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LethosorBot: Migrating v50 page (2536/4618) (redirect)

2022-12-20T03:40:14Z

Migrating v50 page (2536/4618) (redirect)

Squirrelloid: Redirected page to DF2010:Machine component

2010-04-04T15:05:34Z

Redirected page to DF2010:Machine component

Albedo: Combining redundant articles

2009-10-26T23:59:51Z

Combining redundant articles

99.236.162.167: Added link to forum post containing a long and well written introduction to machines and power concepts.

2009-10-26T03:43:15Z

Added link to forum post containing a long and well written introduction to machines and power concepts.

Arkenstone at 16:22, 20 August 2009

2009-08-20T16:22:50Z

Arkenstone: Added link to source

2009-08-20T16:21:09Z

Added link to source

Arkenstone: Added: However, Toady One has hinted about using some machines for automatic Hauling in the (not-so-near) future. [source: Core56 ]

2009-08-06T02:53:00Z

Added: However, Toady One has hinted about using some machines for automatic Hauling in the (not-so-near) future. [source: Core56 <http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/dev_core_41-60.html>]

JubalHarshaw: cat

2008-12-29T20:02:29Z

cat

Peristarkawan: Added a link

2007-11-09T18:33:12Z

Added a link

Peristarkawan: Reorganization

2007-11-08T06:27:44Z

Reorganization

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−	~~A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more~~ [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]]. However, [[Toady One]] has hinted about using some machines for automatic [[Hauling]] in the (not-so-near) future. [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/dev_core_41-60.html Core56]	+	#REDIRECT [[Machine component]]
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−	~~== Power generators ==~~
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−	[[Windmill]]s {{k\|m}} and [[water wheel]]s {{k\|w}} are machine components that provide power. Power generators can be chained together using axles to combine power. Additionally, water wheels can be combined by placing them adjacent to one another in parallel, thereby requiring no extra materials to perform the linkage.
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−	~~== Uses for power ==~~
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−	~~Currently, the [[screw pump]] {{k\|s}} is the only machine~~ component ~~that consumes power to achieve a purpose. A [[millstone]] also requires power to operate, although it is classified as a [[workshop]] rather than a machine component.~~
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−	~~Screw pumps can also be operated using dwarf labor in place of mechanical power. The millstone likewise has an unpowered alternative, the [[quern]].~~
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−	~~== Power conduits ==~~
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−	A [[gear assembly]] {{k\|g}} is used to link multiple machine components together. Additionally, a gear assembly can be linked to [[lever]]s and pressure plates, which can then be used to disengage the gearbox from any linked items. For example, screw pumps can be switched on and off in this way.
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−	~~[[Axle]]s are used to transport power over a distance. A horizontal axle {{k\|h}} transports power within a [[z-level]], while a vertical axle {{k\|v}} transports power across z-levels.~~
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−	~~== Tutorial ==~~
−	~~Albedo has written an [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=43663.0 extensive introduction] to machines on the Bay 12 forum, a must read for anyone starting out.~~
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−	~~[[Category:Constructions~~]]

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	[[Axle]]s are used to transport power over a distance. A horizontal axle {{k\|h}} transports power within a [[z-level]], while a vertical axle {{k\|v}} transports power across z-levels.		[[Axle]]s are used to transport power over a distance. A horizontal axle {{k\|h}} transports power within a [[z-level]], while a vertical axle {{k\|v}} transports power across z-levels.
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		+	== Tutorial ==
		+	Albedo has written an [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=43663.0 extensive introduction] to machines on the Bay 12 forum, a must read for anyone starting out.

	[[Category:Constructions]]		[[Category:Constructions]]

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−	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]]. However, [[Toady One]] has hinted about using some machines for automatic [[Hauling]] in the (not-so-near) future. [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/dev_core_41-60.html]	+	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]]. However, [[Toady One]] has hinted about using some machines for automatic [[Hauling]] in the (not-so-near) future. [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/dev_core_41-60.html Core56]

	== Power generators ==		== Power generators ==

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−	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]]. However, [[Toady One]] has hinted about using some machines for automatic [[Hauling]] in the (not-so-near) future.	+	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]]. However, [[Toady One]] has hinted about using some machines for automatic [[Hauling]] in the (not-so-near) future. [http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/dev_core_41-60.html]

	== Power generators ==		== Power generators ==

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−	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]].	+	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]]. However, [[Toady One]] has hinted about using some machines for automatic [[Hauling]] in the (not-so-near) future.

	== Power generators ==		== Power generators ==

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	[[Axle]]s are used to transport power over a distance. A horizontal axle {{k\|h}} transports power within a [[z-level]], while a vertical axle {{k\|v}} transports power across z-levels.		[[Axle]]s are used to transport power over a distance. A horizontal axle {{k\|h}} transports power within a [[z-level]], while a vertical axle {{k\|v}} transports power across z-levels.
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		+	[[Category:Constructions]]

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−	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more machine components, which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]].	+	A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more [[:Category:machine components\|machine components]], which can be accessed from the {{k\|b}}uild → {{k\|M}}achine components menu. Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]].

	== Power generators ==		== Power generators ==

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-Currently, machines are very limited, but can be accessed by {{k|b}}uild->{{k|M}}achine components.
+A '''machine''' is a composite construction that can be created by linking together one or more machine components, which can be accessed from the {{k|b}}uild &rarr; {{k|M}}achine components menu.  Currently, machines are very limited in function; their most notable usage is for pumping [[water]].
-This menu contains:
+== Power generators ==
-Windmills and Water Wheels provide power, everything else takes power to work.  Screw pumps may use dwarf labor instead of mechanical power.
+[[Windmill]]s {{k|m}} and [[water wheel]]s {{k|w}} are machine components that provide power.  Power generators can be chained together using axles to combine power.  Additionally, water wheels can be combined by placing them adjacent to one another in parallel, thereby requiring no extra materials to perform the linkage.
-Power generators can be chained together using axles to combine power.
+== Uses for power ==
-Levers can be linked to a gear assembly to disengage the gearbox (and any linked items) from the power source.  For example you can switch screw pumps on and off this way.
+Currently, the [[screw pump]] {{k|s}} is the only machine component that consumes power to achieve a purpose.  A [[millstone]] also requires power to operate, although it is classified as a [[workshop]] rather than a machine component.
-The millstone workshop ({{k|b}}-{{k|w}}-{{k|M}}) must be built beside a powered gear assembly to function.  It can't be powered directly from a horizontal axle.
+Screw pumps can also be operated using dwarf labor in place of mechanical power.  The millstone likewise has an unpowered alternative, the [[quern]].
-<pre>
+== Power conduits ==
-#O   W   <-- millstone (O)
-#*===W   <-- gear assembly (*), horizontal axle (===) and waterwheel (WWW)
+A [[gear assembly]] {{k|g}} is used to link multiple machine components together.  Additionally, a gear assembly can be linked to [[lever]]s and pressure plates, which can then be used to disengage the gearbox from any linked items.  For example, screw pumps can be switched on and off in this way.
-#    W
-</pre>
+[[Axle]]s are used to transport power over a distance.  A horizontal axle {{k|h}} transports power within a [[z-level]], while a vertical axle {{k|v}} transports power across z-levels.