<![CDATA[Forums - Open Redstone Engineers - Build Discussion]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:16:49 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Idea: elastic synchronous architecture]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15891.html Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:19:49 +0000 The_archivist]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15891.html What I’m suggesting Is a CPU architecture where various systems, such as the ALU, have a clocked delay line set up using a shift register, with its delay(in clock cycles) being equal to that circuit’s slowest possible performance, with the output only being retrieved once a completion signal makes it to the other end of the delay line. This could allow a CPU to run faster since it’s clock speed is no longer constrained to that of the slowest possible data path.
I’m just throwing this out their in case anyone wants to use the idea]]> What I’m suggesting Is a CPU architecture where various systems, such as the ALU, have a clocked delay line set up using a shift register, with its delay(in clock cycles) being equal to that circuit’s slowest possible performance, with the output only being retrieved once a completion signal makes it to the other end of the delay line. This could allow a CPU to run faster since it’s clock speed is no longer constrained to that of the slowest possible data path.
I’m just throwing this out their in case anyone wants to use the idea]]> <![CDATA[RDF/ORE Overview Maps]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15813.html Sat, 30 May 2020 22:53:05 +0000 jxu]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15813.html RDF/ORE Overview Maps
[Image: LVi1Obb.png]

https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-rdf-build
https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-ore-build-1.7.9
https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-ore-build-1.12.2
bonus https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-ore-school

I'm happy to present my experiment I've been working on the past few days: overview maps of RDF / ORE worlds.
I think our server looks visually incredible. What do you think?


Technical details

The maps are created with Mapcrafter and use world archives from https://archive.openredstone.org/ and https://archive.org/details/rdf_world_save I saved.

GitHub pages has a limit of 1 GB. How was I able to fit two views of each world? The most important space-saving measure is using 4x4 textures and 4x4 chunk tiles. The normal textures are 12x12 which would use 9x the space, but I found 4x4 a reasonable visual compromise. However Mapcrafter uses Leaflet to store the map as a giant quadtree and each tile is by default one chunk (16x16 blocks). For small texture sizes, there is a lot of directory and PNG file overhead from using one chunk per tile (64x64 image), so storing 4x4 chunks (256x256 image) saves a lot of overhead. Finally, I run optipng on all tiles to optimize all PNG files saving roughly 25% size.

Size benchmarks (items are directories and files):

# rdf
top 498 MB, 291k items
iso 442 MB, 80k items

with tile width 4:
top 182 MB, 19k items
iso 340 MB, 5.5k items

with tile width 4 + optipng:
top 117 MB
iso 205 MB

packed repo size: 274 MiB

# build_1.7.9
top 618 MB, 372k items
iso 543 MB, 101k items

with tile width 4:
top 205 MB, 24k items
iso 412 MB, 6.7k items

with tile width 4 + optipng:
top 130 MB
iso 254 MB

packed repo size: 324 MiB

# build_1.12.2
top 831 MB, 554k items
iso 703 MB, 149k items

with tile width 4:
top 267 MB, 35k items
iso 524 MB, 9.8k items

with tile width 4 + optipng:
top 175 MB
iso 326 MB

packed repo size: 420 MiB
]]> RDF/ORE Overview Maps
[Image: LVi1Obb.png]

https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-rdf-build
https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-ore-build-1.7.9
https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-ore-build-1.12.2
bonus https://jxu.github.io/mapcrafter-ore-school

I'm happy to present my experiment I've been working on the past few days: overview maps of RDF / ORE worlds.
I think our server looks visually incredible. What do you think?


Technical details

The maps are created with Mapcrafter and use world archives from https://archive.openredstone.org/ and https://archive.org/details/rdf_world_save I saved.

