Power switch - Revision history

Orthotoma: cable -> wire

2025-09-23T17:05:27Z

cable -> wire

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	{{:Infobox:Power switch}}		{{:Infobox:Power switch}}

	The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper ~~cables~~. The machine can be controlled by [[Circuit network\|circuit]] and [[Logistic network\|logistics]] networks. The machine does not require energy itself and does not limit the throughput of the electrical network.		The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper wires. The machine can be controlled by [[Circuit network\|circuit]] and [[Logistic network\|logistics]] networks. The machine does not require energy itself and does not limit the throughput of the electrical network.

	== Mechanics ==		== Mechanics ==

	The power switch has two sides on which [[copper ~~cable~~]]s may be attached. The switch can be either on or off. Sparks are emitted from the machine while on and electricity may flow between the copper ~~cables~~ attached to it, in either direction. Copper ~~cables~~ can be attached to the sides of a power switch by holding them and using the left mouse button on the switch.		The power switch has two sides on which [[copper wire]]s may be attached. The switch can be either on or off. Sparks are emitted from the machine while on and electricity may flow between the copper wires attached to it, in either direction. Copper wires can be attached to the sides of a power switch by holding them and using the left mouse button on the switch.

	''The switch has no effect if other connections between the two sides exist.'' ~~Cables~~ may have to be isolated manually using methods such as clearing all ~~cables~~ on an electric pole by holding shift while using the left mouse button. Another method of isolating ~~cables~~ is to remove individual ~~cables~~ from electric poles by holding copper ~~cable~~ and using the left mouse button on the poles it's connected to.		''The switch has no effect if other connections between the two sides exist.'' Wires may have to be isolated manually using methods such as clearing all wires on an electric pole by holding shift while using the left mouse button. Another method of isolating wires is to remove individual wires from electric poles by holding the copper wire tool and using the left mouse button on the poles it's connected to.

	The power switch may be opened in map view, which allows the player to toggle it on or off from a distance.		The power switch may be opened in map view, which allows the player to toggle it on or off from a distance.

Mefisto1029: /* History */

2024-10-23T10:21:49Z

History

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{History\|2.0.7\|
			* Stack size reduced from 50 to 10.
			}}

	{{history\|0.16.0\|		{{history\|0.16.0\|
	* Power switches can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.}}		* Power switches can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.}}

Bilka: Removed bug fixes from history

2020-07-15T09:22:45Z

Removed bug fixes from history

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	{{history\|0.15.24\|		{{history\|0.15.24\|
	* Power switch connections are now stored in the blueprint.}}		* Power switch connections are now stored in the blueprint.}}

	~~{{history\|0.13.5\|~~
	* Power switch will not show electric sparks in some situations. [https://forums.factorio.com/28026 *]}}

	~~{{history\|0.13.2\|~~
	* Improved localization of the power switch GUI. [https://forums.factorio.com/27483 *]}}

	{{history\|0.13.0\|		{{history\|0.13.0\|

Jon8RFC: /* History */ added to history

2019-09-16T07:14:39Z

History: added to history

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{history\|0.16.0\|
			* Power switches can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.}}

			{{history\|0.15.24\|
			* Power switch connections are now stored in the blueprint.}}

	{{history\|0.13.5\|		{{history\|0.13.5\|

Bilka: removed example link, fixed link

2019-03-10T18:51:14Z

removed example link, fixed link

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	== Gallery==		== Gallery==
	<gallery widths=290px heights=140px>		<gallery widths=290px heights=140px>
	File:power_switch_toggle.gif\|Two areas of an electric system held with a power switch. <small>''[~~https~~:~~//wiki.factorio.com/images/~~Power_switch_toggle.gif (Click to see GIF Animation)]''</small>		File:power_switch_toggle.gif\|Two areas of an electric system held with a power switch. <small>''[[:Media:Power_switch_toggle.gif\|(Click to see GIF Animation)]]''</small>
	File:power_switch_concept_art.jpg\|Concept art of the power switch.		File:power_switch_concept_art.jpg\|Concept art of the power switch.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~[http://www.example.com link title]~~

