In the vast, blocky world of Minecraft Bedrock, automating tasks can greatly enhance your playing experience. One such task is mining, a critical activity for obtaining essential resources. With command blocks, you can create an auto miner, sans the manual labor. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to make an auto miner in Minecraft Bedrock using command blocks.
Before we delve into the process, ensure you’ve gathered your tools: a command block, a repeating or chain command block, a redstone comparator, and a hopper. We’ll also need to understand basic Minecraft Bedrock commands and redstone mechanics for this auto miner setup.
Setting Up the Auto Miner
The first step is to understand the core mechanics of our auto miner. We’ll be using the “/fill” command to continuously mine blocks and clear the area for new blocks to form.
Secondly, we’ll need a system to collect the mined resources. This is where the hopper and redstone comparator come into play, forming a collection mechanism for our auto miner.
Creating the Mine Loop
To create the mine loop, start by placing a command block. This block will be responsible for mining the area in front of it. Use the following command in the command block:
/fill ~ ~-1 ~ ~1 4 ~-2 ~ air 0 replace – This command will ‘mine’ four blocks in front of the command block, one block high, on the Y-axis, creating a loop for blocks to form naturally.
Powering the Command Block
Next, we need to power the command block to ensure it runs continuously. A redstone dust or a redstone torch works perfectly for this. Place the redstone dust or torch behind the command block, ensuring it’s directly connected to the command block.
Additionally, you can use repeaters to control the speed at which the command block executes the “/fill” command. A 0-tick repeater powers the command block instantly, while a 4-tick repeater powers it every 4 ticks (game ticks), creating a 0.2-second delay between mining actions.
Collecting Mined Resources
Now that we have a system mining blocks, let’s set up a resource collector. This step ensures that the mined resources are not just falling through the void.
To accomplish this, place a hopper underneath the command block. The hopper will collect the mined resources as they fall. For larger resource collection, you can link multiple hoppers together, leading towards a chest or a large storage container.
Monitoring the Inventory
To keep track of the collected resources, we’ll use a redstone comparator linked to the hopper. Place a redstone comparator facing the hopper, directly above it. The comparator will monitor the hopper’s inventory and produce a redstone signal proportional to the number of items inside.
You can then use this redstone signal to trigger other redstone devices, like alarms or warning systems, indicating when the hopper is full and needs emptying.
And there you have it! A fully automated mining system using command blocks in Minecraft Bedrock. This setup not only saves you time but also allows you to explore other parts of the game while your character mines away. Happy crafting!
