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The Low Voltage Transformer is used to turn '''Medium Voltage''' (MV) [[EU]] current into '''Low Voltage''' (LV) and back. This is useful for powering basic machines. | 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 == | == Recipe == | ||
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=== Converting to LV: === | === 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 [[Tin Cable|Ultra-Low Current Cable]] for the output. | |||
In order to convert | |||
=== Converting to MV: === | === 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 [[Tin Cable|Ultra-Low Current Cable]] or [[Copper Cable]] for the output. | |||
{{Energy|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}} | |||
{{Navigation}} | {{Navigation}} | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 25 March 2013
| LV Transformer | |
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| Properties | |
| Type | Wiring |
| Tool | 
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| Stackable | Yes (64)
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| Energy Consumption | |
| Max EU Input | 128 EU/t (MV) |
| Technical Details | |
| UU Cost | {{{uu_cost}}} |
| First appearance | ? |
| ID | IC2:{{{id}}} |
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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[edit]
Usage[edit]
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:[edit]
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:[edit]
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[edit]
| EU | |
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| Input | 128 EU |
| Output | Variable
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| Storage | 128 |
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