Chapter 4
Understanding the Laws of Redstone
In This Chapter
Exploring the mechanics and laws of redstone
Linking redstone together efficiently
Building simple but effective machines
Chapters 2 and 3 introduce you to the various blocks that can form redstone machines. This chapter provides an overview of the rules and techniques for putting components together. By understanding how the pieces of a machine fit together, you can better understand the process of designing redstone creations.
Exploring the Laws of Redstone
Every redstone mechanism has a different set of properties that determine how it acts. Chapters 2 and 3 examine these properties, but you should also understand the relationships between their properties. After you work with redstone for a while, the form and function of your tools can become fairly intuitive. Until then, you can use the information in the following sections to figure out what options are available to you, and how you want to assemble your devices.
The laws of power production
Figure 4-1 shows every block that can provide redstone power. The devices are surrounded by yellow and red blocks (the ones made of wool and stained glass) indicating the spaces ...
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