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New in version 0.13, the power switch is a machine that can be used to toggle sections of a power grid off and on. This can be used for control of machines by dynamically shutting off and enabling power flow.  
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.


== Mechanics ==
== Mechanics ==


The power switch allows unlimited amounts of electricity to flow through it when active. It can be connected to the [[circuit network]] to toggle it enabled and disabled.  
The power switch has two sides on which [[copper cable|copper cables]] 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. Copper cables can be attached to the sides of a power switch by holding them and using the left mouse button on the switch.


However, it must be manually connected between two networks in order to function. To do this, find two poles that bridge the two networks. Then, <code>Shift+Left click</code> the two poles to detach the copper wires from them. Connect one network to one side of the switch with [[copper cable]], then connect the other network on the other side of the switch. Reconnect the two poles to their networks. Ensure there is no other bridge between the two networks, other than 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.


When enabled and working, the sprite will show sparks emitting from the machine.
[[File:Power_switch_toggle.gif|thumb|An animated image showing a power switch connecting two [[Substation|substations]] toggling between its on and off state.]]


[https://wiki.factorio.com/images/Power_switch_toggle.gif An example gif of the power switch in action]
== History ==
 
{{history|0.13.0|
* Added power switch}}


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

Revision as of 22:31, 16 January 2017


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The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper cables. The machine can be controlled by circuit and logistics networks.

Mechanics

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

An animated image showing a power switch connecting two substations toggling between its on and off state.

History

See also

Logistics

Transport

Terrain

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