Add translation support

- Created `locale/template.txt`
- Fixed some typos
- Replace some `print("[pipeworks]"..` with `pipeworks.logger()`
- Removed "You hacker, you" from descriptions

23 files changed, 366 insertions, 127 deletions

diff --git a/autocrafter.lua b/autocrafter.lua
index ebde77c..db23a14 100644
--- a/autocrafter.lua
+++ b/autocrafter.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 local autocrafterCache = {}  -- caches some recipe data to avoid to call the slow function minetest.get_craft_result() every second
 
 local craft_time = 1
@@ -16,7 +17,7 @@ end
 local function get_item_info(stack)
 	local name = stack:get_name()
 	local def = minetest.registered_items[name]
-	local description = def and def.description or "Unknown item"
+	local description = def and def.description or S("Unknown item")
 	return description, name
 end
 
@@ -68,7 +69,7 @@ local function run_autocrafter(pos, elapsed)
 	local output_item = craft.output.item
 	-- only use crafts that have an actual result
 	if output_item:is_empty() then
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "unconfigured Autocrafter: unknown recipe")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("unconfigured Autocrafter: unknown recipe"))
 		return false
 	end
 
@@ -101,7 +102,7 @@ local function after_recipe_change(pos, inventory)
 	if inventory:is_empty("recipe") then
 		minetest.get_node_timer(pos):stop()
 		autocrafterCache[minetest.hash_node_position(pos)] = nil
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "unconfigured Autocrafter")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("unconfigured Autocrafter"))
 		inventory:set_stack("output", 1, "")
 		return
 	end
@@ -126,7 +127,7 @@ local function after_recipe_change(pos, inventory)
 	craft = craft or get_craft(pos, inventory, hash)
 	local output_item = craft.output.item
 	local description, name = get_item_info(output_item)
-	meta:set_string("infotext", string.format("'%s' Autocrafter (%s)", description, name))
+	meta:set_string("infotext", S("'@1' Autocrafter (@2)", description, name))
 	inventory:set_stack("output", 1, output_item)
 
 	after_inventory_change(pos)
@@ -190,8 +191,8 @@ local function update_meta(meta, enabled)
 			"listring[context;dst]" ..
 			"listring[current_player;main]"
 	if minetest.get_modpath("digilines") then
-		fs = fs.."field[1,3.5;4,1;channel;Channel;${channel}]"
-		fs = fs.."button_exit[5,3.2;2,1;save;Save]"
+		fs = fs.."field[1,3.5;4,1;channel;"..S("Channel")..";${channel}]"
+		fs = fs.."button_exit[5,3.2;2,1;save;"..S("Save").."]"
 	end
 	meta:set_string("formspec",fs)
 
@@ -200,13 +201,13 @@ local function update_meta(meta, enabled)
 	-- this might be more written code, but actually executes less
 	local output = meta:get_inventory():get_stack("output", 1)
 	if output:is_empty() then -- doesn't matter if paused or not
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "unconfigured Autocrafter")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("unconfigured Autocrafter"))
 		return false
 	end
 
 	local description, name = get_item_info(output)
-	local infotext = enabled and string.format("'%s' Autocrafter (%s)", description, name)
-				or string.format("paused '%s' Autocrafter", description)
+	local infotext = enabled and S("'@1' Autocrafter (@2)", description, name)
+				or S("paused '@1' Autocrafter", description)
 
 	meta:set_string("infotext", infotext)
 	return enabled
@@ -226,7 +227,7 @@ local function upgrade_autocrafter(pos, meta)
 		update_meta(meta, true)
 
 		if meta:get_string("virtual_items") == "1" then -- we are version 2
-			-- we allready dropped stuff, so lets remove the metadatasetting (we are not being called again for this node)
+			-- we already dropped stuff, so lets remove the metadatasetting (we are not being called again for this node)
 			meta:set_string("virtual_items", "")
 		else -- we are version 1
 			local recipe = inv:get_list("recipe")
@@ -248,7 +249,7 @@ local function upgrade_autocrafter(pos, meta)
 end
 
 minetest.register_node("pipeworks:autocrafter", {
-	description = "Autocrafter",
+	description = S("Autocrafter"),
 	drawtype = "normal",
 	tiles = {"pipeworks_autocrafter.png"},
 	groups = {snappy = 3, tubedevice = 1, tubedevice_receiver = 1},
diff --git a/compat-furnaces.lua b/compat-furnaces.lua
index 83f9012..f1618d2 100644
--- a/compat-furnaces.lua
+++ b/compat-furnaces.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
-
 -- this file is basically a modified copy of
 -- minetest_game/mods/default/furnaces.lua
 
+-- translation support
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
+local DS = minetest.get_translator("default")
+
 local fs_helpers = pipeworks.fs_helpers
 
 tube_entry = "^pipeworks_tube_connection_stony.png"
@@ -36,7 +39,7 @@ local function active_formspec(fuel_percent, item_percent, pos, meta)
 					pipeworks.button_off,
 					pipeworks.button_on
 				}
-			).."label[0.9,3.51;Allow splitting incoming material (not fuel) stacks from tubes]"
+			).."label[0.9,3.51;"..S("Allow splitting incoming material (not fuel) stacks from tubes").."]"
 	return formspec
 end
 
@@ -67,7 +70,7 @@ local function inactive_formspec(pos, meta)
 				pipeworks.button_off,
 				pipeworks.button_on
 			}
-		).."label[0.9,3.51;Allow splitting incoming material (not fuel) stacks from tubes]"
+		).."label[0.9,3.51;"..S("Allow splitting incoming material (not fuel) stacks from tubes").."]"
 	return formspec
 end
 
@@ -90,7 +93,7 @@ local function allow_metadata_inventory_put(pos, listname, index, stack, player)
 	if listname == "fuel" then
 		if minetest.get_craft_result({method="fuel", width=1, items={stack}}).time ~= 0 then
 			if inv:is_empty("src") then
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Furnace is empty")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", DS("Furnace is empty"))
 			end
 			return stack:get_count()
 		else
@@ -219,40 +222,40 @@ local function furnace_node_timer(pos, elapsed)
 	if cookable then
 		item_percent = math.floor(src_time / cooked.time * 100)
 		if item_percent > 100 then
-			item_state = "100% (output full)"
+			item_state = DS("100% (output full)")
 		else
-			item_state = item_percent .. "%"
+			item_state = DS("@1%", item_percent)
 		end
 	else
 		if srclist[1]:is_empty() then
-			item_state = "Empty"
+			item_state = DS("Empty")
 		else
-			item_state = "Not cookable"
+			item_state = DS("Not cookable")
 		end
 	end
 
