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208.58.0.18: Fixed typo: outpus -> outputs

2025-11-30T16:36:15Z

Fixed typo: outpus -> outputs

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	{{TODO}} Other options to try if this doesn't resolve it.		{{TODO}} Other options to try if this doesn't resolve it.

	===What are the extra RAM input/~~outpus~~ for?===		===What are the extra RAM input/outputs for?===
	They allow the RAM to load and store words wider than 64 bits on 64 bit wires.		They allow the RAM to load and store words wider than 64 bits on 64 bit wires.

	{{Component\|RAM}}, {{component\|Latency RAM}} and {{component\|Fast RAM}} have 4 {{pin\|Input value}} and {{pin\|Output}} pins. Only the first is used when the '''data width''' is set to 8, 16, 32 or 64 bits. The first 2 are used when the '''data width''' is set to 128. All 4 are used when it is set to 256.		{{Component\|RAM}}, {{component\|Latency RAM}} and {{component\|Fast RAM}} have 4 {{pin\|Input value}} and {{pin\|Output}} pins. Only the first is used when the '''data width''' is set to 8, 16, 32 or 64 bits. The first 2 are used when the '''data width''' is set to 128. All 4 are used when it is set to 256.

Gelthor: /* Common abbreviations */ Copied from an arceived version of the old github wiki https://web.archive.org/web/20231103121731/https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/wiki/Common-Abbreviations

2025-05-07T10:10:19Z

Common abbreviations: Copied from an arceived version of the old github wiki https://web.archive.org/web/20231103121731/https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/wiki/Common-Abbreviations

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	===Common abbreviations===		===Common abbreviations===

	* '''~~LUT~~''': ~~Look up table~~		* '''1bm''': One Bit Memory. The component in the game capable of storing a single bit with a save signal.
	* '''CC''': Custom Component, one made in the Component Factory		* '''CC''': Custom Component, one made in the Component Factory.
			* '''CLA''': Carry Look Ahead. A special way of building Byte adders that reduces delay.
			* '''CS''': Computer Science.
			* '''DAG''': Directed Acyclic Graph. A special kind of graph, used in the game for simulation. This is the reason why cyclic dependencies aren't possible without {{Component\|Delay Line\|Delay Lines}}.
			* '''DB''': Delayed Buffer. An obsolete term for the {{Component\|Delay Line}} component in the game that outputs the value that was input in the tick before.
			* '''FA''': {{Component\|Full Adder}}. The level/component in the game that adds 3 bits to a 2 bit result.
			* '''LFSR''': Linear Feedback Shift Register. A NAND efficient alternative to Counters.
			* '''LUT''': Look Up Table. A common pattern for good solutions for combinatorical levels.

	===How do I Rotate?===		===How do I Rotate?===

82.68.252.78: Add a couple of common abbreviations, if we add many more they should be moved to separate page

2024-10-23T11:40:53Z

Add a couple of common abbreviations, if we add many more they should be moved to separate page

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	''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ], and the [https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/blob/main/.github/FAQ.md github FAQ].		''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ], and the [https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/blob/main/.github/FAQ.md github FAQ].

			===Common abbreviations===

			* '''LUT''': Look up table
			* '''CC''': Custom Component, one made in the Component Factory

	===How do I Rotate?===		===How do I Rotate?===

14.1.64.87: /* How do I Rotate? */ typos

2024-09-03T06:52:20Z

How do I Rotate?: typos

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	===How do I Rotate?===		===How do I Rotate?===
	* You can rotate a ~~componet~~ before it is placed with the [[Controls\|hotkey]], which by default is {{kbd\|Space}}.		* You can rotate a component before it is placed with the [[Controls\|hotkey]], which by default is {{kbd\|Space}}.

	* A single placed component can be rotated the same way provided it is not connected to anything else.		* A single placed component can be rotated the same way provided it is not connected to anything else.

	* A group of connected ~~componets~~ and wire can be rotated by selecting, cutting, rotating and then pasting it. By default this is		* A group of connected components and wire can be rotated by selecting, cutting, rotating and then pasting it. By default this is
	** {{kbd\|Shift}}{{mouse\|l}}-drag, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|X}}, {{kbd\|Space}}, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|V}}		** {{kbd\|Shift}}{{mouse\|l}}-drag, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|X}}, {{kbd\|Space}}, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|V}}
	** Any wire connection internal to the selection will be preserved.		** Any wire connection internal to the selection will be preserved.

Gelthor: Added: I've finished the last level but my profile says "Complete: 95%"

2023-12-18T23:10:54Z

Added: I've finished the last level but my profile says "Complete: 95%"

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	** Any wire connection internal to the selection will be preserved.		** Any wire connection internal to the selection will be preserved.
	** However this will break any [[wire]] connections (and [[watch links]]) between the selection and the rest of the circuit. You cannot rotate a selection without disconnecting it from the rest of the circuit.		** However this will break any [[wire]] connections (and [[watch links]]) between the selection and the rest of the circuit. You cannot rotate a selection without disconnecting it from the rest of the circuit.

