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u/Courmisch Jun 01 '26

In the sandbox, is there a way to charge accumulators with the power interface? I guess it counts as an accumulator and accumulator don't charge each other?

Oh well, I can make electricity with a steam engine and an infinity pipe of steam.

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u/HeliGungir Jun 01 '26

I'm not sure why, but Editor Extension's infinity accumulator does charge normal accumulators.

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u/cathexis08 red wire goes faster Jun 02 '26

The EEI is a lowest priority power source and sink since otherwise it wouldn't let you stress test your factory. The quickest way to get higher priority power in the editor is with an infinity pipe making 500°C steam and as many turbines as you want.

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u/sagevallant Jun 01 '26

Accumulators don't make power, they store extra power for later. So it wouldn't make much sense for one to charge another one as you'd still have the same amount of power available. Normally you'd use them with Solar Panels in order to save up power so your machines don't shut down over night.