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	::An [[Minecraft:observer]] can power a block of a redstone circuit above or below it, allowing vertical transmission both upward and downward. Placing blocks that can be activated, such as [[Minecraft:redstone dust]], [[Minecraft:note block]]s or [[Minecraft:door]]s, both above and below it creates a state change to the block above when the observer is looking downward or to the block below when the observer is looking upward. Repeating this pattern means that updates are chained.		::An [[Minecraft:observer]] can power a block of a redstone circuit above or below it, allowing vertical transmission both upward and downward. Placing blocks that can be activated, such as [[Minecraft:redstone dust]], [[Minecraft:note block]]s or [[Minecraft:door]]s, both above and below it creates a state change to the block above when the observer is looking downward or to the block below when the observer is looking upward. Repeating this pattern means that updates are chained.
	:;Daylight detector exploiting		:;Daylight detector exploiting
	::You can use daylight detectors to send a Redstone signal downward in 1 tick, but the path needs to be unobstructed by anything. You need to have a piston push a block over the sensor. It detects the change in light and emits a Redstone pulse. This design is extendable upward as far as you want, but you need to have the original hole open to sunlight. It also works only during the day, because it uses shadows to activate.		::You can use daylight detectors to send a Redstone signal downward in 1 tick, but the path needs to be unobstructed by anything. You need to have a piston push a block over the sensor. It detects the change in light and emits a Redstone pulse. This design is extendable upward as far as you want, but you need to have the original hole open to sunlight. It also works only during the day, because it uses shadows to activate, though a second daylight sensor can be employed to compare to and get around this restriction.
	:;Bubble columns		:;Bubble columns
	::An [[Minecraft:observer]] can be used to detect the block update that occurs when a [[Minecraft:water]] source changes to a [[Minecraft:bubble column]] (or vice versa). When swapping the block below a column of water sources to [[Minecraft:soul sand]] or a [[Minecraft:magma block]] from some other block, the entire column immediately changes to bubble column blocks. This can be used to quickly transmit a redstone signal upward to an observer facing the top water source/bubble column block.		::An [[Minecraft:observer]] can be used to detect the block update that occurs when a [[Minecraft:water]] source changes to a [[Minecraft:bubble column]] (or vice versa). When swapping the block below a column of water sources to [[Minecraft:soul sand]] or a [[Minecraft:magma block]] from some other block, the entire column immediately changes to bubble column blocks. This can be used to quickly transmit a redstone signal upward to an observer facing the top water source/bubble column block.
	:;Wall updating		:;Wall updating
	::A setup that can carry a pulse signal downward across any distance involves [[Minecraft:wall]]s of any type, a piston, and an observer. When a wall block has a solid block on two opposing sides and non-solid blocks (e.g., air) on the other two sides, it takes a flat shape. This is vertically repeatable up to any height. However, when a wall/solid block is placed into one of the two air blocks around a flat wall, the flat wall block ''and every flat wall block below it'' are updated to a different version of the wall with a column in the middle. This update is instant and can be detected by an observer watching any flat wall in the tower. The update can be made repeatable by having a regular piston face the flat wall at the top of the tower, since the piston head also triggers the wall update.		::A setup that can carry a pulse signal downward across any distance involves [[Minecraft:wall]]s of any type, a piston, and an observer. When a wall block has a solid block on two opposing sides and non-solid blocks (e.g., air) on the other two sides, it takes a flat shape. This is vertically repeatable up to any height. However, when a wall/solid block is placed into one of the two air blocks around a flat wall, the flat wall block ''and every flat wall block below it'' are updated to a different version of the wall with a column in the middle. This update is instant and can be detected by an observer watching any flat wall in the tower. The update can be made repeatable by having a regular piston face the flat wall at the top of the tower, since the piston head also triggers the wall update.
			:;Scaffold updating
			::A signal can be propagated upwards across any distance by using scaffolding supported by a solid block, and extended out over a top trapdoor and then upwards. An observer placed anywhere on the scaffold tower can then detect the state change when the trapdoor is toggled at the bottom, as it updates the "overhang" state of every scaffold supported by the trapdoor.
	;Repeater		;Repeater
	: To "repeat" a signal means to boost it back up to full strength. The easiest way to do this is with a [[Minecraft:redstone repeater]]. Variations include:		: To "repeat" a signal means to boost it back up to full strength. The easiest way to do this is with a [[Minecraft:redstone repeater]]. Variations include:

