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AUTOMATIC BAMBOO FARM

The simplest automatic farm. One observer watches bamboo growth, triggers one piston to break it. Bamboo grows fast, making this an excellent fuel source when crafted into bamboo planks.

Dimensions: 1W x 1L x 4H

Materials List

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Step-by-Step Build Guide

  1. 1Place a dirt or grass block with bamboo planted on it.
  2. 2Place a piston at height 2 facing the bamboo.
  3. 3Place an observer at height 3 facing the bamboo (detects growth).
  4. 4Connect the observer output to the piston (redstone dust on top).
  5. 5Place a hopper below the bamboo to catch broken items.
  6. 6Place a chest under the hopper.
  7. 7The bamboo grows, observer detects it, piston breaks it, fully automatic.
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