Don't Cross the Streams!

Don't Cross the Streams!
Area:	A4
Land:	Land of Ruins
Reward:

Don't Cross the Streams! is a puzzle in World A4 of The Talos Principle.

Puzzle elements

• Blue door
• Connector
• Emitter
• Receiver

Overview

There are two connectors to work with in this puzzle. It has one red emitter and one blue emitter, which are initially connected to the corresponding red and blue receivers flanking a blue door. The lasers cross.

Hints

How does this blue door work?:

[ hint ]

Both receivers need to be fully powered on at the same time for the door to open.

Hint:

[ hint ]

Take the puzzle title's advice, and "don't cross the streams!"

Solution

[ solution ]

Take the connector attached to the blue emitter and receiver, and carry it behind the central structure that the red emitter is affixed to. Reconnect the blue items, somewhere a few feet back from 1w/Faith's QR code. If the other connector has been moved, reconnect the red items and place it between the structure and door.