Minecraft Redstone Circuit Designer and Simulator (2D)
Build, test, iterate, and share Minecraft redstone circuits directly in your browser. No mods required – instantly prototype dust paths, timing chains, comparators, observers, piston logic, and signal strength behavior with accurate tick-based updates.
Redstone Dust
Redstone Repeater
Redstone Comparator
Redstone Torch
BlockInstructions
- • Click to place component
- • Right-click to rotate
- • Drag to place multiple
- • Delete key to remove
- • Click lever to toggle on/off
- • Click button for momentary signal
- • Click pressure plate to simulate entity
- • Click repeater to change delay (1-4 ticks)
- • Right-click comparator to change mode
Display Options
Select a component from the palette and click here to place it
How to Use the Redstone Circuit Designer
- Select components from the sidebar and place them on the grid
- Right-click components to rotate them or change their mode
- Use the simulation controls to test your circuit (play, pause, step, and tick speed)
- Save or share your designs with other players
Why Use an Online Redstone Simulator?
Traditional trial-and-error inside Minecraft can be slow and resource-heavy. This browser-based engine lets you iterate at high velocity: visualize signal decay, prove piston timings, test lock conditions, and refine edge cases before committing blocks in a survival world. It’s ideal for contraptions like item sorters, pulse extenders, display counters, farms, TNT dupers (concept modeling), and sequential logic.
Key Advantages
- Instant Reset: Clear and rebuild without block breaking delays.
- Repeatable Timing: Adjustable tick speed to exaggerate or compress propagation.
- Teaching Friendly: Share links to pre-built examples for classrooms or guides.
- Mobile Accessible: Fully touch-enabled for design on the go.
- No Install: Works in any modern browser – no Forge/Fabric overhead.
Popular Redstone Use Cases
Automated Farms
Prototype observer + piston harvesting loops and item routing before placing expensive components.
Item Sorters & Filters
Model comparator subtraction chains and locking repeaters to prevent overflow or misfires.
Pulse / Clock Systems
Design consistent pulse generators, edge detectors, and gated clocks without lag influences.
Display Counters
Test multi-stage signal chains for scoreboard-like counters using repeaters and comparators.
Get Better at Redstone Faster
Pair this simulator with hands-on reference material: practice component basics, then jump into advanced contraption theory. Below are helpful starting points from our knowledge base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redstone circuit?
Redstone circuits are structures in Minecraft that use redstone components to perform various functions like automation, logic operations, and creating complex mechanisms.
What features does this redstone simulator include?
Our simulator includes fully functional redstone mechanics including:
- Working pistons and sticky pistons that can push and pull blocks
- Accurate redstone dust power transmission and signal strength
- Functional redstone components (repeaters, comparators, observers)
- Interactive inputs (levers, buttons, pressure plates)
- Real-time simulation that matches Minecraft's behavior
How do I use the circuit designer?
Select components from the sidebar, then click on the grid to place them. Right-click to rotate components or change their properties. Use the green "Start Simulator" button to test your circuit in real-time.
Can I change the tick speed?
Yes. Use the tick speed slider in the toolbar to run your circuit faster or slower, or use the Step control to advance one tick at a time for precise debugging.
What components are available?
The designer includes:
- Basic components: redstone dust, repeaters, comparators, torches
- Input components: levers, buttons, pressure plates
- Output components: lamps, dispensers
- Advanced components: observers, pistons, sticky pistons
- Building blocks: solid blocks for construction and redstone support
How do I share my redstone creation?
Click the purple "Share Design" button in the toolbar to generate a unique URL that you can share with others. Anyone with this link can view and interact with your exact redstone design.
How accurate is this redstone emulator?
Our redstone emulator aims to closely match Minecraft's Java Edition redstone behavior. While it covers most common redstone mechanics including pistons, signal strength, and component interactions, some advanced or quirky behaviors might differ slightly from the game.