LV Transformer

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LV Transformer
Picture na.png
Grid LV Transformer.png
Properties
Type Wiring
Tool Grid Wrench.png




Stackable Yes (64)





Energy Consumption
Max EU Input 128 EU/t (MV)
Technical Details
UU Cost {{{uu_cost}}}
First appearance ?
ID IC2:{{{id}}}



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]

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Grid Copper.png
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Grid Insulated Copper Cable.png
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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
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