-	local fuel_state = "Empty"
-	local active = "inactive "
+	local fuel_state = DS("Empty")
+	local active = DS("Furnace inactive")
 	local result = false
 
 	if fuel_totaltime ~= 0 then
-		active = "active "
+		active = DS("Furnace active")
 		local fuel_percent = math.floor(fuel_time / fuel_totaltime * 100)
-		fuel_state = fuel_percent .. "%"
+		fuel_state = DS("@1%", fuel_percent)
 		formspec = active_formspec(fuel_percent, item_percent, pos, meta)
 		swap_node(pos, "default:furnace_active")
 		-- make sure timer restarts automatically
 		result = true
 	else
 		if not fuellist[1]:is_empty() then
-			fuel_state = "0%"
+			fuel_state = DS("@1%", "0")
 		end
 		swap_node(pos, "default:furnace")
 		-- stop timer on the inactive furnace
 		minetest.get_node_timer(pos):stop()
 	end
 
-	local infotext = "Furnace " .. active .. "(Item: " .. item_state .. "; Fuel: " .. fuel_state .. ")"
+	local infotext = active.." "..DS("(Item: @2; Fuel: @3)", item_state, fuel_state)
 
 	--
 	-- Set meta values
@@ -271,7 +274,7 @@ end
 --
 
 minetest.register_node(":default:furnace", {
-	description = "Furnace",
+	description = DS("Furnace"),
 	tiles = {
 		"default_furnace_top.png"..tube_entry,
 		"default_furnace_bottom.png"..tube_entry,
@@ -360,7 +363,7 @@ minetest.register_node(":default:furnace", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node(":default:furnace_active", {
-	description = "Furnace",
+	description = DS("Furnace"),
 	tiles = {
 		"default_furnace_top.png"..tube_entry,
 		"default_furnace_bottom.png"..tube_entry,
diff --git a/decorative_tubes.lua b/decorative_tubes.lua
index 2b48b6b..883f0cc 100644
--- a/decorative_tubes.lua
+++ b/decorative_tubes.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
+
 local straight = function(pos, node, velocity, stack) return {velocity} end
 
 minetest.register_node("pipeworks:steel_block_embedded_tube", {
-	description = "Airtight steelblock embedded tube",
+	description = S("Airtight steelblock embedded tube"),
 	tiles = {
 		"default_steel_block.png", "default_steel_block.png",
 		"default_steel_block.png", "default_steel_block.png",
@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ local pane_box = {
 }
 minetest.register_node("pipeworks:steel_pane_embedded_tube", {
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
-	description = "Airtight panel embedded tube ",
+	description = S("Airtight panel embedded tube"),
 	tiles = {
 		"pipeworks_pane_embedded_tube_sides.png^[transformR90",
 		"pipeworks_pane_embedded_tube_sides.png^[transformR90",
diff --git a/depends.txt b/depends.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index efa0b33..0000000
--- a/depends.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-default
-basic_materials
-screwdriver
-mesecons?
-mesecons_mvps?
-digilines?
-signs_lib?
diff --git a/description.txt b/description.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index 5c14766..0000000
--- a/description.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-This mod uses mesh nodes and nodeboxes to supply a complete set of 3D pipes and tubes, along with devices that work with them.
diff --git a/devices.lua b/devices.lua
index 3d23210..b6f4a2b 100644
--- a/devices.lua
+++ b/devices.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 local new_flow_logic_register = pipeworks.flowables.register
 
 local polys = ""
@@ -135,7 +136,7 @@ for s in ipairs(states) do
 
 	local pumpname = "pipeworks:pump_"..states[s]
 	minetest.register_node(pumpname, {
-		description = "Pump/Intake Module",
+		description = S("Pump/Intake Module"),
 		drawtype = "mesh",
 		mesh = "pipeworks_pump"..polys..".obj",
 		tiles = { "pipeworks_pump_"..states[s]..".png" },
@@ -178,7 +179,7 @@ for s in ipairs(states) do
 
 	local nodename_valve_empty = "pipeworks:valve_"..states[s].."_empty"
 	minetest.register_node(nodename_valve_empty, {
-		description = "Valve",
+		description = S("Valve"),
 		drawtype = "mesh",
 		mesh = "pipeworks_valve_"..states[s]..polys..".obj",
 		tiles = { "pipeworks_valve.png" },
@@ -224,7 +225,7 @@ end
 
 local nodename_valve_loaded = "pipeworks:valve_on_loaded"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_valve_loaded, {
-	description = "Valve",
+	description = S("Valve"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_valve_on"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_valve.png" },
@@ -272,7 +273,7 @@ new_flow_logic_register.directional_horizonal_rotate(nodename_valve_loaded, true
 
 -- FIXME: should this do anything useful in the new flow logic?
 minetest.register_node("pipeworks:grating", {
-	description = "Decorative grating",
+	description = S("Decorative grating"),
 	tiles = {
 		"pipeworks_grating_top.png",
 		"pipeworks_grating_sides.png",
@@ -305,7 +306,7 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:grating", {
 
 local nodename_spigot_empty = "pipeworks:spigot"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_spigot_empty, {
-	description = "Spigot outlet",
+	description = S("Spigot outlet"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_spigot"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_spigot.png" },
@@ -336,7 +337,7 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_spigot_empty, {
 
 local nodename_spigot_loaded = "pipeworks:spigot_pouring"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_spigot_loaded, {
-	description = "Spigot outlet",
+	description = S("Spigot outlet"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_spigot_pouring"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = {
@@ -402,7 +403,7 @@ local panel_cbox = {
 
 local nodename_panel_empty = "pipeworks:entry_panel_empty"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_panel_empty, {
-	description = "Airtight Pipe entry/exit",
+	description = S("Airtight Pipe entry/exit"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_entry_panel"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_entry_panel.png" },
@@ -422,7 +423,7 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_panel_empty, {
 
