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The '''cogwheel''' is a basic mechanical component in Create that relays [[rotation]]. When two cogwheels are adjacent, if rotational force is provided to either cogwheel, this force will also be provided to the other cogwheel.
The '''Cogwheel''' is a basic mechanical component in Create that relays [[Rotational power|rotation]].


The '''large cogwheel''' is a larger variant of the cogwheel that can relay rotation around corners and power [[Rotation Speed Controller|Rotation Speed Controllers]].
The '''Large Cogwheel''' is a larger variant of the cogwheel that can relay rotation around corners and power [[Rotation Speed Controller|Rotation Speed Controllers]].


==== Recipe ====
== Crafting ==
[[File:Cogwheel recipe.png|none|thumb]]
{| class="article-table"
Note: any wood type can be used
|+
!Name
!Ingredients
!Recipe
|-
|'''Cogwheel'''
|Andesite Alloy +
Any Wooden Button
|[[File:Cogwheel (Recipe).png|270x270px]]
|-
|'''Large Cogwheel'''
|Andesite Alloy +
Any Planks +
 
Any Wooden Button
|[[File:Large Cogwheel (Recipe).png|270x270px]]
|}


== Usage ==
== Usage ==


=== Connecting components ===
=== Conveying Rotation ===
Cogwheels have three main methods of interlocking:
Cogwheels have three main methods of interlocking:
* Two cogwheels can be placed on the same face of two adjacent blocks. As such, when rotational force is provided to one of the cogwheels, equivalent force will be provided to the other cogwheel at the same speed but in the opposite direction.
* Two Cogwheels interlock when placed next to each other (not diagonally) and facing the same direction. When rotational force is provided to one of the cogwheels, the force will be provided to the other Cogwheel at the same speed but in the opposite direction.
* Two [[Large Cogwheel|Large Cogwheels]] can be placed on adjacent faces of the same block, allowing for rotational force to be conveyed around corners. As above, speed will not be changed but direction will be reversed. Note that large cogwheels placed on three adjacent faces cannot rotate.
* Two [[Large Cogwheel|Large Cogwheels]] interlock when placed perpendicular to each other. This allows the rotational force to change axes and turn corners. When one Large Cogwheel conveys rotation to another, speed will not be changed but direction will be reversed.  
* A cogwheel and a large cogwheel can be placed on the same face of two diagonally adjacent blocks. The large cogwheel will rotate at half the speed of the other.
* A Cogwheel and a Large Cogwheel interlock when placed diagonally to each other and facing the same direction. The Large Cogwheel will rotate at half the speed of the Cogwheel.


In addition to connecting rotational force between adjacent cogwheels, a cogwheel can frequently be used like a [[shaft]], allowing mechanical components to be connected to each end. This can also be used to connect multiple cogwheels along the same axis.
A cogwheel can also be used like a [[Shaft]], conveying rotation from the ends of its axis. Mechanical components can be connected to each end, and several Cogwheels connected end-to-end function the same as multiple shafts would.


=== Adjusting speed ===
=== Adjusting Speed ===
Using the aforementioned mechanic of changing speed between cogwheels and large cogwheels, the speed of a component can be easily doubled or halved. This is useful for powering mechanical components that require a minimum rotation speed, such as the [[Mechanical Mixer]]. Connecting large and small cogwheels along the same axis can be used to apply this mechanic repeatedly as a gear train, able to multiply or divide speed by any power of two, provided that no mechanical component rotates more quickly than Create's speed limit of 256 RPM.
Using pairs of Cogwheels and Large Cogwheels, rotational speed can be easily doubled or halved using the mechanic mentioned above. This is useful for powering mechanical components that have a minimum rotation speed requirement, such as the [[Mechanical Mixer]]. It is possible to connect many pairs of Large Cogwheels and Cogwheels to apply this mechanic repeatedly. The only limit to applying this mechanic is that it is impossible to exceed the maximum speed limit of 256 RPM.


Alternatively, a large cogwheel can be connected to a [[Rotation Speed Controller]], which can be used to compactly adjust speed with great precision.
A Large Cogwheel can also be connected to a [[Rotation Speed Controller]], which can be used to adjust speed compactly and precisely.
[[Category:Mechanical Components]]
[[Category:Mechanical Components]]

Revision as of 20:14, 31 January 2021


The Cogwheel is a basic mechanical component in Create that relays rotation.

The Large Cogwheel is a larger variant of the cogwheel that can relay rotation around corners and power Rotation Speed Controllers.

Crafting

Name Ingredients Recipe
Cogwheel Andesite Alloy +

Any Wooden Button

File:Cogwheel (Recipe).png
Large Cogwheel Andesite Alloy +

Any Planks +

Any Wooden Button

File:Large Cogwheel (Recipe).png

Usage

Conveying Rotation

Cogwheels have three main methods of interlocking:

  • Two Cogwheels interlock when placed next to each other (not diagonally) and facing the same direction. When rotational force is provided to one of the cogwheels, the force will be provided to the other Cogwheel at the same speed but in the opposite direction.
  • Two Large Cogwheels interlock when placed perpendicular to each other. This allows the rotational force to change axes and turn corners. When one Large Cogwheel conveys rotation to another, speed will not be changed but direction will be reversed.
  • A Cogwheel and a Large Cogwheel interlock when placed diagonally to each other and facing the same direction. The Large Cogwheel will rotate at half the speed of the Cogwheel.

A cogwheel can also be used like a Shaft, conveying rotation from the ends of its axis. Mechanical components can be connected to each end, and several Cogwheels connected end-to-end function the same as multiple shafts would.

Adjusting Speed

Using pairs of Cogwheels and Large Cogwheels, rotational speed can be easily doubled or halved using the mechanic mentioned above. This is useful for powering mechanical components that have a minimum rotation speed requirement, such as the Mechanical Mixer. It is possible to connect many pairs of Large Cogwheels and Cogwheels to apply this mechanic repeatedly. The only limit to applying this mechanic is that it is impossible to exceed the maximum speed limit of 256 RPM.

A Large Cogwheel can also be connected to a Rotation Speed Controller, which can be used to adjust speed compactly and precisely.

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