commit 34efe7c35ad66fbfc125759738ab5fa7e1faa91e
Author: commodore <chrometowin-jayb2@outlook.com>
Date:   Wed Mar 11 09:56:10 2026 -0400

    Add mod.js

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+// my1stmod.js - A configurable delay element for Sandboxels
+// When powered from the bottom, it waits for a delay then outputs power to the top
+// When powered from the sides, it changes the delay duration
+
+elements.delay_gate = {
+    color: "#8B4513", // Saddle brown color
+    behavior: [
+        ["XX","SH:delay_gate","XX"], // Top: outputs shock to above
+        ["SH:delay_gate","XX","SH:delay_gate"], // Sides: accept input to change delay
+        ["XX","SH","XX"] // Bottom: accept power input
+    ],
+    category: "machines",
+    state: "solid",
+    conduct: 1, // Conducts electricity
+    properties: {
+        delay: 30, // Default delay in ticks (0.5 seconds at 60fps)
+        timer: 0,  // Current timer count
+        powered: false // Is currently receiving power?
+    },
+    tick: function(pixel) {
+        // Initialize properties if not set
+        if (pixel.delay === undefined) pixel.delay = 30;
+        if (pixel.timer === undefined) pixel.timer = 0;
+        if (pixel.powered === undefined) pixel.powered = false;
+        
+        // Check for power input from below (pixel.y + 1)
+        let below = getPixel(pixel.x, pixel.y + 1);
+        let receivingPower = false;
+        
+        if (below && (below.charge || below.chargeCD)) {
+            receivingPower = true;
+        }
+        
+        // Check for side inputs to adjust delay (left = decrease, right = increase)
+        let left = getPixel(pixel.x - 1, pixel.y);
+        let right = getPixel(pixel.x + 1, pixel.y);
+        
+        // Left side powered = decrease delay (faster)
+        if (left && (left.charge || left.chargeCD) && pixel.delay > 5) {
+            pixel.delay--;
+            // Visual feedback - flash lighter
+            pixel.color = "#A0522D";
+            setTimeout(() => {
+                if (pixel) pixel.color = "#8B4513";
+            }, 100);
+        }
+        
+        // Right side powered = increase delay (slower)
+        if (right && (right.charge || right.chargeCD) && pixel.delay < 300) {
+            pixel.delay++;
+            // Visual feedback - flash darker
+            pixel.color = "#654321";
+            setTimeout(() => {
+                if (pixel) pixel.color = "#8B4513";
+            }, 100);
+        }
+        
+        // Handle power delay logic
+        if (receivingPower) {
+            if (!pixel.powered) {
+                // Just started receiving power
+                pixel.powered = true;
+                pixel.timer = 0;
+            }
+            
+            // Increment timer while powered
+            pixel.timer++;
+            
+            // Check if delay reached
+            if (pixel.timer >= pixel.delay) {
+                // Output power to above
+                let above = getPixel(pixel.x, pixel.y - 1);
+                if (above && above.conduct) {
+                    above.charge = 1;
+                    above.chargeCD = 5; // Charge cooldown
+                }
+                // Visual indicator - turn yellow when outputting
+                pixel.color = "#FFD700";
+            } else {
+                // Waiting state - pulsing color based on progress
+                let progress = pixel.timer / pixel.delay;
+                let r = Math.floor(139 + (255 - 139) * progress);
+                let g = Math.floor(69 + (215 - 69) * progress);
+                let b = Math.floor(19 + (0 - 19) * progress);
+                pixel.color = `rgb(${r},${g},${b})`;
+            }
+        } else {
+            // No power input
+            if (pixel.powered) {
+                // Just lost power, reset
+                pixel.powered = false;
+                pixel.timer = 0;
+                pixel.color = "#8B4513";
+            }
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+// Optional: Add a tool to manually set delay values
+elements.delay_setter = {
+    color: "#4B0082",
+    tool: function(pixel) {
+        if (pixel.element === "delay_gate") {
+            // Cycle through preset delays: 10, 30, 60, 120, 300 ticks
+            const delays = [10, 30, 60, 120, 300];
+            let currentIdx = delays.indexOf(pixel.delay);
+            let nextIdx = (currentIdx + 1) % delays.length;
+            pixel.delay = delays[nextIdx];
+            logMessage(`Delay set to ${pixel.delay} ticks`);
+        }
+    },
+    category: "tools",
+    desc: "Click on a Delay Gate to cycle through delay presets"
+};
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