10 Quick Steps to Craft a String Duplicator in Minecraft

Crafting a string duper in Minecraft opens up a world of limitless building possibilities with minimal resource investment. String, a versatile material used in everything from fishing rods to tripwire, can be duplicated infinitely using this ingenious contraption. Enter the string duper, an automated device that exploits a unique game mechanic to generate an endless supply of string, revolutionizing the way you play Minecraft.

To embark on this incredible journey, you’ll need a dispenser, a comparator, a redstone torch, and a redstone dust. The dispenser serves as the string generator, the comparator monitors the string output, and the redstone torch acts as a switch to control the duping process. Redstone dust connects these components, creating a network of electronic signals that orchestrates the string duplication magic.

With the components gathered, it’s time to assemble the string duper. Begin by placing the dispenser on the ground, facing the direction you want the string to be dispensed. Connect the comparator to the side of the dispenser, ensuring the arrow on the comparator points towards the dispenser. Position the redstone torch behind the comparator, connecting it to the comparator with redstone dust. Finally, extend a line of redstone dust from the dispenser to the redstone torch, completing the circuit. The stage is now set for an endless supply of string, ready to empower your Minecraft creations and streamline your gameplay.

Gathering the Necessary Materials

To craft a String Duper in Minecraft, you’ll need to gather the following materials:

• 3 Dispensers
• 1 Observer
• 1 Sticky Piston
• 1 Block of Redstone
• 1 Water Bucket
• 1 Bucket
• 1 String

Detailed Guide to Gathering the Dispensers

Dispensers are essential for creating a String Duper, as they’re responsible for dispensing the string. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crafting and obtaining dispensers:

1. Gather Cobblestone: You’ll need 7 cobblestone blocks to craft a single dispenser.
2. Smelt Cobblestone: Place the cobblestone in a furnace and smelt it to obtain smooth stone blocks.
3. Craft Stone Bricks: Place 4 smooth stone blocks in a 2x2 square in a crafting table to create 4 stone bricks.
4. Craft a Dispenser: In a crafting table, arrange 3 stone bricks in a horizontal row at the top, a bow in the center, and a redstone dust below the bow. This will produce a single dispenser.
5. Repeat Steps 1-4: Craft 2 additional dispensers, as you’ll need a total of 3.

Crafting the Dispenser

To create a dispenser in Minecraft, follow these steps:

1. Acquire a Crafting Table. This is a 3x3 grid used to assemble items.
2. Gather the following resources:

3. Place the cobblestone blocks in the following pattern on the crafting table:

4. Place the bow in the center slot of the top row (above the redstone).
5. Place the redstone dust in the center slot of the bottom row.
6. Once the items are positioned correctly, the dispenser will appear to right of the crafting grid.

Selecting the Source Chest

The source chest is the chest from which the string will be duplicated. It can be any chest in the world, but it is recommended to choose a chest that is easily accessible and has a lot of string in it. Once you have selected the source chest, you will need to open it and place a hopper on top of it.

Selecting the Hopper

The hopper is a block that can be used to transfer items from one inventory to another. In this case, the hopper will be used to transfer the string from the source chest to the destination chest. Once you have placed the hopper on top of the source chest, you will need to place a chest next to the hopper.

Selecting the Destination Chest

The destination chest is the chest into which the string will be duplicated. It can be any chest in the world, but it is recommended to choose a chest that is easily accessible and has a lot of space in it. Once you have selected the destination chest, you will need to open it and place a dropper on top of it.

The dropper is a block that can be used to dispense items from an inventory. In this case, the dropper will be used to dispense the string from the destination chest into the world. Once you have placed the dropper on top of the destination chest, you will need to place a redstone torch next to the dropper.

The redstone torch will power the dropper and cause it to dispense the string. Once you have placed the redstone torch, the string duping machine is complete. To use the machine, simply place string in the source chest and the machine will automatically duplicate the string and dispense it into the destination chest.

Placing the Hopper

1. Position the first chest. Begin by placing the first chest in the desired location for your string duplicating system.

2. Place the hopper. Next, place a hopper directly above the first chest. Ensure that the hopper’s orientation allows it to funnel items into the chest.

