Editing 40d:Axle

'''Axles''' are used to transmit power from a [[windmill]] or [[water wheel]] to a [[pump]] or [[millstone]].  There are two types: vertical axles move power between [[z-level]]s; while horizontal axles move it around within a given level and can be resized using {{K|u}}, {{K|m}}, {{K|j}} and {{K|k}}. Axles consume 1 unit of [[power]] per tile. They can be resized to a maximum of 10 tiles long.

== Construction ==

Horizontal axles can be constructed from the '''Machine Components''' ( {{k|b}} {{k|M}} ) screen with the {{k|h}} key. <!--(last key mentioned from possibly inaccurate memory)-->

* Changing direction requires a joint in the axle, which must employ a [[gear assembly]].
* Axles also consume power to the tune of 1 point per tile, which encourages building your power sources close to the things they power.

Axles require [[wood]] to construct. The number needed is determined by the materials formula, which states that if x is the number of materials needed and y is the number of squares in the axle/bridge/etc, x=(y+1)/4, rounded up. <!--This needs to be checked to make sure if it is the same as the old version and put in its own page.-->

== How to transfer power between Z-levels ==

After you have a [[gear assembly]] or [[windmill]] in place on Z=0, you need to switch to Z-1 and build a channel directly underneath. Then, build a vertical [[axle]] over the channel on Z-1. Then, you will receive power on Z-2. Rinse and repeat.

If using waterwheels on Z=0, make sure that underneath the gearbox on Z=0 is a channel. Then, on Z-1, directly below the gearbox, place either a channel and a hanging vertical axle (an axle with a channel under it, attached only to the above gearbox) if you want to use power on level Z-2, or just place a gearbox directly underneath the Z=0 gearbox with a channel between them, and you can use power on Z-1.

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+'''Axles''' are used to transmit power from a [[windmill]] or [[water wheel]] to a [[pump]] or [[millstone]].  There are two types: vertical axles move power between [[z-level]]s; while horizontal axles move it around within a given level and can be resized using {{K|u}}, {{K|m}}, {{K|j}} and {{K|k}}. Axles consume 1 unit of [[power]] per tile. They can be resized to a maximum of 10 tiles long.
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-{{Machine_component|name=Vertical axle|key=v
-|construction=
-* 1 [[Log]]
+== Construction ==
-|construction_job=
-* [[Mechanic|Mechanics]]
-|power=Uses 1 power per tile.
-}}
-{{Machine_component|name=Horizontal axle|key=h
-|construction=
-* [[Log]]s
-|construction_job=
-* [[Mechanic|Mechanics]]
-|power=Uses 1 power per tile.
-}}
-'''Axles''' are used to transmit power from a [[windmill]] or [[water wheel]] to a [[pump]] or [[millstone]].  There are two types: vertical axles move power between [[z-level|z-levels]], while horizontal axles move it around within a given level. Axles consume 1 unit of [[power]] per tile.
+Horizontal axles can be constructed from the '''Machine Components''' ( {{k|b}} {{k|M}} ) screen with the {{k|h}} key. <!--(last key mentioned from possibly inaccurate memory)-->
-''For a basic overview of how the different machine parts work and work together, see [[machine component]].''
+* Changing direction requires a joint in the axle, which must employ a [[gear assembly]].
+* Axles also consume power to the tune of 1 point per tile, which encourages building your power sources close to the things they power.
-== Construction ==
+Axles require [[wood]] to construct. The number needed is determined by the materials formula, which states that if x is the number of materials needed and y is the number of squares in the axle/bridge/etc, x=(y+1)/4, rounded up. <!--This needs to be checked to make sure if it is the same as the old version and put in its own page.-->
-Axles are constructed via the [[machine component|machine components]] screen: {{k|b}}-{{k|M}}-{{k|h}} for horizontal, {{k|b}}-{{k|M}}-{{k|v}} for vertical. Changing direction requires a [[gear assembly]] at the corner between two perpendicular axles.
-Horizontal axles require [[wood]] to construct, one log for 1-3 tiles length, two for 4-6, or three for 7-10. Vertical axles, however, require one log for every z-level.
+== How to transfer power between Z-levels ==
-Floor tiles will obstruct the transference of power over z-levels, so [[channel|channels]] need to be dug through every floor through which a vertical axle passes.
+After you have a [[gear assembly]] or [[windmill]] in place on Z=0, you need to switch to Z-1 and build a channel directly underneath. Then, build a vertical [[axle]] over the channel on Z-1. Then, you will receive power on Z-2. Rinse and repeat.
-Axles do not block unit movement and can be crossed by dwarves without being spooled around them.
+If using waterwheels on Z=0, make sure that underneath the gearbox on Z=0 is a channel. Then, on Z-1, directly below the gearbox, place either a channel and a hanging vertical axle (an axle with a channel under it, attached only to the above gearbox) if you want to use power on level Z-2, or just place a gearbox directly underneath the Z=0 gearbox with a channel between them, and you can use power on Z-1.
-{{Category|Machine components}}
+[[Category:Constructions]]
+[[Category:Machine components]]