Cable Constructor. A safer underwater energy transfer method.

TheLordEternalTheLordEternal The Earth Join Date: 2015-08-07 Member: 206851Members

As nifty as underwater electric arcs looks, It is hardly an efficient way to transfer power, Let alone safe.
The Conduit Builder is a ingenious combination of a diving reel and a modified builder tool, Allowing for on the fly construction of cables.
In addition to a low inventory impact, It automatically takes resources from your inventory as needed, Filling a internal storage capacitor.
This reservoir of materials is then used to construct cables as necessary on the go, Allowing for a pleasantly compact user experience.

To use the Conduit Builder, Aim at a base piece or generator, Then (Press RMB).
This will cause it to construct a Connector, Acting as a cable attachment point, Where you are looking.
Afterwards it will build the attached cable as you go, Allowing you to connect two separate places with power.
To connect the cable to its destination, Merely repeat the first step (Press RMB) to attach.
[Alternatively, Use a builder to create connectors and the Cable tool to lay cables between them.]

In addition, Aiming at the terrain and pressing (RMB) will create a anchor in the ground and attach the cable to it.
The Anchor can be used as a intermediate for the cables during long stretches or winding terrain, Or simply to keep them organized and pretty.

Holding (LMB/Alt:Q) Will cause the Cable Builder to grab onto, Start spooling back up and deconstructing the cable.
A cable can be detached from any attachment point such as anchors or connectors.
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