GitHub pages has a limit of 1 GB. How was I able to fit two views of each world? The most important space-saving measure is using 4x4 textures and 4x4 chunk tiles. The normal textures are 12x12 which would use 9x the space, but I found 4x4 a reasonable visual compromise. However Mapcrafter uses Leaflet to store the map as a giant quadtree and each tile is by default one chunk (16x16 blocks). For small texture sizes, there is a lot of directory and PNG file overhead from using one chunk per tile (64x64 image), so storing 4x4 chunks (256x256 image) saves a lot of overhead. Finally, I run optipng on all tiles to optimize all PNG files saving roughly 25% size.

Size benchmarks (items are directories and files):

# rdf
top 498 MB, 291k items
iso 442 MB, 80k items

with tile width 4:
top 182 MB, 19k items
iso 340 MB, 5.5k items

with tile width 4 + optipng:
top 117 MB
iso 205 MB

packed repo size: 274 MiB

# build_1.7.9
top 618 MB, 372k items
iso 543 MB, 101k items

with tile width 4:
top 205 MB, 24k items
iso 412 MB, 6.7k items

with tile width 4 + optipng:
top 130 MB
iso 254 MB

packed repo size: 324 MiB

# build_1.12.2
top 831 MB, 554k items
iso 703 MB, 149k items

with tile width 4:
top 267 MB, 35k items
iso 524 MB, 9.8k items

with tile width 4 + optipng:
top 175 MB
iso 326 MB

packed repo size: 420 MiB
]]> <![CDATA[I wish to become a builder. Please accept this form.]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15778.html Thu, 07 May 2020 21:00:39 +0000 Aptrix Gaming]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15778.html
The ability to create amazing things in Minecraft beyond blocks

A redstone elevator whilst following advice/steps from a video

Allow the player to travel upwards using redstone items to shift blocks to different locations.

An note block song using high amounts of redstone. 


Yes, thank you.]]>
The ability to create amazing things in Minecraft beyond blocks

A redstone elevator whilst following advice/steps from a video

Allow the player to travel upwards using redstone items to shift blocks to different locations.

An note block song using high amounts of redstone. 


Yes, thank you.]]> <![CDATA[How to become builder]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15552.html Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:13:20 +0000 IAmLesbian]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15552.html How to become Builder
I see people asking about how to get Builder all the time, so here's a rundown of what you should know about the process.

Why should I care about getting promoted anyway?


If it takes work to get it, what makes it worth the effort?

  • Builders are given a plot with 4x the space of a normal school plot (You keep your school plot)
  • Builders are able to use world edit on Build and School
  • Builders are able to play on the Survival World



The Basics
Builder is a non-staff rank (following Student) on ORE and getting it is a 2-step process:


     1. Submit an application here: https://forum.openredstone.org/forum-12.html
            a. Make sure to read the format thread to ensure your application contains everything required: https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-4.html
            b. Failure to format it correctly, demonstrate sufficient redstone knowledge, or demonstrate maturity may result in the denial of your application.


     2. After your application is approved (a staff member replies to it saying your application has been accepted) then it is your job to find a staff member willing to do your trial.
            a. Trials are about an hour long, depending on how fast you build and how well you know the material covered it can be longer or shorter.
            b. Trials have 2 parts (sometimes both are done at the same time).
                There is a building aspect where you build the circuit you specified in your application, and a test part where you are asked questions to test your redstone knowledge.

Things to Know
Before jumping right into the process of being promoted to Builder, it is useful to know a few things:



     1. The material covered by the trial can contain any of the following

            a. Converting between binary and decimal (base ten or "normal numbers")    (i.e. 101[bin]->5[dec] or 13[dec]->1101[bin])
            b. Addition and Subtraction in binary                                                          (i.e. 1001+101=1110 or 100-11=1)
            c. How a half adder is built and how it works                                              (i.e. The sum is an xor between the 2 inputs)
            d. How a full adder is built and how it works                                               (i.e. The carry out is made up of 2 and gates running into an or gate)
            e. How an ALU is built and how it works                                                     (i.e. An ALU has 5 control lines: !A, !B, Cin, Bitwise OR, FC)
            f. How to perform addition, subtraction, and bitwise operations using an ALU (i.e. A-B requires !B and Cin)
            g. What 2's complement is and how to use it.                                             (i.e. The 2's complement of 0100 is 1100)

