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{{Info|A '''power switch''' is used to toggle power of the [[Power_conduit|conduit]] lines connected to it. It provides an efficient way to control power to several appliances all at once, such as a large array of [[improvised turret]]s.
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{{Info|A '''power switch''' is used to toggle power of the [[Power conduit|conduit]] lines connected to it. It provides an efficient way to control power to several appliances all at once, such as a large array of [[improvised turret]]s.
 
The 'Toggle power' button is used to request the switch to be flipped. A colonist with the 'flick' job type will flip the switch.  
 
The 'Toggle power' button is used to request the switch to be flipped. A colonist with the 'flick' job type will flip the switch.  
  
  
<p>To construct a switchable circuit simply place the power switch along a line of conduit between the [[Power#Power_generators|power source]] and the appliances.
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<p>To construct a switchable circuit simply place the power switch along a line of conduit between the [[Power#Power generators|power source]] and the appliances.
 
While one of the switch's connectors must connect to conduit to a power source, any or all of the three remaining connectors can be used to create branches. A switch can be placed directly adjacent to a [[battery]] or other power source, but the player will probably find it desirable to place the switch close to the appliances it's meant to control. Appliances won't connect directly to a switch, they only connect to conduit.</p>  
 
While one of the switch's connectors must connect to conduit to a power source, any or all of the three remaining connectors can be used to create branches. A switch can be placed directly adjacent to a [[battery]] or other power source, but the player will probably find it desirable to place the switch close to the appliances it's meant to control. Appliances won't connect directly to a switch, they only connect to conduit.</p>  
  
  
<p>When the power switch is <em>on</em> the inspect pane displays <tt>'Power: On'</tt>, and the center of the power switch shows a pale circle.</p>
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<p>When the power switch is ''on'' the inspect pane displays <tt>'Power: On'</tt>, and the center of the power switch shows a pale circle.</p>
 
<p>When the power switch is designated to turn off, the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X.</p>
 
<p>When the power switch is designated to turn off, the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X.</p>
<p>When the power switch is <em>off</em> , the inspect pane displays <tt>'Power: Off'</tt>, and the center of the power switch is dark.</p>
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<p>When the power switch is ''off'' , the inspect pane displays <tt>'Power: Off'</tt>, and the center of the power switch is dark.</p>
 
<p>When the power switch is designated to turn on, the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark.</p>
 
<p>When the power switch is designated to turn on, the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark.</p>
 
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Revision as of 02:04, 5 July 2019

Power switch

Power switch

Switches power on/off.

Base Stats

Type
Power
Beauty
-2
HP
120
Flammability
40%

Building

Size
1
Placeable
Yes


A power switch is used to toggle power of the conduit lines connected to it. It provides an efficient way to control power to several appliances all at once, such as a large array of improvised turrets. The 'Toggle power' button is used to request the switch to be flipped. A colonist with the 'flick' job type will flip the switch.


To construct a switchable circuit simply place the power switch along a line of conduit between the power source and the appliances. While one of the switch's connectors must connect to conduit to a power source, any or all of the three remaining connectors can be used to create branches. A switch can be placed directly adjacent to a battery or other power source, but the player will probably find it desirable to place the switch close to the appliances it's meant to control. Appliances won't connect directly to a switch, they only connect to conduit.


When the power switch is on the inspect pane displays 'Power: On', and the center of the power switch shows a pale circle.

When the power switch is designated to turn off, the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X.

When the power switch is off , the inspect pane displays 'Power: Off', and the center of the power switch is dark.

When the power switch is designated to turn on, the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark.