Create Bits 'n' Bobs Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Chain Drives, Nixie Variants, and Lamps

Available for:ForgeNeoForge

Create Bits 'n' Bobs brings a well-rounded mix of mechanical upgrades and decorative blocks to the Create ecosystem. From cogwheel-based chain drives and a chain pulley variant to brass lamps, chairs, and weathered girders, this addon fills the gaps that Create players have been working around — giving builds both more function and more visual polish across Minecraft 1.21.1 and 1.20.1.

Key Features

  • Cogwheel Chain Drives — Attach chains to Create's cogwheels or flanged cogwheels for a new rotational power transmission method.
  • Chain Pulley Variant — An alternative pulley design that expands contraption-building options.
  • Nixie Board & Large Nixie Tube — Two new Nixie display variants for more flexible signage and readout setups.
  • Decorative Lighting — Includes lightbulbs, brass lamps, and block-in-block headlamps to light up factories and builds with style.
  • Furniture & Structural Blocks — Adds chairs, girder struts, weathered girders, and tile stone palettes for detailed interior and industrial builds.
  • Ponderflat World Preset — A flat world preset designed for testing and showcasing Create contraptions.

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How to Install

  1. Download and install Minecraft Forge or NeoForge for your Minecraft version.
  2. Download and install the Create mod, which is required as a dependency.
  3. Download Create Bits 'n' Bobs from the link below.
  4. Place the downloaded .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder.
  5. Launch Minecraft with your Forge or NeoForge profile and confirm the mod loads.

Requirements

Requirement Details
Mod Loader Forge / NeoForge
Dependencies Create Mod
Minecraft Version 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1, 1.20

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Covers both mechanical and decorative additions in a single addon
  • Chain drives offer a genuinely new way to transmit rotational power
  • Nixie variants give more flexibility for display and signage builds
  • Supports both Forge and NeoForge across multiple Minecraft versions

Cons

  • Requires the Create mod as a dependency — not standalone
  • Feature set is relatively small compared to larger Create addons
  • Limited to Forge and NeoForge — no Fabric support available

Download

Minecraft VersionLoaderDownload Links
For Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20
Forge

For Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21
Forge

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FAQ

How do chain drives work in Create Bits 'n' Bobs?

Chain drives use chains attached to Create's cogwheels or flanged cogwheels to transmit rotational power. They function as an alternative to shaft-based connections in your contraptions.

Is Create Bits 'n' Bobs compatible with Fabric?

No. The mod currently supports Forge and NeoForge only. There is no Fabric version available at this time.

Do I need any mods besides Create to run this addon?

You need a compatible mod loader (Forge or NeoForge) and the Create mod itself. No other dependencies are listed beyond these.

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