	== History ==		== History ==

Zippy: /* Gallery */

2019-03-08T02:32:02Z

Gallery

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	== Gallery==		== Gallery==
	<gallery widths=290px heights=140px>		<gallery widths=290px heights=140px>
	File:power_switch_toggle.gif\|Two areas of an electric system held with a power switch. <small>''(Click to see GIF Animation)''</small>		File:power_switch_toggle.gif\|Two areas of an electric system held with a power switch. <small>''[https://wiki.factorio.com/images/Power_switch_toggle.gif (Click to see GIF Animation)]''</small>
	File:power_switch_concept_art.jpg\|Concept art of the power switch.		File:power_switch_concept_art.jpg\|Concept art of the power switch.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			[http://www.example.com link title]

	== History ==		== History ==

Zippy: Images moved to gallery, so the larger one doesn't break the page.

2019-03-08T02:30:27Z

Images moved to gallery, so the larger one doesn't break the page.

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	The power switch may be opened in map view, which allows the player to toggle it on or off from a distance.		The power switch may be opened in map view, which allows the player to toggle it on or off from a distance.

	== ~~Graphics and visuals~~ ==		== Gallery==
	~~An animated image showing~~ a power switch ~~connecting two [[Substation~~\|~~substations]] toggling between its on and off state:~~		<gallery widths=290px heights=140px>
			File:power_switch_toggle.gif\|Two areas of an electric system held with a power switch. <small>''(Click to see GIF Animation)''</small>
			File:power_switch_concept_art.jpg\|Concept art of the power switch.
			</gallery>

	~~[[File:Power_switch_toggle.gif]]~~

	~~Concept art for the power switch:~~

	~~[[File:Power switch concept art.jpg]]~~

	~~{{clear}}~~
	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: can be opened from map view

2018-07-10T08:06:50Z

can be opened from map view

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	{{:Infobox:Power switch}}		{{:Infobox:Power switch}}

	The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper cables. The machine can be controlled by [[Circuit network\|circuit]] and [[Logistic network\|logistics]] networks. The machine does not require energy itself and does not limit the throughput of the electrical network~~, in any noticeable way~~.		The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper cables. The machine can be controlled by [[Circuit network\|circuit]] and [[Logistic network\|logistics]] networks. The machine does not require energy itself and does not limit the throughput of the electrical network.


	== Mechanics ==		== Mechanics ==
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	''The switch has no effect if other connections between the two sides exist.'' Cables may have to be isolated manually using methods such as clearing all cables on an electric pole by holding shift while using the left mouse button. Another method of isolating cables is to remove individual cables from electric poles by holding copper cable and using the left mouse button on the poles it's connected to.		''The switch has no effect if other connections between the two sides exist.'' Cables may have to be isolated manually using methods such as clearing all cables on an electric pole by holding shift while using the left mouse button. Another method of isolating cables is to remove individual cables from electric poles by holding copper cable and using the left mouse button on the poles it's connected to.

			The power switch may be opened in map view, which allows the player to toggle it on or off from a distance.

	== Graphics and visuals ==		== Graphics and visuals ==

BilkaBot: Changed links going to the redirect Electric network to go to Electric system.

2018-03-06T13:07:34Z

Changed links going to the redirect Electric network to go to Electric system.

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	* [[Big electric pole]]		* [[Big electric pole]]
	* [[Substation]]		* [[Substation]]
	* [[Electric ~~network~~]]		* [[Electric system]]
	* [https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-115 Friday Facts 115: The power switch]		* [https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-115 Friday Facts 115: The power switch]

	{{LogisticsNav}}		{{LogisticsNav}}
	{{C\|Circuit network}}		{{C\|Circuit network}}

Pelia: Moot sentence: Way of unlocking the switch is in the Infobox.

2017-12-17T17:10:10Z

Moot sentence: Way of unlocking the switch is in the Infobox.

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	{{:Infobox:Power switch}}		{{:Infobox:Power switch}}

	The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper cables. The machine can be controlled by [[Circuit network\|circuit]] and [[Logistic network\|logistics]] networks. The machine does not require energy itself and does not limit the throughput of the electrical network, in any noticeable way~~. It is unlocked with the [[circuit network (research)\|circuit network research]]~~.		The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper cables. The machine can be controlled by [[Circuit network\|circuit]] and [[Logistic network\|logistics]] networks. The machine does not require energy itself and does not limit the throughput of the electrical network, in any noticeable way.