Materials Needed
- Redstone Dust
- Redstone Torches
- Levers
- Building Blocks (any material of your choice)
- Slime Blocks
- Minecart
- Powered Rail
Step 1: Create the Shaft
Start by choosing the location where you want to build your elevator. Dig down to create a vertical shaft that’s at least 3 blocks wide and desired height. Make sure to clear any blocks in the way.
Step 2: Place the Slime Blocks
Now it’s time to place the slime blocks inside the shaft. Slime blocks will act as the main component of the elevator. In each layer of your shaft, place a slime block on the floor, ensuring it is centered. Repeat this process for each floor you want to include in your elevator.
Step 3: Connect the Redstone
Using redstone dust and redstone torches, connect the slime blocks in each layer. Place redstone dust on the sides of the slime blocks in a zigzag pattern. On the bottom slime block of each layer, place a redstone torch, which will provide the power needed for the elevator to function.
Step 4: Add the Levers
To control the elevator, add levers to each layer of your shaft. Place a lever on the wall adjacent to the slime block. This lever will allow you to activate and deactivate each floor as desired.
Step 5: Construct the Platform
Next, create a platform at the bottom of your elevator shaft. This platform will be used to call the elevator and also serve as the drop-off point. Use your desired building blocks to construct a platform that is wide and deep enough to accommodate a minecart.
Step 6: Install the Minecart and Powered Rail
Place a minecart on the platform and position it on the powered rail. The powered rail should be directly connected to the redstone torch on the bottom slime block. When activated, the powered rail will propel the minecart up the elevator shaft, carrying you with it.
Step 7: Test and Enjoy!
You’re almost there! Give your elevator a trial run by activating the lever on the desired floor. If everything is properly connected, the minecart should rise up to the requested level. To descend, simply hop into the minecart at the upper floor, and it will carry you down to the bottom platform. Congratulations, you have successfully built your very own elevator in Minecraft!
With your new elevator, traveling through your Minecraft world will be faster and more convenient than ever before. No more tedious stair climbing! So start building and enjoy the benefits of your newfound transportation system.