| Redstone Torch | |
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Type |
Non-solid block |
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Tool Used |
Any |
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Stackable |
Yes (64) |
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Luminosity |
Yes (7) |
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Transparency |
Yes |
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First Appearance |
Update 0.13.0 |
Redstone Torch is a Block that provides light and is used in Redstone circuits as a power source. It was added in Update 0.13.0 as part of Redstone Phase 1.
Obtaining[]
Redstone Torches are primarily obtained through Crafting. As of Update 1.1, they also spawn naturally in Igloos.
Crafting[]
- 1 Stick + 1 Redstone => 1 Redstone Torch
- 3 Stone + 3 Redstone Torches + 1 Quartz => 1 Redstone Comparator
- 3 Stone + 2 Redstone Torches + 1 Redstone => 1 Redstone Repeater
- 6 Iron Ingot + 1 Stick + 1 Redstone Torch => 1 Activator Rail
Usage[]
The Redstone Torch gives a full signal and powers Redstone Dust in adjacent Blocks, both horizontally and vertically. It can also activate Blocks in this pattern. Redstone Torches can be inverted by connecting them to a lit Redstone wire, which means no light will be provided.
If placed on a Block which is connected to a Redstone Signal, the Redstone Torch will invert the signal. That is if the block is powered or activated, it turns off, whilst if there is no signal into the Block it turns on.
Redstone Torches are useful for bringing Redstone Signal lines downwards, as they travel downwards through air unto the Redstone Dust in the block underneath the Torch.
Trivia[]
- A Redstone Torch will 'burn out' if turned on and off too many times in a short period of time.
- Burnt out Redstone Torches do not give out light.
- However, if a Redstone Torch gets 'burnt out,' it can be broken and re-placed as a normal Redstone Torch.
- After a given time period, in some cases the redstone circuit will restart.
- Redstone Torches can be used to move a Redstone signal up or down, creating 'redstone ladders'.
- Since Redstone Torches do not emit very much light, the Player can place a Redstone Torch to verify if a block has sufficient light level. If the light doesn't change when placed, Mobs will not spawn.