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40d:Water wheel
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The Waterwheel is a machine that provides power via waterflow. It requires 4 wood and generates 100 power.
Construction
A channel 3 squares long should be built above the waterflow where you plan on putting the wheel. An axle can then be built perpendicular to this. Once the axle is complete you can place you wheel. Power won't be generated until the water level is at least 3. Once this is done you can move the power wherever it is needed.
Perpetual Motion
Due to the low power draw of a screwpump a selfpowering wheel can be made and still leave plenty of excess power for other uses. Whether this is an intended feature or unexpected bug is currently unknown.