 local nodename_panel_loaded = "pipeworks:entry_panel_loaded"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_panel_loaded, {
-	description = "Airtight Pipe entry/exit",
+	description = S("Airtight Pipe entry/exit"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_entry_panel"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_entry_panel.png" },
@@ -448,7 +449,7 @@ new_flow_logic_register.directional_horizonal_rotate(nodename_panel_loaded, true
 
 local nodename_sensor_empty = "pipeworks:flow_sensor_empty"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_sensor_empty, {
-	description = "Flow Sensor",
+	description = S("Flow Sensor"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_flow_sensor"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_flow_sensor_off.png" },
@@ -487,7 +488,7 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_sensor_empty, {
 
 local nodename_sensor_loaded = "pipeworks:flow_sensor_loaded"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_sensor_loaded, {
-	description = "Flow sensor (on)",
+	description = S("Flow sensor (on)"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_flow_sensor"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_flow_sensor_on.png" },
@@ -536,18 +537,18 @@ new_flow_logic_register.transition_simple_set(sensor_pressure_set, { mesecons=pi
 
 -- TODO flow-logic-stub: these don't currently do anything under the new flow logic.
 for fill = 0, 10 do
-	local filldesc="empty"
+	local filldesc=S("empty")
 	local sgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1}
 	local image = nil
 
 	if fill ~= 0 then
-		filldesc=fill.."0% full"
+		filldesc=S("@1% full", 10*fill)
 		sgroups = {snappy=3, pipe=1, tankfill=fill+1, not_in_creative_inventory=1}
 		image = "pipeworks_storage_tank_fittings.png"
 	end
 
 	minetest.register_node("pipeworks:expansion_tank_"..fill, {
-		description = "Expansion Tank ("..filldesc..")... You hacker, you.",
+		description = S("Expansion Tank (@1)", filldesc),
 		tiles = {
 			"pipeworks_storage_tank_fittings.png",
 			"pipeworks_storage_tank_fittings.png",
@@ -575,7 +576,7 @@ for fill = 0, 10 do
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node("pipeworks:storage_tank_"..fill, {
-		description = "Fluid Storage Tank ("..filldesc..")",
+		description = S("Fluid Storage Tank (@1)", filldesc),
 		tiles = {
 			"pipeworks_storage_tank_fittings.png",
 			"pipeworks_storage_tank_fittings.png",
@@ -607,7 +608,7 @@ end
 
 local nodename_fountain_empty = "pipeworks:fountainhead"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_fountain_empty, {
-	description = "Fountainhead",
+	description = S("Fountainhead"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_fountainhead"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_fountainhead.png" },
@@ -641,7 +642,7 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_fountain_empty, {
 
 local nodename_fountain_loaded = "pipeworks:fountainhead_pouring"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_fountain_loaded, {
-	description = "Fountainhead",
+	description = S("Fountainhead"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_fountainhead"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_fountainhead.png" },
@@ -691,7 +692,7 @@ local sp_cbox = {
 
 local nodename_sp_empty = "pipeworks:straight_pipe_empty"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_sp_empty, {
-	description = "Straight-only Pipe",
+	description = S("Straight-only Pipe"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_straight_pipe"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_straight_pipe_empty.png" },
@@ -713,7 +714,7 @@ minetest.register_node(nodename_sp_empty, {
 
 local nodename_sp_loaded = "pipeworks:straight_pipe_loaded"
 minetest.register_node(nodename_sp_loaded, {
-	description = "Straight-only Pipe",
+	description = S("Straight-only Pipe"),
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "pipeworks_straight_pipe"..polys..".obj",
 	tiles = { "pipeworks_straight_pipe_loaded.png" },
diff --git a/filter-injector.lua b/filter-injector.lua
index 779b69a..5335dad 100644
--- a/filter-injector.lua
+++ b/filter-injector.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 local fs_helpers = pipeworks.fs_helpers
 
 local function delay(x)
@@ -5,47 +6,47 @@ local function delay(x)
 end
 
 local function set_filter_infotext(data, meta)
-	local infotext = data.wise_desc.." Filter-Injector"
+	local infotext = S("@1 Filter-Injector", data.wise_desc)
 	if meta:get_int("slotseq_mode") == 2 then
-		infotext = infotext .. " (slot #"..meta:get_int("slotseq_index").." next)"
+		infotext = infotext .. " "..S("(slot #@1 next)", meta:get_int("slotseq_index"))
 	end
 	meta:set_string("infotext", infotext)
 end
 
 local function set_filter_formspec(data, meta)
-	local itemname = data.wise_desc.." Filter-Injector"
+	local itemname = S("@1 Filter-Injector", data.wise_desc)
 
 	local formspec
 	if data.digiline then
 		formspec = "size[8,2.7]"..
 			"item_image[0,0;1,1;pipeworks:"..data.name.."]"..
 			"label[1,0;"..minetest.formspec_escape(itemname).."]"..
-			"field[0.3,1.5;8.0,1;channel;Channel;${channel}]"..
+			"field[0.3,1.5;8.0,1;channel;"..S("Channel")..";${channel}]"..
 			fs_helpers.cycling_button(meta, "button[0,2;4,1", "slotseq_mode",
-				{"Sequence slots by Priority",
-				 "Sequence slots Randomly",
-				 "Sequence slots by Rotation"})..
+				{S("Sequence slots by Priority"),
+				 S("Sequence slots Randomly"),
+				 S("Sequence slots by Rotation")})..
 			fs_helpers.cycling_button(meta, "button[4,2;4,1", "exmatch_mode",
-				{"Exact match - off",
-				 "Exact match - on "})
+				{S("Exact match - off"),
+				 S("Exact match - on")})
 	else
 		local exmatch_button = ""
 		if data.stackwise then
 			exmatch_button =
 				fs_helpers.cycling_button(meta, "button[4,3.5;4,1", "exmatch_mode",
-					{"Exact match - off",
-					 "Exact match - on "})
+					{S("Exact match - off"),
+					 S("Exact match - on")})
 		end
 
