What is Oak Pressure Plate in Minecraft?
An oak pressure plate is a redstone switch made from classic, light brown oak wood. It is a flat plate that you place on the floor. The main purpose of an oak 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 oak pressure plate, with its simple, classic color, is a great decorative choice for almost any build.
How to get Oak Pressure Plate in Minecraft
The only way to get an oak 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 oak planks. To get oak planks, you first need to find an oak tree and chop down some of the logs. Then, you can turn those logs into planks. Once you have at least two oak planks, open a crafting table. Place the two planks side by side in any row of the crafting grid. This will create one oak pressure plate.
How to use Oak Pressure Plate in Minecraft
The main use for an oak pressure plate is to activate redstone devices when something stands on it. You can place it on top of any solid block. When a player, a villager, 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 a door as you approach it. Placing a pressure plate on each side of a door makes for a very convenient entrance. Like all wooden pressure plates, an oak pressure plate will also activate if an item is dropped on it. This can be used to create item sorting systems or secret switches. Besides its redstone function, the oak pressure plate can be used as a small decorative element.
How to craft Oak Pressure Plate in Minecraft
Crafting Table
What can Oak Pressure Plate make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.