Description
The Daylight Detector is a redstone component that measures the current sunlight level and produces a redstone signal that varies with the time of day in Minecraft. It is a simple but powerful tool for builders who want to automate lighting doors or farms based on natural light cycles without using complex redstone clocks. The detector outputs a stronger signal when the sun is high and a weaker signal at dawn or dusk and no signal at midnight when the sky is dark. Because it responds to the actual daylight level the block is useful for automatic roof lighting that only turns on when needed and for timed doors that open during the day and close at night. Players can place the detector on top of a block or orient it to adjust sensitivity and there are options to invert its output so that it provides a signal at night rather than during the day. This inversion is handy for night based automation and for farms that need specific timing. The simple nature of the block makes it a favorite for players who prefer solar based automation and for servers that use ambient based mechanics. It integrates well with other redstone components like comparators repeaters and redstone lamps so players can build complex but reliable systems using only daylight and simple wiring. In addition the daylight detector is durable and does not require special tools to break making it easy to relocate when designs change.
What is Daylight Detector?
The Daylight Detector is a block that senses sunlight and outputs a redstone signal proportional to the daylight level. It is used to create systems that respond to the sun and to keep lighting and doors automated based on the time of day.
Where to find Daylight Detector
Daylight detectors are player crafted and do not spawn in the wild. You will often find players placing them on roofs near light sources or in control rooms where environmental automation is centralized. They are common in village style builds and in farm tech areas for automatic lighting.
How to get Daylight Detector
To craft a daylight detector combine three glass blocks three nether quartz or redstone components depending on the version and the exact recipe in the crafting grid. The exact recipe can vary by game edition so consult in game documentation or the crafting guide for the version you play. Creative mode also provides the block directly from the inventory for building convenience.
Release Information
First introduced: Daylight detector blocks were introduced in Minecraft 1.5 and refined in later versions to support solar based automation
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:daylight_detector
How to use Daylight Detector
Place the detector on a surface where it has a clear view of the sky to sense daylight. Connect its output to redstone wiring to drive lamps doors or mechanisms that should respond to day night cycles. Use the inversion mode to switch the detector to night mode if you need a signal when it is dark. Combine with comparators and repeaters to fine tune the timing and strength of signals for advanced automation.
Recipes for Daylight Detector
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Glass
Glass
Glass
Quartz
Quartz
Quartz
Oak Slab
Oak Slab
Oak Slab
Daylight Detector