3. Connect the hopper to a dropper. Connect a dropper to the bottom of the hopper. This dropper will be responsible for dispensing the duplicated strings.

4. Create the item cycle. The key to duplicating strings in Minecraft is creating a continuous item cycle. To achieve this, you will need the following items:

. A dispenser

. A comparator

. Two repeaters

. A redstone torch

. A button

Arrange these components in the following order:

Dispenser -> Comparator -> Repeater 1 -> Repeater 2 -> Redstone Torch -> Button -> Hopper

Connect the dispenser to the comparator using redstone dust. The comparator should face the dispenser.

Connect the comparator to the first repeater using redstone dust. Then, connect the first repeater to the second repeater.

Place the redstone torch next to the second repeater. The torch should be facing away from the repeater.

Connect the button to the redstone torch using redstone dust. The button should be on the side of the torch facing away from the repeater.

Finally, connect the button to the hopper using redstone dust. This completes the item cycle.

5. Place the string. Place a stack of strings in the dispenser. The dispenser will dispense the strings into the hopper, which will then funnel them into the first chest.

6. Activate the system. Press the button connected to the item cycle. This will activate the dispenser, initiating the string duplication process.

7. The duplication process. The strings dispensed by the dispenser will pass through the comparator, which will output a redstone signal based on the number of strings detected. This signal will be amplified by the two repeaters and then used to power the redstone torch. The redstone torch will activate the button, which will then deactivate the dispenser. This cycle will continue indefinitely, resulting in an infinite supply of duplicated strings.

Attaching the Comparator

To attach the comparator to the dropper, follow these detailed steps:

1. Position the dropper and comparator side by side, ensuring they are adjacent to each other.

2. Use the right-click action to place the comparator on the side of the dropper facing away from you. This will ensure that the comparator is facing the dropper.

3. Once the comparator is placed, it will automatically connect to the dropper, establishing a connection between the two components.

4. To complete the circuitry, place a redstone dust on the top of the comparator. This will provide the power source for the comparator and activate its functionality.

5. Now, adjust the comparator’s mode by right-clicking on it. There are two modes available:

After selecting the desired mode, the comparator is ready to perform its function and control the flow of redstone signals based on the number of items in the dropper.

Setting Up the Target Chest

The target chest is the destination where the duplicated string will be placed. Here’s a detailed guide on how to set it up:

1. Place a Chest

Place a standard wooden chest anywhere in your Minecraft world. Ensure it has sufficient space for the duplicated string.

2. Fill the Chest with Input Blocks

Fill the chest with any type of blocks. These blocks will act as input items for the duplication process. You can use cobblestone, dirt, or any other available blocks.

3. Leave a Slot Open

Keep one slot in the chest empty. This will be the designated slot for the duplicated string.

4. Name the Chest

Right-click the chest and rename it to “Input Chest.” This name will help you identify the target chest later in the duplication process.

5. Link to an Input Hopper

Place an input hopper directly above the target chest and connect it to the chest’s empty slot. This hopper will feed the input blocks into the chest.

6. Configure Redstone Components

This step involves setting up specific redstone components to control the duplication process. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the redstone components are connected and configured correctly.

Configuring the Redstone Torch

To configure the redstone torch, you will need to right-click on it with a redstone ore. This will open a GUI that allows you to set the following options:

Mode

The mode of the redstone torch determines how it will respond to redstone signals. There are two modes available:

• On: The redstone torch will always be on, regardless of whether or not it is receiving a redstone signal.
• Off: The redstone torch will only be on when it is receiving a redstone signal.

Delay

The delay of the redstone torch determines how long it will take for the torch to turn on or off after it receives a redstone signal. The delay can be set to any value between 0 and 15 ticks.

A tick is a unit of time in Minecraft. One tick is equal to 0.05 seconds. So, a delay of 1 tick would mean that the redstone torch would turn on or off 0.05 seconds after it receives a redstone signal.

Output

The output of the redstone torch determines how it will power other redstone components. The output can be set to any of the following values:

• Weak: The redstone torch will only power other redstone components that are directly adjacent to it.
• Strong: The redstone torch will power other redstone components that are up to 15 blocks away.