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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.


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== Mechanics ==
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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.


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 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.


== Mechanics ==
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 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.  
== Gallery==
<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>


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.
== History ==
{{history|0.16.0|
* Power switches can be opened from the zoomed-to-world view.}}


When enabled and working, the sprite will show sparks emitting from the machine.
{{history|0.15.24|
* Power switch connections are now stored in the blueprint.}}


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


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Big electric pole]]
* [[Big electric pole]]
* [[Substation]]
* [[Substation]]
* [[Electric network]]
* [[Electric system]]
* [https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-115 Friday Facts 115: The power switch]
* [https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-115 Friday Facts 115: The power switch]


[[Category:Items]]
{{LogisticsNav}}
[[Category:Electric network]]
{{C|Circuit network}}

Latest revision as of 09:22, 15 July 2020

Power switch.png
 Power switch

Power switch entity anim.gif

Recipe

Time.png
2
+
Copper cable.png
5
+
Electronic circuit.png
2
+
Iron plate.png
5
→
Power switch.png
1

Total raw

Time.png
5.75
+
Copper plate.png
5.5
+
Iron plate.png
7

Recipe

Time.png
2
+
Copper cable.png
5
+
Electronic circuit.png
2
+
Iron plate.png
5
→
Power switch.png
1

Total raw

Time.png
8.25
+
Copper plate.png
10.5
+
Iron plate.png
9

Map color

Health

200

Stack size

50

Mining time

0.2

Wire reach

9 tiles

Prototype type

power-switch

Internal name

power-switch

Required technologies

Circuit network (research).png

Produced by

Assembling machine 1.png
Assembling machine 2.png
Assembling machine 3.png
Player.png

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.

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.

The power switch may be opened in map view, which allows the player to toggle it on or off from a distance.

Gallery

History

  • 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

Logistics

Energy & pipe distribution

Transport

Terrain

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