Description
The acacia pressure plate is a simple wooden pressure plate that matches acacia planks in colour and texture. It sits on top of a single block and when a player mob or item moves onto it the plate emits a redstone signal. The signal can be used to open doors light traps or activate any device that accepts redstone input. Because it is wooden it responds to both players and most mobs and it will also react to projectiles and falling items which makes it useful for automated item detection and simple arrival systems. The plate is compact and easy to hide under rugs or runes made from carpet to make discreet triggers and neat entryways. Players often use acacia pressure plates to make entrances that open automatically when a player walks up to a door or to detect when items fall into a collection area. It is a low cost redstone component that fits well into acacia themed builds where you want consistency of material and colour. The plate is also craftable from planks so it is easy to replace and upgrade. As a wooden item it can burn if left near open flames so consider where you place it when designing mechanisms around fire. The acacia pressure plate is practical for both beginners and advanced players who want unobtrusive triggers for doors lights and traps.
What is Acacia Pressure Plate?
The acacia pressure plate is a floor mounted trigger that emits a short redstone signal when weight is applied. It works like other wooden pressure plates but uses the acacia wood style so it looks consistent with acacia planks. It can detect players mobs items and projectiles which makes it useful for many simple automation needs. Use it where you want an automatic response on stepping or when an item lands on the plate.
Where to find Acacia Pressure Plate
Pressure plates do not appear in the wild as loose items. You will find the materials to make one in savanna biomes where acacia trees grow. Players craft acacia pressure plates from acacia planks which in turn come from acacia logs. Some village builds may include pressure plates as part of interior decoration in houses but crafting is the main way to obtain them. Look around savanna villages for building features that match the local wood style.
How to get Acacia Pressure Plate
To make an acacia pressure plate collect acacia logs then convert them to acacia planks. In the crafting table place two acacia planks next to each other in the grid to yield one pressure plate. In creative mode you can take the pressure plate directly from the inventory. For survival mode the typical route is to farm acacia trees for logs make planks and then craft the plates as needed.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.7 in 2013
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:acacia_pressure_plate 1
How to use Acacia Pressure Plate
Place the plate on top of a block where you want a stepping trigger. When a player steps on it it will power nearby redstone dust repeaters doors or other devices. Use plates at entrances to create automatic doors or along paths to trigger lights as players walk by. Combine plates with redstone circuits and pistons if you need a longer pulse or more complex behaviour. Because the acacia pressure plate is wooden it will react to all entities and to falling items so use that behaviour to detect item drops or to make traps that fire when something lands on the plate.
Recipes for Acacia Pressure Plate
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
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Acacia Pressure Plate