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{{Machine_component|name=Windmill|key=m | {{Machine_component|name=Windmill|key=m | ||
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# [[Architecture]] | # [[Architecture]] | ||
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A '''windmill''' is a [[machine component]] that provides [[power]] via wind on the surface of a fortress map. The power produced by each windmill depends on your fortress location. | A '''windmill''' is a [[machine component]] that provides [[power]] via wind on the surface of a fortress map. The power produced by each windmill depends on your fortress location. | ||
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== When it works == | == When it works == | ||
A windmill generates power under the following conditions: | A windmill generates power under the following conditions: | ||
− | # Its center tile | + | # Its center tile is outside. |
− | # The map has wind. | + | # The map has wind. |
#* Some maps have strong wind (40 power per windmill), some have weak wind (20 power), and some have no wind at all. | #* Some maps have strong wind (40 power per windmill), some have weak wind (20 power), and some have no wind at all. | ||
# It is not connected to frozen machinery, such as a screw pump or water wheel in ice. | # It is not connected to frozen machinery, such as a screw pump or water wheel in ice. | ||
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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
− | + | To place a windmill, it must either be supported by machinery from below or on a stable foundation (floor). In either case, the build site must be reachable. Either from one of the tiles the windmill is being built on or from adjacent surrounding tiles. | |
=== Variants === | === Variants === | ||
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# Build the windmill. | # Build the windmill. | ||
# Excavate a path under it to the center of its base, 1 [[z-level]] down. | # 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. A floor between the windmill and this is fine | + | # Add a vertical [[axle]], [[gear assembly]] or machine there, which will have power. A floor between the windmill and this is fine. |
==== Windmill tower ==== | ==== Windmill tower ==== | ||
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# Build a 3×3 platform (or 8-tile ring) out of floors one level above the ground floor. | # Build a 3×3 platform (or 8-tile ring) 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. | # Connect this assembly to horizontal axles, and power your machines. | ||
# If desired, remove excess floors/stairs. | # If desired, remove excess floors/stairs. | ||
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==== Sunken windmill ==== | ==== Sunken windmill ==== | ||
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== Using the power == | == Using the power == | ||
− | Getting power out of a hanging windmill is straightforward. As long as the machinery it's hanging on is a vertical | + | Getting power out of a hanging windmill is straightforward. As long as the machinery it's hanging on is a vertical axle, gear assembly, or screw pump, it will be powered. |
Windmills with stable foundations are harder. A vertical axle or gear assembly beneath the center tile should always be powered, but the actual behavior seems buggy or non-intuitive; if it doesn't work, try re-building the machinery below the windmill. | Windmills with stable foundations are harder. A vertical axle or gear assembly beneath the center tile should always be powered, but the actual behavior seems buggy or non-intuitive; if it doesn't work, try re-building the machinery below the windmill. | ||
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See [[Machinery/Examples]]. | See [[Machinery/Examples]]. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Machine components]] |