Guide to construction
If you want to do a job, like Station Engineer, you need to know how to build and deconstruct stuff.
Basic Tools
Before you can begin any construction or deconstruction you need to gather a few useful tools.
These tools can be found in any blue mechanical toolbox on the station. They can also be made in an Autolathe or dispensed from a YouTool -vending machine.
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Materials
To build anything, you need materials. The two main materials are Metal 
and Glass 
, these can be found around the station, ordered from the Quartermaster, mined from the Mining Outpost or salvaged from parts of the station itself. If the Botanists are growing tower-caps, you will have Planks 
to build with.
Once you have your tools and materials, you can starting building.
Metal
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Glass and Reinforced Glass
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| 1 x Rods, 1 x
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Use rods on glass
Plasteel/Reinforced Metal
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Smelted with a combination of iron ore and plasma ore at the Mining furnace.
Rods
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| 1 x
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Use metal and click "2x metal rods" (makes two sets of rods)
Floor Tiles
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| 1 x
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Use metal and click "4x floor tiles" (makes 4 floor tiles)
Файл:Lattice.png Lattice
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| 1 x Rods |
The basic base for all types of construction, this is placed directly in space. Place by having rods in your hand, and clicking on a empty space tile.
Файл:Plating.png Plating
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| 1 x Floor tile |
The basic floor which you put things like wires and pipes upon, 'all' floor is built ontop of this. Place by having the floor tile in your hand, and click on a lattice.
Steel Floor
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| 1 x Floor tile |
This is the basic "nice" floor, this floor should be considered used in all public areas, hence why there's none of these in maintenance tunnels. Place by having the floor tile in your hand, and click on a Plating-tile.
Floor deconstruction:
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 , For light floors: 
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For all floors, use a crowbar on a floor tile to remove it
Файл:LightFloor.gif Light Floor
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1 x , 1 x , 5 x 
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Assuming there already is a plating Use the wire on glass Use the metal on the tile you get Place the light tile on the plating
Light Floor deconstruction:
You can further dismantle the light floor tile: Use a crowbar on the light tile to remove the metal. Use wirecutters on the resulting tile to separate wires from glass.
Planks/Logs/Wood
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Walls
Normal Wall
This is the standard type of wall found around the station, they are easy to construct and remove but are not as strong as reinforced walls. They also come in the hidden variety.
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:Wall.png Wall | x4
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| 4 x
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Click the metal in your hand to open the construction panel, Choose 'Build wall girders' from the list Use the remaining 2 sheets of metal on the girders
Wall deconstruction:
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 ,  (Or )
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Weld off the plating Wrench the girders apart (Alternately, you can use a Crowbar to dislodge the girders and drag them out of the way)
Normal Hidden Door
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:False Wall.gif Hidden Door | x4
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| 4 x ,
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Click the metal in your hand to open the construction panel, Choose 'Build wall girders' form the list Use crowbar on girders and wait a few seconds for the girders to dislodge. Use the remaining 2 sheets of metal on the girders
To turn a wall into a hidden door, follow the deconstruction guide for the wall type until the final wrenching, and instead proceed from the "Use crowbar on girders" line above.
Hidden Door (Regular or Reinforced) deconstruction:
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Screwdriver Welder Wrench
Reinforced Wall
This is the reinforced type of wall found in secure areas of station, they are reasonably simple to construct, but are very time consuming to remove. They also come in the hidden variety.
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:R wall.png Reinforced Wall | x2  x2
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| 2 x , 2 x
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Click the metal in your hand to open the construction panel, Choose 'Build wall girders' form the list Use the reinforced metal on the girders to reinforce them Use the last reinforced metal sheet on the reinforced girders to finish the wall
Reinforced walls deconstruction:
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Wirecutters. Screwdriver. Welder. Crowbar. Wrench. Welder. Crowbar. Screwdriver. Wirecutters. Wrench.
