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Windmill

Windmill

WorldObject

Uses wind to produce mechanical power. Requires clear space for 10 blocks in front of the blades for full power generation. Gains a small output boost when placed at higher elevations.

Weight5000 gMax stack1SkillBasic Engineering Lv 1StationCarpentry Table

Notes

The Windmill is a source of mechanical power, generating 105 J/s and distributing it across a 30-block power grid to nearby machines. For full output, ensure a 10-block clear zone in front of the blades, and consider building at higher elevations for a small power boost. A practical tip: site your windmill on elevated, open terrain to maximize generation before transitioning to more reliable power sources.

Notes are AI-generated and may be imprecise.

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Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe
IngredientQtyType
Linen Fabric12item
Lubricant4item
Hewn Log15category

Byproducts (garbage)

Garbage byproducts of this recipe
MaterialQty / craft
Bio Residue0.48
Wood Scrap0.3
Chemical Waste0.03

Approximate โ€” a category ingredient's salvage value depends on the item actually used.

Crafting waste collects in the station's garbage output and must be hauled away or recycled โ€” see the Garbage & Recycling guide.

Crafting

Crafting stats
Labor180 calories
Craft time5 min
Throughput12 Windmill / hour (base)

As a placed object

RoomIndustrialSize7×7×2
Viewer

Requires connection ports โ€” highlighted below.

Placement
AlignmentMust be grid-aligned
Operating
Power output105 W Mechanical (observed)
Function
Power gridMechanical, 30 m radius

Recycling & waste

Salvages into (per unit)

The same salvage value leaks out as garbage when this item is consumed in crafting.

How garbage, sorting & recycling work

Total raw to craft this

Steps6Total labor3170 calTotal time68.5 min

Approximate โ€” category ingredients and any production cycles are counted as raw.

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