LiftMechanics is a Minecraft datapack that lets the player build lifts that move block by block. They are available in four different sizes and can be combined with Redstone contraptions. There may be faster travel options, but you can build your own epic looking platforms and bring your buildings to life, or you can move larger block structures like small rooms.

Features:

• The datapack allows you to build lifts in four sizes up to 5x5 blocks wide.
• The datapack allows redstone to interact with lifts:
  • A redstone lamps calls the lift to the hight at which it was placed next to the lift. The lift will stop next to the first observer on its path.
  • A copper bulb calls the lift to the hight at which it was placed next to the lift. The lift will ignore every observer on its path. The copper bulb lights up as long as the lift is moving.
    
• A lifts can be automatically stopped at the next floor if it is marked with an observer.
• A lifts stops when something is in its path and does not destroy a built.

Usage:

The video for this datapack shows how to use it and gives a first impression for your builds.

But the basic usage is as follows:
To build a lift, you must first build a platform of 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 or 5x5 block size. The blocks that form the platform must be solid, see the list of solid blocks below. Now place chains of at least 4 blocks height in the corners and above them containers like hoppers or dispensers. After a right click on one of the containers the lift is activated. If it needs to move down from its current position, place 4 chains per block in the container that the lift should be able to move down. If you now sneak or jump, the lift moves one block down or up.

Tip: If you build higher chains, you can break some at the top and hide the container after activation. But the lift needs at least four chains above the platform to move.

Configuration of the datapack:

Setting the speed of the lift:
The speed of the lift when it automatically moves to a height can be set with the command "/scoreboard players set lift_speed SML.settings <value>". The defined value indicates how many ticks (one tick by default is 1/20 of a second) the lift needs to move one block up or down. The default value for the speed of the lift is 2.

Set the loud sound of the lift:
The lift makes a louder sound when it hits the ground from a height of more than 4 blocks. If this sound is considered to be annoying, it can be disabled with the command "/scoreboard players set lift_is_loud SML.settings <value>". A value of 0 sets the lift to silent, a value of 1 or greater turns this sound on.

Older versions:

If you are looking for a version of the datapack for an older Minecraft version, please take a look at the list of releases on github.

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