- For other redstone-related objects found in Minecraft, see Redstone (Disambiguation).
A Redstone torch is a light-emitting block, similar to a regular Torch, except dimmer. Since it is a Redstone-device, it can also serve some additional functions.
Uses[]
- A dim light source
- A power source for Redstone devices
- An inverter for Redstone Circuits
Mechanics[]
When placed on its own, a Redstone torch looks like a glowing red torch, although noticeably dimmer than a normal Torch. However, it can't melt Ice or prevent mob-spawning like a normal torch, nor does it does not have the usual fire animation.
A Redstone torch can provide a power source for Redstone Wires. Wires, in turn, are used to operate doors, pistons, or any Redstone-effected block from a distance. The torch can power wire from up to 15 blocks away and takes one Redstone tick (two-game ticks, or 0.1 seconds) for power to flow through it. The torch gives off a Redstone current on all four sides, and if there is a block above it, it will give a signal two blocks above on the block above it.
A Redstone torch provides a weak power current to any block it touches (except the block it is attached to) and provides a strong power current to any solid block above it. It acts as an inverter in redstone circuits (or "NOT-gate", as defined in the game's code), and turns off when the block it is attached to gets powered.
Crafting[]
A Redstone torch can be crafted by combining one piece of Redstone with a Stick.
| Redstone Torch | Redstone Repeater | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | None | None | None | None | |
| None | Redstone | None | Redstone Torch | Redstone | Redstone Torch | |
| None | Stick | None | Stone | Stone | Stone | |
| Redstone Comparator | Activator Rail | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Redstone Torch | None | Iron Ingot | Stick | Iron Ingot | |
| Redstone Torch | Nether Quartz | Redstone Torch | Iron Ingot | Redstone Torch | Iron Ingot | |
| Stone | Stone | Stone | Iron Ingot | Stick | Iron Ingot | |
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