Jacob Cordeiro 
Minecraft Redstone For Dummies, Portable Edition 

The indispensable primer for achieving redstone greatness

Minecraft Redstone For Dummies is the complete guide to
finding, using, and maximizing the power of redstone in the
Minecraft world. This key element is essential for crafting and
brewing, and can be placed on the ground as redstone dust – a
flat, transparent block that can transmit redstone power, the major
component of most redstone circuits. Written by a recognized
Minecraft expert, this useful guide walks you through mining,
smelting, and other methods of obtaining redstone, and teaches you
how to make the most of your redstone stores. Craft a compass,
piston, lamp, or torch, brew a potion that reverts to Level 1, or
turn it to dust to help find nearby power components. Whether
you’re in Creative or Survival mode, redstone mastery is crucial
for successful gameplay.

Minecraft is a worldwide phenomenon, boasting over 100 million
players from around the world. While gameplay varies according to
player preference, redstone remains a central element that allows
players to build, brew and create as they advance through the
biomes. Minecraft Redstone For Dummies teaches you
everything you need to know about redstone, including how to get it
and how best to use it.

* Learn which methods result in more redstone per attempt

* Discover how redstone is used in crafting and brewing

* Use redstone dust to build circuits and power mechanical
components

* Understand redstone power, including source, levels, and
configuration

Don’t be content to acquire what you stumble across. Redstone’s
versatility makes it an indispensable resource in the Minecraft
world, and knowing where to find it and how to use it efficiently
can make all the difference in your gameplay. If you’re ready to
level up, Minecraft Redstone For Dummies will make you a
redstone guru in no time.

Table of Content

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Introducing Redstone 5

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Redstone Programming 11

Chapter 3: Using Redstone to Power Mechanisms 35

Chapter 4: Understanding the Laws of Redstone 49

Chapter 5: Designing Logic Gates, Loops, and Other Devices 57

Chapter 6: Using Physical Machines in Redstone Devices 75

Chapter 7: Introducing the Command Block 95

Chapter 8: Using Data Tags to Customize Objects 129

Chapter 9: Combining Commands 171

Chapter 10: Building a Custom World with Redstone 187

Chapter 11: Ten Redstone Tricks for Survival Mode 201

Index 209

About the author

Jacob Cordeiro has been playing Minecraft since the Alpha
pre-release. He attends Stanford Online High School and is the
author of Minecraft For Dummies, Portable Edition.