     2. Most of the time, you can find a builder online who is willing to help train and test your redstone knowledge.
         Don't deny yourself the chance to understand the material better.
         Also try working on the material with more than one person, sometimes things click better with a different teacher.
         Another thing, all of the approved builder applications are public on the forums, so feel free to have a look around to help understand the best way to format the application.
         https://forum.openredstone.org/forum-11.html AND https://forum.openredstone.org/forum-13.html

     3. During the trial you need to build a redstone circuit (whichever one was specified in your application).
         Most people go for an ALU but if you can build a different circuit that demonstrates similar redstone knowledge then feel free to use that one in your application (and during the trial) instead.
         If you go for a circuit that is stackable, then you can ask the staff member trialing you to stack it after you build the first bit.

     4. Don't be afraid to point out to staff that your application hasn't been approved or that you need a trial.
         Staff aren't perfect and it never hurts to let them know what you need.
         With that said, don't spam them either

     5. Failing a trial doesn't mean you can never get Builder, it just means you need to wait 24 hours before another attempt is made. (Your application doesn't need to be redone, just the trial)
         Same with a rejected application, you just rewrite it and let a staff member know.
         If you are rejected or failed, don't just attempt another time without reviewing the material or talking to someone.

If you have any questions, feel free to make a reply and ask.
With that said, I wish everyone luck on their quest to get builder and learn even more computational redstone!]]> How to become Builder
I see people asking about how to get Builder all the time, so here's a rundown of what you should know about the process.

Why should I care about getting promoted anyway?


If it takes work to get it, what makes it worth the effort?

  • Builders are given a plot with 4x the space of a normal school plot (You keep your school plot)
  • Builders are able to use world edit on Build and School
  • Builders are able to play on the Survival World



The Basics
Builder is a non-staff rank (following Student) on ORE and getting it is a 2-step process:


     1. Submit an application here: https://forum.openredstone.org/forum-12.html
            a. Make sure to read the format thread to ensure your application contains everything required: https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-4.html
            b. Failure to format it correctly, demonstrate sufficient redstone knowledge, or demonstrate maturity may result in the denial of your application.


     2. After your application is approved (a staff member replies to it saying your application has been accepted) then it is your job to find a staff member willing to do your trial.
            a. Trials are about an hour long, depending on how fast you build and how well you know the material covered it can be longer or shorter.
            b. Trials have 2 parts (sometimes both are done at the same time).
                There is a building aspect where you build the circuit you specified in your application, and a test part where you are asked questions to test your redstone knowledge.

Things to Know
Before jumping right into the process of being promoted to Builder, it is useful to know a few things:



     1. The material covered by the trial can contain any of the following

            a. Converting between binary and decimal (base ten or "normal numbers")    (i.e. 101[bin]->5[dec] or 13[dec]->1101[bin])
            b. Addition and Subtraction in binary                                                          (i.e. 1001+101=1110 or 100-11=1)
            c. How a half adder is built and how it works                                              (i.e. The sum is an xor between the 2 inputs)
            d. How a full adder is built and how it works                                               (i.e. The carry out is made up of 2 and gates running into an or gate)
            e. How an ALU is built and how it works                                                     (i.e. An ALU has 5 control lines: !A, !B, Cin, Bitwise OR, FC)
            f. How to perform addition, subtraction, and bitwise operations using an ALU (i.e. A-B requires !B and Cin)
            g. What 2's complement is and how to use it.                                             (i.e. The 2's complement of 0100 is 1100)

     2. Most of the time, you can find a builder online who is willing to help train and test your redstone knowledge.
         Don't deny yourself the chance to understand the material better.
         Also try working on the material with more than one person, sometimes things click better with a different teacher.
         Another thing, all of the approved builder applications are public on the forums, so feel free to have a look around to help understand the best way to format the application.
         https://forum.openredstone.org/forum-11.html AND https://forum.openredstone.org/forum-13.html

     3. During the trial you need to build a redstone circuit (whichever one was specified in your application).
         Most people go for an ALU but if you can build a different circuit that demonstrates similar redstone knowledge then feel free to use that one in your application (and during the trial) instead.
         If you go for a circuit that is stackable, then you can ask the staff member trialing you to stack it after you build the first bit.

