be found in the compressor
-
-	{"default:ice",              "default:snowblock"},
-}
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"default:silver_sandstone", "default:silver_sand 2"}) -- reverse recipe can be found in the compressor
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"default:silver_sand",        "technic:stone_dust"})
+end
 
 -- defuse the sandstone -> 4 sand recipe to avoid infinite sand bugs (also consult the inverse compressor recipe)
 minetest.clear_craft({
@@ -54,27 +32,27 @@ minetest.clear_craft({
 })
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("farming") then
-	table.insert(recipes, {"farming:seed_wheat",   "farming:flour 1"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"farming:seed_wheat",   "farming:flour 1"})
 end
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("moreores") then
-	table.insert(recipes, {"moreores:mithril_lump",   "technic:mithril_dust 2"})
-	table.insert(recipes, {"moreores:silver_lump",    "technic:silver_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"moreores:mithril_lump",   "technic:mithril_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"moreores:silver_lump",    "technic:silver_dust 2"})
 end
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("gloopores") or minetest.get_modpath("glooptest") then
-	table.insert(recipes, {"gloopores:alatro_lump",   "technic:alatro_dust 2"})
-	table.insert(recipes, {"gloopores:kalite_lump",   "technic:kalite_dust 2"})
-	table.insert(recipes, {"gloopores:arol_lump",     "technic:arol_dust 2"})
-	table.insert(recipes, {"gloopores:talinite_lump", "technic:talinite_dust 2"})
-	table.insert(recipes, {"gloopores:akalin_lump",   "technic:akalin_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"gloopores:alatro_lump",   "technic:alatro_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"gloopores:kalite_lump",   "technic:kalite_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"gloopores:arol_lump",     "technic:arol_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"gloopores:talinite_lump", "technic:talinite_dust 2"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"gloopores:akalin_lump",   "technic:akalin_dust 2"})
 end
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("homedecor") then
-	table.insert(recipes, {"home_decor:brass_ingot", "technic:brass_dust 1"})
+	table.insert(grinder_recipes, {"home_decor:brass_ingot", "technic:brass_dust 1"})
 end
 
-for _, data in pairs(recipes) do
+for _, data in pairs(grinder_recipes) do
 	technic.register_grinder_recipe({input = {data[1]}, output = data[2]})
 end
 
@@ -104,15 +82,15 @@ register_dust("Cast Iron",       "technic:cast_iron_ingot")
 register_dust("Chernobylite",    "technic:chernobylite_block")
 register_dust("Chromium",        "technic:chromium_ingot")
 register_dust("Coal",            nil)
-register_dust("Copper",          "default:copper_ingot")
+register_dust("Copper",          technic_compat.copper_ingredient)
 register_dust("Lead",            "technic:lead_ingot")
-register_dust("Gold",            "default:gold_ingot")
+register_dust("Gold",            technic_compat.gold_ingot_ingredient)
 register_dust("Mithril",         "moreores:mithril_ingot")
 register_dust("Silver",          "moreores:silver_ingot")
 register_dust("Stainless Steel", "technic:stainless_steel_ingot")
 register_dust("Stone",           "default:stone")
 register_dust("Sulfur",          nil)
-register_dust("Tin",             "default:tin_ingot")
+register_dust("Tin",             technic_compat.tin_ingredient)
 register_dust("Wrought Iron",    "technic:wrought_iron_ingot")
 register_dust("Zinc",            "technic:zinc_ingot")
 if minetest.get_modpath("gloopores") or minetest.get_modpath("glooptest") then
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/machine_base.lua b/technic/machines/register/machine_base.lua
index 8e1dee7..c69ab6c 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/machine_base.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/machine_base.lua
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ function technic.register_base_machine(data)
 
 	data.modname = data.modname or minetest.get_current_modname()
 
-	local groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, ["technic_"..ltier] = 1}
+	local groups = {cracky = 2, technic_machine = 1, ["technic_"..ltier] = 1, pickaxey=3}
 	if data.tube then
 		groups.tubedevice = 1
 		groups.tubedevice_receiver = 1
 	end
-	local active_groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
+	local active_groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3}
 	for k, v in pairs(groups) do active_groups[k] = v end
 
 	local formspec =
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ function technic.register_base_machine(data)
 		tube = data.tube and tube or nil,
 		connect_sides = data.connect_sides or connect_default,
 		legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 		on_construct = function(pos)
 			local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -228,6 +228,9 @@ function technic.register_base_machine(data)
 			end
 			meta:set_string("formspec", formspec..form_buttons)
 		end,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node(data.modname..":"..ltier.."_"..machine_name.."_active",{
@@ -245,7 +248,7 @@ function technic.register_base_machine(data)
 		groups = active_groups,
 		connect_sides = data.connect_sides or connect_default,
 		legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 		tube = data.tube and tube or nil,
 		can_dig = technic.machine_can_dig,
 		allow_metadata_inventory_put = technic.machine_inventory_put,
@@ -273,6 +276,9 @@ function technic.register_base_machine(data)
 			end
 			meta:set_string("formspec", formspec..form_buttons)
 		end,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	})
 
 	technic.register_machine(tier, data.modname..":"..ltier.."_"..machine_name,            technic.receiver)
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/recipes.lua b/technic/machines/register/recipes.lua
index ba4a5e1..660eaec 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/recipes.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/recipes.lua
@@ -121,22 +121,25 @@ function technic.get_recipe(typename, items)
 		return
 	end
 	local recipe = technic.recipes[typename].recipes[index]
-	if recipe then
-		local new_input = {}
-		for i, stack in ipairs(items) do
-			if stack:get_count() < recipe.input[stack:get_name()] then
-				return nil
-			else
-				new_input[i] = ItemStack(stack)
-				new_input[i]:take_item(recipe.input[stack:get_name()])
-			end
-		end
-		return {time = recipe.time,
-		        new_input = new_input,
-		        output = recipe.output}
-	else
-		return nil
-	end
+    if recipe then
+        local new_input = {}
+        for i, stack in ipairs(items) do
+            local input_count = recipe.input[stack:get_name()]
+            if input_count == nil then
+                -- Handle nil value, maybe return nil or log a warning
+                return nil
+            end
+            if stack:get_count() < input_count then
+                return nil
+            else
+                new_input[i] = ItemStack(stack)
+                new_input[i]:take_item(input_count)
+            end
+        end
+        return {time = recipe.time, new_input = new_input, output = recipe.output}
+    else
+        return nil
+    end
 end
 
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua b/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua
index 443ac90..1469467 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua
@@ -43,9 +43,9 @@ function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_top.png",  "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_bottom.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png"},
-		groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, technic_machine=1, ["technic_"..ltier]=1},
+		groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, technic_machine=1, ["technic_"..ltier]=1, pickaxey=3},
 		connect_sides = {"bottom"},
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 		description = S("Arrayed Solar %s Generator"):format(tier),
 		active = false,
 		drawtype = "nodebox",
@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 			meta:set_int(tier.."_EU_supply", 0)
 		end,
 		technic_run = run,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	})
 
 	technic.register_machine(tier, "technic:solar_array_"..ltier, technic.producer)
diff --git a/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua b/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua
index 2ecd610..63f33c3 100644
--- a/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua
@@ -198,9 +198,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:supply_converter", {
 		"technic_supply_converter_side.png"
 		},
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
-		technic_machine=1, technic_all_tiers=1},
+		technic_machine=1, technic_all_tiers=1, pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"top", "bottom"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_receive_fields = supply_converter_receive_fields,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
@@ -218,6 +218,10 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:supply_converter", {
 	digiline = digiline_def,
 	technic_run = run,
 	technic_on_disable = run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
diff --git a/technic/machines/switching_station.lua b/technic/machines/switching_station.lua
index 521e2f8..0f3e7a6 100644
--- a/technic/machines/switching_station.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/switching_station.lua
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:switching_station",
 	recipe = {
 		{"",                     "technic:lv_transformer", ""},
-		{"default:copper_ingot", "technic:machine_casing", "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{technic_compat.copper_ingredient, "technic:machine_casing", technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 		{"technic:lv_cable",     "technic:lv_cable",       "technic:lv_cable"}
 	}
 })
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:switching_station",{
 		"technic_water_mill_top_active.png",
 		"technic_water_mill_top_active.png",
 		"technic_water_mill_top_active.png"},
-	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, technic_all_tiers=1},
+	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, technic_all_tiers=1,pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom"},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.wood_sounds,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Switching Station"))
diff --git a/technic/mod.conf b/technic/mod.conf
index 7b8d08c..70c92cb 100644
--- a/technic/mod.conf
+++ b/technic/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = technic
-depends = default, pipeworks, technic_worldgen, basic_materials
-optional_depends = bucket, screwdriver, mesecons, mesecons_mvps, digilines, digiline_remote, intllib, unified_inventory, vector_extras, dye, craftguide,i3
+depends = pipeworks, technic_worldgen, basic_materials, technic_compat
+optional_depends = bucket, default, screwdriver, mesecons,mesecons_torch, mesecons_mvps, digilines, digiline_remote, intllib, unified_inventory, vector_extras, dye, craftguide,i3, mcl_core, mcl_craftguide
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic/radiation.lua b/technic/radiation.lua
index 7092b69..bd19570 100644
--- a/technic/radiation.lua
+++ b/technic/radiation.lua
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ local rad_resistance_node = {
 	["default:ice"] = 5.6,
 	["default:lava_flowing"] = 8.5,
 	["default:lava_source"] = 17,
-	["default:mese"] = 21,
+	[technic_compat.mese_block_ingredient] = 21,
 	["default:mossycobble"] = 15,
 	["default:tinblock"] = 37,
 	["pbj_pup:pbj_pup"] = 10000,
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ local rad_resistance_node = {
 	["nyancat:nyancat"] = 10000,
 	["nyancat:nyancat_rainbow"] = 10000,
 	["default:obsidian"] = 18,
-	["default:obsidian_glass"] = 18,
+	[technic_compat.obsidian_glass_ingredient] = 18,
 	["default:sand"] = 10,
 	["default:sandstone"] = 15,
 	["default:sandstonebrick"] = 15,
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ local rad_resistance_node = {
 	["technic:chromium_block"] = 37,
 	["technic:corium_flowing"] = 40,
 	["technic:corium_source"] = 80,
-	["technic:granite"] = 18,
+	[technic_compat.granite_ingredient] = 18,
 	["technic:lead_block"] = 80,
 	["technic:marble"] = 18,
 	["technic:marble_bricks"] = 18,
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:chernobylite_block", {
 	tiles = {"technic_chernobylite_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	groups = {cracky=1, radioactive=4, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	sounds = technic_compat.stone_sounds,
 	light_source = 2,
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/tools/cans.lua b/technic/tools/cans.lua
index 52d5eab..a018bd6 100644
--- a/technic/tools/cans.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/cans.lua
@@ -86,8 +86,8 @@ technic.register_can({
 	can_description = S("Water Can"),
 	can_inventory_image = "technic_water_can.png",
 	can_capacity = 16,
-	liquid_source_name = "default:water_source",
-	liquid_flowing_name = "default:water_flowing",
+	liquid_source_name = technic_compat.water_source_fluid,
+	liquid_flowing_name = technic_compat.water_flowing_fluid,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -104,8 +104,8 @@ technic.register_can({
 	can_description = S("Lava Can"),
 	can_inventory_image = "technic_lava_can.png",
 	can_capacity = 8,
-	liquid_source_name = "default:lava_source",
-	liquid_flowing_name = "default:lava_flowing",
+	liquid_source_name = technic_compat.lava_source_fluid,
+	liquid_flowing_name = technic_compat.lava_flowing_fluid,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -122,15 +122,15 @@ technic.register_can({
 	can_description = S("River Water Can"),
 	can_inventory_image = "technic_river_water_can.png",
 	can_capacity = 16,
-	liquid_source_name = "default:river_water_source",
-	liquid_flowing_name = "default:river_water_flowing",
+	liquid_source_name = technic_compat.river_water_source_fluid,
+	liquid_flowing_name = technic_compat.river_water_flowing_fluid,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:river_water_can 1',
 	recipe = {
 		{'technic:zinc_ingot', 'technic:rubber', 'technic:zinc_ingot'},
-		{'default:steel_ingot', '', 'default:steel_ingot'},
-		{'technic:zinc_ingot', 'default:steel_ingot', 'technic:zinc_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.iron_ingredient, '', technic_compat.iron_ingredient},
+		{'technic:zinc_ingot', technic_compat.iron_ingredient, 'technic:zinc_ingot'},
 	}
 })
diff --git a/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua b/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua
index ee8fed7..7c1518d 100644
--- a/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua
@@ -338,7 +338,13 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:chainsaw", {
 })
 
