StarRupture: How to Power Ore Extractors, Smelters, and Buildings

Understanding Power Flow in StarRupture

• 💡 The core issue is that machines like miners and extractors may appear powered on but won't operate due to improper power connections.
• ⚡ Power must travel through foundations or rails to reach your buildings and enable them to function.

Connecting Power Sources

• 🔌 To establish power, connect your solar panels to a building that is linked via foundations or rails.
• 🏗️ This connection can be made directly to a smelter or other production building, or indirectly to a building that is already connected to the foundation or rail network.

Ensuring Full Production

• ⚙️ Once power is correctly routed through foundations or rails, your smelter will be able to power connected miners and ore processors.
• ✅ This ensures that extractors run at 100% efficiency, maintaining continuous base production without interruptions.
• ⚠️ Be mindful of building placement and height, as incorrect positioning can prevent power flow.