How do I connect power to a light bulb?
I can't seem to figure out how to connect my light bulb to the generator to make it turn on. How do I do this?
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Answer 2
You need to connect the generator via anything in the Connectors & Switches section under Power in the Workshop build menu. Once you've got a switch or pylon in place, when you hover over it you have the option to Attach Wire:
Select this option and connect a wire to the generator and the light (or other object) and then flip the switch if required.
Additionally, some items appear to power just by being in the vicinity of power infrastructure (pylons, conduits, etc):
Answer 3
So after blowing through a lot of copper, as far as I can tell anything with out a direct power connection (lights, T.V.'s, ...) can be powered by being in a AOE proximity to either a switch, conduit or a pylon. Also a small generator seems to be able to power several lights (not just three).
Answer 4
You don't add a wire to the ceiling and wall lights. Add a generator, and once running, put a light in close proximity to it. That's it. If you need it farther away you have to add a power conduit and run a wire from the generator. Then place the light in proximity to the conduit. Usually within the same room. Remember, generators are also rated for power. So if you've used 4 of 5 of the power units and add something that requires 2 units. It won't turn on until there is adequate power.
Answer 5
Use power conduits on the roof near a light bulb and power the conduit
Answer 6
You could try connecting the generator to a pylon with a switch and then running the power with conduits? All light bulbs within that vicinity should work.
Alternatively, you could try placing a coupling capacitor (I think that was the name), near the object you want powered.
Answer 7
Step 1: set up generator
Step 2: set up a switch appropriately with environment (try to get it in between generator and conduit, which is coming up next) wire the switch to the generator.
Step 3: place conduit near desired area of electricity (inside or outside wall is acceptable) wire the conduit back to the generator.
Step 4: place light is desired area (near conduit)
Step 5: If the light(s) DIDNT already come on, try flipping the switch, or pressing A on the item in workshop mode.
I struggled, and this is what worked for me. Still haven't mastered the whole power/defense thing yet
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