 local mesecons_button = minetest.get_modpath("mesecons_button")
-local trigger = mesecons_button and "mesecons_button:button_off" or "default:mese_crystal_fragment"
+local trigger = nil
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	trigger = "mesecons_button:button_stone_off"
+else
+	trigger = mesecons_button and "mesecons_button:button_off" or "default:mese_crystal_fragment"
+end
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:chainsaw",
diff --git a/technic/tools/flashlight.lua b/technic/tools/flashlight.lua
index 91346d2..18a69ad 100644
--- a/technic/tools/flashlight.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/flashlight.lua
@@ -114,11 +114,14 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:light", {
 	drawtype = "glasslike",
 	tiles = {"technic_light.png"},
 	paramtype = "light",
-	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1},
+	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pickaxey=3},
 	drop = "",
 	walkable = false,
 	buildable_to = true,
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	light_source = minetest.LIGHT_MAX,
 	pointable = false,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 })
diff --git a/technic/tools/mining_drill.lua b/technic/tools/mining_drill.lua
index 0fe7135..4860c98 100644
--- a/technic/tools/mining_drill.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/mining_drill.lua
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ local S = technic.getter
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:mining_drill',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:tin_ingot',             'technic:diamond_drill_head', 'default:tin_ingot'},
+		{technic_compat.tin_ingredient,             'technic:diamond_drill_head', technic_compat.tin_ingredient},
 		{'technic:stainless_steel_ingot', 'basic_materials:motor',              'technic:stainless_steel_ingot'},
-		{'',                              'technic:red_energy_crystal', 'default:copper_ingot'},
+		{'',                              'technic:red_energy_crystal', technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 minetest.register_craft({
diff --git a/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua b/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua
index 47fcc17..44d995c 100644
--- a/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua
@@ -11,25 +11,25 @@ local S = technic.getter
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:laser_mk1",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:diamond", "basic_materials:brass_ingot",        "default:obsidian_glass"},
-		{"",                "basic_materials:brass_ingot",        "technic:red_energy_crystal"},
-		{"",                "",                           "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{technic_compat.diamond_ingredient, "basic_materials:brass_ingot", technic_compat.obsidian_glass_ingredient},
+		{"","basic_materials:brass_ingot", "technic:red_energy_crystal"},
+		{"", "", technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:laser_mk2",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:diamond", "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:laser_mk1"},
-		{"",                "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:green_energy_crystal"},
-		{"",                "",                           "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{technic_compat.diamond_ingredient, "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:laser_mk1"},
+		{"", "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:green_energy_crystal"},
+		{"", "", technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:laser_mk3",
 	recipe = {
-		{"default:diamond", "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:laser_mk2"},
-		{"",                "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:blue_energy_crystal"},
-		{"",                "",                           "default:copper_ingot"},
+		{technic_compat.diamond_ingredient, "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:laser_mk2"},
+		{"", "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "technic:blue_energy_crystal"},
+		{"", "", technic_compat.copper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua b/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua
index ceb52a1..d3535ef 100644
--- a/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua
@@ -91,9 +91,9 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:sonic_screwdriver", {
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:sonic_screwdriver",
 	recipe = {
-		{"",                         "default:diamond",        ""},
-		{"mesecons_materials:fiber", "technic:battery",        "mesecons_materials:fiber"},
-		{"mesecons_materials:fiber", "moreores:mithril_ingot", "mesecons_materials:fiber"}
+		{"",                         technic_compat.diamond_ingredient,        ""},
+		{technic_compat.mesecons_fiber_ingredient, "technic:battery",        technic_compat.mesecons_fiber_ingredient},
+		{technic_compat.mesecons_fiber_ingredient, "moreores:mithril_ingot", technic_compat.mesecons_fiber_ingredient}
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua b/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua
index ae68b56..d36190a 100644
--- a/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua
@@ -38,8 +38,8 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:treetap", {
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:treetap",
 	recipe = {
-		{"pipeworks:tube_1", "group:wood",    "default:stick"},
-		{"",               "default:stick", "default:stick"}
+		{"pipeworks:tube_1", "group:wood",    technic_compat.stick_ingredient},
+		{"",               technic_compat.stick_ingredient, technic_compat.stick_ingredient}
 	},
 })
 
diff --git a/technic_chests/copper_chest.lua b/technic_chests/copper_chest.lua
index c989bac..dca3989 100644
--- a/technic_chests/copper_chest.lua
+++ b/technic_chests/copper_chest.lua
@@ -1,18 +1,18 @@
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:copper_chest 1',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot'},
-		{'default:copper_ingot','technic:iron_chest','default:copper_ingot'},
-		{'default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot'},
+		{copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient},
+		{copper_ingredient,'technic:iron_chest',copper_ingredient},
+		{copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:copper_locked_chest 1',
 	recipe = {
-		{'default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot'},
-		{'default:copper_ingot','technic:iron_locked_chest','default:copper_ingot'},
-		{'default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot','default:copper_ingot'},
+		{copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient},
+		{copper_ingredient,'technic:iron_locked_chest',copper_ingredient},
+		{copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient,copper_ingredient},
 	}
 })
 
diff --git a/technic_chests/gold_chest.lua b/technic_chests/gold_chest.lua
index 24cbb5c..bad26d1 100644
--- a/technic_chests/gold_chest.lua
+++ b/technic_chests/gold_chest.lua
@@ -11,18 +11,18 @@ for _, material in ipairs(material_list) do
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'technic:gold_chest',
 		recipe = {
-			{'default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot'},
-			{'default:gold_ingot',"technic:"..material.."_chest",'default:gold_ingot'},
-			{'default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot'},
+			{gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient},
+			{gold_ingot_ingredient,"technic:"..material.."_chest",gold_ingot_ingredient},
+			{gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient},
 		}
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'technic:gold_locked_chest',
 		recipe = {
-			{'default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot'},
-			{'default:gold_ingot',"technic:"..material.."_locked_chest",'default:gold_ingot'},
-			{'default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot','default:gold_ingot'},
+			{gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient},
+			{gold_ingot_ingredient,"technic:"..material.."_locked_chest",gold_ingot_ingredient},
+			{gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient,gold_ingot_ingredient},
 		}
 	})
 end
diff --git a/technic_chests/init.lua b/technic_chests/init.lua
index 188e516..0f88909 100644
--- a/technic_chests/init.lua
+++ b/technic_chests/init.lua
@@ -4,6 +4,76 @@
 
 local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("technic_chests")
 
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(minetest.get_current_modname().." ".."requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)")
+end
+
+-- Mineclone2 Support
+stone_sounds = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_sounds") then
+	stone_sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults()
+else
+	stone_sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
+end
+
+node_sounds = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_sounds") then
+	node_sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_defaults()
+else
+	node_sounds = default.node_sound_defaults()
+end
+
+wood_sounds = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_sounds") then
+	wood_sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults()
+else
+	wood_sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults()
+end
+
+-- Mineclone2 Recipes
+chest_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	chest_ingredient = "mcl_chests:chest"
+else
+	chest_ingredient = "default:chest"
+end
+
+copper_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	copper_ingredient = "mcl_copper:copper_ingot"
+else
+	copper_ingredient = 'default:copper_ingot'
+end
+
+gold_ingot_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	gold_ingot_ingredient = "mcl_core:gold_ingot"
+else
+	gold_ingot_ingredient = 'default:gold_ingot'
+end
+
+granite_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	granite_ingredient = "mcl_core:granite"
+else
+	granite_ingredient = 'technic:granite'
+end
+
+granite_bricks_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	granite_bricks_ingredient = "mcl_core:granite_smooth"
+else
+	granite_bricks_ingredient = 'technic:granite_bricks'
+end
+
+coal_ingredient = nil
+if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	coal_ingredient = "group:coal"
+else
+	coal_ingredient = "default:coal_lump"
+end
+
 technic = rawget(_G, "technic") or {}
 technic.chests = {}
 
diff --git a/technic_chests/iron_chest.lua b/technic_chests/iron_chest.lua
index a1945bc..e44eafe 100644
--- a/technic_chests/iron_chest.lua
+++ b/technic_chests/iron_chest.lua
@@ -9,11 +9,12 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:iron_chest 1',
 	recipe = {
 		{cast_iron_ingot,cast_iron_ingot,cast_iron_ingot},
-		{cast_iron_ingot,'default:chest',cast_iron_ingot},
+		{cast_iron_ingot,chest_ingredient,cast_iron_ingot},
 		{cast_iron_ingot,cast_iron_ingot,cast_iron_ingot},
 	}
 })
 