 		formspec = "size[8,8.5]"..
 			"item_image[0,0;1,1;pipeworks:"..data.name.."]"..
 			"label[1,0;"..minetest.formspec_escape(itemname).."]"..
-			"label[0,1;Prefer item types:]"..
+			"label[0,1;"..S("Prefer item types:").."]"..
 			"list[context;main;0,1.5;8,2;]"..
 			fs_helpers.cycling_button(meta, "button[0,3.5;4,1", "slotseq_mode",
-				{"Sequence slots by Priority",
-				 "Sequence slots Randomly",
-				 "Sequence slots by Rotation"})..
+				{S("Sequence slots by Priority"),
+				 S("Sequence slots Randomly"),
+				 S("Sequence slots by Rotation")})..
 			exmatch_button..
 			"list[current_player;main;0,4.5;8,4;]" ..
 			"listring[]"
@@ -348,23 +349,23 @@ end
 for _, data in ipairs({
 	{
 		name = "filter",
-		wise_desc = "Itemwise",
+		wise_desc = S("Itemwise"),
 		stackwise = false,
 	},
 	{
 		name = "mese_filter",
-		wise_desc = "Stackwise",
+		wise_desc = S("Stackwise"),
 		stackwise = true,
 	},
 	{ -- register even if no digilines
 		name = "digiline_filter",
-		wise_desc = "Digiline",
+		wise_desc = S("Digiline"),
 		stackwise = true,
 		digiline = true,
 	},
 }) do
 	local node = {
-		description = data.wise_desc.." Filter-Injector",
+		description = S("@1 Filter-Injector", data.wise_desc),
 		tiles = {
 			"pipeworks_"..data.name.."_top.png",
 			"pipeworks_"..data.name.."_top.png",
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index ed93dd5..3034ff3 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ local DEBUG = false
 
 pipeworks.worldpath = minetest.get_worldpath()
 pipeworks.modpath = minetest.get_modpath("pipeworks")
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 
 dofile(pipeworks.modpath.."/default_settings.lua")
 -- Read the external config file if it exists.
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ pipeworks.liquid_texture = "default_water.png"
 pipeworks.button_off   = {text="", texture="pipeworks_button_off.png", addopts="false;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png"}
 pipeworks.button_on    = {text="", texture="pipeworks_button_on.png",  addopts="false;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png"}
 pipeworks.button_base  = "image_button[0,4.3;1,0.6"
-pipeworks.button_label = "label[0.9,4.31;Allow splitting incoming stacks from tubes]"
+pipeworks.button_label = "label[0.9,4.31;"..S("Allow splitting incoming stacks from tubes").."]"
 