Reinforced Hidden Door
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:False Wall r.gif Reinforced Hidden Door | x2 x2
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| 2 x ,2 x ,
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Click the metal in your hand to open the construction panel, Choose 'Build wall girders' form the list Use crowbar on girders and wait a few seconds for the girders to dislodge. Use the reinforced metal on the dislodged girders twice to finish it
Windows
Normal/Reinforced Windows
Windows can be placed in two ways: Full or One Direction. Full is basically a weaker, see-through and shoot-through wall, while one direction allows the square it is on to be entered from any direction, except the direction it's facing.
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:Glass panel.png Файл:Glass wall.png / Файл:Glass panel r.png Файл:Glass wall r.png Windows/Reinforced Windows |
x2 / x2
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amount needs to be corrected
Файл:Glass panel.png One-Directional
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| 1 x ,
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Click the glass pane Click the "one direct" button Right-click the new pane and rotate it Use the screwdriver to fasten it down
Alternatively: Use the glass on a grille. Right-click the new pane and rotate it Use the screwdriver to fasten it down
Window deconstruction:
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Screwdriver to unscrew the window from the floor. Wrench to deconstruct the window.
Hitting the pane repeatedly with a blunt item will smash it into a glass shard.
Reinforced Window deconstruction:
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Screwdriver to unsecure the glass from the frame. Crowbar to pop the glass out. Screwdriver to unscrew the frame from the floor. Wrench to deconstruct the window.
Hitting the pane repeatedly with a blunt item will smash it into one set of metal rods and a glass shard.
Файл:Glass wall.png Full
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| 2 x ,
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Click the glass pane Click the "full" button Use the screwdriver to fasten it down
Reinforced Windows
Reinforced Windows come in 2 types: Full and One Direction. Full is basically a weaker, see-through and shoot-through wall, while one direction allows the square it is on to be entered from any direction, except the direction it's facing.
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:Glass panel r.png Файл:Glass wall r.png Windows | x2
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for 2-4 one directions or the metal for a wall.
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Файл:Glass panel r.png One-Directional
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| 1 x , ,
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Click the reinforced glass pane Click the "one direct" button Right-click the new pane and rotate it Screwdriver (Secure frame to floor.) Crowbar (Pop pane in.) Screwdriver (Secure pane.)
Alternatively: Use the reinforced glass on a grille. Right-click the new panel and rotate it Screwdriver (Secure frame to floor.) Crowbar (Pop pane in.) Screwdriver (Secure pane.)
Файл:Glass wall r.png Full
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| 2 x , ,
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Click the reinforced glass pane Click the "full" button Screwdriver Crowbar Screwdriver
Файл:Grille.png Grilles
Grilles are usually used in combination with directional windows. They allow gases and energy rounds to pass through them, but stop other objects. They can also be electrified for high security areas.
| Object | Requires | Uses |
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| Файл:Grille.png Grille | Файл:Rods.pngx2 |
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| 2 x Rods |
Stand where you wish the grille to be placed Click on the stack of 2 rods with the hand you have them in
Grille deconstruction:
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Use wirecutters twice to destroy the grille OR Use screwdriver to unfasten it
First method destroys it, giving two sets of metal rods. Wirecutters will remove it instantly, attacking the grill will instead kick it, requiring a good few kicks. Second loosens the grille, allowing it to be pulled around. Destroying the grill in this method will leave behind a still-secured section of broken grill which may be walked over but is not aesthetically pleasing. Wirecutters will not instantly remove this remnant. However, using a lit welder will destroy it instantly.
Файл:Windoor.png Window-door (Windoor)
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| 5 x , 2x , 1x , , , , 1x Circuitboard
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Click the reinforced glass pane Click the "Windoor" button Wrench Plasteel (Optional: To create a secure windoor) Cable Airlock Electronics Crowbar
Wall Mountings
APC
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2 x , 1x , 1x Circuitboard Power Control Module, , 1x  , , 
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Use the metal and make an APC frame Use the frame on the wall you want the APC on. Fit it with the wire coil. Fit it with the Power Control Module. Screwdriver the electronics into place. Add the Power Cell. Crowbar shut. It starts ID locked, with the cover engaged and the main switch turned off.
