Kinetic Wind Generator

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The Kinetic Wind Generator, with an Iron Rotor inside, in action

The Kinetic Wind Generator is an upgrade of the old Windmill. It generates energy from wind power which varies randomly, although certain factors can change this. Unlike the Windmill, the Kinetic Wind Generator will require maintenance in the form of the Rotors. These are needed to run the Kinetic Wind Generator. Once a Rotor is placed inside the GUI, the block is given sufficient space, and the current wind level is adequate for the current rotor, the Kinetic Wind Generator will begin to generate Kinetic Energy. This can be converted into EU by using a Kinetic Generator attached to the correct face(the black circle).

About Wind[edit]

First off, the wind strength of a particular area is affected by 3 factors: Height, Weather, and Chance. The higher up in the world you are, the higher the wind level. Below y64, there is no wind, and KWG's will not function at all. Weather will also give boosts; Rainy weather will give a 20% boost to normal wind levels, and stormy weather will give a 50% boost. The final factor of chance makes the wind strength vary randomly, however there is a limited range of variation.

The easiest way to check the current wind level in an area is by using a Windmeter. -WIP-

Spacing[edit]

-WIP-

Rotors[edit]

The rotor equipped by the KWG will strongly affect the output of the generator. Each rotor has a different cost, durability, and wind requirement. This means that even the low-level Wood Rotor can be useful in some circumstances.

Wood Rotor[edit]


Grid Wood Rotor Blade.png


Grid Wood Rotor Blade.png
Grid Iron.png
Grid Wood Rotor Blade.png


Grid Wood Rotor Blade.png


Grid Kinetic Wind Generator Rotor (Wood).png

Grid Wooden Planks.png
Grid Wooden Planks.png
Grid Wooden Planks.png
Grid Wood.png
Grid Wood.png
Grid Wood.png
Grid Wooden Planks.png
Grid Wooden Planks.png
Grid Wooden Planks.png
Grid Wood Rotor Blade.png

The Wood Rotor lasts 3 IRL hours inside the KWG and requires wind levels between 10 and 60 MCW.

Total Cost=

- 1 Iron Ingot

- 12 Logs

- 24 Planks

Iron Rotor[edit]


Grid Iron Rotor Blade.png


Grid Iron Rotor Blade.png
Grid Shaft (Iron).png
Grid Iron Rotor Blade.png


Grid Iron Rotor Blade.png


Grid Kinetic Wind Generator Rotor (Iron).png

Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron.png
Grid Iron.png
Grid Iron.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Rotor Blade.png

The Iron Rotor lasts 24 IRL hours inside the KWG and requires wind levels between 14 and 75 MCW.

Total Cost:

- 45 Iron

Refined Iron Rotor[edit]


Grid Refined Iron Rotor Blade.png


Grid Refined Iron Rotor Blade.png
Grid Shaft (Iron).png
Grid Refined Iron Rotor Blade.png


Grid Refined Iron Rotor Blade.png


Grid Kinetic Wind Generator Rotor (Refined Iron).png

Grid Refined Iron Plate.png
Grid Refined Iron Plate.png
Grid Refined Iron Plate.png
Grid Refined Iron.png
Grid Refined Iron.png
Grid Refined Iron.png
Grid Refined Iron Plate.png
Grid Refined Iron Plate.png
Grid Refined Iron Plate.png
Grid Refined Iron Rotor Blade.png

The Refined Iron Rotor last 3 IRL days (72 hours) inside the KWG and requires wind levels between 17 and 90 MCW.

Total Cost:

- 9 Iron

- 36 Refined Iron

Carbon Rotor[edit]


Grid Carbon Rotor Blade.png


Grid Carbon Rotor Blade.png
Grid Shaft (Refined Iron).png
Grid Carbon Rotor Blade.png


Grid Carbon Rotor Blade.png


Grid Kinetic Wind Generator Rotor (Carbon).png

Grid Carbon Plate.png
Grid Carbon Plate.png
Grid Carbon Plate.png
Grid Combined Carbon Fibers.png
Grid Combined Carbon Fibers.png
Grid Combined Carbon Fibers.png
Grid Carbon Plate.png
Grid Carbon Plate.png
Grid Carbon Plate.png
Grid Carbon Rotor Blade.png

The Carbon Rotor lasts 7 IRL days (168 hours) inside the KWG and requires wind levels between 20 and 110 MCW.

Total Cost:

- 9 Refined Iron

- 288 Coal Dust