 -- Helper functions
 
diff --git a/item_transport.lua b/item_transport.lua
index d3a13c5..7f9e241 100644
--- a/item_transport.lua
+++ b/item_transport.lua
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ local crunch_tube = function(pos, cnode, cmeta)
 		local itemcount = tube_item_count[h] or 0
 		if itemcount > max_tube_limit then
 			cmeta:set_string("the_tube_was", minetest.serialize(cnode))
-			print("[Pipeworks] Warning - a tube at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos).." broke due to too many items ("..itemcount..")")
+			pipeworks.logger("Warning - a tube at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos).." broke due to too many items ("..itemcount..")")
 			minetest.swap_node(pos, {name = "pipeworks:broken_tube_1"})
 			pipeworks.scan_for_tube_objects(pos)
 		end
diff --git a/legacy.lua b/legacy.lua
index bb92a8f..25f48d2 100644
--- a/legacy.lua
+++ b/legacy.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 
 if not minetest.get_modpath("auto_tree_tap") and 
   minetest.get_modpath("technic") then
@@ -20,7 +21,7 @@ if not minetest.get_modpath("auto_tree_tap") and
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node(":auto_tree_tap:off", {
-		description = "Auto-Tap",
+		description = S("Auto-Tap"),
 		tiles = {"pipeworks_nodebreaker_top_off.png","pipeworks_nodebreaker_bottom_off.png","pipeworks_nodebreaker_side2_off.png","pipeworks_nodebreaker_side1_off.png",
 			"pipeworks_nodebreaker_back.png","pipeworks_nodebreaker_front_off.png"},
 		is_ground_content = true,
diff --git a/locale/pipeworks.fr.tr b/locale/pipeworks.fr.tr
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4476431
--- /dev/null
+++ b/locale/pipeworks.fr.tr
@@ -0,0 +1,112 @@
+# textdomain: pipeworks
+
+# License: CC-by-SA 4.0
+# Author: Louis Royer <4259825-lroyer@users.noreply.gitlab.com>
+
+## digilines interfacing
+Channel=Canal
+
+## init
+Allow splitting incoming stacks from tubes=Séparer les piles venant des tubes
+
+## autocrafter
+Unknown item=Item inconnu
+unconfigured Autocrafter: unknown recipe=Autocrafteur non-configuré : recette inconnue
+unconfigured Autocrafter=Autocrafteur non-configuré
+'@1' Autocrafter (@2)=Autocrafteur de '@1' (@2)
+Save=Valider
+paused '@1' Autocrafter=Autocrafteur de '@1' en pause
+Autocrafter=Autocrafteur
+
+## compat-furnaces
+Allow splitting incoming material (not fuel) stacks from tubes=Séparer les piles (sauf le carburant) venant des tubes
+
+## decorative tubes
+Airtight steelblock embedded tube=Tube hermétique intégré à un bloc d’acier
+Airtight panel embedded tube=Tube hermétique intégré à un panneau
+
+## devices
+Pump/Intake Module=Module de pompage et d’admission
+Valve=Vanne
+Decorative grating=Grillage décoratif
+Spigot outlet=Sortie de robinet
+Airtight Pipe entry/exit=Extrémité de tube hermétique
+Flow Sensor=Détecteur de débit
+Flow sensor (on)=Détecteur de débit (actif)
+empty=vide
+@1% full=plein à @1 %
+Expansion Tank (@1)=Réservoir d’expansion (@1)
+Fluid Storage Tank (@1)=Réservoir de liquides (@1)
+Fountainhead=Tête de fontaine
+Straight-only Pipe=Tuyau droit
+
+## filter-injector
+(slot #@1 next)=(slot suivant : #@1)
+@1 Filter-Injector=Filtre-injecteur @1
+Sequence slots by Priority=Ordonner par priorité
+Sequence slots Randomly=Ordonner aléatoirement
+Sequence slots by Rotation=Ordonner en rotation
+Exact match - off=Filtrage inactif
+Exact match - on=Filtrage actif
+Prefer item types:=Items à filtrer :
+Itemwise=par item
+Stackwise=par piles d’items
+Digiline=digiline
+
+## legacy
+Auto-Tap=Robinet d’arbre automatique
+
+## pipes
+Pipe Segment=Segment de tuyau
+Pipe Segment (legacy)=Segment de tuyau (obsolète)
+
+
+## routing tubes
+Pneumatic tube segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique
+Broken Tube=Tuyau cassé
+High Priority Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau haute priorité
+Accelerating Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique accélérante
+Crossing Pneumatic Tube Segment=Intersection de tuyau pneumatique
+One way tube=Tuyau unidirectionnel
+
+## signal tubes
+Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment on=Segment de tuyau pneumatique avec détecteur (actif)
+Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique avec détecteur
+Digiline Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique avec détecteur digiline
+Digiline Detecting Tube=Tuyau avec détecteur digiline
+Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique conducteur
+Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on=Segment de tuyau pneumatique conducteur actif
+Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique conducteur digiline
+Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique conducteur mesecon et digiline
+Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on=Segment de tuyau pneumatique conducteur mesecon et digiline (actif)
+
+## sorting tubes
+Sorting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique triant
+Sorting pneumatic tube=Tuyau pneumatique triant
+
+## teleport tube
+Receive=Reception
+channels are public by default=Les canaux sont publics par défaut
+use <player>:<channel> for fully private channels=Utilisez <joueur>:<canal> pour un canal entièrement privé
+use <player>;<channel> for private receivers=Utilisez <joueur>;<canal> pour une réception privée
+Teleporting Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique téléporteur
+unconfigured Teleportation Tube=Tuyau téléporteur non-configuré
+Sorry, channel '@1' is reserved for exclusive use by @2=Désolé, le canal '@1' est réservé exclusivement à l’utilisateur @2.
+Sorry, receiving from channel '@1' is reserved for @2=Désolé, la réception depuis le canal '@1' est réservée pour @2.
+Teleportation Tube @1 on '@2'=Tuyau de téléportation @1 sur '@2'
+
+## trashcan
+Trash Can=Poubelle
+
+## tube registration
+Pneumatic tube segment (legacy)=Segment de tuyau pneumatique (obsolète)
+
+## vacuum tubes
+Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique aspirant
+Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment=Segment de tuyau pneumatique aspirant réglable
+Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment (@1m)=Segment de tuyau pneumatique aspirant réglable (@1 m)
+
+## wielder
+Node Breaker=Casseur de blocs
+Deployer=Poseur de blocs
+Dispenser=Distributeur
diff --git a/locale/template.txt b/locale/template.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4276875
--- /dev/null
+++ b/locale/template.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,112 @@
+# textdomain: pipeworks
+
+# License: CC-by-SA 4.0
+# Author:
+
+## digilines interfacing
+Channel=
+
+## init
+Allow splitting incoming stacks from tubes=
+
+## autocrafter
+Unknown item=
+unconfigured Autocrafter: unknown recipe=
+unconfigured Autocrafter=
+'@1' Autocrafter (@2)=
+Save=
+paused '@1' Autocrafter=
+Autocrafter=
+
+## compat-furnaces
+Allow splitting incoming material (not fuel) stacks from tubes=
+
+## decorative tubes
+Airtight steelblock embedded tube=
+Airtight panel embedded tube=
+
+## devices
+Pump/Intake Module=
+Valve=
+Decorative grating=
+Spigot outlet=
+Airtight Pipe entry/exit=
+Flow Sensor=
+Flow sensor (on)=
+empty=
+@1% full=
+Expansion Tank (@1)=
+Fluid Storage Tank (@1)=
+Fountainhead=
+Straight-only Pipe=
+
+## filter-injector
+(slot #@1 next)=
+@1 Filter-Injector=
+Sequence slots by Priority=
+Sequence slots Randomly=
+Sequence slots by Rotation=
+Exact match - off=
+Exact match - on=
+Prefer item types:=
+Itemwise=
+Stackwise=
+Digiline=
+
+## legacy
+Auto-Tap=
+
+## pipes
+Pipe Segment=
+Pipe Segment (legacy)=
+
+
+## routing tubes
+Pneumatic tube segment=
+Broken Tube=
+High Priority Tube Segment=
+Accelerating Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Crossing Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+One way tube=
+
+## signal tubes
+Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment on=
+Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Digiline Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Digiline Detecting Tube=
+Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on=
+Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on=
+
+## sorting tubes
+Sorting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Sorting pneumatic tube=
+
+## teleport tube
+Receive=
+channels are public by default=
+use <player>:<channel> for fully private channels=
+use <player>;<channel> for private receivers=
+Teleporting Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+unconfigured Teleportation Tube=
+Sorry, channel '@1' is reserved for exclusive use by @2=
+Sorry, receiving from channel '@1' is reserved for @2=
+Teleportation Tube @1 on '@2'=
+
+## trashcan
+Trash Can=
+
+## tube registration
+Pneumatic tube segment (legacy)=
+
+## vacuum tubes
+Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment=
+Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment (@1m)=
+
+## wielder
+Node Breaker=
+Deployer=
+Dispenser=
diff --git a/lua_tube.lua b/lua_tube.lua
index 689f74e..18d3047 100644
--- a/lua_tube.lua
+++ b/lua_tube.lua
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 -- use too much memory from the sandbox.
 -- You can add more functions to the environment
 -- (see where local env is defined)
--- Something nice to play is is appending minetest.env to it.
+-- Something nice to play is appending minetest.env to it.
 
 local BASENAME = "pipeworks:lua_tube"
 
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index d9d2984..3504b44 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1 +1,4 @@
 name = pipeworks
+description = This mod uses mesh nodes and nodeboxes to supply a complete set of 3D pipes and tubes, along with devices that work with them.
+depends = default, basic_materials, screwdriver
+optional_depends = mesecons, mesecons_mvps, digilines, signs_lib
diff --git a/pipes.lua b/pipes.lua
index 3201d79..227ec06 100644
--- a/pipes.lua
+++ b/pipes.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 -- This file supplies the steel pipes
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 
 local REGISTER_COMPATIBILITY = true
 
