The Build
Spent about 3 days on this one. The basic idea is simple — use observer blocks to detect when crops grow, then fire pistons to harvest them automatically.
Why it took 3 days
The tricky part was the water channels. You need the water to flow toward a collection point without flooding the wrong areas. I messed this up 4 times.
What I learned
- Observer blocks fire a redstone pulse when they detect a block update
- Pistons extend for 1.5 ticks then retract — you need to time the collection right
- Use hoppers under your collection chest, not above
Watch it run
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Got questions? Find me on Discord: jaapas