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals using redstone. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily ~~focused~~ on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	'''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.
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	:A circuit is stackable if it can be placed "directly" on top of other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].		:A circuit is stackable if it can be placed "directly" on top of other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].
	;{{anchor\|expandable}}Expandable		;{{anchor\|expandable}}Expandable
	:A circuit is ~~Expandable~~ if it can be placed "directly" next to other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].		:A circuit is expandable if it can be placed "directly" next to other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].
	;{{anchor\|tileable}}Tileable		;{{anchor\|tileable}}Tileable
	:A circuit is tileable if it can be placed "directly" next to or on top of other copies of itself, and each copy can still be controlled independently. Also see [[#stackable\|stackable]].		:A circuit is tileable if it can be placed "directly" next to or on top of other copies of itself, and each copy can still be controlled independently. Also see [[#stackable\|stackable]].

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.		'''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.
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	[[Minecraft:fr:Circuit de redstone]]		[[Minecraft:fr:Circuit de redstone]]
	[[Minecraft:hu:Redstone-áramkör]]		[[Minecraft:hu:Redstone-áramkör]]
	[[Minecraft:it:~~Circuito~~ di redstone]]		[[Minecraft:it:Circuiti di redstone]]
	[[Minecraft:ja:レッドストーン回路]]		[[Minecraft:ja:レッドストーン回路]]
	[[Minecraft:ko:레드스톤 회로]]		[[Minecraft:ko:레드스톤 회로]]

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|~~A simple~~ example of ~~the effect of~~ redstone ~~power~~.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals using redstone. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily ~~focused~~ on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and [[Minecraft:redstone]] signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	'''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.
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	:A circuit is stackable if it can be placed "directly" on top of other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].		:A circuit is stackable if it can be placed "directly" on top of other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].
	;{{anchor\|expandable}}Expandable		;{{anchor\|expandable}}Expandable
	:A circuit is ~~Expandable~~ if it can be placed "directly" next to other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].		:A circuit is expandable if it can be placed "directly" next to other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].
	;{{anchor\|tileable}}Tileable		;{{anchor\|tileable}}Tileable
	:A circuit is tileable if it can be placed "directly" next to or on top of other copies of itself, and each copy can still be controlled independently. Also see [[#stackable\|stackable]].		:A circuit is tileable if it can be placed "directly" next to or on top of other copies of itself, and each copy can still be controlled independently. Also see [[#stackable\|stackable]].

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	[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]		[[File:DoorPowered.png\|thumb\|An example of a simple redstone circuit.]]
	A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make clocks, and more.		A '''redstone circuit''' is a build that is primarily focused on dealing with logic and redstone signals. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone signals, perform operations with [[Minecraft:Redstone circuits/Logic\|logic gates]], store information, shorten or lengthen redstone signals, make redstone clocks, and more.

	A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.		A useful distinction can be made between a '''circuit''' performing operations on signals (generating, modifying, combining, etc.), and a '''[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mechanisms\|mechanism]]''' using the environment (moving blocks, opening doors, changing the light level, producing sound, etc). Making this distinction allows us to talk about the various circuits separately, and let all players choose whichever circuits are useful for their purposes. The machines controlled by redstone circuits can range from simple devices such as automatic doors and light switches to complex devices such as elevators, automatic farms, or even in-game computers. However, ''this'' article provides only an overview of redstone ''circuits'' as above. These can be used to control simple mechanisms, or combined as parts of a larger build. Each circuit type on this page has links to its own page, which provides greater detail about them and give schematics for multiple variations of each.

