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redstone circuit size limit?

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March 18, 2013
12:21 am

RedStonedWizzard

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just wondering what specifically is too big as far as circuitry is concerned. i just joined the server on the recommendation of a friend. what really interests me is the economy, i would like to make a "business" of building redstone solutions for people (or gov't). i try to keep my circuits as efficient as i can, but the largest takes up 30x20x50 (a controller unit that can activate one of 64 functions by use of a 3 digit code).

i would like to build some functional models of smaller stuff, like a showroom, but would ultimately like to build a multi destination teleporter for public transport.

March 18, 2013
12:34 pm

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Our rule states:

Dynamic content (e.g. mobs, animals, harvesting, portals, redstone circuitry, etc.) use server resources. Excessive use of such may cause lag and use memory better served elsewhere. You are expected to keep such “systems”/”machinery” to a reasonable size so as not to affect your fellow players.

There are no "hard limits" to the physical size of redstone circuitry, short of chunk loading. Of greater importance is the number of execution cycles such circuits generate and their computational load they impart on the server. For example, fast clocks/pulsers or other active feedback systems are discouraged. Even slow clocks triggering large number of redstone state changes can be problematic.

While there is no limit to what can be built with redstone, it should remain utilitarian. Something built simply for the purposes of creativity is probably best left for single player mode.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their disinclination to do so. - D. Adams

March 19, 2013
5:34 pm

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Thanks Frelling!

i revise my designs based on chunk loads, as such most of my stuff is stable and i avoid using pulsers or clocks.

almost everything uses rs-nor and remains dormant until the moment its used.

thanks again

March 20, 2013
7:29 am

frelling

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I'm certain we are going to get some redstone issues with the upcoming active chests, hoppers, and other automation features. Frankly, I think Mojang should just bite the bullet and buy out Buildcraft and Thermal Expansions - end of story Laugh Though when the modding API does actually rear its head finally, that will become a moot point.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their disinclination to do so. - D. Adams