In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a redstone comparator in Minecraft!
A Minecraft redstone comparator is a mechanism that has four basic functions: maintain, compare, and subtract signal strength, and measure the fullness of containers.
How To Make A Redstone Comparator Video Tutorial
In this video, watch as we show you how to make a redstone comparator using the recipe and show you what it does.
Available Platforms
Edition | Platform | Available |
---|---|---|
Java Edition | Windows, Mac & Linux PC's | Yes |
Bedrock Edition | Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC's | Yes |
Education Edition | Mac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC's | Yes |
PlayStation Edition | PS3 & PS4 | Yes |
Required To Make A Redstone Comparator
- 3 Redstone torches
- 3 Stones
- 1 Nether quartz
Steps To Make A Redstone Comparator
1. Open Your Crafting Menu
To craft a redstone comparator, you first need to open your crafting table in Minecraft. You should see the same grid as in the image below.
2. Add The Items To The Menu
In the crafting table, add the 3 redstone torches, 3 stones, and 1 Nether quartz to the grid.
You must add the items to the grid exactly as shown in the image below. In the 1st row place down 1 redstone torch in the 2nd box. In the 2nd row place down 1 redstone torch in the 1st box, 1 nether quartz in the 2nd box, and 1 redstone torch in the 3rd box. In the 3rd row place down the 3 stones. This is the Minecraft redstone comparator recipe.
After you've added the items to the crafting grid as described above, you'll notice the comparator in the box on the right.
3. Move The Redstone Comparator To Your Inventory
Now, simply drag the redstone comparator down to your inventory so you can use it.
That's it! A Minecraft redstone comparator is a mechanism that has four basic functions: maintain, compare, and subtract signal strength, and measure the fullness of containers.
Minecraft Redstone Comparator Command
You can also use a Give Command to make redstone comparators in Minecraft. The command is available in the following editions:
- Java Edition
- Pocket Edition
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition
To run the redstone comparator command in Minecraft, open your chat window and enter the command below depending on the version you have.
Java Edition 1.13 and higher redstone comparator command
/give @p comparator 1
PE, Xbox One, Switch, Win 10, Education Edition
/give @p comparator 1 0
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