Generator

Generators are used to create electricity, not to be confused with power. In early tiers, Steel Turbine s are used. In which case, steam is used to power the turbine, in turn will generator power to turn the generator. In the pictures below you can see a very simple generator setup using 2 steel generators and 2 steel turbines. You can also use a Motor as well, however, expect the process to be far slower.

From the top, steam is fed to the turbine and connected into the back of the generator (the power input), and in this case, the generator is hooked into an electrical grid for power. In this case, a battery on one side, and wire on the other.

Generator facts:


 * Generators use a 2x2 grid
 * Generators will store some power once the output is full or no other devices are using power.
 * Generators will turn in relation to the turbine. If the turbine is moving slowly, the turbine or motor is likely turning very slow as well.
 * Steam motors can be used to turn them as well, but it is very slow and very steam heavy, though sometimes necessary early on.

Examples of the input and output of a generator. The input is not marked, but is the pulley system on the back.



An example of a generator configuration from the top



A generator from the front, where you can see the electrical output



Generator assembled with a power input (turbine) on the rear.