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Light-Switch Overhaul

by Nippytime · for Project Zomboid

You walk over to your Light-Switch and as you flick it you think.. Why can't I change my lightbulbs? Why can't I obtain the skills needed to place a lightswitch in my own player-made base?! NO MORE!…

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About Light-Switch Overhaul

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You walk over to your Light-Switch and as you flick it you think.. Why can't I change my lightbulbs? Why can't I obtain the skills needed to place a lightswitch in my own player-made base?! NO MORE!…

You walk over to your Light-Switch and as you flick it you think.. Why can't I change my lightbulbs? Why can't I obtain the skills needed to place a lightswitch in my own player-made base?! NO MORE! It's our Light-switch and we shall do with it what we want!

Want colored bulbs? No Problem. Battery connector? Your wish is my command. Sandbox controls? You got it!

MP Friendly!

This mod turns all Vanilla light switches into pick-up and placeable objects, allows you to change any bulb, add battery connectors, and completely reworks lighting from the vanilla game. It even adds the ability to craft right and left-sided switches! Each side (right and left) of the light switch faces in any direction depending on the wall it's touching. You can disable any feature via sandbox settings, some of which change on the fly, and most require a restart. I suggest setting sandbox settings, then restarting your server immediately.

This mod can be added or removed from any save, but note that any moved/changed switches will remain even if the mod is uninstalled.

To craft, find the book in the world, read it, and have the required tools. Other requirements are set via sandbox options.

TODO: Customize Crafting Speed by Sandbox Option, Add UI to change light strength range, and other various features.

Currently Thai Translation. You can check posts and submit translations if you'd like. There is a lot to translate, and I don't have the time myself.

Huge thanks to many from the Official PZ Mod Development Discord, including Aiteron from The Indie Stone!

Here are the individuals who went above and beyond to help make this mod possible. I highly recommend checking out their mods!

Albion - https://steamcommunity.com/id/demiurgeQuantified/myworkshopfiles/

Poltergeist - https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199218026428/myworkshopfiles/

UdderlyEvelyn - https://steamcommunity.com/id/UdderlyEvelyn/myworkshopfiles/

Skizot - https://steamcommunity.com/id/Skizot/myworkshopfiles/ Made the equippable lightswitch models!

Vishnya - https://steamcommunity.com/id/Booker_D_Fred/myworkshopfiles

Burryaga - https://steamcommunity.com/id/zendachi/myworkshopfiles/

Chuckleberry Finn - https://steamcommunity.com/id/Chuckleberry_Finn/myworkshopfiles/

Finally, the best way to enhance using this mod is by adding animations! DHert's creation! Fancy Handwork check it out!

Copyright 2023 [Nippytime.] This item is not authorized for posting on Steam, except under the Steam account named Nippytime, unless I explicitly give you permission. (OH but any of the code is still good for learning. As I am also new to coding.)

Workshop ID: 2941065090 Mod ID: LightSwitchOverhaul

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 4 yr ago.

Light-Switch Overhaul on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Project Zomboid servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Project Zomboid — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2023-03-02, released 2023-03-02

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
Workshop

From 1 recorded build of Light-Switch Overhaul.

Run Light-Switch Overhaul on a Project Zomboid server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “Building”

Building & decoration

Blocks, furniture, decorations and building tools.

Compatibility

Game
Project Zomboid

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorNippytime, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Light-Switch Overhaul, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Is it free?

Yes. Light-Switch Overhaul is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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