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:iron_locked_chest 1',
 	recipe = {
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		{cast_iron_ingot,cast_iron_ingot,cast_iron_ingot},
 	}
 })
+end
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:iron_locked_chest 1',
diff --git a/technic_chests/mod.conf b/technic_chests/mod.conf
index 99048c3..95a5877 100644
--- a/technic_chests/mod.conf
+++ b/technic_chests/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = technic_chests
-depends = default, basic_materials
-optional_depends = moreblocks, moreores, pipeworks, intllib, tubelib
+depends = basic_materials, technic_compat
+optional_depends = moreblocks, moreores, pipeworks, intllib, tubelib, default, mcl_core
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_chests/register.lua b/technic_chests/register.lua
index 2cde3b0..0826816 100644
--- a/technic_chests/register.lua
+++ b/technic_chests/register.lua
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ function technic.chests:definition(name, data)
 		groups = self.groups,
 		tube = self.tube,
 		legacy_facedir_simple = true,
-		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		sounds = wood_sounds,
 		after_place_node = locked_after_place,
 		after_dig_node = pipeworks.after_dig,
 
@@ -321,7 +321,12 @@ function technic.chests:definition(name, data)
 			minetest.remove_node(pos)
 			return drops
 		end,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	}
+	def.groups.pickaxey = 3
+
 	if data.locked then
 		def.allow_metadata_inventory_move = self.inv_move
 		def.allow_metadata_inventory_put = self.inv_put
diff --git a/technic_cnc/cnc.lua b/technic_cnc/cnc.lua
index 2f28264..d10244b 100644
--- a/technic_cnc/cnc.lua
+++ b/technic_cnc/cnc.lua
@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ if technic_cnc.use_technic then
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'technic:cnc',
 		recipe = {
-			{'default:glass',              'technic:diamond_drill_head', 'default:glass'},
-			{'technic:control_logic_unit', 'technic:machine_casing',     'basic_materials:motor'},
-			{'technic:carbon_steel_ingot', 'technic:lv_cable',           'technic:carbon_steel_ingot'},
+			{technic_cnc.compat.glass_ingredient, 'technic:diamond_drill_head', technic_cnc.compat.glass_ingredient},
+			{'technic:control_logic_unit', 'technic:machine_casing', 'basic_materials:motor'},
+			{'technic:carbon_steel_ingot', 'technic:lv_cable', 'technic:carbon_steel_ingot'},
 		},
 	})
 
@@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ else
 	minetest.register_craft({
 		output = 'technic:cnc',
 		recipe = {
-			{'default:glass',       'default:diamond',    'default:glass'},
-			{'basic_materials:ic',  'default:steelblock', 'basic_materials:motor'},
-			{'default:steel_ingot', 'default:mese',       'default:steel_ingot'},
+			{technic_cnc.compat.glass_ingredient, technic_cnc.compat.diamond_ingredient, technic_cnc.compat.glass_ingredient},
+			{'basic_materials:ic', 'default:steelblock', 'basic_materials:motor'},
+			{'default:steel_ingot', technic_cnc.compat.mese_block_ingredient, 'default:steel_ingot'},
 		},
 	})
 
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ minetest.register_node(":technic:cnc", {
 	description = desc_tr,
 	tiles       = {"technic_cnc_top.png", "technic_cnc_bottom.png", "technic_cnc_side.png",
 	               "technic_cnc_side.png", "technic_cnc_side.png", "technic_cnc_front.png"},
-	groups = {cracky=2, technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1},
+	groups = {cracky=2, technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, pickaxey=3},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom", "back", "left", "right"},
 	paramtype2  = "facedir",
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
@@ -269,6 +269,9 @@ minetest.register_node(":technic:cnc", {
 	allow_metadata_inventory_move = allow_metadata_inventory_move,
 	on_receive_fields = form_handler,
 	technic_run = technic_cnc.use_technic and run,
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 })
 
 -- Active state block
@@ -278,7 +281,7 @@ if technic_cnc.use_technic then
 		description = desc_tr,
 		tiles       = {"technic_cnc_top_active.png", "technic_cnc_bottom.png", "technic_cnc_side.png",
 					   "technic_cnc_side.png",       "technic_cnc_side.png",   "technic_cnc_front_active.png"},
-		groups = {cracky=2, technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+		groups = {cracky=2, technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, pickaxey=3},
 		connect_sides = {"bottom", "back", "left", "right"},
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
 		drop = "technic:cnc",
@@ -290,6 +293,9 @@ if technic_cnc.use_technic then
 		on_receive_fields = form_handler,
 		technic_run = run,
 		technic_disabled_machine_name = "technic:cnc",
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	})
 
 	technic.register_machine("LV", "technic:cnc",        technic.receiver)
diff --git a/technic_cnc/cnc_api.lua b/technic_cnc/cnc_api.lua
index 41fbe1b..2aa876b 100644
--- a/technic_cnc/cnc_api.lua
+++ b/technic_cnc/cnc_api.lua
@@ -273,7 +273,8 @@ technic_cnc.programs_disable = {
 
 -- Generic function for registering all the different node types
 function technic_cnc.register_program(recipeitem, suffix, model, groups, images, description, cbox, sbox)
-
+	groups.pickaxey = 3
+	
 	local dtype
 	local nodeboxdef
 	local meshdef
@@ -303,7 +304,10 @@ function technic_cnc.register_program(recipeitem, suffix, model, groups, images,
 		walkable      = true,
 		groups        = groups,
 		selection_box = sbox,
-		collision_box = cbox
+		collision_box = cbox,
+		_mcl_hardness =  3,
+		_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+		_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 	})
 end
 
diff --git a/technic_cnc/cnc_materials.lua b/technic_cnc/cnc_materials.lua
index e63c792..0e20e30 100644
--- a/technic_cnc/cnc_materials.lua
+++ b/technic_cnc/cnc_materials.lua
@@ -1,131 +1,130 @@
--- REGISTER MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES FOR NONCUBIC ELEMENTS:
------------------------------------------------------------
-
 local S = technic_cnc.getter
 
+-- Conditional variables for MineClone2 compatibility
+local is_mcl = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core")
+
+-- Textures and names for MineClone2
+local dirt_texture = is_mcl and "default_dirt.png" or "default_dirt.png"
+local grass_texture = is_mcl and "mcl_core_palette_grass.png" or "default_grass.png"
+local wood_texture = is_mcl and "default_wood.png" or "default_wood.png"
+local stone_texture = is_mcl and "default_stone.png" or "default_stone.png"
+local cobble_texture = is_mcl and "default_cobble.png" or "default_cobble.png"
+local brick_texture = is_mcl and "default_brick.png" or "default_brick.png"
+local sandstone_texture = is_mcl and "mcl_core_sandstone_top.png" or "default_sandstone.png"
+local leaves_texture = is_mcl and "default_leaves.png" or "default_leaves.png"
+local tree_texture = is_mcl and "default_tree.png" or "default_tree.png"
+local bronzeblock_texture = is_mcl and "mcl_core_bronze_block.png" or "default_bronze_block.png"
+
 -- DIRT
--------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:dirt",
-                {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=3,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_dirt.png"},
-                S("Dirt"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:dirt" or "default:dirt",
+            {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=3,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {dirt_texture},
+            S("Dirt"))
+
 -- (DIRT WITH) GRASS
---------------------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:dirt_with_grass",
-                {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=3,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_grass.png"},
-                S("Grassy dirt"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass" or "default:dirt_with_grass",
+            {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=3,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {grass_texture},
+            S("Grassy dirt"))
+
 -- WOOD
--------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:wood",
-                {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_wood.png"},
-                S("Wooden"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:wood" or "default:wood",
+            {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {wood_texture},
+            S("Wooden"))
+
 -- STONE
---------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:stone",
-                {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_stone.png"},
-                S("Stone"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:stone" or "default:stone",
+            {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {stone_texture},
+            S("Stone"))
+
 -- COBBLE
----------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:cobble",
-                {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_cobble.png"},
-                S("Cobble"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:cobble" or "default:cobble",
+            {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {cobble_texture},
+            S("Cobble"))
+
 -- BRICK
---------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:brick",
-                {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_brick.png"},
-                S("Brick"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:brick" or "default:brick",
+            {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {brick_texture},
+            S("Brick"))
 
 -- SANDSTONE
-------------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:sandstone",
-                {crumbly=2, cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_sandstone.png"},
-                S("Sandstone"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:sandstone" or "default:sandstone",
+            {crumbly=2, cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {sandstone_texture},
+            S("Sandstone"))
 
 -- LEAVES
----------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:leaves",
-                {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_leaves.png"},
-                S("Leaves"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:leaves" or "default:leaves",
+            {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {leaves_texture},
+            S("Leaves"))
+
 -- TREE
--------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:tree",
-                {snappy=1, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, flammable=3, wood=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_tree.png"},
-                S("Tree"))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:tree" or "default:tree",
+            {snappy=1, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, flammable=3, wood=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {tree_texture},
+            S("Tree"))
 
 -- Bronze
---------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:bronzeblock",
-                {cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-                {"default_bronze_block.png"},
-                S("Bronze"))
+if not is_mcl then
+	technic_cnc.register_all("default:bronzeblock",
+            {cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {bronzeblock_texture},
+            S("Bronze"))
+end
 
