Power Switch.

[StormProxy]

i really need help with the Power switch even tho ive played this from Alpha 1 to now i still dont know how it works. do ya just place it in a room or something, please help me. thanks

[b0rsuk]

If it's turned on, it works like a conduit. If it's turned off, it works like no conduit.

[StormProxy]

Thank you for that. im still learning the new items and all that i never used

[Canute]

Ofcouse a pawn need to flick the switch first because the effect goes active.
But mods give you switches that auto. flick by time or other special encounters.

[Jimyoda]

Love b0rsuk's succinct answer. Well put.


Here's the full length version in case you need it.

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

When the power switch is designated to turn OFF, the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X.
When the power switch is designated to turn ON, the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark.