Red wire - Revision history

Bilka: words, the item still exists

2025-01-29T17:36:22Z

words, the item still exists

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	{{:Infobox:Red wire}}		{{:Infobox:Red wire}}

	'''Red wire''' is an abstract item used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]]. ~~They~~ can be created by using the hotkey {{~~key~~\|~~Alt +~~ R}}.		'''Red wire''' is an abstract item used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]]. It can be created by using the hotkey {{keybinding\|alt\|R}} or clicking its button in the [[shortcut bar]].

	To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. When the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no any wire included in the blueprint is automatically placed..		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. When the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, any wire included in the blueprint is automatically placed.

	To remove connections, hold the red wire in-hand, then click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>		To remove connections, hold the red wire in-hand, then click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>
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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{history\|2.0.7\|		{{history\|2.0.7\|
	* Red wires are now abstract items.		* Red wires are now abstract items. [https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-379 FFF #379]
	** Crafting recipe for red wires, as well as physical red wire items have been removed.
	}}		}}

Brin: 2.0 changes

2024-11-02T18:08:22Z

2.0 changes

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	{{:Infobox:Red wire}}		{{:Infobox:Red wire}}

	'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]].		'''Red wire''' is an abstract item used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]]. They can be created by using the hotkey {{key\|Alt + R}}.

	To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. ~~One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when~~ the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is ~~consumed~~.		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. When the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no any wire included in the blueprint is automatically placed..

	To remove connections, hold the red wire in-hand, then click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>		To remove connections, hold the red wire in-hand, then click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>
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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{history\|2.0.7\|
			* Red wires are now abstract items.
			** Crafting recipe for red wires, as well as physical red wire items have been removed.
			}}

	{{history\|0.13.5\|		{{history\|0.13.5\|
	* When connecting circuit wires, the wire will re-anchor to the last entity clicked.}}		* When connecting circuit wires, the wire will re-anchor to the last entity clicked.}}

Zippy: more clinical tone.

2020-09-08T15:09:46Z

more clinical tone.

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	To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.

	To remove connections, hold ~~Red~~ wire in ~~your~~ hand, ~~and~~ click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>		To remove connections, hold the red wire in-hand, then click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>
	To remove all wire connections from a power pole (including copper wire), shift click the affected pole.		To remove all wire connections from a power pole (including copper wire), shift click the affected pole.

EnigmaticAussie at 14:06, 20 August 2020

2020-08-20T14:06:15Z

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	To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.

			To remove connections, hold Red wire in your hand, and click the two entities you would like to remove the connection from.<br/>
			To remove all wire connections from a power pole (including copper wire), shift click the affected pole.

	== History ==		== History ==

Jon8RFC: /* History */ added to history

2019-09-16T07:21:58Z

History: added to history

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{history\|0.13.5\|
			* When connecting circuit wires, the wire will re-anchor to the last entity clicked.}}

			{{history\|0.13.0\|
			* Connected Red/Green wires are highlighted when hovering over a combinator or entity connected to the circuit network.}}

	{{history\|0.1.0\|		{{history\|0.1.0\|
	* Introduced}}		* Introduced}}

Jon8RFC: Added History section and Factorio Origins: Red Wire

2019-09-16T07:17:06Z

Added History section and Factorio Origins: Red Wire

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	To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.

			== History ==
			{{history\|0.1.0\|
			* Introduced}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Electric system]]		* [[Electric system]]

Bilka: clarification about wires + ghosts

2019-02-20T20:16:50Z

clarification about wires + ghosts

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	'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]].		'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]].

	To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[construction robot]]s ~~are used for placing circuits~~, ~~in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory~~.		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless a wire is included in a [[blueprint]]. Then, when the blueprint is filled out by [[construction robot]]s or by hand, no wire is consumed.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Electric system]]		* [[Electric system]]

JaeDy: Correcting perceived typo

2018-02-19T16:33:44Z

Correcting perceived typo

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	'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]].		'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]].

	To ~~from~~ connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[construction robot]]s are used for placing circuits, in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory.		To form connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[construction robot]]s are used for placing circuits, in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Thrawcheld: capitalisation

2017-12-26T13:52:18Z

capitalisation

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	{{:Infobox:Red wire}}		{{:Infobox:Red wire}}

	'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[~~Circuit~~ network]].		'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[circuit network]].

	To from connections, entities capable of using a ~~Circuit~~ network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[~~Construction~~ robot]]s are used for placing circuits, in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory.		To from connections, entities capable of using a circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[construction robot]]s are used for placing circuits, in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Thrawcheld: these days all devices are "smart"

2017-12-26T13:51:21Z

these days all devices are "smart"

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	{{:Infobox:Red wire}}		{{:Infobox:Red wire}}

	'''Red wire''' is used to connect ~~"smart"~~ devices to a '''red''' [[Circuit network]].		'''Red wire''' is used to connect devices to a '''red''' [[Circuit network]].

	To from connections, entities capable of using a Circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[Construction robot]]s are used for placing circuits, in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory.		To from connections, entities capable of using a Circuit network can be left clicked while holding the wire. This also works on [[Electric system#Distribution\|electric pole]]s, so they can be used to connect the wire over longer distances. One unit of wire is needed for each connection between two points, unless [[Construction robot]]s are used for placing circuits, in which case the player does not even need to have a single unit in their inventory.