Automation Receiver
The Automation Receiver allows automation signals to be received from an Automation Broadcaster, selecting between different, named, automation broadcasters. The maximum range of the Automation Broadcaster is 5 tiles on the space map, an out of range broadcaster will still be listed, but will be shown as "Out of range". Receivers must be placed with line of sight to space, similar to the Interplanetary Launcher or a Telescope (Spaced Out). Since Automation Broadcasters can be renamed, the list of named broadcasters will be shown in a Channel Selector property window when the receiver is selected, along with an indicator as to the location of the broadcaster (eg, a planetoid or rocket capsule). Multiple Receivers can accept a signal from the same broadcaster.
Despite the regular automation output icon shown when in the automation overlay, Automation Receivers can output to either a regular Automation Wire or an Automation Ribbon. Care should be taken to ensure that the connected wire type matches the one on the broadcaster, as connecting a regular wire to a receiver that is accepting signals from a broadcaster attached to a ribbon may cause Signal Overload Damage, depending on the direction of the mismatch.
Automation Broadcasters and Receivers may be placed inside rocket capsules, and when inside a rocket capsule, the rules regarding line of sight no longer apply to any obstructions, be it the capsule walls, or tiles placed by the player.
When an Automation Receiver does not have line of sight, a red status icon will show up and the status properties will show "No Line Of sight" to indicate the problem.
Tips
- Since Automation Broadcasters and Receivers can be placed in rockets, unpiloted rockets can be used as automation relays when a broadcaster and receiver are paired together. Build out a small rocket with a Trailblazer Module and enough range to reach 5 tiles, place an Automation Broadcaster and Receiver into it, and connect it with the desired automation wire or ribbon. Launch the rocket with a dupe inside to orbit, and then use the trailblazer to land the dupe back onto the surface, leaving the rocket in autopilot. Set the course for the desired location, and leave the rocket there, broadcasting signals.
History
- U47-561558: Added range visualization to Automation Receiver