LV Transformer

LV Transformer

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Type	Wiring
Max Input	128 (MV)
Tool
Stackable	Yes (64)

The Low Voltage Transformer is mainly used to turn Medium Voltage (MV) EU current into Low Voltage (LV) and back. This is useful for powering basic machines.

Unlike Real Life™, there is no actual "voltage" in IC². EU travels in "packets" through wires with near-infinite speed and has smart pathfinding (somewhat like RP2 pneumatic tubes). Packets are measured in size (in EU/p) and volume (EU). (Size being the amount of energy it contains as it leaves a storage unit, volume being how much energy is left in each packet after inefficient cable usage).

• If redstone power is not applied, it consumes 128 EU in up to 128 EU/p and converts them into up to four 32 EU/p. All conversions are limited to one per tick. (Converting 2048 EU into 4x512 EU is considered one conversion.)
• If redstone power is applied, it consumes 128 EU in up to 128 EU/p and converts them into one 128 EU/p. All conversions are limited to one per tick.

Recipe

Usage

When using any Transformer, remember that the 3-dotted side means higher voltage and the 1-dotted sides mean lower voltage. You can change the direction the 3-dotted side is facing by right-clicking a 1-dotted face with a Wrench.

Converting to LV:

In order to convert to LV, you must point the input cable (maximum "voltage" is MV or 128 EU/p) to the 3-dotted side and then link any number of output cables from the 1-dotted side. Remember to use input cables that can withstand the packets you are sending in and any cable except Ultra-Low Current Cable for the output.

Converting to MV:

In order to convert to MV, you must apply redstone power through a lever, a repeater or a redstone wire, point the input cables (maximum "voltage" is MV or 128 EU/p) to any 1-dotted side and then link the output cable from the 3-dotted side. Remember to use input cables that can withstand the packets you are sending in and any cable except Ultra-Low Current Cable or Copper Cable for the output.

Energy

	EU
Input	128 EU
Output	Variable Up to four packets of 32 EU/p when redstone is not applied. One packet of 128 EU/p when redstone is applied.
Storage	128