-
-local steeltex = "default_steel_block.png"
-local steelname = "Steel"
+local steeltex = is_mcl and "default_steel_block.png" or "default_steel_block.png"
+local steelname = is_mcl and "Iron" or "Steel"
 
 if technic_cnc.technic_modpath then
-	steeltex = "technic_wrought_iron_block.png"
-	steelname = "Wrought Iron"
+    if not is_mcl then
+        steeltex = "technic_wrought_iron_block.png"
+        steelname = "Wrought Iron"
 
-	-- Stainless Steel
-	--------
-	technic_cnc.register_all("technic:stainless_steel_block",
-					{cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-					{"technic_stainless_steel_block.png"},
-					S("Stainless Steel"))
+        -- Stainless Steel
+        technic_cnc.register_all("technic:stainless_steel_block",
+                        {cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+                        {"technic_stainless_steel_block.png"},
+                        S("Stainless Steel"))
 
-	-- Marble
-	------------
-	technic_cnc.register_all("technic:marble",
-					{cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-					{"technic_marble.png"},
-					S("Marble"))
+        -- Marble
+        technic_cnc.register_all("technic:marble",
+                        {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+                        {"technic_marble.png"},
+                        S("Marble"))
 
-	-- Granite
-	------------
-	technic_cnc.register_all("technic:granite",
-					{cracky=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-					{"technic_granite.png"},
-					S("Granite"))
-
-	-- Blast-resistant concrete
-	---------------------------
-
-	technic_cnc.register_all("technic:blast_resistant_concrete",
-					{cracky=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-					{"technic_blast_resistant_concrete_block.png"},
-					S("Blast-resistant concrete"))
+        -- Blast-resistant concrete
+        technic_cnc.register_all("technic:blast_resistant_concrete",
+                        {cracky=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+                        {"technic_blast_resistant_concrete_block.png"},
+                        S("Blast-resistant concrete"))
+    end
 end
 
 -- STEEL
----------------
-technic_cnc.register_all("default:steelblock",
-				{cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-				{steeltex},
-				S(steelname))
+technic_cnc.register_all(is_mcl and "mcl_core:iron_block" or "default:steelblock",
+            {cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+            {steeltex},
+            S(steelname))
 
 -- CONCRETE AND CEMENT
-----------------------
+if minetest.get_modpath("basic_materials") then
+    technic_cnc.register_all("basic_materials:concrete_block",
+                {cracky=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+                {"basic_materials_concrete_block.png"},
+                S("Concrete"))
 
-technic_cnc.register_all("basic_materials:concrete_block",
-				{cracky=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-				{"basic_materials_concrete_block.png"},
-				S("Concrete"))
+    technic_cnc.register_all("basic_materials:cement_block",
+                {cracky=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+                {"basic_materials_cement_block.png"},
+                S("Cement"))
 
-technic_cnc.register_all("basic_materials:cement_block",
-				{cracky=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-				{"basic_materials_cement_block.png"},
-				S("Cement"))
-
-technic_cnc.register_all("basic_materials:brass_block",
-				{cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-				{"basic_materials_brass_block.png"},
-				S("Brass block"))
+    technic_cnc.register_all("basic_materials:brass_block",
+                {cracky=1, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+                {"basic_materials_brass_block.png"},
+                S("Brass block"))
+end
diff --git a/technic_cnc/init.lua b/technic_cnc/init.lua
index f1cb03b..9a9358b 100644
--- a/technic_cnc/init.lua
+++ b/technic_cnc/init.lua
@@ -7,6 +7,14 @@ technic_cnc.technic_modpath = minetest.get_modpath("technic")
 technic_cnc.use_technic = technic_cnc.technic_modpath
                           and minetest.settings:get_bool("technic_cnc_use_technic") ~= false
 
+local mcl = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core")
+
+-- Compatibility table
+technic_cnc.compat = {}
+technic_cnc.compat.glass_ingredient = mcl and "mcl_core:glass" or 'default:glass'
+technic_cnc.compat.mese_block_ingredient = mcl and "mesecons_torch:redstoneblock" or "default:mese"
+technic_cnc.compat.diamond_ingredient = mcl and "mcl_core:diamond" or "default:diamond"
+
 if rawget(_G, "intllib") then
 	technic_cnc.getter = intllib.Getter()
 else
@@ -23,6 +31,14 @@ else
 	end
 end
 
