A repeater is probably an unnecessary item for a new Minecraft player.
However, avid conquerors of this world, need to know what it is, and what it is eaten with.
The Repeater is quite a versatile device.
It has three functions. Namely:
- Repeats a redstone signal. As you know, redstone can broadcast a signal for no more than 15 blocks. But this is not enough to create a huge trap for mobs or a farm. In this case, the repeater will be a reliable helper. It can extend the signal for another fifteen blocks.
- It serves as a diode. The repeater is capable of catching signals from one of the 4 sides, and transmitting it only in the opposite direction from the reception. This is very helpful when you want to make a complex circuit where you need to isolate the redstone tracks from each other.
- Delays the signal. A switch is set for the delay. The delay ranges from 0.1-0.4 seconds. If you want to increase the delay period, you can place additional repeaters. The delay is necessary for catching mobs. You can also use delay to create illumination of your own house.
Creation of Repeater
You need three cobblestones, which should be burnt in the oven. They are used to make a block of stone. Then you need two pieces of redstone to make red torches and place them on the right and left in the workbench. The cobblestone is placed at the bottom. And in the center is placed a piece of redstone. That’s the whole repeater craft!