(RUST) Electricity 101 - Backup Power Options (September Update)

[@niebieskipies]

Hey man! Just wanted to say Your videos are the best I found for people who actually want to understand how it works and not only make it. They way You explain it is really clear, even though sometimes You have to watch it 2-3 times. Keep up the good work, You deserve 1M subs imho. Regards!

[@SpibsTV]

Thank you so much, my guy! I'm just glad I can help other people :) If you haven't already, join my discord. There is a great little community forming there with a bunch of people who help each other :)

[@SuperCheng1985]

Nice vid, again... why you don't have at least 20k subs yet goes beyond me.

[@SpibsTV]

Thank you, mu guy

[@darik0769]

I have a problem. When I connect the batteries to the combiners, the batteries always lose the same amount of energy. Example: I have 6 batteries in parallel to make me a combined 600 of power, but my base is only using 80 of power, the problem is that all batteries lose 80 of power when I disconnect the primary power. How to solve this problem? My base needs 400 power to work so the batteries discharge too fast to leave the system direct and the power generated does not support recharging the batteries and maintaining power in the base.

[@SpibsTV]

I wouldn’t use combiners connected to the batteries, as it will cause problems as you’re experiencing. What I would do instead is separate the circuits in your base to instead be

[@jessenorris1672]

Hi there love the video, i have a question for you though is the battery still ment to charge with this setup as mine is not charging it has just maintained the charge that it had when i set it up

[@SpibsTV]

It is meant to charge, yes. This video is was uploaded many years ago, and I am no longer active, though there may be some subtle changes I am not aware of as I no longer play the game.

[@jessenorris1672]

@@SpibsTV thats a shame that you dont play and upload anymore, you have an awesome way of showing how things work and in my opionion your video is the best back up setup that i have found on youtube. I wound watch the hell out of any date videos you might do.

[@SpibsTV]

@@jessenorris1672 thank you, I really appreciate your kind words. I love teaching and sharing knowledge. I had to make some choices about my life a few years ago and I chose to cut out gaming and focus on other parts of my life. My advice is go over the circuit again and make sure all the variables are correct, and also make sure you have enough excess power to charge your battery. Hope this helps

[@jessenorris1672]

@@SpibsTV ok so i have found if you change the value in the eletrical branch that you left as defult to 30 it now charges the battery

[@SpibsTV]

@@jessenorris1672 awesome, glad you found a fix ☺️

[@aaronchamberlain672]

Hey bud been loving ur electrical vids. I play on Vanilla Solo n it takes many wipes most times for me to acquire the large battery. Is it possible to replace the 2 large one with small batts in ur first example by just changinging the numbers?

[@SpibsTV]

Yes, these system are interchangeable with the small batteries. However, small batteries only output 10 power, and therefore are not suitable to power turrets. Only small, low power circuits can run off small batteries.

[@aaronchamberlain672]

@@SpibsTV awesome yeah meant to specify that i was only going to run 6 lights and turn them into day and night cycle thanks man u rock

[@SpibsTV]

@@aaronchamberlain672 No worries, happy to help :) 6 Lights does consume 12 power though, so you will fall a little short there, unless of course you build two separate circuits. Worth noting that the double battery system doesn't increase your output to 20 (using small batteries) just means you have more time overall. If you have any other issues, feel free to join the discord :)

[@aaronchamberlain672]

Hmm i may have to become a lil more aggresive when looking for the big battery then it sounds like

[@SpibsTV]

@@aaronchamberlain672 Personally I think small batteries need a minor buff, perhaps outputting 20 units of power, and lasting 20-25 mins.

[@arasoktar757]

Hello I just discover your channel and it is amazing thank you for this perfect contents.

[@SpibsTV]

Thank you! Glad you've found it helpful :)

[@dusiuek1537]

why after wiring everything my left blocker is on? (188 power from windmill

[@SpibsTV]

I would say your branches are set incorrectly, or wired incorrectly. Perhaps it's worth joining my discord and using the help channel there :)

[@mouse369]

Quick question, what do we set the electrical branch offs to for the second one?

[@SpibsTV]

Could you ask the question again? I don’t understand it sorry. Otherwise, join my discord and we can help you there.

[@RettFrem]

Heyman, really great vid. I did the 2x large battery setup, but I want to find a way to add automatic night lights into the same circuit. Is this possible or should I just make another circuit for the night lights?

[@SpibsTV]

Apologies for delayed reply. It is definitely possible. You just add whatever circuit you want after the battery backup circuit

[@PkTimeBro]

Nice video, High quality content

[@SpibsTV]

Thank you

[@DUSaggin]

idk what I've done wrong in the duel battery setup but both battery's are draining at the same time at night when my solar panels are off.