+local S = technic_cnc.getter
+
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(S(minetest.get_current_modname()).." "..S("requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)"))
+end
+
+
 dofile(modpath.."/cnc.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/cnc_api.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/cnc_materials.lua")
diff --git a/technic_cnc/mod.conf b/technic_cnc/mod.conf
index 4e0f940..770d2ae 100644
--- a/technic_cnc/mod.conf
+++ b/technic_cnc/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = technic_cnc
-depends = default, basic_materials
-optional_depends = technic
+depends = basic_materials, technic_compat
+optional_depends = technic, default, mcl_core
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_compat/init.lua b/technic_compat/init.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..651074c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/init.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("technic_compat")
+
+-- Compatibility table
+technic_compat = {}
+
+technic_compat.mcl = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core")
+technic_compat.default = minetest.get_modpath("default") and default or {}
+
+local mcl_path = modpath .. "/mcl/"
+
+-- Load files
+dofile(mcl_path .. "sounds.lua")
+dofile(mcl_path .. "textures.lua")
+dofile(mcl_path .. "miscellaneous.lua")
+dofile(mcl_path .. "fluids.lua")
+dofile(mcl_path .. "crafting.lua")
+dofile(mcl_path .. "craftguide.lua")
diff --git a/technic_compat/mcl/craftguide.lua b/technic_compat/mcl/craftguide.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9e64ed9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mcl/craftguide.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,189 @@
+-- Register craft types for each machine
+if technic_compat.mcl then
+    mcl_craftguide.register_craft_type("centrifuge", {
+        description = "Centrifuge",
+        icon = "technic_mv_centrifuge_front_active.png",
+    })
+
+    mcl_craftguide.register_craft_type("compressor", {
+        description = "Compressor",
+        icon = "technic_lv_compressor_front_active.png",
+    })
+
+    mcl_craftguide.register_craft_type("extractor", {
+        description = "Extractor",
+        icon = "technic_lv_extractor_front_active.png",
+    })
+
+    mcl_craftguide.register_craft_type("freezer", {
+        description = "Freezer",
+        icon = "technic_mv_freezer_front_active.png",
+    })
+
+    mcl_craftguide.register_craft_type("grinder", {
+        description = "Grinder",
+        icon = "technic_lv_grinder_front_active.png",
+    })
+
+    mcl_craftguide.register_craft_type("alloy_furnace", {
+        description = "Alloy Furnace",
+        icon = "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_front_active.png",
+    })
+
+
+    centrifuge_recipes = {
+        { "technic:bronze_dust 8",             "technic:copper_dust 7",       "technic:tin_dust"      },
+        { "technic:stainless_steel_dust 5",    "technic:wrought_iron_dust 4", "technic:chromium_dust" },
+        { "technic:brass_dust 3",              "technic:copper_dust 2",       "technic:zinc_dust"     },
+        { "technic:chernobylite_dust",         technic_compat.sand_ingredient,                "technic:uranium3_dust" },
+        { technic_compat.dirt_ingredient.." 4",                    technic_compat.sand_ingredient,                technic_compat.gravel_ingredient,       "default:clay_lump 2"     },
+    }
+
+    compressor_recipes = {
+        {technic_compat.snow_block_ingredient,          technic_compat.ice_block_ingredient},
+        {technic_compat.sand_ingredient.." 2",             technic_compat.sandstone_ingredient},
+        {technic_compat.desert_sand_ingredient.." 2",      technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient},
+        {technic_compat.desert_sand_ingredient,        technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient},
+        {"technic:mixed_metal_ingot",  "technic:composite_plate"},
+        {technic_compat.copper_ingredient.." 5",     "technic:copper_plate"},
+        {"technic:coal_dust 4",        "technic:graphite"},
+        {"technic:carbon_cloth",       "technic:carbon_plate"},
+        {"technic:uranium35_ingot 5",  "technic:uranium_fuel"},
+    }
+
+    extractor_recipes = {
+        {"technic:coal_dust",                technic_compat.dye_black .. " 2"},
+        {technic_compat.blueberries_ingredient,              technic_compat.dye_violet .. " 2"},
+        {technic_compat.grass_ingredient,                    technic_compat.dye_green .. " 1"},
+        {technic_compat.dry_shrub_ingredient,                technic_compat.dye_brown .. " 1"},
+        {technic_compat.junglegrass_ingredient,              technic_compat.dye_green .. " 2"},
+        {technic_compat.cactus_ingredient,                   technic_compat.dye_green .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.geranium_ingredient,                 technic_compat.dye_blue .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.dandelion_white_ingredient,          technic_compat.dye_white .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.dandelion_yellow_ingredient,         technic_compat.dye_yellow .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.tulip_ingredient,                    technic_compat.dye_orange .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.rose_ingredient,                     technic_compat.dye_red .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.viola_ingredient,                    technic_compat.dye_violet .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.blackberry_ingredient,               unifieddyes and "unifieddyes:magenta_s50 4" or technic_compat.dye_violet .. " 4"},
+        {technic_compat.blueberry_ingredient,                unifieddyes and "unifieddyes:magenta_s50 4" or ""},
+    }
+
+    freezer_recipes = {
+        {technic_compat.water_bucket_ingredient, { technic_compat.ice_block_ingredient, technic_compat.emtpy_bucket_ingredient } },
+        {technic_compat.bucket_river_water_ingredient, { technic_compat.ice_block_ingredient, technic_compat.emtpy_bucket_ingredient } },
+        {technic_compat.dirt_ingredient , technic_compat.dirt_with_snow_ingredient },
+        {technic_compat.bucket_lava_ingredient, { technic_compat.obsidian_ingredient, technic_compat.emtpy_bucket_ingredient } }
+    }
+
+    grinder_recipes = {
+        -- Dusts
+        {technic_compat.coal_ingredient,              "technic:coal_dust 2"},
+        {technic_compat.copper_lump_ingredient,            "technic:copper_dust 2"},
+        {technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient,      technic_compat.desert_sand_ingredient},
+        {technic_compat.gold_lump_ingredient,        "technic:gold_dust 2"},
+        {technic_compat.iron_lump_ingredient,              "technic:wrought_iron_dust 2"},
+        {"moreores:tin_lump",               "technic:tin_dust 2"},
+        {"technic:chromium_lump",      "technic:chromium_dust 2"},
+        {"technic:uranium_lump",       "technic:uranium_dust 2"},
+        {"technic:zinc_lump",          "technic:zinc_dust 2"},
+        {"technic:lead_lump",          "technic:lead_dust 2"},
+        {"technic:sulfur_lump",        "technic:sulfur_dust 2"},
+        {technic_compat.stone_ingredient,             "technic:stone_dust"},
+        {technic_compat.sand_ingredient,              "technic:stone_dust"},
+        {technic_compat.desert_sand_ingredient,       "technic:stone_dust"},
+
+        -- Other
+        {technic_compat.cobble_ingredient,             technic_compat.gravel_ingredient},
+        {technic_compat.gravel_ingredient,             technic_compat.sand_ingredient},
+        {technic_compat.sandstone_ingredient,         technic_compat.sand_ingredient.." 2"}, -- reverse recipe can be found in the compressor
+        {technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient,   technic_compat.desert_sand_ingredient.." 2"}, -- reverse recipe can be found in the compressor
+        {technic_compat.ice_block_ingredient,         technic_compat.snow_block_ingredient},
+    }
+
+    alloy_recipes = {
+        {"technic:copper_dust 7",         "technic:tin_dust",           "technic:bronze_dust 8", 12},
+        {technic_compat.copper_ingredient.." 7",        technic_compat.tin_ingredient,          technic_compat.bronze_ingredient.." 8", 12},
+        {"technic:wrought_iron_dust 2",   "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:carbon_steel_dust 2", 6},
+        {"technic:wrought_iron_ingot 2",  "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:carbon_steel_ingot 2", 6},
+        {"technic:carbon_steel_dust 2",   "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:cast_iron_dust 2", 6},
+        {"technic:carbon_steel_ingot 2",  "technic:coal_dust",          "technic:cast_iron_ingot 2", 6},
+        {"technic:carbon_steel_dust 4",   "technic:chromium_dust",      "technic:stainless_steel_dust 5", 7.5},
+        {"technic:carbon_steel_ingot 4",  "technic:chromium_ingot",     "technic:stainless_steel_ingot 5", 7.5},
+        {"technic:copper_dust 2",         "technic:zinc_dust",          "technic:brass_dust 3"},
+        {technic_compat.copper_ingredient.." 2",        "technic:zinc_ingot",         "basic_materials:brass_ingot 3"},
+        {technic_compat.sand_ingredient.." 2",                "technic:coal_dust 2",        "technic:silicon_wafer"},
+        {"technic:silicon_wafer",         "technic:gold_dust",          "technic:doped_silicon_wafer"},
+        -- from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_black
+        -- The highest volume use of carbon black is as a reinforcing filler in rubber products, especially tires.
+        -- "[Compounding a] pure gum vulcanizate … with 50% of its weight of carbon black improves its tensile strength and wear resistance …"
+        {"technic:raw_latex 4",           "technic:coal_dust 2",        "technic:rubber 6", 2},
+        {technic_compat.ice_block_ingredient, 		  technic_compat.emtpy_bucket_ingredient,        technic_compat.water_bucket_ingredient, 1 },
+    }
+
+    for _, data in pairs(alloy_recipes) do
+        mcl_craftguide.register_craft({
+            type = "alloy_furnace",
+            width = 1,
+            output = data[3],
+            items = {data[1], data[2]},
+        })
+    end
+
+    -- Register Centrifuge Recipes
+    for _, data in pairs(centrifuge_recipes) do
+        mcl_craftguide.register_craft({
+            type = "centrifuge",
+            width = 1,
+            output = table.concat({data[2], data[3], data[4]}, " "),
+            items = {data[1]},
+        })
+    end
+
+    -- Register Compressor Recipes
+    for _, data in pairs(compressor_recipes) do
+        mcl_craftguide.register_craft({
+            type = "compressor",
+            width = 1,
+            output = data[2],
+            items = {data[1]},
+        })
+    end
+
+    -- Register Extractor Recipes
+    for _, data in ipairs(extractor_recipes) do
+        mcl_craftguide.register_craft({
+            type = "extractor",
+            width = 1,
+            output = data[2],
+            items = {data[1]},
+        })
+    end
+
+    -- Register Freezer Recipes
+    for _, data in pairs(freezer_recipes) do
+        local output_string
+        if type(data[2]) == "table" then
+            output_string = table.concat(data[2], ", ")
+        else
+            output_string = data[2]
+        end
+
+        mcl_craftguide.register_craft({
+            type = "freezer",
+            width = 1,
+            output = output_string,
+            items = {data[1]},
+        })
+    end
+
+
+    -- Register Grinder Recipes
+    for _, data in pairs(grinder_recipes) do
+        mcl_craftguide.register_craft({
+            type = "grinder",
+            width = 1,
+            output = data[2],
+            items = {data[1]},
+        })
+    end
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_compat/mcl/crafting.lua b/technic_compat/mcl/crafting.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..236cb22
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mcl/crafting.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+-- Helper function to set compatibility variables
+local function set_compat(mcl_value, default_value)
+    return technic_compat.mcl and mcl_value or default_value
+end
+
+-- Mineclone2 Support
+technic_compat.copper_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_copper:copper_ingot" or 'default:copper_ingot'
+technic_compat.iron_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:iron_ingot" or 'default:steel_ingot'
+technic_compat.iron_lump_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_raw_ores:raw_iron" or 'default:iron_lump'
+technic_compat.gold_lump_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_raw_ores:raw_gold" or 'default:gold_lump'
+technic_compat.copper_lump_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_copper:raw_copper" or 'default:copper_lump'
+technic_compat.mese_crystal_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mesecons:wire_00000000_off" or 'default:mese_crystal'
+technic_compat.diamond_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:diamond" or 'default:diamond'
+technic_compat.glass_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:glass" or 'default:glass'
+technic_compat.brick_block_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:brick_block" or 'default:brick'
+technic_compat.mese_block_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mesecons_torch:redstoneblock" or "default:mese"
+technic_compat.paper_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:paper" or 'default:paper'
+technic_compat.obsidian_glass_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:obsidian" or 'default:obsidian_glass'
+technic_compat.obsidian_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:obsidian" or 'default:obsidian'
+technic_compat.green_dye_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_dye:green" or 'dye:green'
+technic_compat.blue_dye_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_dye:blue" or 'dye:blue'
+technic_compat.red_dye_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_dye:red" or 'dye:red'
+technic_compat.white_dye_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_dye:white" or 'dye:white'
+technic_compat.gold_ingot_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:gold_ingot" or 'default:gold_ingot'
+technic_compat.chest_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_chests:chest" or "default:chest"
+technic_compat.stone_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:stone" or "default:stone"
+technic_compat.wood_fence_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "group:fence_wood" or "default:fence_wood"
+technic_compat.diamond_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:diamond" or "default:diamond"
+technic_compat.bronze_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_copper:copper_ingot" or 'default:bronze_ingot'
+technic_compat.tin_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "moreores:tin_ingot" or 'default:tin_ingot'
+technic_compat.sandstone_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:sandstone" or 'default:desert_stone'
+technic_compat.sand_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:sand" or 'default:sand'
+technic_compat.gravel_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:gravel" or 'default:gravel'
+technic_compat.desert_stone_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:redsandstone" or 'default:desert_stone'
+technic_compat.desert_sand_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:redsand" or 'default:desert_sand'
+technic_compat.furnace_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_furnaces:furnace" or 'default:furnace'
+technic_compat.mossy_cobble_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:mossycobble" or 'default:mossycobble'
+technic_compat.cobble_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:cobble" or 'default:cobble'
+technic_compat.snow_block_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:snowblock" or 'default:snowblock'
+technic_compat.ice_block_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:ice" or 'default:ice'
+technic_compat.granite_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:granite" or 'technic:granite'
+technic_compat.granite_bricks_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:granite_smooth" or 'technic:granite_bricks'
+technic_compat.coal_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:coal_lump" or "default:coal_lump"
+technic_compat.dirt_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:dirt" or "default:dirt"
+technic_compat.mesecons_fiber_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mesecons:wire_00000000_off" or "mesecons_materials:fiber"
+technic_compat.stick_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:stick" or "default:stick"
+technic_compat.emtpy_bucket_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_buckets:bucket_empty" or "bucket:bucket_empty"
+technic_compat.water_bucket_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_buckets:bucket_water" or "bucket:bucket_water"
+
+-- Ingredient Variables
+if technic_compat.mcl then
+    technic_compat.blueberries_ingredient = "mcl_farming:blueberries"
+    technic_compat.grass_ingredient = "mcl_core:grass"
+    technic_compat.dry_shrub_ingredient = "mcl_core:deadbush"
+    technic_compat.junglegrass_ingredient = "mcl_core:tallgrass"
+    technic_compat.cactus_ingredient = "mcl_core:cactus"
+    technic_compat.geranium_ingredient = "mcl_flowers:blue_orchid"
+    technic_compat.dandelion_white_ingredient = "mcl_flowers:oxeye_daisy"
+    technic_compat.dandelion_yellow_ingredient = "mcl_flowers:dandelion"
+    technic_compat.tulip_ingredient = "mcl_flowers:orange_tulip"
+    technic_compat.rose_ingredient = "mcl_flowers:poppy"
+    technic_compat.viola_ingredient = "mcl_flowers:allium"
+else
+    technic_compat.blueberries_ingredient = "default:blueberries"
+    technic_compat.grass_ingredient = "default:grass_1"
+    technic_compat.dry_shrub_ingredient = "default:dry_shrub"
+    technic_compat.junglegrass_ingredient = "default:junglegrass"
+    technic_compat.cactus_ingredient = "default:cactus"
+    technic_compat.geranium_ingredient = "flowers:geranium"
+    technic_compat.dandelion_white_ingredient = "flowers:dandelion_white"
+    technic_compat.dandelion_yellow_ingredient = "flowers:dandelion_yellow"
+    technic_compat.tulip_ingredient = "flowers:tulip"
+    technic_compat.rose_ingredient = "flowers:rose"
+    technic_compat.viola_ingredient = "flowers:viola"
+end
+
+-- Dye Output Variables
+if technic_compat.mcl then
+    technic_compat.dye_black = "mcl_dye:black"
+    technic_compat.dye_violet = "mcl_dye:violet"
+    technic_compat.dye_green = "mcl_dye:green"
+    technic_compat.dye_brown = "mcl_dye:brown"
+    technic_compat.dye_blue = "mcl_dye:blue"
+    technic_compat.dye_white = "mcl_dye:white"
+    technic_compat.dye_yellow = "mcl_dye:yellow"
+    technic_compat.dye_orange = "mcl_dye:orange"
+    technic_compat.dye_red = "mcl_dye:red"
+else
+    technic_compat.dye_black = "dye:black"
+    technic_compat.dye_violet = "dye:violet"
+    technic_compat.dye_green = "dye:green"
+    technic_compat.dye_brown = "dye:brown"
+    technic_compat.dye_blue = "dye:blue"
+    technic_compat.dye_white = "dye:white"
+    technic_compat.dye_yellow = "dye:yellow"
+    technic_compat.dye_orange = "dye:orange"
+    technic_compat.dye_red = "dye:red"
+end
+
+technic_compat.dirt_with_snow_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass_snow" or "default:dirt_with_snow"
+technic_compat.bucket_lava_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_buckets:bucket_lava" or "bucket:bucket_lava"
+technic_compat.bucket_river_water_ingredient = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_buckets:bucket_river_water" or "bucket:bucket_river_water"
diff --git a/technic_compat/mcl/fluids.lua b/technic_compat/mcl/fluids.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b54b15
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mcl/fluids.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+technic_compat.water_source_fluid = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:water_source" or "default:water_source"
+technic_compat.water_flowing_fluid = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:water_flowing" or "default:water_flowing"
+technic_compat.river_water_source_fluid = technic_compat.mcl and "mclx_core:river_water_source" or "default:river_water_source"
+technic_compat.river_water_flowing_fluid = technic_compat.mcl and "mclx_core:river_water_flowing" or "default:river_water_flowing"
+technic_compat.lava_source_fluid = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:lava_source" or "default:lava_source"
+technic_compat.lava_flowing_fluid = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core:lava_flowing" or "default:lava_flowing"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_compat/mcl/miscellaneous.lua b/technic_compat/mcl/miscellaneous.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d794a29
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mcl/miscellaneous.lua
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+technic_compat.mt_light_max = technic_compat.mcl and mcl_core.LIGHT_MAX or (default and default.LIGHT_MAX)
diff --git a/technic_compat/mcl/sounds.lua b/technic_compat/mcl/sounds.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..afa31db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mcl/sounds.lua
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+technic_compat.stone_sounds = technic_compat.mcl and mcl_sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults() or default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_compat/mcl/textures.lua b/technic_compat/mcl/textures.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..87055a4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mcl/textures.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+local dirt_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_dirt.png" or "default_dirt.png"
+local grass_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core_palette_grass.png" or "default_grass.png"
+local wood_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_wood.png" or "default_wood.png"
+local stone_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_stone.png" or "default_stone.png"
+local cobble_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_cobble.png" or "default_cobble.png"
+local brick_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_brick.png" or "default_brick.png"
+local sandstone_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core_sandstone_top.png" or "default_sandstone.png"
+local leaves_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_leaves.png" or "default_leaves.png"
+local tree_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "default_tree.png" or "default_tree.png"
+local bronzeblock_texture = technic_compat.mcl and "mcl_core_bronze_block.png" or "default_bronze_block.png"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_compat/mod.conf b/technic_compat/mod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ee252ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/technic_compat/mod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+name = technic_compat
+description = Makes Technic compatible with other games and mods
+optional_depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, default, mcl_craftguide
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_worldgen/crafts.lua b/technic_worldgen/crafts.lua
index 0590e70..31d3c0e 100644
--- a/technic_worldgen/crafts.lua
+++ b/technic_worldgen/crafts.lua
@@ -48,12 +48,21 @@ minetest.register_craftitem(":technic:sulfur_lump", {
 	inventory_image = "technic_sulfur_lump.png",
 })
 
