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Discuss Minecraft's Redstone systems, including automation, circuits, components, and technical gameplay. Share ideas and feedback on Redstone mechanics across Minecraft. Because Java Edition and Bedrock Edition use different Redstone systems, some behaviors will differ between versions. Please tag your posts with Java, Bedrock, or Both where applicable.

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Copper should be used as a new wiring for redstone.(Java)

Since copper dosent have much use right now i thought it would be cool if you could use it as a new type of wiring in redstone that could have a much larger range without a direct power source and it should be able to be placed going  straight up walls i think the redstone community would much appreciate this as it would make doing large redstone builds and vertical redstone so much easier.  This could also make a big opportunity to add other electrical things too like batteries, flashlights, and many other real life electronics that would make doing redstone and playing the game normally much more fun and less tedious.

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    Gus I like the idea! I too agree that we need a more efficient way to transmit Redstone upward and downward. Please checkout my submission for a Redstone Laser and tell me what you think. While I think copper wiring would add some much needed steam punk aesthetics to minecraft, I don't think sticking things to walls like vertical Redstone is the most practical approach. One of the fundamental issues with Redstone dust is that it has a high spacial cost; requiring a base block and the Redstone carrying accessory (Redstone Dust, repeaters, comparators, and Redstone torches). This means every one block of transmitted signal requires a minimum volume of two blocks in space. The Redstone Laser I've submitted will transmit signal up, down, left, right, back, and forth (not diagonally) and will pass through only a 1x1 line of transparent blocks; powering the first OPAQUE block it hits. I've also submitted a recommendation for Redwax but it has yet to be approved. This would allow you to mix Redstone and wax and "Redwax" a block, this would make the block a selective conduit for Redstone power but would not change the surface of the block. Basically Redwaxed blocks could be powered by Redstone accessories but will only transmit power to other adjacent redwaxed blocks or Redstone accessories. Adjacent blocks that are not "Redwaxed" will not be powered. I think your idea is great and definitely want it if only for the visuals!

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    I would also like to see this, maybe the copper wires could be used for redstone connectivity underwater.