@@ -35,11 +36,11 @@ for index, connects in ipairs(cconnects) do
 	end
 	
 	local pgroups = {snappy = 3, pipe = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
-	local pipedesc = "Pipe segement".." "..dump(connects).."... You hacker, you."
+	local pipedesc = S("Pipe Segment").." "..dump(connects)
 
 	if #connects == 0 then
 		pgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1}
-		pipedesc = "Pipe segment"
+		pipedesc = S("Pipe Segment")
 	end
 	
 	local outimg_e = { "pipeworks_pipe_plain.png" }
@@ -140,7 +141,7 @@ if REGISTER_COMPATIBILITY then
 		drawtype = "airlike",
 		sunlight_propagates = true,
 		paramtype = "light",
-		description = "Pipe Segment (legacy)",
+		description = S("Pipe Segment (legacy)"),
 		groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, pipe_to_update = 1},
 		drop = "pipeworks:pipe_1_empty",
 		after_place_node = function(pos)
diff --git a/routing_tubes.lua b/routing_tubes.lua
index 3a69c0a..1ebcf06 100644
--- a/routing_tubes.lua
+++ b/routing_tubes.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 -- the default tube and default textures
-pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:tube", "Pneumatic tube segment")
+pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:tube", S("Pneumatic tube segment"))
 minetest.register_craft( {
 	output = "pipeworks:tube_1 6",
 	recipe = {
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 local nodecolor = 0xffff3030
 
 pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:broken_tube", {
-	description = "Broken Tube (you hacker you)",
+	description = S("Broken Tube"),
 	plain = { { name = "pipeworks_broken_tube_plain.png", backface_culling = false, color = nodecolor } },
 	noctr = { { name = "pipeworks_broken_tube_plain.png", backface_culling = false, color = nodecolor } },
 	ends  = { { name = "pipeworks_broken_tube_end.png",   color = nodecolor } },
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:broken_tube", {
 			local itemstack = puncher:get_wielded_item()
 			local wieldname = itemstack:get_name()
 			local playername = puncher:get_player_name()
-			print("[Pipeworks] "..playername.." struck a broken tube at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos))
+			local log_msg = playername.." struck a broken tube at "..minetest.pos_to_string(pos).."\n"
 			if   wieldname == "anvil:hammer"
 			  or wieldname == "cottages:hammer"
 			  or wieldname == "glooptest:hammer_steel"
@@ -47,17 +47,17 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:broken_tube", {
 				local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 				local was_node = minetest.deserialize(meta:get_string("the_tube_was"))
 				if was_node and was_node ~= "" then
-					print("            with "..wieldname.." to repair it.")
+					pipeworks.logger(log_msg.."            with "..wieldname.." to repair it.")
 					minetest.swap_node(pos, { name = was_node.name, param2 = was_node.param2 })
 					pipeworks.scan_for_tube_objects(pos)
 					itemstack:add_wear(1000)
 					puncher:set_wielded_item(itemstack)
 					return itemstack
 				else
-					print("            but it can't be repaired.")
+					pipeworks.logger(log_msg.."            but it can't be repaired.")
 				end
 			else
-				print("            with "..wieldname.." but that tool is too weak.")
+				pipeworks.logger(log_msg.."            with "..wieldname.." but that tool is too weak.")
 			end
 		end
 	}
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:broken_tube", {
 if pipeworks.enable_priority_tube then
 	local color = "#ff3030:128"
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:priority_tube", {
-			description = "High Priority Tube Segment",
+			description = S("High Priority Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_tube_inv.png^[colorize:" .. color,
 			plain = { { name = "pipeworks_tube_plain.png", color = nodecolor } },
 			noctr = { { name = "pipeworks_tube_noctr.png", color = nodecolor } },
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_accelerator_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:accelerator_tube", {
-			description = "Accelerating Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Accelerating Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_accelerator_tube_inv.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_accelerator_tube_plain.png" },
 			noctr = { "pipeworks_accelerator_tube_noctr.png" },
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_crossing_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:crossing_tube", {
-			description = "Crossing Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Crossing Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_crossing_tube_inv.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_crossing_tube_plain.png" },
 			noctr = { "pipeworks_crossing_tube_noctr.png" },
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_one_way_tube then
 	minetest.register_node("pipeworks:one_way_tube", {
-		description = "One way tube",
+		description = S("One way tube"),
 		tiles = {"pipeworks_one_way_tube_top.png", "pipeworks_one_way_tube_top.png", "pipeworks_one_way_tube_output.png",
 			"pipeworks_one_way_tube_input.png", "pipeworks_one_way_tube_side.png", "pipeworks_one_way_tube_top.png"},
 		paramtype2 = "facedir",
diff --git a/signal_tubes.lua b/signal_tubes.lua
index 1d8daae..4b148d3 100644
--- a/signal_tubes.lua
+++ b/signal_tubes.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 if pipeworks.enable_detector_tube then
 	local detector_tube_step = 5 * tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dedicated_server_step"))
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:detector_tube_on", {
-			description = "Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment on (you hacker you)",
+			description = S("Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment on"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_detector_tube_inv.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_detector_tube_plain.png" },
 			node_def = {
@@ -40,7 +41,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_detector_tube then
 			},
 	})
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:detector_tube_off", {
-			description = "Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_detector_tube_inv.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_detector_tube_plain.png" },
 			node_def = {
@@ -70,7 +71,7 @@ end
 local digiline_enabled = minetest.get_modpath("digilines") ~= nil
 if digiline_enabled and pipeworks.enable_digiline_detector_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:digiline_detector_tube", {
-			description = "Digiline Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Digiline Detecting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_digiline_detector_tube_inv.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_digiline_detector_tube_plain.png" },
 			node_def = {
@@ -87,9 +88,9 @@ if digiline_enabled and pipeworks.enable_digiline_detector_tube then
 					local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 					meta:set_string("formspec",
 						"size[8.6,2.2]"..
-						"field[0.6,0.6;8,1;channel;Channel:;${channel}]"..
+						"field[0.6,0.6;8,1;channel;"..S("Channel")..";${channel}]"..
 						"image[0.3,1.3;1,1;pipeworks_digiline_detector_tube_inv.png]"..
-						"label[1.6,1.2;Digiline Detecting Tube]"
+						"label[1.6,1.2;"..S("Digiline Detecting Tube").."]"
 					)
 				end,
 				on_receive_fields = function(pos, formname, fields, sender)
@@ -122,7 +123,7 @@ end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_conductor_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:conductor_tube_off", {
-			description = "Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_inv.png",
 			short = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_short.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_conductor_tube_plain.png" },
@@ -136,7 +137,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_conductor_tube then
 			},
 	})
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:conductor_tube_on", {
-			description = "Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on (you hacker you)",
+			description = S("Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_inv.png",
 			short = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_short.png",
 			plain = { "pipeworks_conductor_tube_on_plain.png" },
@@ -160,7 +161,7 @@ end
 
