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{{about|the horizontal Wind Mill|the vertical version|Vertical Wind Mill}}

{{Item
|image=ItemWindMill.png
|type=Mechanical power
|stackable=Yes (64)
|firstver=2.31
}}

Behold, the power of the skies! The [[Wind Mill]] is the first form of continuous [[mechanical power]] generation available to the player and represents a milestone in technological advancement. Wind Mills are created from [[Sail]]s which are themselves made from [[Fabric]] which is a product of processed [[Hemp]].

During Thunder Storms, Wind Mills can overload and destroy the first [[Gearbox]] or [[Redstone Clutch]] connected to it for longer than approximately 30 seconds. This can be prevented using a [[Redstone Clutch]] and applying [[Redstone]] power or attaching and turning on a [[Lever]] directly, which will disengage the clutch and prevent damage. After the [[Soulforge]] is created, it is possible to use a [[Detector Block]] facing upwards to detect rain or snow, automatically powering the [[Redstone Clutch]].

After the Wind Mill has been placed, each sail can be individually colored by right clicking on it with a dye in the players hand.

== Crafting ==
{{Title}}
<onlyinclude>![[Wind Mill]]
|align="center"|[[Sail]]
|{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=      |B1= Sail |C1= 
|A2= Sail |B2=      |C2= Sail
|A3=      |B3= Sail |C3=
|Output= Wind Mill |OA=1}}</onlyinclude>
|}

== Uses ==

Once the Wind Mill has been crafted, it will need to be attached to a placed [[Axle]] by right clicking it with the Wind Mill in the players hand. Bear in mind that it is a large structure and requires 13x13x1 blocks of free space (6 block radius around the axle). Wind Mills also require a completely unobstructed view of the sky to function.

=== Crafting ===

{{Title}}
!Wind Mill
|align="center"|[[Sail]]
|{{Grid/Crafting
|A1= Wind Mill     |B1=
|A2=  |B2=      
|Output= Sail, 4 |OA=1}}
|}

== Keep in Mind ==
* Deserts do not suffer from rain, snow or storms. 
* The Wind Mill needs 13x13x1 blocks of free space, including the [[axle]] in the middle.
* Blocks placed above a Wind Mill will protect it from the weather, but will also disable it.
* It takes 27 [[Hemp]] to make a Wind Mill.
* [[Vertical Wind Mill]]s are variants that can be used in the Nether.

[[Category:Age of Iron]]