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== Keep in Mind == | == Keep in Mind == | ||
* The Block's orientation must face the position where you want to detect something. | * The Block's orientation must face the position where you want to detect something. | ||
| + | * The Block will only see things directly in front (1 Block deep) of it. | ||
| + | * The Block must face upwards and must be able to see the sky to detect weather. | ||
| + | * There are some issues with weather detection: | ||
| + | ** The Detector block must be in the same chunk as the [[Wind Mill]]. | ||
| + | ** Walking far-away, loading a save game, etc. might cause the detection to fail due to Minecraft's performance management. | ||
== Demonstration Video == | == Demonstration Video == | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 21 June 2011
The Detector Block "sees" any block, item, character, mob or plant in front of it and emits an redstone signal.
Crafting
| Cobblestone | Lapis Lazuli Block | Cobblestone | File:CraftDetectorblock.png |
| Cobblestone | Cobblestone | Cobblestone | |
| Cobblestone | Redstone Dust | Cobblestone |
Applications
- Automation
- Any farming of a at least two block high plant/tree
- Railway stations
- Light activation
- Mobgrinders
- Elevators (due to a minor bug in 2.60 this will not work with moving platforms)
- Intrusion detection
- Traps
Keep in Mind
- The Block's orientation must face the position where you want to detect something.
- The Block will only see things directly in front (1 Block deep) of it.
- The Block must face upwards and must be able to see the sky to detect weather.
- There are some issues with weather detection:
- The Detector block must be in the same chunk as the Wind Mill.
- Walking far-away, loading a save game, etc. might cause the detection to fail due to Minecraft's performance management.
Demonstration Video
<youtube v="87s5GTaC-RI" />
