Pressure Plates

A Pressure Plate is an activation mechanism that sends a signal trough wires connected to it when someone steps on it. The plate sits partially hidden on top of blocks.

Pressure Plates allow you to see laid wires when held.

Plates can be purchased from a Mechanic or taken from a natural source -- starting from 1.1 they are randomly generated on the map during world creation. Caution should be used, however, as they are found connected to boulder, dart or explosives traps.

Pressure Plates are a great tool for opening and closing doors without having to click on them.

The color of naturally spawned Pressure Plates is dependent on the color of block it is generated on top of

Pressure plates can be triggered not only by the player, npcs, and enemies, but also boulders. This can be used as a delay, or to trigger a row of traps as it rolls down a hallway.