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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.


== 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>''[[:Media:Power_switch_toggle.gif|(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 ==
{{History|2.0.7|
* Stack size reduced from 50 to 10.
}}


{{history|0.13.5|
{{history|0.16.0|
* Power switch will not show electric sparks in some situations. [https://forums.factorio.com/28026 *]}}
* Power switches can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.}}


{{history|0.13.2|
{{history|0.15.24|
* Improved localization of the power switch GUI. [https://forums.factorio.com/27483 *]}}
* Power switch connections are now stored in the blueprint.}}


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

Latest revision as of 17:05, 23 September 2025

Power switch

Recipe

2
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5
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2
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5
1

Total raw

5.75
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5.5
+
7

Map color

Health

200
260 320
380 500

Stack size

10

Rocket capacity

10 (1 stack)

Mining time

0.2

Wire reach

9 tiles

Prototype type

power-switch

Internal name

power-switch

Required technologies

Produced by

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

Mechanics

The power switch has two sides on which copper wires 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. 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.

Gallery

History

  • 2.0.7:
    • Stack size reduced from 50 to 10.
  • 0.16.0:
    • Power switches can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.
  • 0.15.24:
    • Power switch connections are now stored in the blueprint.

See also