Timers

A Timer is a triggering mechanism that periodically sends an activation signal to other mechanisms. There are five different types of timers, which differ in the interval at which the signal is sent: 5 Second Timer, 3 Second Timer, 1 Second Timer, ', and '.

Timers need to be placed in order to function; they require either a block or a platform beneath them. They are toggled on and off by pressing the button on them. Timers can also be activated and deactivated using other mechanism activation items. For example, a Switch on the same path of wires will toggle a timer on and off. Multiple timers on the same circuit will also repeatedly toggle each other on and off.

On the, timers can be crafted at an Iron or Lead Anvil. On and additionally on, they can be purchased from the Mechanic, while on , only the 1/2 and 1/4 Second Timers can be purchased from her.

Tips

 * The buy price of the 1 Second Timer is lower than the sell price of the 10 Gold Bars  or 10 Platinum Bars  required to craft it. Hence, it is more money-efficient to sell the bars and buy the timer than to use them for crafting the timer.