How to Craft a Redstone Comparator in Minecraft: Your Comprehensive Guide

Redstone comparators are essential components in Minecraft for anyone delving into redstone circuitry. These versatile devices can perform a variety of functions, from maintaining signal strength to creating complex logic gates. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about making a redstone comparator, ensuring you can integrate this useful tool into your Minecraft creations.

Let’s explore how to craft a redstone comparator and understand its fundamental aspects within the game.

Supported Platforms for Redstone Comparators

Redstone comparators are a standard feature across virtually all modern Minecraft versions. You can craft and use them on these platforms:

Platform Supported Version*
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Yes (1.5)
Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition Yes (0.14.0)
Xbox 360 Yes (TU19)
Xbox One / Bedrock Edition Yes (CU7)
PS3 Yes (1.12)
PS4 / Bedrock Edition Yes (1.12)
Wii U Yes
Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition Yes
Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition Yes (0.14.0)
Education Edition Yes

* Version indicates when redstone comparators were introduced. Bedrock Edition encompasses Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition.

Finding Redstone Comparators in Creative Mode

If you’re playing in Creative Mode, finding a redstone comparator is straightforward. Here’s where to locate them within the Creative Inventory across different Minecraft editions:

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8 – 1.19 Redstone Tab
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19.3 – 1.21.1 Redstone Blocks Tab

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 Tools Tab
Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition 1.2 – 1.21.0 Items Tab

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 TU35 – TU69 Redstone and Transportation Tab
Xbox One / Bedrock Edition CU23 – CU43 Redstone and Transportation Tab
Xbox One / Bedrock Edition 1.2.5 – 1.21.0 Items Tab

Minecraft Playstation Editions

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
PS3 1.26 – 1.76 Redstone and Transportation Tab
PS4 / Bedrock Edition 1.26 – 1.91 Redstone and Transportation Tab
PS4 / Bedrock Edition 1.14.0 – 1.21.0 Items Tab

Minecraft Nintendo Platforms

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Wii U Patch 3 – Patch 38 Redstone and Transportation Tab
Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition 1.04 – 1.11 Redstone and Transportation Tab
Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition 1.5.0 – 1.21.0 Items Tab

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 Tools Tab
Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition 1.2 – 1.21.0 Items Tab

Minecraft Education Edition

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Education Edition 0.14.2 – 1.0.18 Tools Tab
Education Edition 1.0.21 – 1.21.03 Items Tab

Creative Mode Definitions:

  • Platform: The specific Minecraft platform.
  • Version(s): Minecraft versions where the comparator is found in the listed menu location.
  • Creative Menu Location: The inventory tab where redstone comparators are located in Creative Mode.

Essential Materials for Crafting a Redstone Comparator

To craft a redstone comparator in Survival Mode, you will need to gather these ingredients:

  • 3 Redstone Torches: A fundamental redstone component, crafted from redstone dust and sticks.
  • 1 Nether Quartz: Obtained from Nether Quartz Ore, found in the Nether dimension.
  • 3 Stone Blocks: A basic building block, easily acquired by mining stone and smelting cobblestone.

Step-by-Step Guide: Crafting a Redstone Comparator in Survival Mode

Follow these simple steps to craft your own redstone comparator:

1. Access your Crafting Table

Begin by opening your crafting table. A crafting table provides the 3×3 grid necessary for creating more complex items like the redstone comparator.

Depiction of the 3×3 crafting grid interface in Minecraft, ready for placing crafting components.

2. Arrange the Materials in the Crafting Grid

In the crafting menu, you’ll see the 3×3 crafting grid. Place the materials in the exact pattern shown below to craft a redstone comparator. Accuracy in placement is key for a successful crafting recipe.

  • Row 1: Place one redstone torch in the center slot.
  • Row 2: Place one redstone torch in the left slot, one nether quartz in the center slot, and one redstone torch in the right slot.
  • Row 3: Fill all three slots with stone blocks.

Visual guide showing the correct arrangement of stone, redstone torches, and nether quartz in the crafting grid to create a redstone comparator in Minecraft.

Once the materials are correctly positioned, the redstone comparator will appear in the output slot to the right of the crafting grid.