 if digiline_enabled and pipeworks.enable_digiline_conductor_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:digiline_conductor_tube", {
-		description = "Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+		description = S("Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 		inventory_image = "pipeworks_tube_inv.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_inv.png",
 		short = "pipeworks_tube_short.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_short.png",
 		plain = {"pipeworks_tube_plain.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_plain.png"},
@@ -178,7 +179,7 @@ end
 if digiline_enabled and pipeworks.enable_digiline_conductor_tube and
 		pipeworks.enable_conductor_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:mesecon_and_digiline_conductor_tube_off", {
-		description = "Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+		description = S("Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 		inventory_image = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_inv.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_inv.png",
 		short = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_short.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_short.png",
 		plain = {"pipeworks_conductor_tube_plain.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_plain.png"},
@@ -195,7 +196,7 @@ if digiline_enabled and pipeworks.enable_digiline_conductor_tube and
 		},
 	})
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:mesecon_and_digiline_conductor_tube_on", {
-		description = "Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on (you hacker you)",
+		description = S("Mesecon and Digiline Conducting Pneumatic Tube Segment on"),
 		inventory_image = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_inv.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_inv.png",
 		short = "pipeworks_conductor_tube_short.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_short.png",
 		plain = {"pipeworks_conductor_tube_on_plain.png^pipeworks_digiline_conductor_tube_plain.png"},
diff --git a/sorting_tubes.lua b/sorting_tubes.lua
index 76eec32..89d72a0 100644
--- a/sorting_tubes.lua
+++ b/sorting_tubes.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 local fs_helpers = pipeworks.fs_helpers
 
 if pipeworks.enable_mese_tube then
@@ -55,7 +56,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_tube then
 	end
 
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:mese_tube", {
-			description = "Sorting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Sorting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_mese_tube_inv.png",
 			noctr = {"pipeworks_mese_tube_noctr_1.png", "pipeworks_mese_tube_noctr_2.png", "pipeworks_mese_tube_noctr_3.png",
 				"pipeworks_mese_tube_noctr_4.png", "pipeworks_mese_tube_noctr_5.png", "pipeworks_mese_tube_noctr_6.png"},
@@ -107,7 +108,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_tube then
 						inv:set_size("line"..tostring(i), 6*1)
 					end
 					update_formspec(pos)
-					meta:set_string("infotext", "Sorting pneumatic tube")
+					meta:set_string("infotext", S("Sorting pneumatic tube"))
 				end,
 				on_punch = update_formspec,
 				on_receive_fields = function(pos, formname, fields, sender)
diff --git a/teleport_tube.lua b/teleport_tube.lua
index f4bad74..7fd118a 100644
--- a/teleport_tube.lua
+++ b/teleport_tube.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 local filename=minetest.get_worldpath() .. "/teleport_tubes"
 
 local tp_tube_db = nil -- nil forces a read
@@ -127,19 +128,19 @@ local function update_meta(meta, can_receive)
 	meta:set_int("can_receive", can_receive and 1 or 0)
 	local cr_state = can_receive and "on" or "off"
 	meta:set_string("formspec","size[8.6,2.2]"..
-			"field[0.6,0.6;7,1;channel;Channel:;${channel}]"..
-			"label[7.3,0;Receive]"..
+			"field[0.6,0.6;7,1;channel;"..S("Channel")..";${channel}]"..
+			"label[7.3,0;"..S("Receive").."]"..
 			"image_button[7.3,0.3;1,0.6;pipeworks_button_" .. cr_state .. ".png;cr" .. (can_receive and 0 or 1) .. ";;;false;pipeworks_button_interm.png]"..
 			"image[0.3,1.3;1,1;pipeworks_teleport_tube_inv.png]"..
-			"label[1.6,1.2;channels are public by default]" ..
-			"label[1.6,1.5;use <player>:<channel> for fully private channels]" ..
-			"label[1.6,1.8;use <player>\\;<channel> for private receivers]" ..
+			"label[1.6,1.2;"..S("channels are public by default").."]" ..
+			"label[1.6,1.5;"..S("use <player>:<channel> for fully private channels").."]" ..
+			"label[1.6,1.8;"..S("use <player>\\;<channel> for private receivers").."]" ..
 			default.gui_bg..
 			default.gui_bg_img)
 end
 
 pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:teleport_tube", {
-	description = "Teleporting Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+	description = S("Teleporting Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 	inventory_image = "pipeworks_teleport_tube_inv.png",
 	noctr = { "pipeworks_teleport_tube_noctr.png" },
 	plain = { "pipeworks_teleport_tube_plain.png" },
@@ -169,7 +170,7 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:teleport_tube", {
 		on_construct = function(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			update_meta(meta, true)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "unconfigured Teleportation Tube")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("unconfigured Teleportation Tube"))
 		end,
 		on_receive_fields = function(pos,formname,fields,sender)
 			if not fields.channel -- ignore escaping or clientside manipulation of the form
@@ -189,12 +190,14 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:teleport_tube", {
 				if name and mode and name ~= sender_name then
 					--channels starting with '[name]:' can only be used by the named player
 					if mode == ":" then
-						minetest.chat_send_player(sender_name, "Sorry, channel '"..new_channel.."' is reserved for exclusive use by "..name)
+						minetest.chat_send_player(sender_name, S("Sorry, channel '@1' is reserved for exclusive use by @2",
+							new_channel, name))
 						return
 				