APCs may only be placed in areas which have been defined as a Station Area using the Chief Engineer's Station Blueprints. If you're trying to replace a broken APC, you can get the cover off by breaking it, likely with a fire extinguisher.
APC deconstruction:
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Swipe Card to unlock APC. Alternatively, if the APC is broken (tilted and cracked cover), try using a fire extinguisher to smash off the cover, allowing access to the battery. Remove Power Cell. Screwdriver to unsecure electronics. Crowbar to lift floor tile in front of APC Wirecutters to remove cables. Crowbar to remove Power Control Board. Welder to remover from wall. Wrenching the frame that is now detached from the wall de-constructs it to two metal sheets.
Файл:AirAlarm.png Air Alarm
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| 2 x , 1x , 1x Circuitboard Air Alarm Electronics,
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Use the metal and make an air alarm frame. Use the frame on the wall you want it on. Put in the electronics. Wire it with 5 cable pieces. Screwdriver to close.
Air Alarm deconstruction:
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Open cover with screwdriver. Cut all the wires using wirecutters. Cut the remaining wires by clicking on the airalarm with wirecutters. Pry out the circuit using the crowbar. Remove the frame from the wall using the wrench.
Fire Alarm
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| 2 x , 1x , 1x Circuitboard Fire Alarm Electronics,
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Use the metal and make an air alarm frame. Use the frame on the wall you want it on. Put in the electronics. Wire it with 5 cable pieces. Screwdriver to close.
Fire Alarm deconstruction:
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Open cover with screwdriver. Cut the wires by clicking on the firealarm with wirecutters. Pry out the circuit using the crowbar. Remove the frame from the wall using the wrench.
Other
Файл:Airlock.gif Airlock
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| 4 x , 1x , , , 1x Airlock electronics,
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1x , 
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Use the metal and make an Airlock Assembly |
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Wrench it in place |
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Use pen to name the Airlock (OPTIONAL) |
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Add reinforced glass to make a glass airlock (OPTIONAL) |
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Add wires |
Airlock electronics |
Unlock the airlock electronic board with an ID |
| Airlock electronics | Use the airlock electronic board and set the access level |
| Airlock electronics | Add the airlock electronic board to the airlock frame. |
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Screwdriver to finish |
Airlock deconstruction:
Cannot be done to an emagged airlock! RCD deconstruction must be used for that. It is possible to build a new airlock over the emagged one.
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, , , , , 
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Screwdriver the door. Use multitool and wirecutters to disable everything except the doorbolts as detailed here. (Doorbolts must be up for this to work.) Weld the door shut. Crowbar the electronics out. (if the door is electrified, this won't work for some reason) Wirecut the wires out. Unsecure it with a wrench. Weld it to deconstruct to metal plates.
Файл:Computer Solar.png Computers
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| 5 x , 2x , 1x (5 pieces), , , 1x Circuitboard
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Use the metal to open the construction panel Choose Computer frame Wrench it inplace Insert the Circuitboard of your selection Screwdriver Wires glass Screwdriver to finish
Computers deconstruction:
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Screwdriver to detach the screen. Crowbar to pry off the screen. Wirecutters to cut the cables. Screwdriver to detach the circuit lid. Crowbar to pry out the circuit. Wrench to detach the frame. Welder to disassemble the frame.
Returns all components used in construction.
Файл:Autolathe.png Machines
Their construction is detailed in the machine construction guide.
Machine deconstruction:
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Screwdriver to open the cover. Crowbar to pry out the circuit. Wirecutters to remove the wires. Wrench to disassemble the frame.
Usually returns all or most components used in construction. Some components may become broken.
Файл:Security Camera.gif Security Camera
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| 1 x Camera Assembly, 1x , , ,
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Place the camera assembly on the tile where'd you like the camera to be. Wrench it into position Weld it to the wall. Add any additional upgrades. (OPTIONAL) Add wire. Screwdriver the camera to complete it. Set camera network (default is SS13) Set camera direction
For upgrades, insert solid plasma for EMP proofing, a carrot for X-Ray and a proximity sensor for Motion.