3. Move the Redstone Comparator to Your Inventory

Finally, drag the newly crafted redstone comparator from the output slot into your inventory. Now you are ready to use your redstone comparator in your redstone projects!

Screenshot showing the redstone comparator item successfully crafted and ready to be moved to the player’s inventory in Minecraft.

Congratulations! You have successfully crafted a redstone comparator in Minecraft.

Redstone Comparator Item ID and Names

For those using commands or needing specific identifiers, here are the Item IDs and Names for redstone comparators across different Minecraft editions:

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 Java 1.8 – 1.12
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 64 Java 1.13 – 1.21.1

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 PE / Bedrock Edition 1.0 – 1.21.0

Minecraft Xbox One / Bedrock Edition

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 Xbox One / Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 – 1.21.0

Minecraft Playstation 4 / Bedrock Edition

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 PS4 / Bedrock Edition 1.14.0 – 1.21.0

Minecraft Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 – 1.21.0

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition 1.0 – 1.21.0

Minecraft Education Edition

Item Description (Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
Redstone Comparator Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator) 0 64 Education Edition 1.0 – 1.21.03

Item ID Definitions:

  • Description: The in-game name of the item and its Minecraft ID Name used in commands.
  • Data Value: Identifies variations of the block (if applicable).
  • Stack Size: The maximum number of comparators that can be stacked in one inventory slot.
  • Platform: The Minecraft platform.
  • Version(s): Minecraft versions where the ID and Name are valid.

Redstone Comparator Block States

Understanding block states is crucial for advanced redstone mechanics, especially when using commands to manipulate blocks. Here are the block states for redstone comparators:

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing north Yes No [facing=north] Comparator facing North
facing south No No [facing=south] Comparator facing South
facing east No No [facing=east] Comparator facing East
facing west No No [facing=west] Comparator facing West
mode compare Yes No [mode=compare] Comparator in compare mode
mode subtract No No [mode=subtract] Comparator in subtract mode
powered false Yes No [powered=false] Comparator not powered
powered true No No [powered=true] Comparator is powered

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
direction 0 Yes No ["direction"=0] Comparator facing North
direction 1 No No ["direction"=1] Comparator facing East
direction 2 No No ["direction"=2] Comparator facing South
direction 3 No No ["direction"=3] Comparator facing West
output_lit_bit false Yes No ["output_lit_bit"=false] Comparator not powered
output_lit_bit true No No ["output_lit_bit"=true] Comparator is powered
output_subtract_bit false Yes No ["output_subtract_bit"=false] Comparator in compare mode
output_subtract_bit true No No ["output_subtract_bit"=true] Comparator in subtract mode

Minecraft Xbox One / Bedrock Edition

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
direction 0 Yes No ["direction"=0] Comparator facing North
direction 1 No No ["direction"=1] Comparator facing East
direction 2 No No ["direction"=2] Comparator facing South
direction 3 No No ["direction"=3] Comparator facing West
output_lit_bit false Yes No ["output_lit_bit"=false] Comparator not powered
output_lit_bit true No No ["output_lit_bit"=true] Comparator is powered
output_subtract_bit false Yes No ["output_subtract_bit"=false] Comparator in compare mode
output_subtract_bit true No No ["output_subtract_bit"=true] Comparator in subtract mode

Minecraft Playstation 4 / Bedrock Edition

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
direction 0 Yes No ["direction"=0] Comparator facing North
direction 1 No No ["direction"=1] Comparator facing East
direction 2 No No ["direction"=2] Comparator facing South
direction 3 No No ["direction"=3] Comparator facing West
output_lit_bit false Yes No ["output_lit_bit"=false] Comparator not powered
output_lit_bit true No No ["output_lit_bit"=true] Comparator is powered
output_subtract_bit false Yes No ["output_subtract_bit"=false] Comparator in compare mode
output_subtract_bit true No No ["output_subtract_bit"=true] Comparator in subtract mode