			===I've finished the last level but my profile says "Complete: 95%"===

			Some levels have not syncronised with the server for some reason. To resubmit them go to the game <code>Options</code> → <code>Score Sync</code>. This will show <code>Resubmit</code> for the levels that the game is resubmitting. This fixes this issue most of the time.

			{{TODO}} Other options to try if this doesn't resolve it.

	===What are the extra RAM input/outpus for?===		===What are the extra RAM input/outpus for?===

Gelthor: Fixed CSS template name

2023-11-14T21:43:21Z

Fixed CSS template name

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	<templatestyles src=Template:Controls/~~style~~.css/>		<templatestyles src=Template:Controls/styles.css/>

	''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ], and the [https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/blob/main/.github/FAQ.md github FAQ].		''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ], and the [https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/blob/main/.github/FAQ.md github FAQ].

Gelthor: Clarified that rotating a section disconnects it

2023-11-11T23:21:19Z

Clarified that rotating a section disconnects it

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	* A group of connected componets and wire can be rotated by selecting, cutting, rotating and then pasting it. By default this is		* A group of connected componets and wire can be rotated by selecting, cutting, rotating and then pasting it. By default this is
	** {{kbd\|Shift}}{{mouse\|l}}-drag, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|X}}, {{kbd\|Space}}, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|V}}		** {{kbd\|Shift}}{{mouse\|l}}-drag, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|X}}, {{kbd\|Space}}, {{kbd\|CTRL}}{{kbd\|V}}
			** Any wire connection internal to the selection will be preserved.
	* ~~There is no way to~~ rotate a ~~portion while~~ it ~~is connected to section that is not roated~~.		** However this will break any [[wire]] connections (and [[watch links]]) between the selection and the rest of the circuit. You cannot rotate a selection without disconnecting it from the rest of the circuit.

	===What are the extra RAM input/outpus for?===		===What are the extra RAM input/outpus for?===
	They allow the RAM to load and store words wider than 64 bits on 64 bit wires.		They allow the RAM to load and store words wider than 64 bits on 64 bit wires.

	{{Component\|RAM}}, {{component\|Latency RAM}} and {{component\|Fast RAM}} have 4 `Input value` and `Output` pins. Only the first is used when the ~~bitwidth~~ is set to 8, 16, 32 or 64 bits. The first 2 are used when the ~~bit~~ width is set to 128. All 4 are used when ~~the bit width~~ is set to 256.		{{Component\|RAM}}, {{component\|Latency RAM}} and {{component\|Fast RAM}} have 4 {{pin\|Input value}} and {{pin\|Output}} pins. Only the first is used when the '''data width''' is set to 8, 16, 32 or 64 bits. The first 2 are used when the '''data width''' is set to 128. All 4 are used when it is set to 256.

Gelthor: Link to FAQ on github

2023-11-11T21:55:26Z

Link to FAQ on github

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	''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ].		''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ], and the [https://github.com/Turing-Complete-Game/Suggestions-and-Issues/blob/main/.github/FAQ.md github FAQ].

	===How do I Rotate?===		===How do I Rotate?===

Gelthor: What are the extra RAM input/outpus for

2023-11-11T21:51:50Z

What are the extra RAM input/outpus for

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			''See also'' [https://turingcomplete.game/FAQ the official FAQ].

	===How do I Rotate?===		===How do I Rotate?===

	* You can rotate a componet before it is placed with the [[Controls\|hotkey]], which by default is {{kbd\|Space}}.		* You can rotate a componet before it is placed with the [[Controls\|hotkey]], which by default is {{kbd\|Space}}.

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	* There is no way to rotate a portion while it is connected to section that is not roated.		* There is no way to rotate a portion while it is connected to section that is not roated.

			===What are the extra RAM input/outpus for?===
			They allow the RAM to load and store words wider than 64 bits on 64 bit wires.

			{{Component\|RAM}}, {{component\|Latency RAM}} and {{component\|Fast RAM}} have 4 `Input value` and `Output` pins. Only the first is used when the bitwidth is set to 8, 16, 32 or 64 bits. The first 2 are used when the bit width is set to 128. All 4 are used when the bit width is set to 256.

Gelthor: How do I rotate

2023-11-11T21:43:30Z

How do I rotate

New page

<templatestyles src=Template:Controls/style.css/>
===How do I Rotate?===

* You can rotate a componet before it is placed with the [[Controls|hotkey]], which by default is {{kbd|Space}}.

* A single placed component can be rotated the same way provided it is not connected to anything else.

* A group of connected componets and wire can be rotated by selecting, cutting, rotating and then pasting it. By default this is
** {{kbd|Shift}}{{mouse|l}}-drag, {{kbd|CTRL}}{{kbd|X}}, {{kbd|Space}}, {{kbd|CTRL}}{{kbd|V}}

* There is no way to rotate a portion while it is connected to section that is not roated.