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
 minetest.register_alias("technic:wrought_iron_ingot", "default:steel_ingot")
 
 minetest.override_item("default:steel_ingot", {
 	description = S("Wrought Iron Ingot"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_wrought_iron_ingot.png",
 })
+elseif minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+	minetest.register_alias("technic:wrought_iron_ingot", "mcl_core:iron_ingot")
+
+	minetest.override_item("mcl_core:iron_ingot", {
+		description = S("Wrought Iron Ingot"),
+		inventory_image = "technic_wrought_iron_ingot.png",
+	})
+end
 
 minetest.register_craftitem(":technic:cast_iron_ingot", {
 	description = S("Cast Iron Ingot"),
@@ -127,6 +136,9 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:cast_iron_ingot",
 })
 
+
+
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = 'cooking',
 	recipe = "technic:cast_iron_ingot",
diff --git a/technic_worldgen/init.lua b/technic_worldgen/init.lua
index 2f36920..c4b81b3 100644
--- a/technic_worldgen/init.lua
+++ b/technic_worldgen/init.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,19 @@
 local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("technic_worldgen")
 
+
+-- Mineclone Support
+sounds = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_sounds") and mcl_sounds or default
+
 technic = rawget(_G, "technic") or {}
 technic.worldgen = {
 	gettext = rawget(_G, "intllib") and intllib.Getter() or function(s) return s end,
 }
 
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(minetest.get_current_modname().." ".."requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)")
+end
+
 dofile(modpath.."/config.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/nodes.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/oregen.lua")
diff --git a/technic_worldgen/mod.conf b/technic_worldgen/mod.conf
index 49988f5..833980b 100644
--- a/technic_worldgen/mod.conf
+++ b/technic_worldgen/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 name = technic_worldgen
-depends = default, basic_materials
-optional_depends = intllib, mg, doors, farming, glooptest, mesecons_doors, vessels
+depends = basic_materials, technic_compat
+optional_depends = intllib, mg, doors, farming, glooptest, mesecons_doors, vessels, default, mcl_core, mcl_sounds
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
diff --git a/technic_worldgen/nodes.lua b/technic_worldgen/nodes.lua
index 90888e4..6d85465 100644
--- a/technic_worldgen/nodes.lua
+++ b/technic_worldgen/nodes.lua
@@ -1,153 +1,237 @@
 
 local S = technic.worldgen.gettext
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_uranium", {
+local mineral_uranium_def = {
 	description = S("Uranium Ore"),
 	tiles = { "default_stone.png^technic_mineral_uranium.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3, radioactive=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3, radioactive=1,pickaxey=5,material_stone=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
 	drop = "technic:uranium_lump",
-})
+	_mcl_hardness =  5,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	_mcl_fortune_drop = mcl_core.fortune_drop_ore
+}
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_chromium", {
+local mineral_chromium_def = {
 	description = S("Chromium Ore"),
 	tiles = { "default_stone.png^technic_mineral_chromium.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3,pickaxey=3,material_stone=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
 	drop = "technic:chromium_lump",
-})
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	_mcl_fortune_drop = mcl_core.fortune_drop_ore
+}
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_zinc", {
+local mineral_zinc_def = {
 	description = S("Zinc Ore"),
 	tiles = { "default_stone.png^technic_mineral_zinc.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3,pickaxey=2,material_stone=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
 	drop = "technic:zinc_lump",
-})
+	_mcl_hardness =  2,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	_mcl_fortune_drop = mcl_core.fortune_drop_ore
+}
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_lead", {
+local mineral_lead_def = {
 	description = S("Lead Ore"),
 	tiles = { "default_stone.png^technic_mineral_lead.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3,pickaxey=2,material_stone=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
 	drop = "technic:lead_lump",
-})
+	_mcl_hardness =  2,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	_mcl_fortune_drop = mcl_core.fortune_drop_ore
+}
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_sulfur", {
+local mineral_sulfur_def = {
 	description = S("Sulfur Ore"),
 	tiles = { "default_stone.png^technic_mineral_sulfur.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	groups = {cracky=3,pickaxey=1,material_stone=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
 	drop = "technic:sulfur_lump",
-})
+	_mcl_hardness =  1,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true,
+	_mcl_fortune_drop = mcl_core.fortune_drop_ore
+}
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:granite", {
-	description = S("Granite"),
-	tiles = { "technic_granite.png" },
-	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
-})
-
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:granite_bricks", {
-	description = S("Granite Bricks"),
-	tiles = { "technic_granite_bricks.png" },
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	groups = {cracky=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
-})
-
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:marble", {
+local marble_def = {
 	description = S("Marble"),
 	tiles = { "technic_marble.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=3, marble=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
-})
+	groups = {cracky=3, marble=1,pickaxey=3},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node( ":technic:marble_bricks", {
+local marble_bricks_def = {
 	description = S("Marble Bricks"),
 	tiles = { "technic_marble_bricks.png" },
 	is_ground_content = false,
-	groups = {cracky=3},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
-})
+	groups = {cracky=3,pickaxey=3},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node(":technic:uranium_block", {
+local uranium_block_def = {
 	description = S("Uranium Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_uranium_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {uranium_block=1, cracky=1, level=2, radioactive=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	groups = {uranium_block=1, cracky=1, level=2, radioactive=2,pickaxey=5},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  5,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node(":technic:chromium_block", {
+local chromium_block_def = {
 	description = S("Chromium Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_chromium_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	groups = {cracky=1, level=2,pickaxey=4},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  4,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node(":technic:zinc_block", {
+local zinc_block_def = {
 	description = S("Zinc Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_zinc_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	groups = {cracky=1, level=2,pickaxey=3},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node(":technic:lead_block", {
+local lead_block_def = {
 	description = S("Lead Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_lead_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
-	groups = {cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	groups = {cracky=1, level=2,pickaxey=5},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  5,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  5,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_alias("technic:wrought_iron_block", "default:steelblock")
-
-minetest.override_item("default:steelblock", {
-	description = S("Wrought Iron Block"),
-	tiles = { "technic_wrought_iron_block.png" },
-})
-
-minetest.register_node(":technic:cast_iron_block", {
+local cast_iron_block_def = {
 	description = S("Cast Iron Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_cast_iron_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	groups = {cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node(":technic:carbon_steel_block", {
+local carbon_steel_block_def = {
 	description = S("Carbon Steel Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_carbon_steel_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	groups = {cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_node(":technic:stainless_steel_block", {
+local stainless_steel_block_def = {
 	description = S("Stainless Steel Block"),
 	tiles = { "technic_stainless_steel_block.png" },
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	groups = {cracky=1, level=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults()
-})
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  3,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  3,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
+}
 
