What is Polished Blackstone Pressure Plate in Minecraft?
A polished blackstone pressure plate is a redstone switch made from smooth, dark polished blackstone. It is a flat plate that you place on the floor. The main purpose of a polished blackstone pressure plate is to detect when a player or a mob steps on it and then send out a redstone signal. This signal can be used to automatically open doors, activate traps, or power any other redstone machine. Players use pressure plates to create convenient, hands free entrances to their bases. The polished blackstone pressure plate, with its sleek, dark color, is a great decorative choice for modern or castle themed builds.
How to get Polished Blackstone Pressure Plate in Minecraft
The only way to get a polished blackstone pressure plate is by crafting it. It does not generate naturally anywhere in the world. The crafting recipe is very simple and easy to remember. All you need are two polished blackstone blocks. To get polished blackstone, you first need to find regular blackstone in the Nether and then craft it into the polished version. Once you have at least two polished blackstone blocks, open a crafting table. Place the two blocks side by side in any row of the crafting grid. This will create one polished blackstone pressure plate.
How to use Polished Blackstone Pressure Plate in Minecraft
The main use for a polished blackstone pressure plate is to activate redstone devices. You can place it on top of any solid block. When a player or any mob steps on the plate, it will be pressed down and will send a redstone signal to all adjacent blocks. This is most commonly used to automatically open an iron door as you approach it. Unlike a wooden pressure plate, a polished blackstone pressure plate will not activate if an item is dropped on it. This makes it a better choice for entrances where you do not want dropped items to accidentally trigger the door. Besides its redstone function, the polished blackstone pressure plate can be used as a small decorative element, like a small tile on the floor.
How to craft Polished Blackstone Pressure Plate in Minecraft
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