     4. Don't be afraid to point out to staff that your application hasn't been approved or that you need a trial.
         Staff aren't perfect and it never hurts to let them know what you need.
         With that said, don't spam them either

     5. Failing a trial doesn't mean you can never get Builder, it just means you need to wait 24 hours before another attempt is made. (Your application doesn't need to be redone, just the trial)
         Same with a rejected application, you just rewrite it and let a staff member know.
         If you are rejected or failed, don't just attempt another time without reviewing the material or talking to someone.

If you have any questions, feel free to make a reply and ask.
With that said, I wish everyone luck on their quest to get builder and learn even more computational redstone!]]> <![CDATA[It's almost done]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15534.html Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:38:42 +0000 ElectroPlaysMC]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15534.html
I've got like 4 things left to do.

Clap for me, peasants /s.]]>
I've got like 4 things left to do.

Clap for me, peasants /s.]]> <![CDATA[Snapshots server]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15365.html Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:44:14 +0000 PabloDons]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15365.html
Obviously this would have to be a vanilla server in order to get updates as they come, which means no plugins. op level 2 allows for basically everything except kicking, banning and opping which is enough to test basically every aspect of the game.

Otherwise some servers semantics would need to be worked out.
1. World resetting. I think best option would be to make a backup every update and just reuse same world.
2. Whitelist? People would need to be trusted to be given powers as they are limitless. Yk, the no plugin thing.

Input is welcome. Please vote in the poll if you're interested in the idea.

P.S. I don't think ORE can officially host this. I for one don't have the horsepower. I'd appreciate volunteers. Otherwise I'll convince capo to buy another VM.]]>
Obviously this would have to be a vanilla server in order to get updates as they come, which means no plugins. op level 2 allows for basically everything except kicking, banning and opping which is enough to test basically every aspect of the game.

Otherwise some servers semantics would need to be worked out.
1. World resetting. I think best option would be to make a backup every update and just reuse same world.
2. Whitelist? People would need to be trusted to be given powers as they are limitless. Yk, the no plugin thing.

Input is welcome. Please vote in the poll if you're interested in the idea.

P.S. I don't think ORE can officially host this. I for one don't have the horsepower. I'd appreciate volunteers. Otherwise I'll convince capo to buy another VM.]]> <![CDATA[A 16 LUT FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15331.html Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:30:44 +0000 killing_you_guy_]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15331.html An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a device that can be configured to act as a series of connected logic gates. It is composed of LUTs (Look-Up Tables) which can be configured to act as any logic gate and interconnect which transports data between logic gates.

The build is shown below:
[Image: EmGk7dm.png]
The programming circtuitry/inputs are in white, the actual LUTs are in red, the interconnect is in yellow, and the various control/clock circuitry is blue/green/orange.

I managed to program the FPGA to act as a full adder by adding input levers and lamps on the interconnect. This only used 6 of the 16 LUTs, so it should be possible to make a 2 bit adder out of this too.
[Image: fxPOn58.png]

I believe this may be the least practical way anyone has implemented a 1 bit adder. It uses hundreds of gates and 80 bits of ram to add two bits in no less than 96 ticks.]]> An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a device that can be configured to act as a series of connected logic gates. It is composed of LUTs (Look-Up Tables) which can be configured to act as any logic gate and interconnect which transports data between logic gates.

The build is shown below:
[Image: EmGk7dm.png]
The programming circtuitry/inputs are in white, the actual LUTs are in red, the interconnect is in yellow, and the various control/clock circuitry is blue/green/orange.