Security Camera deconstruction:
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Screwdriver the camera to open the back panel. |
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Use your wirecutter to cut all the wires. (Cutting the alarm wire is optional) |
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Use your welder to unweld the camera from the wall. |
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Wrench the camera to unattach it from the wall. |
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Crowbar the camera assembly to remove any upgrades. |
Файл:Turret.PNG Turret
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| 7 x , , , , 1 x any energy-based gun , 1 x proximity sensor
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Build a turret frame from metal Use a wrench to secure the turret frame(it can be moved around before being secured) Use metal on the turret frame to build the cover Use a wrench on the frame to bolt the cover Add the gun Add the prox sensor Use a screwdriver to secure it all Use more metal on the frame Finally use a welder to secure the second layer of metal
Файл:Floorbot.gif
Файл:Ripley.png Robots, Cyborgs and Mechs
Their construction is described at: Robots, Cyborgs and Mechs -pages.
Файл:Disposal pipe.pngФайл:Disposal bin.pngФайл:Disposal outlet.png Disposal Pipes and Machinery
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| 1 x Disposal Pipe/Machine, , ,
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Retrieve the pipe/machine from the Disposal Pipe Dispenser (found in Atmosia) Crowbar floortile if exists to access plating Move pipe over plating, rotate and flip using the rightclick menu Wrench pipe Weld pipe
Disposal Pipes deconstruction:
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Welder on pipe to remove its joints Wrench to detach it from the plating
Note: You can then click and drag the pipe segment onto the disposal pipe dispenser to delete it
Disposal Machinery deconstruction:
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If Disposal Bin, turn off the pump Screwdriver to remove power connection Welder on machine to remove its joints Wrench to detach it from the plating
AI Core
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4 x , 2x , 1x , , , 1x AI Circuitboard, optional: 
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Файл:0AICore.pngBuild Frame from 4 reinforced sheets Wrench into place Файл:1AICore.pngAdd Circuit board Файл:2AICore.pngScrewdriver Файл:3AICore.pngAdd wires Файл:4AICore.pngAdd brain placed in an MMI (only if you want a NEW AI) Файл:5AICore.pngAdd reinforced glass Screwdriver
Solar Panels and Trackers
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| Tracker Electronics |
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Place the solar assembly on where you want to construct your solar panel/tracker. To connect it to a wire you must construct it under a wire node. |
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Wrench the solar assembly into place. |
| Tracker Electronics | Add the electronics if you want to create a solar tracker. (OPTIONAL) |
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Finish the construction by placing glass, or reinforced glass, into the assembly frame. |
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Take out the panel with a crowbar. If you are deconstructing a tracker, you can take out the electronics with your crowbar (OPTIONAL) Unwrench the leftover assembly from it's place and you will be able to move it.
Файл:Lightfixture.png Light Fixture
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| 2 x , 1x , light tube/bulb,
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Build frame from 2 metal sheets (or 1 metal sheet for small lights) Place frame on wall Add wires Screwdriver Add light tube (or light bulb for small fixtures)
Furniture
Chairs
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  Chair/Stool
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Tables
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 Table or  Wooden Table
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Table deconstruction:
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Wrench to disassemble the table.
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 Reinforced Table
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x2 Файл:Rods.pngx4
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Reinforced Table deconstruction:
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Welder to weaken the table. Wrench to disassemble it.
Bookcase
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| 5 x , ,
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Construct a frame with 4 wooden planks. Wrench the frame into place. Add a plank to the frame to make a shelf.
Bookcase deconstruction:
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Crowbar out the shelf. Unsecure the frame with a wrench. Break apart the frame with a crowbar.
Recharge Station
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Unlock the charger with an ID Screwdriver to open the cover. Wrench to dislodge the internal plating. Wirecutters to remove the wires. Crowbar to remove the components.
Usually returns all or most components used in construction. Some components may become broken.
Locker
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Open the locker. Weld the locker.
Wiring
You cannot construct wires. They are only available right now from yellow toolboxes, or scattered about the station's construction- and storage-areas.
