Power switch

Power switch/infobox

The power switch is a machine used to toggle connections between copper cables. 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, in any noticeable way. It is unlocked with the circuit network research.

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, 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 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

• 0.13.5:
  • Power switch will not show electric sparks in some situations. *

• 0.13.2:
  • Improved localization of the power switch GUI. *

• 0.13.0:
  • Introduced

See also

• Small electric pole
• Big electric pole
• Substation
• Electric network
• Friday Facts 115: The power switch