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Falling Edge Detector Chart

LClogic-componentsLC002Updated Jan 03, 2026Archived Jan 03, 2026

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A handful of compact, 1-wide tileable (1wtDefinition: Annotates the width of a slice, and whether or not you can build them right next to each other. There are systems that are 1 wide, but you can't put 2 next to each other due to Crosstalk, so they d...) falling edgeDefinition: A rising/falling/dual edge detector or monostable is a device which outputs a short pulse when: - Rising edge: Change from unpowered to powered outputs a short pulse - Falling edge: Change from pow... detectors, which are redstone circuits designed to output a brief pulse when an input signal transitions from on to off.

Features

• 1-wide design for space efficiency
• Tileable, allowing multiple units to be placed side-by-side
• Detects falling edges in redstone signals, useful for timing and automation

Considerations

• Requires understanding of redstone mechanics
• Some designs may vary in speed or reliability based on components used

Notes

These are commonly used in Minecraft redstone engineering for creating precise timing circuits.

Compatibility

Compatible with Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.11 and later (where observers are available); similar concepts work in Bedrock Edition with adjustments.

Instructions

1. One simple design: Place an observer facing the input signal.
2. Connect the observer's output to a repeater or comparator to create the pulse.
3. For a piston-based version: Use a sticky piston with a block and redstone torch to detect the edge.
4. Test the circuit to ensure it triggers only on falling edges.