[Suggestion] Electric switch

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A switch that you can put inline with your electrical networks so you can turn a bunch of things off. For example, light switches in a building.

Under consideration Inventory Suggested by: Bradley Clifton (09 Aug, '24) • Upvoted: 07 Jul • Comments: 3

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04 Mar
Elissa - Producer System
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"Switches: Simple / Timer / Interval / Proximity" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-03-04), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
21 Aug, '24
Fredust_AIR
We'd need this QoL item for sure! :)
04 Mar
Will Merged
Simple - A simple On / Off switch.

Timer - A switch that allows you to set an 'On' time and an 'Off' time. It only allows current to pass through during the on time, while no devices connected to it will have power during the off time. This would be helpful for turning on generators around the time solar panels are turning off. Also, this could turn on / off lights that are only needed at night.

Interval - This is mostly for fun. A switch that allows you to set how long it is On for and how long it is Off for. This would allow blinking lights. You could set them up, with some effort, to turn on in sequence as they light a path.

Proximity - A switch that allows you to set a distance at which it detects a creature, and allows you to set what creatures it detects: prospector, animal, or both. When a creature of the allowed type is detected, it allows current through. This would enable turrets to turn on only when they are needed, turn on warning lights, or just save power.