I managed to program the FPGA to act as a full adder by adding input levers and lamps on the interconnect. This only used 6 of the 16 LUTs, so it should be possible to make a 2 bit adder out of this too.
[Image: fxPOn58.png]

I believe this may be the least practical way anyone has implemented a 1 bit adder. It uses hundreds of gates and 80 bits of ram to add two bits in no less than 96 ticks.]]> <![CDATA[Original ALU Competition]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15114.html Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:01:55 +0000 IAmLesbian]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15114.html Lots_of_Sheeps and I are running a build competition that deals with original ALU designs.

Below are the rules and other information about the competition.


FAQ
  • Where is the competition plot? /warp comp
  • How big are the plots? 2x4 chunks
  • When can I start claiming a plot? Saturday, 4/13
  • How many bits does my ALU have to handle? 4-8 bits
  • What control lines do I need? !A, !B, Cin, OR, and FC (or CC)
  • When does the competition happen? Building starts Saturday, 4/13 and ends Saturday, 4/20 however votes are counted until the end of Monday, 4/21
  • Where does my team put our votes? Put 3 named papers in the chest by your plot, each with the username of a competitor (The entire team's names aren't needed)
  • What if my question isn't here? Leave a comment and I'll answer asap or message me in game (IGN: IAmLesbian) or sheep (IGN: Lots_o_Sheeps)
  • Can I vote for my own team? No
  • Am I required to vote? Yes


Rules
  1. Your plot must be claimed by filling out the plot's respective sign
  2. Teams can be of any size but a team only gets 3 votes total
  3. Teams can use their votes on any 3 different teams
  4. Inputs, Outputs, and Control Lines must be clearly labeled and indicated
  5. ALU design must be original
  6. Failure to follow a rule or the info in the FAQ (read stuff in the FAQ, some is important) can potentially lead to disqualification

What to vote for
You can vote any way you please but we recommend taking these factors into account when voting for 3 teams
  • Speed
  • Size
  • Space efficiency
  • Uniqueness/ how unconventional it is
  • Additional features

Beyond that, I hope everyone enjoys the competition.  Good luck!]]> Lots_of_Sheeps and I are running a build competition that deals with original ALU designs.

Below are the rules and other information about the competition.


FAQ
  • Where is the competition plot? /warp comp
  • How big are the plots? 2x4 chunks
  • When can I start claiming a plot? Saturday, 4/13
  • How many bits does my ALU have to handle? 4-8 bits
  • What control lines do I need? !A, !B, Cin, OR, and FC (or CC)
  • When does the competition happen? Building starts Saturday, 4/13 and ends Saturday, 4/20 however votes are counted until the end of Monday, 4/21
  • Where does my team put our votes? Put 3 named papers in the chest by your plot, each with the username of a competitor (The entire team's names aren't needed)
  • What if my question isn't here? Leave a comment and I'll answer asap or message me in game (IGN: IAmLesbian) or sheep (IGN: Lots_o_Sheeps)
  • Can I vote for my own team? No
  • Am I required to vote? Yes


Rules
  1. Your plot must be claimed by filling out the plot's respective sign
  2. Teams can be of any size but a team only gets 3 votes total
  3. Teams can use their votes on any 3 different teams
  4. Inputs, Outputs, and Control Lines must be clearly labeled and indicated
  5. ALU design must be original
  6. Failure to follow a rule or the info in the FAQ (read stuff in the FAQ, some is important) can potentially lead to disqualification

What to vote for
You can vote any way you please but we recommend taking these factors into account when voting for 3 teams
  • Speed
  • Size
  • Space efficiency
  • Uniqueness/ how unconventional it is
  • Additional features

