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− | + | A '''gear assembly''' is a [[machine component]] that is used to move [[power]] between adjacent machine components such as [[water wheel]]s, [[windmill]]s, [[axle]]s, and other gear assemblies. This allows the transfer of vertical motion to horizontal and vice versa. Note that gear assemblies do not transfer power diagonally; they only work orthogonally (N-S and E-W). Each gear in a chain of gears requires 5 units of power. | |
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==Construction== | ==Construction== | ||
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Gears can be constructed from the {{K|b}}uild menu under {{K|M}}achine Components and {{K|g}}ear. They require one [[mechanism]] to construct. | Gears can be constructed from the {{K|b}}uild menu under {{K|M}}achine Components and {{K|g}}ear. They require one [[mechanism]] to construct. | ||
− | + | Gears may be used to transfer power between [[z-level]]s. In order to do so, you must first dig a channel, and then place the gear over the opening. Then place either another gear assembly, a vertical axle, or a machine (screw pump, etc.) on the z-level below in the same square, and power will be routed to it. | |
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Gears can be "disconnected" by being connected to a [[lever]], and then activating that lever. However, be warned that devices connected vertically to a linked gear may collapse when disconnected. The same is true of a horizontally connected hanging device. An example is a windmill built directly on top of a gear: in this case, disconnecting the gear via the lever will cause the windmill construction to collapse. In order to avoid this, create a second gear adjacent to the linked gear but not otherwise connected to the system; This gear will support the windmill if the linked gear is disconnected, but will not transfer power, since it only draws it from the now-disconnected gear. | Gears can be "disconnected" by being connected to a [[lever]], and then activating that lever. However, be warned that devices connected vertically to a linked gear may collapse when disconnected. The same is true of a horizontally connected hanging device. An example is a windmill built directly on top of a gear: in this case, disconnecting the gear via the lever will cause the windmill construction to collapse. In order to avoid this, create a second gear adjacent to the linked gear but not otherwise connected to the system; This gear will support the windmill if the linked gear is disconnected, but will not transfer power, since it only draws it from the now-disconnected gear. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Machine components]] |