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[[File:Powertrain.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Simple power train configuration.]]
[[File:Powertrain.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Simple power train configuration.]]
'''''The mechanical work horse is the path to prosperity.'''''
'''''The mechanical work horse is the path to prosperity.'''''


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== Mechanical Power Sources == <!--T:54-->
== Mechanical Power Sources == <!--T:54-->


=== The [[windmill]] === <!--T:55-->
=== The windmill === <!--T:55-->
A windmill is a multi-block structure used to harness wind power and transform it into mechanical power. There are many possible designs for a windmill but factors to consider include:  
A {{ll|windmill|windmill}} is a multi-block structure used to harness wind power and transform it into mechanical power. There are many possible designs for a windmill but factors to consider include:  
* Location windspeed
* Location windspeed
* Height - for wind and clearance for sails
* Height - for wind and clearance for sails
* Accommodation of various power train designs and equipment
* Accommodation of various power train designs and equipment
* Amount of power needed to drive attached equipment
* Amount of power needed to drive attached equipment
Detailed information on the windmill can be found on the [[Windmill|windmill page.]]
Detailed information on the windmill can be found on the {{ll|Windmill|windmill page}}.


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=== Other === <!--T:97-->
=== Other === <!--T:97-->
Other sources include the [[Auto rotor]] (creative-only).
 
Other sources include the {{ll|Auto rotor|Auto rotor}} (Creative mode only).


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==Power train== <!--T:56-->
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.
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.


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'''Wooden axles'''<br/>
====Wooden axle====
 
Used to transmit the wind power in a straight line. These may be placed vertically or horizontally in any of the cardinal directions.
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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{{Crafting
{{Crafting
|Ingredients= [[Hammer]]<br />[[Chisel]]<br />[[Trees|log]]<br />[[Fat]]
|Ingredients= 1x {{ll|Hammer|<translate>Hammer</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Chisel|<translate>Chisel</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Log|<translate>Log</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Fat|<translate>Fat</translate>}}
|Grid/CraftingCode={{Grid/Crafting
|Grid/CraftingCode={{Grid/Crafting
|A1=Copper hammer|B1=|C1=
|A1=Copper hammer|A1-link=Special:MyLanguage/Hammer|A1_name=<translate>Hammer</translate>
|A2=Copper Chisel|B2=|C2=
|A2=Copper Chisel|A2-link=Special:MyLanguage/Chisel|A2_name=<translate>Chisel</translate>
|A3=Log (Oak)|B3=Fat|C3=
|A3=Log (Oak)|A3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Log|A3_name=<translate>Log</translate>
|Output=Wooden Axle|OA=2}}
|B3=Fat|B3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Fat|B3_name=<translate>Fat</translate>
}}
|Output=Wooden Axle|OA=2|Output_name=<translate>Wooden axle</translate>
}}}}
<translate>


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'''Wooden gears'''<br/>
====Wooden gears====
 
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.
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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{{Crafting
{{Crafting
| Ingredients= [[Hammer]]<br />[[Saw]]<br />[[Chisel]]<br />[[Stick]] (2x)<br />[[Trees|Log]]<br />[[Resin]]<br />[[Fat]] 
|Ingredients=1x {{ll|Hammer|<translate>Hammer</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Saw|<translate>Saw</translate>}}<br>2x {{ll|Stick|<translate>Stick</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Chisel|<translate>Chisel</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Resin|<translate>Resin</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Log|<translate>Log</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Fat|<translate>Fat</translate>}}
|Grid/CraftingCode={{Grid/Crafting
|Grid/CraftingCode={{Grid/Crafting
|A1=Copper hammer|B1=Copper Saw|C1=
|A1=Copper hammer|A1-link=Special:MyLanguage/Hammer|A1_name=<translate>Hammer</translate>
|A2=Stick|B2=Copper Chisel|C2=Stick
|B1=Copper Saw|B1-link=Special:MyLanguage/Saw|B1_name=<translate>Saw</translate>
|A3=Resin|B3=Log (Oak)|C3=Fat
|A2=Stick|A2-link=Special:MyLanguage/Stick|A2_name=<translate>Stick</translate>
|Output=Angled Gears|OA=}}
|B2=Copper Chisel|B2-link=Special:MyLanguage/Chisel|B2_name=<translate>Chisel</translate>
}}
|C2=Stick|C2-link=Special:MyLanguage/Stick|C2_name=<translate>Stick</translate>
|A3=Resin|A3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Resin|A3_name=<translate>Resin</translate>
|B3=Log (Oak)|B3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Log|B3_name=<translate>Log</translate>
|C3=Fat|C3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Fat|C3_name=<translate>Fat</translate>
|Output=Angled Gears|Output_name=<translate>Angled gears</translate>
}}}}
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'''Brake'''<br/>
====Brake====
 
Can be used to apply a lot of resistance to the mechanism in order to bring the entire train to a halt.
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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{{Crafting
{{Crafting
|Ingredients= [[Hammer]]<br />[[Chisel]]<br />[[Trees|Log]]<br />Wooden axle<br />[[Resin]] (2x)
|Ingredients=1x {{ll|Hammer|<translate>Hammer</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Chisel|<translate>Chisel</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Log|<translate>Log</translate>}}<br>1x {{ll|Wooden axle|Wooden axle}}<br>2x {{ll|Resin|<translate>Resin</translate>}}
|Grid/CraftingCode={{Grid/Crafting
|Grid/CraftingCode={{Grid/Crafting
|A1= Copper hammer|B1=|C1=  
|A1= Copper hammer|A1-link=Special:MyLanguage/Hammer|A1_name=<translate>Hammer</translate>
|A2= Copper Chisel|B2= |C2=  
|A2= Copper Chisel|A2-link=Special:MyLanguage/Chisel|A2_name=<translate>Chisel</translate>
|A3= Oak log|B3= Wooden Axle|C3= Resin|C3N=2
|A3= Oak log|A3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Log|A3_name=<translate>Log</translate>
|Output=Brake}}
|B3= Wooden Axle|B3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Wooden axle|B3_name=<translate>Wooden axle</translate>
}}
|C3= Resin|C3N=2|C3-link=Special:MyLanguage/Resin|C3_name=<translate>Resin</translate>
|Output=Brake|Output_name=<translate>Brake</translate>
}}}}
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