- All wires are electrified if connected to a power net (a charged SMES battery is attached to the wire), and you will get fried if you touch them.
- Insulated gloves negate any electrical shocks to the player.
Let's say you have the following situation to fix:
How Do I Wire?
Wires are directionally dependent on where you set them down, and will apply adjacently to each "tile" you are standing by. Wires will always face inwards to you, sort of like this:
This image was made by standing in the center tile with a wire coil in hand and clicking on all 8 surrounding tiles.
In situations where you can't place a wire like this you have an alternative way. Just stand on a tile, face the direction you want it to go (ctrl+arrow key) and click the tile you're standing on.
This image was made by standing on the tile, pressing ctrl + left arrow key and then clicking the tile. The cable coil was in my active hand.
If you ever make a mistake with a wire, use the wirecutters to trim them! Simple as that. Wear insulated gloves if you value your life.
Knot Wiring
Let's say you have a situation that you need to fix:
The easiest method of wiring is knot-wiring. Also known as unsmooth or non-smooth wiring.
Fixing this is simple:
Файл:Wire 1 1.PNG -> Файл:Wire 1 2.PNG -> Файл:Wire 1 3.PNG. Done.
You just position yourself properly and click the tile to lay down wire. Make sure you click on the plating (floor) and not the already laid wire. This is because:
Файл:Wire 2 1.PNG + Файл:Wire 2 2.PNG = Файл:Wire 2 3.PNG
This might look about the same as in the previous image, however it's not. In the previous image your ending result had three pieces of wire, one going from the east to the center, one going from the north to the center and one going from the west to the center. In this situation you have two pieces of wire. One going east to west and one going north to center. The two wires don't meet in the center, because the horizontal wire is going east-west without it having a point (or knot) in the center.
Smooth Wiring
Just click on wires that are "knotted" at on end (you just need to click on the wire, not the little knotted dot). Smooth wires do not power other wires on their same tile. So make sure to apply to the source wire, or the connective tip.
To fix this situation with smooth wire you'll have to follow the steps:
Файл:Wire 1 1.PNG -> Файл:Wire 3 2.PNG -> Файл:Wire 3 3.PNG -> Файл:Wire 3 4.PNG. Done.
In this method you first lay one cable to go from one of the directions to the center (image 1). You then position yourself in another direction and click on the already laid wire piece (and not the floor!). This will make the already placed piece and the new piece combine into one smooth piece of wire (image 2). You then place another piece to go from the last remaining direction to the center (image 3) and click it from the last direction to make a 2nd smooth piece of wire (image 4).
This method often uses up more wire than dot-wiring, but it's prettier and usually preferred.
Wire-net Reset
This is Byond's attempt to "reset" the whole power net in order to deal with new/removed wires that shift the power value of a whole system. It will cause APCs to stop charging for a moment, and in huge nets it can shut down the charging of all APCs for a while.
Don't mess with wires unless you have to, it causes problems to everyone in both OOC (potential lag) and IC (power loss).
Pipes
How Do I Get Pipes?
Pipes are only constructed from Pipe Dispensers in Atmospherics. To use a Pipe Dispenser, follow these steps:
- Put Dispenser in a powered area.
- Wrench Dispenser to lock it into place.
- Click on the Pipe Dispenser with an empty hand and select the pipes you wish to use.
- You have a pipe to play with now.
- Wrench Dispenser to make it mobile once more.
Placing and Removing Pipes
Файл:Disposal pipe.png Disposal Pipes
- Rotate the pipe to the direction you wish the pipe to be in.
- Wrench the pipe to the ground.
- Use a lit welder to fuse the pipe to the ground.
Файл:Gaspipe.png Gas Pipes
- Rotate the pipe to the direction you wish (pay attention to gas pumps as they are direction dependent).
- Wrench into place.
- Turn on the pipe, if necessary.
How to Remove a Pipe
- Perform the step you used to set the pipe into place in reverse (make sure the pipe is powered off).
- Brace for any junk that might blast out of the pipe.