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Mechanisms

All 65 Minecraft Wiki articles in the category Mechanisms — what they do, how to get them and how they changed over the updates.

Activator RailActivator RailAn activator rail is a type of rail that, if powered, can eject entities from regular minecarts, lock hopper minecarts, ignite TNT minecarts, and activate…BellBellA bell is a block that can be rung by hand, with a projectile or using a redstone signal to make all nearby villagers run to their beds. In Java Edition…Big DripleafBig DripleafA big dripleaf is a plant that generates within lush caves. Its leaf is a temporary platform; when stood on, it tilts down and drops its burden, resetting…Block of RedstoneBlock of RedstoneA block of redstone, internally known as a redstone block, is a mineral block equivalent to nine redstone dust. It acts as an always active redstone power…ButtonButtonA button is a non-solid block that produces a temporary redstone signal and powers its attached block when pressed by a player or a wind charge. The…Calibrated Sculk SensorCalibrated Sculk SensorA calibrated sculk sensor is a craftable type of sculk sensor that functions similarly, but detects vibrations more often and from further away. Its…Command BlockCommand BlockA command block is an indestructible block that can execute commands. Because it cannot be obtained, destroyed or used in Survival mode without commands…Copper BulbCopper BulbA copper bulb is a light-emitting block. It toggles on or off when it receives a redstone pulse, and does not need continuous power to emit light. Its…Copper DoorCopper DoorThe copper door is a type of door made of copper that can be opened and closed by the player without redstone.Copper TrapdoorCopper TrapdoorA copper trapdoor is a type of trapdoor made from copper that can be opened and closed by the player without redstone. A copper trapdoor can exist in one…CrafterCrafterA crafter is a low-capacity storage block that can use its contents to craft items when given a redstone signal, ejecting the results into the world or…Daylight DetectorDaylight DetectorA daylight detector (also known as a daylight sensor) is a block that outputs a redstone signal based on its exposure to sky light. Using the detector…Detector RailDetector RailThe detector rail is a type of rail that produces a redstone signal while a minecart is on it.DispenserDispenserA dispenser is a low-capacity storage block that can fire projectiles, use certain items and tools, as well as place certain blocks, fluids, or entities…DoorDoorA door is a block that serves as a switchable barrier to entity movement.DropperDropperA dropper is a low-capacity storage block that can eject its contents into the world or into other containers when given a redstone signal.Etho SlabEtho SlabThe etho slab is a joke slab exclusive to Java Edition 2.0. Its name is a reference to the YouTube channel EthosLab.Fence GateFence GateA fence gate is a block that shares the functions of both the door and the fence.FloataterFloataterA floatater is a joke block exclusive to 24w14potato used to move large amounts of blocks.HeadHeadHeads (including skulls) are a group of 7 blocks based on the heads of players and 6 different mobs. All heads can be worn as helmets and serve as special…Heavy Weighted Pressure PlateHeavy Weighted Pressure PlateA heavy weighted pressure plate is a type of pressure plate that produces a redstone signal while one or more entities stand on it. Depending on how many…HopperHopperA hopper is a low-capacity storage block that can be used to collect item entities directly above it, as well as to transfer items into and out of other…Iron DoorIron DoorThe iron door is a variant of the door made of iron that can only be opened using redstone. Iron doors are more secure than wooden and copper doors…Iron TrapdoorIron TrapdoorAn iron trapdoor is a variant of the trapdoor that can be only opened using redstone mechanisms.LecternLecternA lectern is a block used to display a book and quill or written book for reading. Turning a page triggers a redstone pulse. It also serves as a…LeverLeverThe lever is a non-solid block that can be switched to provide redstone power.Light Weighted Pressure PlateLight Weighted Pressure PlateA light weighted pressure plate is a type of pressure plate that produces a redstone signal while one or more entities stand on it. Depending on how many…Lightning RodLightning RodA lightning rod is a block that, with sky access, causes natural lightning strikes in a large area to only target itself. Getting struck by lightning…Note BlockNote BlockA note block is a block that emits sounds when attacked, used, or powered. The sound produced can be altered in various ways by using it or putting…ObserverObserverAn observer is a block that emits a quick redstone pulse from its output side whenever its "face" detects that the block, fluid, or air directly in front…Pickaxe BlockPickaxe BlockThe pickaxe block is a joke block exclusive toJava Edition 23w13a_or_b. It can instantly destroy any other block (including blocks indestructible in…PistonPistonA piston is a block capable of pushing most entities and blocks when given a redstone signal. Some blocks cannot be moved, break when pushed or have other…Place BlockPlace BlockThe place block is a joke block exclusive to Java Edition 23w13a_or_b. It takes blocks from a container on its back side and places them in front of it…Polished Blackstone ButtonPolished Blackstone ButtonA polished blackstone button is a variant of the button that shares many common properties with stone buttons. Like stone buttons, a polished blackstone…Polished Blackstone Pressure PlatePolished Blackstone Pressure PlateA polished blackstone pressure plate is a polished blackstone variant of the pressure plate that can detect only players and mobs.Potato BatteryPotato BatteryA potato battery is a toggleable block that emits a redstone signal and damages entities above it when activated. It is exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato ButtonPotato ButtonA potato button is a variant of the button made of potato planks, exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato DoorPotato DoorA potato door is a variant of the door made of potato planks that can be opened and closed by the player without redstone, exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato Pressure PlatePotato Pressure PlateA potato pressure plate is a variant of a pressure plate made of potato planks, exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato TrapdoorPotato TrapdoorA potato trapdoor is a variant of a trapdoor made of potato planks, exclusive to 24w14potato.Powered RailPowered RailA powered rail is a type of rail that either increases or halts the velocity of minecarts depending on its power state, and can be used to accelerate a…Pressure PlatePressure PlateA pressure plate is a non-solid block that produces a redstone signal when stood on by an entity, with multiple variants that have different properties.RailRailA rail is a non-solid block that provides a path along which minecarts can travel, and can be placed either flat on the ground, as a ramp, or curved. A…Redstone ComparatorRedstone ComparatorA redstone comparator‌[JE only] or comparator‌[BE only] is a block that can compare the strength of two different redstone signals or subtract one from…Redstone DustRedstone DustRedstone dust (or simply redstone) is a mineral used in crafting, brewing, and trimming, as well as being used as a placeable wire. Redstone wire is a…Redstone LampRedstone LampA redstone lamp is a solid block that produces light while it is receiving redstone power.Redstone RepeaterRedstone RepeaterA redstone repeater is a block that produces a full-strength redstone signal from its front while its back is powered, with four toggleable delay…Redstone TorchRedstone TorchA redstone torch is a non-solid block that produces a full-strength redstone signal on all sides adjacent to it, except for its attached block, and can…
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