	Before working with any but the most basic redstone circuits, an understanding of some basic concepts is required: "power", "signal strength", "redstone ticks", "block updates", etc. Some relevant articles are listed below:		Before working with any but the most basic redstone circuits, an understanding of some basic concepts is required: power, signal strength, redstone ticks, block updates, etc. Some relevant articles are listed below:
	* The [[Minecraft:Redstone mechanics]] article provides more information on these concepts.		* The [[Minecraft:Redstone mechanics]] article provides more information on these concepts.
	* The [[Minecraft:Redstone components]] article adds a list and description of all blocks that interact with redstone power in general.		* The [[Minecraft:Redstone components]] article adds a list and description of all blocks that interact with redstone power in general.
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	:A circuit is silent if it doesn't make noise (such as from piston movement, dispenser/dropper activating when empty, etc.). Silent structures are desirable for traps or peaceful homes.		:A circuit is silent if it doesn't make noise (such as from piston movement, dispenser/dropper activating when empty, etc.). Silent structures are desirable for traps or peaceful homes.
	;{{anchor\|stackable}}Stackable		;{{anchor\|stackable}}Stackable
	:A circuit is stackable if it can be placed "directly" on top of other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].		:A circuit is stackable if it can be placed directly on top of other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].
	;{{anchor\|expandable}}Expandable		;{{anchor\|expandable}}Expandable
	:A circuit is expandable if it can be placed "directly" next to other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].		:A circuit is expandable if it can be placed directly next to other copies of itself, and they all can be controlled as a single unit. Also see [[#tileable\|tileable]].
	;{{anchor\|tileable}}Tileable		;{{anchor\|tileable}}Tileable
	:A circuit is tileable if it can be placed "directly" next to or on top of other copies of itself, and each copy can still be controlled independently. Also see [[#stackable\|stackable]].		:A circuit is tileable if it can be placed directly next to or on top of other copies of itself, and each copy can still be controlled independently. Also see [[#stackable\|stackable]].
	:Circuits might be described as "2-wide tileable" (tileable every two spaces in one dimension), or "2×4 tileable" (tileable in two directions), etc. Some structures might be described as "alternating tileable", meaning they can be placed next to each other if every other one is flipped or a slightly different design.		:Circuits might be described as "2-wide tileable" (tileable every two spaces in one dimension), or "2×4 tileable" (tileable in two directions), etc. Some structures might be described as "alternating tileable", meaning they can be placed next to each other if every other one is flipped or a slightly different design.

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	;Diode		;Diode
	: A "diode" is a one-way circuit that allows a signal to travel in one direction. It is used to protect another circuit from the chance of a signal trying to enter through the output, which could incorrectly change the circuit's state or interfere with its timing. It is also used in a compact circuit to keep one part of the circuit from interfering with another. Common choices for a diode include a [[Minecraft:redstone repeater]] or a height elevation to [[Minecraft:glass]]{{only\|je}} or a top [[Minecraft:slab]], which does not transmit a signal back down. Many circuits are already one-way simply because their output comes from a block that can't take input. For example, a signal cannot be pushed back into a circuit through a redstone torch except through the block it's attached to.		: A diode is a one-way circuit that allows a signal to travel in one direction. It is used to protect another circuit from the chance of a signal trying to enter through the output, which could incorrectly change the circuit's state or interfere with its timing. It is also used in a compact circuit to keep one part of the circuit from interfering with another. Common choices for a diode include a [[Minecraft:redstone repeater]] or a height elevation to [[Minecraft:glass]]{{only\|je}} or a top [[Minecraft:slab]], which does not transmit a signal back down. Many circuits are already one-way simply because their output comes from a block that can't take input. For example, a signal cannot be pushed back into a circuit through a redstone torch except through the block it's attached to.

	=== Logic circuit ===		=== Logic circuit ===
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	There are several benefits of piston circuitry:		There are several benefits of piston circuitry:

	* Neither repeaters nor pistons 'burn out', unlike redstone torches.		* Neither repeaters nor pistons 'burn out', unlike redstone torches do.
	* Piston circuits are often (not always) smaller and/or faster than their redstone counterparts. This allows building devices such as fast clocks and "instant" signal transmission.		* Piston circuits are often (not always) smaller and/or faster than their redstone counterparts. This allows building devices such as fast clocks and "instant" signal transmission.
	* Pistons' ability to move blocks within the world makes them a natural for memory circuits, as well as the obvious doorways and switchable bridges. With slime or honey blocks involved, entire structures can "get up and move" (see also [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Flying machines\|tutorial on flying machines]]).		* Pistons' ability to move blocks within the world makes them a natural for memory circuits, as well as the obvious doorways and switchable bridges. With slime or honey blocks involved, entire structures can "get up and move" (see also [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Flying machines\|tutorial on flying machines]]).