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = 'technic:granite_bricks 4',
-	recipe = {
-		{'technic:granite','technic:granite'},
-		{'technic:granite','technic:granite'}
-	}
-})
+
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_uranium", mineral_uranium_def)
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_chromium", mineral_chromium_def)
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_zinc", mineral_zinc_def)
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_lead", mineral_lead_def)
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:mineral_sulfur", mineral_sulfur_def)
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	minetest.register_node( ":technic:granite", {
+		description = S("Granite"),
+		tiles = { "technic_granite.png" },
+		is_ground_content = true,
+		groups = {cracky=1},
+		sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	})
+
+
+	minetest.register_node( ":technic:granite_bricks", {
+		description = S("Granite Bricks"),
+		tiles = { "technic_granite_bricks.png" },
+		is_ground_content = false,
+		groups = {cracky=1},
+		sounds = sounds.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
+	})
+end
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:marble", marble_def)
+
+minetest.register_node( ":technic:marble_bricks", marble_bricks_def)
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:uranium_block", uranium_block_def)
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:chromium_block", chromium_block_def)
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:zinc_block", zinc_block_def)
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:lead_block", lead_block_def)
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	minetest.register_alias("technic:wrought_iron_block", "default:steelblock")
+
+	minetest.override_item("default:steelblock", {
+		description = S("Wrought Iron Block"),
+		tiles = { "technic_wrought_iron_block.png" },
+	})
+end
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:cast_iron_block", cast_iron_block_def)
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:carbon_steel_block", carbon_steel_block_def)
+
+minetest.register_node(":technic:stainless_steel_block", stainless_steel_block_def)
+
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = 'technic:granite_bricks 4',
+		recipe = {
+			{granite_ingredient,granite_ingredient},
+			{granite_ingredient,granite_ingredient}
+		}
+	})
+end
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:marble_bricks 4',
@@ -172,33 +256,35 @@ local function for_each_registered_node(action)
 	end
 end
 
-for_each_registered_node(function(node_name, node_def)
-	if node_name ~= "default:steelblock" and
-			node_name:find("steelblock", 1, true) and
-			node_def.description:find("Steel", 1, true) then
-		minetest.override_item(node_name, {
-			description = node_def.description:gsub("Steel", S("Wrought Iron")),
-		})
-	end
-	local tiles = node_def.tiles or node_def.tile_images
-	if tiles then
-		local new_tiles = {}
-		local do_override = false
-		if type(tiles) == "string" then
-			tiles = {tiles}
-		end
-		for i, t in ipairs(tiles) do
-			if type(t) == "string" and t == "default_steel_block.png" then
-				do_override = true
-				t = "technic_wrought_iron_block.png"
-			end
-			table.insert(new_tiles, t)
-		end
-		if do_override then
+if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	for_each_registered_node(function(node_name, node_def)
+		if node_name ~= "default:steelblock" and
+				node_name:find("steelblock", 1, true) and
+				node_def.description:find("Steel", 1, true) then
 			minetest.override_item(node_name, {
-				tiles = new_tiles
+				description = node_def.description:gsub("Steel", S("Wrought Iron")),
 			})
 		end
-	end
-end)
+		local tiles = node_def.tiles or node_def.tile_images
+		if tiles then
+			local new_tiles = {}
+			local do_override = false
+			if type(tiles) == "string" then
+				tiles = {tiles}
+			end
+			for i, t in ipairs(tiles) do
+				if type(t) == "string" and t == "default_steel_block.png" then
+					do_override = true
+					t = "technic_wrought_iron_block.png"
+				end
+				table.insert(new_tiles, t)
+			end
+			if do_override then
+				minetest.override_item(node_name, {
+					tiles = new_tiles
+				})
+			end
+		end
+	end)
 
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/technic_worldgen/oregen.lua b/technic_worldgen/oregen.lua
index 4fd41fd..6a93ffd 100644
--- a/technic_worldgen/oregen.lua
+++ b/technic_worldgen/oregen.lua
@@ -1,148 +1,123 @@
 local uranium_params = {
-	offset = 0,
-	scale = 1,
-	spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
-	seed = 420,
-	octaves = 3,
-	persist = 0.7
+    offset = 0,
+    scale = 1,
+    spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
+    seed = 420,
+    octaves = 3,
+    persist = 0.7
 }
 local uranium_threshold = 0.55
 
 local chromium_params = {
-	offset = 0,
-	scale = 1,
-	spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
-	seed = 421,
-	octaves = 3,
-	persist = 0.7
+    offset = 0,
+    scale = 1,
+    spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
+    seed = 421,
+    octaves = 3,
+    persist = 0.7
 }
 local chromium_threshold = 0.55
 
 local zinc_params = {
-	offset = 0,
-	scale = 1,
-	spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
-	seed = 422,
-	octaves = 3,
-	persist = 0.7
+    offset = 0,
+    scale = 1,
+    spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
+    seed = 422,
+    octaves = 3,
+    persist = 0.7
 }
 local zinc_threshold = 0.5
 
 local lead_params = {
-	offset = 0,
-	scale = 1,
-	spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
-	seed = 423,
-	octaves = 3,
-	persist = 0.7
+    offset = 0,
+    scale = 1,
+    spread = {x = 100, y = 100, z = 100},
+    seed = 423,
+    octaves = 3,
+    persist = 0.7
 }
 local lead_threshold = 0.3
+local mcl_core_modpath = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core")
+local stone_id = mcl_core_modpath and "mcl_core:stone" or "default:stone"
+local lava_source_id = mcl_core_modpath and "mcl_core:lava_source" or "default:lava_source"
+local lava_flowing_id = mcl_core_modpath and "mcl_core:lava_flowing" or "default:lava_flowing"
 
+-- Define default values for y_min and y_max
+local uranium_y_min = -300
+local uranium_y_max = -80
+local chromium_y_min = -200
+local chromium_y_max = -100
+local zinc_y_min = -32
+local zinc_y_max = 2
+local lead_y_min = -16
+local lead_y_max = 16
+
+-- Update values if MineClone2 is detected
+if mcl_core_modpath then
+    uranium_y_min = -57
+    uranium_y_max = 100
+    chromium_y_min = -57
+    chromium_y_max = 100
+    zinc_y_min = -57
+    zinc_y_max = 100
+    lead_y_min = -57
+    lead_y_max = 100
+end
+
+-- Uranium
 minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_uranium",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
-	clust_num_ores = 4,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -300,
-	y_max = -80,
-	noise_params = uranium_params,
-	noise_threshold = uranium_threshold,
+    ore_type = "scatter",
+    ore = "technic:mineral_uranium",
+    wherein = stone_id,
+    clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
+    clust_num_ores = 4,
+    clust_size = 3,
+    y_min = uranium_y_min,
+    y_max = uranium_y_max,
+    noise_params = uranium_params,
+    noise_threshold = uranium_threshold,
 })
 
+-- Chromium
 minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_chromium",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
-	clust_num_ores = 2,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -200,
-	y_max = -100,
-	noise_params = chromium_params,
-	noise_threshold = chromium_threshold,
+    ore_type = "scatter",
+    ore = "technic:mineral_chromium",
+    wherein = stone_id,
+    clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
+    clust_num_ores = 2,
+    clust_size = 3,
+    y_min = chromium_y_min,
+    y_max = chromium_y_max,
+    noise_params = chromium_params,
+    noise_threshold = chromium_threshold,
 })
 
+-- Zinc
 minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_chromium",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 6*6*6,
-	clust_num_ores = 2,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -31000,
-	y_max = -200,
-	flags = "absheight",
-	noise_params = chromium_params,
-	noise_threshold = chromium_threshold,
+    ore_type = "scatter",
+    ore = "technic:mineral_zinc",
+    wherein = stone_id,
+    clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
+    clust_num_ores = 5,
+    clust_size = 7,
+    y_min = zinc_y_min,
+    y_max = zinc_y_max,
+    noise_params = zinc_params,
+    noise_threshold = zinc_threshold,
 })
 
+-- Lead
 minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_zinc",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
-	clust_num_ores = 5,
-	clust_size = 7,
-	y_min = -32,
-	y_max = 2,
-	noise_params = zinc_params,
-	noise_threshold = zinc_threshold,
-})
-
-minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_zinc",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 6*6*6,
-	clust_num_ores = 4,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -31000,
-	y_max = -32,
-	flags = "absheight",
-	noise_params = zinc_params,
-	noise_threshold = zinc_threshold,
-})
-
-minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_lead",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 9*9*9,
-	clust_num_ores = 5,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -16,
-	y_max = 16,
-	noise_params = lead_params,
-	noise_threshold = lead_threshold,
-})
-
-minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_lead",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 8*8*8,
-	clust_num_ores = 5,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -128,
-	y_max = -16,
-	noise_params = lead_params,
-	noise_threshold = lead_threshold,
-})
-
-minetest.register_ore({
-	ore_type = "scatter",
-	ore = "technic:mineral_lead",
-	wherein = "default:stone",
-	clust_scarcity = 6*6*6,
-	clust_num_ores = 5,
-	clust_size = 3,
-	y_min = -31000,
-	y_max = -128,
-	flags = "absheight",
-	noise_params = lead_params,
-	noise_threshold = lead_threshold,
+    ore_type = "scatter",
+    ore = "technic:mineral_lead",
+    wherein = stone_id,
+    clust_scarcity = 9*9*9,
+    clust_num_ores = 5,
+    clust_size = 3,
+    y_min = lead_y_min,
+    y_max = lead_y_max,
+    noise_params = lead_params,
+    noise_threshold = lead_threshold,
 })
 
