Water wheel rotation?

[KhorneHub]

Is there a possible way for me to rotate a water wheel around? Im set up next to a stream to produce power and really dont want to have to build a bridge.

[[+DG+] Sir_Castic]

wheels already rotate. that's what they DO

[KhorneHub]

Originally posted by +DG+ Sir_Castic:

wheels already rotate. that's what they DO

True. I mean shift the wheel's facing.

[Fletch]

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

Originally posted by +DG+ Sir_Castic:

wheels already rotate. that's what they DO

True. I mean shift the wheel's facing.

Are you referring to vertical vs horizontal installation? See the window when constructing a waterwheel. It has this text: "Water wheels are 1x3 or 3x1. The long side should align with the water's flow" -- and there are big buttons to choose either the vertical or horizontal style in that window.

[76561188078797539]

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

Is there a possible way for me to rotate a water wheel around? Im set up next to a stream to produce power and really dont want to have to build a bridge.

Better make certain your biome doesn't have water freezing some part of the year...

The self-contained Dwarven Water Reactor[www.dwarffortresswiki.org] somewhere underground is your best approach.

Personally, I tend to compartmentalize those for various tasks, rather than run a single power grid. Considering how easy it is to set up and get running, you can always dump one or two wherever power is needed (and save on power loss through long axle use).

[KhorneHub]

Originally posted by Sheepify:

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

Is there a possible way for me to rotate a water wheel around? Im set up next to a stream to produce power and really dont want to have to build a bridge.

Better make certain your biome doesn't have water freezing some part of the year...

Fortunately it doesn't. In a near jungle situation. Going to try the water reactor when I get a bit lower, this is just going to move some aquifer water up and act as a power test for the larger plans.

[76561188078797539]

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

Going to try the water reactor when I get a bit lower

Personally, I'd strongly recommend a 4-wheel setup. Double the power with minimal extra setup required.

You can recalculate the water needed, I generally use a "feeder" room of 3x3+2 extra tiles to ensure it runs smoothly. Faster to dig water channels from wherever main cistern is than try to fill it with buckets, even with just two wheels.

[KhorneHub]

Originally posted by Fletch:

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

True. I mean shift the wheel's facing.

Are you referring to vertical vs horizontal installation? See the window when constructing a waterwheel. It has this text: "Water wheels are 1x3 or 3x1. The long side should align with the water's flow" -- and there are big buttons to choose either the vertical or horizontal style in that window.

Problem is the axle isnt facing the right way. Got that part easily set up. I dont mess with power much so I dont know if the axle matters or not.

[Fletch]

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

Problem is the axle isnt facing the right way. Got that part easily set up. I dont mess with power much so I dont know if the axle matters or not.

you mean attaching to the left side of the wheel versus right side? It doesn't matter which side you attach things.

[KhorneHub]

Originally posted by Fletch:

Originally posted by KhorneHub:

Problem is the axle isnt facing the right way. Got that part easily set up. I dont mess with power much so I dont know if the axle matters or not.

you mean attaching to the left side of the wheel versus right side? It doesn't matter which side you attach things.

Welp. That answers that question. Thanks

[[+DG+] Sir_Castic]

i have wheels in my pants