[@SpibsTV]

Sounds to me there has been a mistake with your wiring to block the batteries. I would double check that you're using the correct outputs/inputs shown in this video. Additionally, be sure you've calculated your Power Draw correctly and set your electrical branches to match. If you're still having trouble, join my discord :)

[@alexmazz7379]

Heya spibs, Just a quick question mate which one of these designs do you think would be best viable option to say run 2x turrets + 5lights .. at the same time as charging a large battery to allow the use of backup whilst nighttime is active so my lights can turnon/off but still have turrets running 24/7 . Is that actually doable ?

[@SpibsTV]

A power supply that consistently delivers 80 power should be enough. Then if you don't want lights on during the day, they could be hooked up to a blocker, with a solar panel connected to the "block passthrough". A single battery setup should be find for this.

[@alexmazz7379]

@@SpibsTV awesome thanks heaps spibs ! Good too see someone with knowledge too these systems :)

[@steamisalwaysright]

I'm a little confused about how power draw works. I want to have 3 turrets active so the 70 power draw makes the most sense. If the power source is knocked out however, how long will three turrets stay active with two large bats? Is it 20 per day, per turret?

[@SpibsTV]

Each turret only requires 10 power, so you need to adjust your electrical branches for that. Batteries in Rust will output their maximum amount of power no matter what is connected, therefore, they last up to 4 hours each when fully charged. So, if both the batteries you have setup are fully charged, then you have 8 hours of runtime. (While holding a wire tool, simply look at the battery to see how much charge it has) If you still have any trouble, feel free to join the discord, you can get all the help you need there.

[@kicks9010]

The brains of rust ❤️

[@SpibsTV]

Thanks brother

[@richardfrye3890]

I would love to see the small (18) setup that worked at night as well. Love the concept so far.

[@SpibsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video :) But what do you mean? What would you like to see? All of these circuits work as described, night and day.

[@AliasMuse]

Thanks

[@SpibsTV]

AliasMuse you’re welcome, my guy!

[@erwinhaijema9416]

how do you know what to count for the electrical branches? can't really get a hold of it. Thanks for de vid :)

[@SpibsTV]

It's just learning what is required for each component. This website may help, otherwise, join my discord :)

[@SpibsTV]

rustlabs.com/group=misc

[@erwinhaijema9416]

Aah okay, thanks !! I'll give it a go.

[@CooJoe05]

Very nice to see an easy learn technique for the electricity. Nice Job. With the new Electric Turrets. I feel Caves are now no longer the best place to live due to you can only use Small Generators with LowGrade. There was a glitch with the older generator giving unlimited power so need to power them up but what is your ideas of trying to live in caves or is it simply...Can't do it anymore

[@SpibsTV]

Thank you, my guy :) There is only 1 or 2 caves where they are close enough to the surface to be able to have an above ground power source connected to it. However, not every map contains these caves. Caves still have they advantages, but in my opinion, base building is bland as a whole compared to what it used to be. It is what it is.

[@1300l]

All what i need. Thanks m8

[@SpibsTV]

You the man! Thank you :)

[@ready16]

how do you calculate power draw?

[@SpibsTV]

You need to know how much each component/input you're using consumes. This link may help, but won't cover everything. rustlabs.com/group=misc If you need help with a specific circuit, I recommend going my discord. Link is in the description :)

[@christianclintmalagamba8023]

can you make 12 stacks of low grade generator and 4 large battery that works for 24 hours

[@SpibsTV]

Generators only accept a single stack, so you would need 12 separate generators. So in theory yes, but the circuit would be so impractical.

[@maid_1977]

U fricking saved my ass again😂😂love ur vids❤

[@SpibsTV]

Hahahaha! You're most welcome!

[@Jonboy207]

Thank you!

[@SpibsTV]

You're welcome, my guy :)

[@aussiebandit7580]

Noice

[@SpibsTV]

Thanks Aussie!

[@austingreen6042]

The most important bit = hooking it all up is sped up... thats not exactly helpful ! 🤣

[@antonengman9543]

probably a very good video but, I just can't stand this stupid electricity thing. it was fine till they decided to make it so that the turrets need it also. It might be that I'm just stupid and can't understand the way this works or then it's just stupidly difficult. smhh :/

[@SpibsTV]

Thanks haha. In my opinion, the intricacy of electricity just replaces what the build system used to be. Building bases is fairly basic now, so this has added something complicated back into the game. Not sure if the turret thing is a good choice, but time will tell. For now, we must adapt, after all, this is a survival game.