 -- Sulfur
@@ -150,78 +125,79 @@ local sulfur_buf = {}
 local sulfur_noise
 
 minetest.register_on_generated(function(minp, maxp)
-	local vm, emin, emax = minetest.get_mapgen_object("voxelmanip")
-	local a = VoxelArea:new({MinEdge=emin, MaxEdge=emax})
-	local data = vm:get_data(sulfur_buf)
-	local pr = PseudoRandom(17 * minp.x + 42 * minp.y + 101 * minp.z)
-	sulfur_noise = sulfur_noise or minetest.get_perlin(9876, 3, 0.5, 100)
+    local vm, emin, emax = minetest.get_mapgen_object("voxelmanip")
+    local a = VoxelArea:new({MinEdge=emin, MaxEdge=emax})
+    local data = vm:get_data(sulfur_buf)
+    local pr = PseudoRandom(17 * minp.x + 42 * minp.y + 101 * minp.z)
+    sulfur_noise = sulfur_noise or minetest.get_perlin(9876, 3, 0.5, 100)
 
-	local c_lava = minetest.get_content_id("default:lava_source")
-	local c_lava_flowing = minetest.get_content_id("default:lava_flowing")
-	local c_stone = minetest.get_content_id("default:stone")
-	local c_sulfur = minetest.get_content_id("technic:mineral_sulfur")
+    local c_lava = minetest.get_content_id(lava_source_id)
+    local c_lava_flowing = minetest.get_content_id(lava_flowing_id)
+    local c_stone = minetest.get_content_id(stone_id)
+    local c_sulfur = minetest.get_content_id("technic:mineral_sulfur")
 
-	local grid_size = 5
-	for x = minp.x + math.floor(grid_size / 2), maxp.x, grid_size do
-	for y = minp.y + math.floor(grid_size / 2), maxp.y, grid_size do
-	for z = minp.z + math.floor(grid_size / 2), maxp.z, grid_size do
-		local c = data[a:index(x, y, z)]
-		if (c == c_lava or c == c_lava_flowing)
-		and sulfur_noise:get3d({x = x, y = z, z = z}) >= 0.4 then
-			for i in a:iter(
-				math.max(minp.x, x - grid_size),
-				math.max(minp.y, y - grid_size),
-				math.max(minp.z, z - grid_size),
-				math.min(maxp.x, x + grid_size),
-				math.min(maxp.y, y + grid_size),
-				math.min(maxp.z, z + grid_size)
-			) do
-				if data[i] == c_stone and pr:next(1, 10) <= 7 then
-					data[i] = c_sulfur
-				end
-			end
-		end
-	end
-	end
-	end
+    local grid_size = 5
+    for x = minp.x + math.floor(grid_size / 2), maxp.x, grid_size do
+    for y = minp.y + math.floor(grid_size / 2), maxp.y, grid_size do
+    for z = minp.z + math.floor(grid_size / 2), maxp.z, grid_size do
+        local c = data[a:index(x, y, z)]
+        if (c == c_lava or c == c_lava_flowing)
+        and sulfur_noise:get3d({x = x, y = z, z = z}) >= 0.4 then
+            for i in a:iter(
+                math.max(minp.x, x - grid_size),
+                math.max(minp.y, y - grid_size),
+                math.max(minp.z, z - grid_size),
+                math.min(maxp.x, x + grid_size),
+                math.min(maxp.y, y + grid_size),
+                math.min(maxp.z, z + grid_size)
+            ) do
+                if data[i] == c_stone and pr:next(1, 10) <= 7 then
+                    data[i] = c_sulfur
+                end
+            end
+        end
+    end
+    end
+    end
 
-	vm:set_data(data)
-	vm:write_to_map(data)
+    vm:set_data(data)
+    vm:write_to_map(data)
 end)
 
-
+-- Marble and Granite (if enabled)
 if technic.config:get_bool("enable_marble_generation") then
-	minetest.register_ore({
-		ore_type = "sheet",
-		ore = "technic:marble",
-		wherein = "default:stone",
-		clust_scarcity = 1,
-		clust_num_ores = 1,
-		clust_size = 3,
-		y_min = -31000,
-		y_max = -50,
-		noise_threshold = 0.4,
-		noise_params = {
-			offset = 0, scale = 15, spread = {x = 150, y = 150, z = 150},
-			seed = 23, octaves = 3, persist = 0.70
-		}
-	})
+    minetest.register_ore({
+        ore_type = "sheet",
+        ore = "technic:marble",
+        wherein = stone_id,
+        clust_scarcity = 1,
+        clust_num_ores = 1,
+        clust_size = 3,
+        y_min = -31000,
+        y_max = -50,
+        noise_threshold = 0.4,
+        noise_params = {
+            offset = 0, scale = 15, spread = {x = 150, y = 150, z = 150},
+            seed = 23, octaves = 3, persist = 0.70
+        }
+    })
 end
-
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
 if technic.config:get_bool("enable_granite_generation") then
-	minetest.register_ore({
-		ore_type = "sheet",
-		ore = "technic:granite",
-		wherein = "default:stone",
-		clust_scarcity = 1,
-		clust_num_ores = 1,
-		clust_size = 4,
-		y_min = -31000,
-		y_max = -150,
-		noise_threshold = 0.4,
-		noise_params = {
-			offset = 0, scale = 15, spread = {x = 130, y = 130, z = 130},
-			seed = 24, octaves = 3, persist = 0.70
-		}
-	})
+    minetest.register_ore({
+        ore_type = "sheet",
+        ore = "technic:granite",
+        wherein = stone_id,
+        clust_scarcity = 1,
+        clust_num_ores = 1,
+        clust_size = 4,
+        y_min = -31000,
+        y_max = -150,
+        noise_threshold = 0.4,
+        noise_params = {
+            offset = 0, scale = 15, spread = {x = 130, y = 130, z = 130},
+            seed = 24, octaves = 3, persist = 0.70
+        }
+    })
+end
 end
diff --git a/technic_worldgen/rubber.lua b/technic_worldgen/rubber.lua
index 11da9ca..dbb52da 100644
--- a/technic_worldgen/rubber.lua
+++ b/technic_worldgen/rubber.lua
@@ -10,8 +10,11 @@ minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_sapling", {
 	wield_image = "technic_rubber_sapling.png",
 	paramtype = "light",
 	walkable = false,
-	groups = {dig_immediate=3, flammable=2, sapling=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_defaults(),
+	groups = {dig_immediate=3, flammable=2, sapling=1, pickaxey=1, handy=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  1,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  1,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -25,8 +28,11 @@ minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_trunk", {
 	tiles = {"default_tree_top.png", "default_tree_top.png",
 		"technic_rubber_tree_full.png"},
 	groups = {tree=1, snappy=1, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=1,
-		flammable=2},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+		flammable=2, handy=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  1,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  1,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 })
 
 minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_trunk_empty", {
@@ -34,8 +40,11 @@ minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_trunk_empty", {
 	tiles = {"default_tree_top.png", "default_tree_top.png",
 		"technic_rubber_tree_empty.png"},
 	groups = {tree=1, snappy=1, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=1,
-			flammable=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+			flammable=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1,handy=1},
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  1,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  1,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 })
 
 minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_leaves", {
@@ -43,7 +52,7 @@ minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_leaves", {
 	description = S("Rubber Tree Leaves"),
 	tiles = {"technic_rubber_leaves.png"},
 	paramtype = "light",
-	groups = {snappy=3, leafdecay=3, flammable=2, leaves=1},
+	groups = {snappy=3, leafdecay=3, flammable=2, leaves=1,},
 	drop = {
 		max_items = 1,
 		items = {{
@@ -55,7 +64,10 @@ minetest.register_node(":moretrees:rubber_tree_leaves", {
 		}
 		}
 	},
-	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	sounds = sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	_mcl_hardness =  1,
+	_mcl_blast_resistance =  1,
+	_mcl_silk_touch_drop = true
 })
 
 technic.rubber_tree_model={
@@ -91,8 +103,17 @@ if technic.config:get_bool("enable_rubber_tree_generation") then
 				x = (maxp.x - minp.x) / 2 + minp.x,
 				y = (maxp.y - minp.y) / 2 + minp.y,
 				z = (maxp.z - minp.z) / 2 + minp.z}
+		local near_node = nil
+		if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") then
+			near_node = "mcl_core:dirt_with_grass"
+		else if minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+			near_node = "default:dirt_with_grass"
+		else
+			error(S("[TECHNIC] Cant generate rubber trees as default or mcl_core is not installed, please use a mineclone compatible game or minetest_game"))
+		end
+		end
 		local pos = minetest.find_node_near(tmp, maxp.x - minp.x,
-				{"default:dirt_with_grass"})
+				near_node)
 		if pos ~= nil then
 			minetest.spawn_tree({x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}, technic.rubber_tree_model)
 		end
diff --git a/wrench/init.lua b/wrench/init.lua
index 7696df5..d71ab2a 100644
--- a/wrench/init.lua
+++ b/wrench/init.lua
@@ -13,6 +13,11 @@ available to survival-mode players.
 
 local LATEST_SERIALIZATION_VERSION = 1
 
+-- Check if mcl_core or default is installed
+if not minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core") and not minetest.get_modpath("default") then
+	error(minetest.get_current_modname().." ".."requires mcl_core or default to be installed (please install MTG or MCL2, or compatible games)")
+end
+
 wrench = {}
 
 local modpath = minetest.get_modpath(minetest.get_current_modname())
diff --git a/wrench/mod.conf b/wrench/mod.conf
index a18b4f7..d12fe53 100644
--- a/wrench/mod.conf
+++ b/wrench/mod.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 name = wrench
-depends = default
-optional_depends = technic, technic_chests, technic_worldgen, intllib
+optional_depends = technic, technic_chests, technic_worldgen, intllib, default, mcl_core
+supported_games = minetest_game,mineclone2,mineclonia,mineclone5
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/wrench/support.lua b/wrench/support.lua
index 78ffa03..9be4c3e 100644
--- a/wrench/support.lua
+++ b/wrench/support.lua
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ local STRING, FLOAT  =
 	wrench.META_TYPE_FLOAT
 
 wrench.registered_nodes = {
-	["default:chest"] = {
+	[chest_ingredient] = {
 		lists = {"main"},
 	},
 	["default:chest_locked"] = {