src/common/universalelectricity/implement/IItemElectric.java

package universalelectricity.implement;

import net.minecraft.src.ItemStack;

public interface IItemElectric extends IJouleStorage, IVoltage
{
	/**
	 * Called when this item receives electricity.
	 */
	public double onReceive(double amps, double voltage, ItemStack itemStack);

	/**
	 * Called when something requests electricity from this item.
	 * 
	 * @return - The amount of given joules
	 */
	public double onUse(double joulesNeeded, ItemStack itemStack);

	/**
	 * @return Returns true or false if this consumer can receive electricity at
	 *         this given tick or moment.
	 */
	public boolean canReceiveElectricity();

	/**
	 * Can this item give out electricity when placed in an tile entity?
	 * Electric items like batteries should be able to produce electricity (if
	 * they are rechargeable).
	 * 
	 * @return - True or False.
	 */
	public boolean canProduceElectricity();
}