Beyond that, I hope everyone enjoys the competition.  Good luck!]]> <![CDATA[1.13 Plots]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15096.html Fri, 22 Mar 2019 23:16:39 +0000 epic_ziver_D]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-15096.html Is there an easy way to find my old plot (and are school plots still existent)?
also random question whats the easiest way to remove all the sandstone from the plot it has been quite a while since last time...
thanks
-epic_ziver_D]]> Is there an easy way to find my old plot (and are school plots still existent)?
also random question whats the easiest way to remove all the sandstone from the plot it has been quite a while since last time...
thanks
-epic_ziver_D]]> <![CDATA[Uhm regarding 9/8/18]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-14567.html Sun, 09 Sep 2018 15:11:44 +0000 greatgamer34]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-14567.html ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Hoppers have been OOFed]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-14314.html Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:10:59 +0000 Matthew]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-14314.html
  • Item memory - now completely useless 
  • My 1x1 display - needs a clock made and synced ever time you want to use it (aka useless)
I'm not the only one with this issue as well... Birduu and Don i believe are having trouble due to this new tick rate that is out of sync with redstone

I and others need hoppers to update at a normal rate for our builds to work, so i recommend resetting the hopper update rate and drastically lowering the furnace update rate instead, or possibly resetting the map getting rid of the unneeded hopper rendering on people's nearby plots who never get on.

either way i would just like updates on this issue moving forward thanks :3]]>
  • Item memory - now completely useless 
  • My 1x1 display - needs a clock made and synced ever time you want to use it (aka useless)
I'm not the only one with this issue as well... Birduu and Don i believe are having trouble due to this new tick rate that is out of sync with redstone

I and others need hoppers to update at a normal rate for our builds to work, so i recommend resetting the hopper update rate and drastically lowering the furnace update rate instead, or possibly resetting the map getting rid of the unneeded hopper rendering on people's nearby plots who never get on.

either way i would just like updates on this issue moving forward thanks :3]]> <![CDATA[Boat racing in 1.13 is incredible]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13884.html Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:18:39 +0000 zSwifty]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13884.html <![CDATA[Ticks plugin]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13652.html Sun, 18 Feb 2018 06:30:40 +0000 ElectroPlaysMC]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13652.html I would post this in School Discussion too if it weren't for the fact that no student cares.

I believe we should raise the TPS for redstone to something higher, whether it be 20-25 or even 30. It would make redstone easier and more exciting, and it doesn't change too much about the redstone except for less wait times. If you want to suggest an even faster wait time, I'll edit or create a new poll later.

http://www.strawpoll.me/15097205

Thank you.]]> I would post this in School Discussion too if it weren't for the fact that no student cares.

I believe we should raise the TPS for redstone to something higher, whether it be 20-25 or even 30. It would make redstone easier and more exciting, and it doesn't change too much about the redstone except for less wait times. If you want to suggest an even faster wait time, I'll edit or create a new poll later.

http://www.strawpoll.me/15097205

Thank you.]]> <![CDATA[Schematic server]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13623.html Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:04:22 +0000 comman55]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13623.html
currently I am on holidays and internet connection is not stable enough to handle playing on the server, so I think about building something on a local world, then post a builder application and then paste the schematic on the server. I took a look at the guide on how to upload them, but the server http://schems.openredstone.org/ seems to be down.

 [Image: l0LYZGv.png]

Please, tell me if the system works.

Thanks]]>
currently I am on holidays and internet connection is not stable enough to handle playing on the server, so I think about building something on a local world, then post a builder application and then paste the schematic on the server. I took a look at the guide on how to upload them, but the server http://schems.openredstone.org/ seems to be down.

 [Image: l0LYZGv.png]

Please, tell me if the system works.

Thanks]]> <![CDATA[1.13 Snapshot breaks piston block dropping]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13347.html Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:31:15 +0000 optimo]]> https://forum.openredstone.org/thread-13347.html 1.13 Snapshot breaks piston block dropping

https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/7hz94j/17w49a_sticky_pistons_no_longer_leave_blocks/]]> 1.13 Snapshot breaks piston block dropping

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