Redstone clocks, are well, exactly that, clocks!
But not as we know them with hands that tell the time, Redstone clocks simply tick, flicking outputs through ON/OFF continuously.
Before the introduction of Redstone Repeaters, clocks were far more complex to make, but with the introduction of Repeaters, clocks are very simple, and easy to adjust between 4 ticking speeds or more!
The basic, 4 speed Redstone clock looks like this:
The Redstone torch on the black wool block will tick constantly, and will tick faster, the lower the setting the repeater is on.
Note that having the Redstone Repeater on the first or second setting will cause the Redstone torch to burn out after a few seconds, so make sure to use the 3rd or 4th setting.
To have a longer time between ticks, just extend the redstone trail, and add another repeater to fill the gap:
So, you've got your clock ticking to the speed you want, but how do you link this to outputs?
It's also very easy, just put add an extra Redstone Wire and connect your outputs:
It's also worth noting at this point that you can connect up to 3 outputs directly to your clock, simple add wires as shown and connect your inputs in place of the green blocks:
That pretty much wraps it up for the basics of clocks, but as you'll see in other tutorials they play a huge part in more complex constructions, such as alarms.
You didn't state what end the power supplied to a repeater needed to be.
ReplyDeleteI worked it out though, and built myself a delayed open and close door with the power input being a button.
Back in the second part of the basics series (http://redstone-works.blogspot.com/2011/04/tutorial-2-more-basics.html) I talk about Redstone Repeaters and where the input has to go, but I'll include it in here too.
ReplyDeleteSweet! This is exactly what I needed! Works perfect! With this I was able to create a an almost entirely automated self-building bridge! This is wicked!
ReplyDeleteIs it possable to turn the first clock off with a lever? i have tried and I can only make the redstone just stay on with out bleeping and i just want it to be completely off.
ReplyDeletemany thanks
Set the output to an inverter before it goes to the outputs. that way when you send a current with the lever, the output is a "no" or not on. therefore making the switch an emergency stop or whatever you want if off for. Hope this helps and btw this tutorial helped me as i am trying to make a 10 minute clock :D
ReplyDeleteYou can also just attach the wire leading of of it to the redstone that's part of the clock, as that's flickering too.
ReplyDeletei made an automatic TNT excavation machine with this! (you can also adapt the machine to be a SICK castle trap in an obsidian corridor! mwahahahaha!!!)
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