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=== solar ===
=== solar ===
"solar"
"solar"
Can only be used by [[Prototype/SolarPanel]], will be ignored otherwise.


=== lamp ===
=== lamp ===
"lamp"
"lamp"
Can only be used by [[Prototype/Lamp]], will be ignored otherwise.


== example ==
== example ==
     usage_priority = "primary-input"
     usage_priority = "primary-input"

Revision as of 13:06, 28 October 2018

Basics

Used to specify priority of energy usage in the Electric network.

Values

primary

"primary-input" and "primary-output"

As input used for the most important machines, currently used for laser turrets. As output used by solar panels.

secondary

"secondary-input" and "secondary-output"

As input used for all other machines. As output used in steam generators.

terciary

"terciary"

As input/output used for accumulators, to collect the overproduction or provide energy when neither primary/secondary output can't.

solar

"solar"

Can only be used by Prototype/SolarPanel, will be ignored otherwise.

lamp

"lamp"

Can only be used by Prototype/Lamp, will be ignored otherwise.

example

   usage_priority = "primary-input"