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− | + | A '''windmill''' is a [[machine component]] that provides [[power]] via wind on the surface of a fortress map. Currently, a windmill provides 40 units of power (sometimes less, apparently depending upon the available wind) and requires 4 pieces of [[wood]]. Using multiple windmills increases the power production. | |
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− | A '''windmill''' is a [[machine component]] that provides [[power]] via wind on the surface of a fortress map. | ||
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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
− | + | To get some useful power out of a windmill: | |
− | + | # Build the windmill. | |
− | + | # Excavate a path under it to the center of its base (1 [[z-level]] down). | |
+ | # Add a vertical [[axle]], [[gear assembly]] or machine there, which will have power. | ||
+ | # [[Gear assembly|Gear assemblies]] can be used to transport the power back to the surface, if desired. | ||
− | + | In rare cases, building a gear assembly before the windmill will not connect the gear assembly to the windmill. Simply reconstruct the gear assembly to connect it. | |
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− | + | == Windmill tower == | |
− | The "windmill tower" option is useful if you can't dig below your windmill (if, for example, there is a room or underground river there). | + | The "windmill tower" option is useful if you can't dig below your windmill (if, for example, there is a room or underground river there). This option is also often more power-efficient, as it can eliminate the need to transfer power between [[z-level]]s. |
− | # Build a | + | # Build a 3x3 platform out of floors one level above the ground floor. |
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# Build the windmill on top of the platform. | # Build the windmill on top of the platform. | ||
− | # | + | # Directly beneath the windmill, on the ground floor, build a gear assembly. |
− | + | # Connect this assembly to horizontal axles, and power your machines. No digging required! | |
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− | + | A windmill can also be built directly on top of a gear assembly, obviating the need for a platform | |
− | + | [[Category:Constructions]] | |
+ | [[Category:Machine components]] | ||
− | + | == 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 verticle [[axle]] over the channel on Z-1. Then, you will receive power on Z-2. Rinse and repeat. |