 					--channels starting with '[name];' can be used by other players, but cannot be received from
 					elseif mode == ";" and (fields.cr1 or (can_receive ~= 0 and not fields.cr0)) then
-						minetest.chat_send_player(sender_name, "Sorry, receiving from channel '"..new_channel.."' is reserved for "..name)
+						minetest.chat_send_player(sender_name, S("Sorry, receiving from channel '@1' is reserved for @2",
+							new_channel, name))
 						return
 					end
 				end
@@ -226,11 +229,11 @@ pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:teleport_tube", {
 				if channel ~= "" then
 					set_tube(pos, channel, can_receive)
 					local cr_description = (can_receive == 1) and "sending and receiving" or "sending"
-					meta:set_string("infotext", string.format("Teleportation Tube %s on '%s'", cr_description, channel))
+					meta:set_string("infotext", S("Teleportation Tube @1 on '@1'", cr_description, channel))
 				else
 					-- remove empty channel tubes, to not have to search through them
 					remove_tube(pos)
-					meta:set_string("infotext", "unconfigured Teleportation Tube")
+					meta:set_string("infotext", S("unconfigured Teleportation Tube"))
 				end
 			end
 		end,
diff --git a/trashcan.lua b/trashcan.lua
index f6dff50..fb9a788 100644
--- a/trashcan.lua
+++ b/trashcan.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 minetest.register_node("pipeworks:trashcan", {
-	description = "Trash Can", 
+	description = S("Trash Can"), 
 	drawtype = "normal", 
 	tiles = {
 		"pipeworks_trashcan_bottom.png",
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:trashcan", {
 		meta:set_string("formspec",
 				"size[8,7]"..
 				"item_image[0,0;1,1;pipeworks:trashcan]"..
-				"label[1,0;Trash Can]"..
+				"label[1,0;"..S("Trash Can").."]"..
 				"list[context;trash;3.5,1;1,1;]"..
 				default.gui_bg..
 				default.gui_bg_img..
@@ -30,7 +31,7 @@ minetest.register_node("pipeworks:trashcan", {
 				default.get_hotbar_bg(0,3) ..
 				"list[current_player;main;0,3;8,4;]" ..
 				"listring[]")
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Trash Can")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Trash Can"))
 		meta:get_inventory():set_size("trash", 1)
 	end, 
 	after_place_node = pipeworks.after_place,
diff --git a/tube_registration.lua b/tube_registration.lua
index e92e676..17965d8 100644
--- a/tube_registration.lua
+++ b/tube_registration.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 -- This file supplies the various kinds of pneumatic tubes
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 
 local tubenodes = {}
 pipeworks.tubenodes = tubenodes
@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ local register_one_tube = function(name, tname, dropname, desc, plain, noctrs, e
 	end
 
 	local tgroups = {snappy = 3, tube = 1, tubedevice = 1, not_in_creative_inventory = 1}
-	local tubedesc = string.format("%s %s... You hacker, you.", desc, dump(connects))
+	local tubedesc = string.format("%s %s", desc, dump(connects))
 	local iimg = plain[1]
 	local wscale = {x = 1, y = 1, z = 1}
 
@@ -197,7 +198,7 @@ local register_all_tubes = function(name, desc, plain, noctrs, ends, short, inv,
 				wield_image = inv,
 				paramtype = "light",
 				sunlight_propagates = true,
-				description = "Pneumatic tube segment (legacy)",
+				description = S("Pneumatic tube segment (legacy)"),
 				after_place_node = pipeworks.after_place,
 				groups = {not_in_creative_inventory = 1, tube_to_update = 1, tube = 1},
 				tube = {connect_sides = {front = 1, back = 1, left = 1, right = 1, top = 1, bottom = 1}},
diff --git a/vacuum_tubes.lua b/vacuum_tubes.lua
index c1e9fe0..b809f99 100644
--- a/vacuum_tubes.lua
+++ b/vacuum_tubes.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 if pipeworks.enable_sand_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:sand_tube", {
-		description = "Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+		description = S("Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 		inventory_image = "pipeworks_sand_tube_inv.png",
 		short = "pipeworks_sand_tube_short.png",
 		noctr = {"pipeworks_sand_tube_noctr.png"},
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ end
 
 if pipeworks.enable_mese_sand_tube then
 	pipeworks.register_tube("pipeworks:mese_sand_tube", {
-			description = "Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment",
+			description = S("Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment"),
 			inventory_image = "pipeworks_mese_sand_tube_inv.png",
 			short = "pipeworks_mese_sand_tube_short.png",
 			noctr = {"pipeworks_mese_sand_tube_noctr.png"},
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_sand_tube then
 							"field[1.3,0.4;1,1;dist;radius;${dist}]"..
 							default.gui_bg..
 							default.gui_bg_img)
-					meta:set_string("infotext", "Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment")
+					meta:set_string("infotext", S("Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment"))
 				end,
 				on_receive_fields = function(pos,formname,fields,sender)
 					if not pipeworks.may_configure(pos, sender) then return end
@@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_mese_sand_tube then
 						dist = math.max(0, dist)
 						dist = math.min(8, dist)
 						meta:set_int("dist", dist)
-						meta:set_string("infotext", ("Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment (%dm)"):format(dist))
+						meta:set_string("infotext", (S("Adjustable Vacuuming Pneumatic Tube Segment (@1m)", dist)))
 					end
 				end,
 			},
diff --git a/wielder.lua b/wielder.lua
index 102f0bf..13f4398 100644
--- a/wielder.lua
+++ b/wielder.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+local S = minetest.get_translator("pipeworks")
 local assumed_eye_pos = vector.new(0, 1.5, 0)
 
 local function vector_copy(v)
@@ -259,7 +260,7 @@ if pipeworks.enable_node_breaker then
 	local wield_inv_name = "pick"
 	data = {
 		name_base = name_base,
-		description = "Node Breaker",
+		description = S("Node Breaker"),
 		texture_base = "pipeworks_nodebreaker",
 		texture_stateful = { top = true, bottom = true, side2 = true, side1 = true, front = true },
 		tube_connect_sides = { top=1, bottom=1, left=1, right=1, back=1 },
@@ -408,7 +409,7 @@ end
 if pipeworks.enable_deployer then
 	register_wielder({
 		name_base = "pipeworks:deployer",
-		description = "Deployer",
+		description = S("Deployer"),
 		texture_base = "pipeworks_deployer",
 		texture_stateful = { front = true },
 		tube_connect_sides = { back=1 },
@@ -441,7 +442,7 @@ end
 if pipeworks.enable_dispenser then
 	register_wielder({
 		name_base = "pipeworks:dispenser",
-		description = "Dispenser",
+		description = S("Dispenser"),
 		texture_base = "pipeworks_dispenser",
 		texture_stateful = { front = true },
 		tube_connect_sides = { back=1 },