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==Power train==

A series of interconnected axles, gears, brakes and other mechanisms that allow for an uninterrupted flow of mechanical energy through multiple machines at the same time.

=== Materials required for a power train ===

'''Wooden axles'''<br/>

Used to transmit the wind power in a straight line. These may be placed vertically or horizontally in any of the cardinal directions.

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'''Wooden gears'''<br/>

Allow the mechanical power to make a right angle turn by connecting a horizontal axle to a vertical one. Often needed depending on the design of the power train.

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'''Brake'''<br/>

Can be used to apply a lot of resistance to the mechanism in order to bring the entire train to a halt.

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'''Chute''' ''(optional)'': <br />

==Advanced power trains==

[[File:Large_gear_setup_1.png|400px|thumb|right|Simple large gear setup that combines torque from three power sources into a single output. 1, 2 and 3 are [[Auto rotor|creative auto rotors]] which provide power, 4 is the output.]]

[[File:Large_gear_setup_3.png|400px|thumb|right|More complex setup with two large gears. Torque from sources 1, 2 and 3 is combined by lower gear into a single output (4), which then goes through the upper gear to increase rotational speed at the cost of reducing torque.]]

<li>'''Speed''' defines the rate at which machines in the system perform their job. Increasing the speed allows for faster operation, but only if there is enough torque to sustain it; otherwise most of the speed will be lost to resistance.</li>

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===Large wooden gear===

Conversion of torque to speed and vice-versa can be achieved with the help of large wooden gear. Central shaft and rim of the gear can both be used for input or output. Direction of the power flow defines the conversion.

==Automated machinery==

===Milling===  

Mechanized or not, querns enable the player to grind grain, as well as some minerals and stones into their processed forms. For mechanized milling, the quern must be attached to a functioning power train.<br>

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