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Lodestone Compass to activate red stone

Here’s the idea; Right clicking with a lodestone compass would make the connected lodestone send a comparator output, specifically for 10 ticks (1 sec), or a stone button length. It would also load the chunk for the same as a nether portal does so it can activate the lodestone. It’s not a huge addition, no new blocks or items are added, it makes sense in context, it just adds an extra mechanic to something. It should be unobtrusive since nothing is lost There is currently no item to world interaction in Minecraft, all items are self contained and cannot activate redstone by just using them, sure you can set something up like a target to hit, but ultimately your putting something in the world, you have that middle man. Plus I’m sure we’d love to see what sci-craft can come up with, it’s pretty much just a button that can be used in inventory instead of world.
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    The lodestone could emit a redstone signal whose strength is determined by how far away the lodestone compass is

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    With the recent ender pearl chunk-loading capabilities, it could be a simple redstone signal emitted from the lodestone. As said before, it’s a small tweak to the game but opens up a world of new technical possibilities.

    For an in-game explanation, the player could rapidly spin the needle with a right-click, prompting the lodestone to respond. If the lodestone's chunk isn't loaded, the needle simply won’t spin, and a fail sound could play, to prevent confusion about the lack of reaction.

    As a hard-to-craft, late-game block that’s currently underused, this addition wouldn’t disrupt progression. Instead, it would finally make the lodestone a valuable and helpful tool. Please, Mojang - this would be so cool!