The Crank
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/ae2/items-blocks-machines/crank_scene1.T3uE8yXbU9CD.png)
The crank is used to power machines when you don't otherwise have access to power (or an Energy Acceptor). Early-game struggles, am I right?
Recipe
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/minecraft/crafting_table.bWxNabAJ5rcL.png)
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/minecraft/stick.HZW2RPjqg6GW.png)
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/minecraft/stick.HZW2RPjqg6GW.png)
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/minecraft/stick.HZW2RPjqg6GW.png)
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/minecraft/stick.HZW2RPjqg6GW.png)
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/minecraft/copper_ingot.ArxG0l4CwaxO.png)
![](https://guide-assets.appliedenergistics.org/minecraft-1.20.2/!items/ae2/crank.u1RC7Dd501wa.png)
The crank is used to power machines when you don't otherwise have access to power (or an Energy Acceptor). Early-game struggles, am I right?