Minecraft Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
direction 0 Yes No ["direction"=0] Comparator facing North
direction 1 No No ["direction"=1] Comparator facing East
direction 2 No No ["direction"=2] Comparator facing South
direction 3 No No ["direction"=3] Comparator facing West
output_lit_bit false Yes No ["output_lit_bit"=false] Comparator not powered
output_lit_bit true No No ["output_lit_bit"=true] Comparator is powered
output_subtract_bit false Yes No ["output_subtract_bit"=false] Comparator in compare mode
output_subtract_bit true No No ["output_subtract_bit"=true] Comparator in subtract mode

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
direction 0 Yes No ["direction"=0] Comparator facing North
direction 1 No No ["direction"=1] Comparator facing East
direction 2 No No ["direction"=2] Comparator facing South
direction 3 No No ["direction"=3] Comparator facing West
output_lit_bit false Yes No ["output_lit_bit"=false] Comparator not powered
output_lit_bit true No No ["output_lit_bit"=true] Comparator is powered
output_subtract_bit false Yes No ["output_subtract_bit"=false] Comparator in compare mode
output_subtract_bit true No No ["output_subtract_bit"=true] Comparator in subtract mode

Minecraft Education Edition

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
direction 0 Yes No ["direction"=0] Comparator facing North
direction 1 No No ["direction"=1] Comparator facing East
direction 2 No No ["direction"=2] Comparator facing South
direction 3 No No ["direction"=3] Comparator facing West
output_lit_bit false Yes No ["output_lit_bit"=false] Comparator not powered
output_lit_bit true No No ["output_lit_bit"=true] Comparator is powered
output_subtract_bit false Yes No ["output_subtract_bit"=false] Comparator in compare mode
output_subtract_bit true No No ["output_subtract_bit"=true] Comparator in subtract mode

Block State Definitions:

  • Block State: The technical name for the block’s state.
  • Value: The possible values for each block state.
  • Default: Indicates if the value is the default setting.
  • Required: Specifies if the state is needed in commands.
  • Example: Shows how to use block states in commands like /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock.

Using the /give Command for Redstone Comparators

For quick access or in command blocks, the /give command is invaluable. Here’s how to use it to obtain redstone comparators:

/give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In recent Java Edition versions (1.13 to 1.21.1):

/give @p comparator 1

For older Java Edition versions (1.8 to 1.12):

/give @p comparator 1 0

/give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) / Bedrock Edition

In Bedrock Edition (1.12.0 to 1.21.0):

/give @p comparator 1 0

/give Command in Minecraft Xbox One / Bedrock Edition

In Bedrock Edition (1.12.0 to 1.21.0):

/give @p comparator 1 0

/give Command in Minecraft Playstation 4 / Bedrock Edition

In Bedrock Edition (1.14.0 to 1.21.0):

/give @p comparator 1 0

/give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch / Bedrock Edition

In Bedrock Edition (1.12.0 to 1.21.0):

/give @p comparator 1 0

/give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition / Bedrock Edition

In Bedrock Edition (1.12.0 to 1.21.0):

/give @p comparator 1 0

/give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Education Edition (1.12.0 to 1.21.03):

/give @p comparator 1 0

Unleashing the Power: What You Can Do with Redstone Comparators

Redstone comparators are more than just crafting components; they are powerful tools for advanced redstone contraptions. Here are some key functionalities:

  • Signal Strength Comparison: Comparators can compare the signal strength from two inputs. If the rear input signal is stronger than the side input, the comparator outputs no signal. If the rear input is equal to or weaker than the side input, it outputs a signal equal to the rear input.
  • Signal Subtraction: In subtraction mode (right-click to activate), comparators subtract the side input signal strength from the rear input signal strength. This is crucial for creating complex logic and managing signal flow.
  • Container Level Detection: Comparators can read the fill level of containers like chests, hoppers, and droppers. This allows for item detection systems and automated inventory management.
  • Block State Detection: They can detect certain block states, such as whether a cake has been eaten or if a lectern has a book. This opens up possibilities for interactive and dynamic redstone builds.
  • Logic Gates: Comparators are essential for creating various logic gates like AND, OR, XOR, and more complex circuits, enabling intricate automated systems.

By mastering the crafting and utilization of redstone comparators, you unlock a new dimension of possibilities in your Minecraft redstone projects. Experiment with different configurations and discover the full potential of this versatile component!

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