Redstone Clocks in Minecraft

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Ticking generator: the signal turns on and off automatically. Three schematics — from fastest to slowest — with each period measured in ticks.

  • fastest: 6 ticks (0.3 s)
  • Verified in 26.3
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At a glance

The exit signal returns and turns itself off

Redstone clocks — a schematic where the signal turns on and off: the output returns in a loop and turns itself off. The fastest ones are — two observers Opposite opponents: impulse every 6 ticks (0.3 seconds). Slower with settings — Torch With a repeater (20 ticks period (1 second)) and repeater ring (32 ticks (1.6 s))

On spectators

Marker layer
  • Two observer They look at each other. When one triggers, the second sees it and triggers itself, continuing endlessly. They start automatically as soon as the second one is placed.
  • Exit — dust emitted by any observer: impulse every 2 ticks (0.1 s), once every 6 ticks (0.3 s).
  • Stop — break an observer or move it with a piston.

On a torch

Marker layer
  • Torch on the block it burns and dust spreads through repeater powers this same block — and then goes out. When it goes out — the signal has been sent, the torch reignites.
  • Period sets the repeater. As checked:
Ticking intervalHour period
1torch goes out, clock resets
212 ticks (0.6 s)
316 ticks (0.8 s)
420 ticks (1 second)

A repeater ring

Marker layer
  • Four repeaters arranged in a circle, with dust between them. Pressing the button once sends a signal around the loop — it then continues endlessly.
  • Period — total delay: with four repeaters on 4 ticks, 32 ticks (1.6 seconds) were achieved, signal stays lit for 20 ticks (1 second). Need more time? Add repeaters to the loop.
  • No torch — nothing to burn out. Stop by breaking any repeater.

Which to choose

ClockPeriodWhen to take
On spectators6 ticks (0.3 s)quickly and in two blocks: farms, dispensers
On a torch20 ticks (1 second)flickering light, slow pistons
A repeater ring32 ticks (1.6 seconds).Any long period, triggered by a button press

A tick is 1/20 of a second. A repeater's delay is 2 ticks. All timings are measured on server version 26.3 in ticks. Learn more about ticks — "Ticks in Minecraft".

What is needed: on observers

BlockHow many
Stone4
Observer2
Redstone Dust1
Redstone Lamp1

The ground, stone, and walls around it — any that the schematic does not draw — can be chosen freely.

Place command: on observers

For creative mode or worlds with cheats: stand on flat ground and enter commands in sequence — the blueprint will spawn several blocks away from you. These are the same blocks and commands as the test server.

Commands to run in order: 7
  1. /fill ~-3 ~-1 ~1 ~4 ~ ~5 minecraft:stone
  2. /fill ~-3 ~1 ~1 ~4 ~3 ~5 minecraft:air
  3. /fill ~-1 ~ ~3 ~2 ~ ~3 minecraft:stone
  4. /setblock ~-1 ~1 ~3 minecraft:observer[facing=east]
  5. /setblock ~ ~1 ~3 minecraft:observer[facing=west]
  6. /setblock ~1 ~1 ~3 minecraft:redstone_wire
  7. /setblock ~2 ~1 ~3 minecraft:redstone_lamp

Download blueprint

The same block set file — place entirely using the Litematica mod, the WorldEdit plugin, or a structure block.

.litematic — Litematica.schem — WorldEdit.nbt — structure block

What is needed: on torch

BlockHow many
Stone11
Redstone Dust9
Redstone Repeater1
Redstone Torch1
Redstone Lamp1

The ground, stone, and walls around it — any that the schematic does not draw — can be chosen freely.

Place command: on torch

For creative mode or worlds with cheats: stand on flat ground and enter commands in sequence — the blueprint will spawn several blocks away from you. These are the same blocks and commands as the test server.

Commands to run in order: 13
  1. /fill ~-3 ~-1 ~1 ~6 ~ ~7 minecraft:stone
  2. /fill ~-3 ~1 ~1 ~6 ~3 ~7 minecraft:air
  3. /fill ~-1 ~ ~3 ~ ~ ~3 minecraft:stone
  4. /fill ~-1 ~ ~4 ~-1 ~ ~5 minecraft:stone
  5. /fill ~ ~ ~5 ~3 ~ ~5 minecraft:stone
  6. /setblock ~1 ~1 ~3 minecraft:stone
  7. /fill ~3 ~ ~3 ~3 ~ ~4 minecraft:stone
  8. /fill ~-1 ~1 ~3 ~-1 ~1 ~5 minecraft:redstone_wire
  9. /fill ~ ~1 ~5 ~3 ~1 ~5 minecraft:redstone_wire
  10. /fill ~3 ~1 ~3 ~3 ~1 ~4 minecraft:redstone_wire
  11. /setblock ~ ~1 ~3 minecraft:repeater[facing=west,delay=4]
  12. /setblock ~2 ~1 ~3 minecraft:redstone_wall_torch[facing=east]
  13. /setblock ~2 ~2 ~3 minecraft:redstone_lamp

Download blueprint

The same block set file — place entirely using the Litematica mod, the WorldEdit plugin, or a structure block.

.litematic — Litematica.schem — WorldEdit.nbt — structure block

What is needed: repeater rings

BlockHow many
Stone10
Redstone Dust5
Redstone Repeater4
Stone Button1

The ground, stone, and walls around it — any that the schematic does not draw — can be chosen freely.

Place command: repeater ring

For creative mode or worlds with cheats: stand on flat ground and enter commands in sequence — the blueprint will spawn several blocks away from you. These are the same blocks and commands as the test server.

Commands to run in order: 15
  1. /fill ~-3 ~-1 ~1 ~4 ~ ~9 minecraft:stone
  2. /fill ~-3 ~1 ~1 ~4 ~3 ~9 minecraft:air
  3. /fill ~-1 ~ ~3 ~-1 ~ ~7 minecraft:stone
  4. /fill ~ ~ ~5 ~1 ~ ~5 minecraft:stone
  5. /fill ~ ~ ~7 ~1 ~ ~7 minecraft:stone
  6. /setblock ~1 ~ ~6 minecraft:stone
  7. /setblock ~ ~1 ~5 minecraft:repeater[facing=west,delay=4]
  8. /fill ~-1 ~1 ~4 ~-1 ~1 ~5 minecraft:redstone_wire
  9. /setblock ~-1 ~1 ~7 minecraft:redstone_wire
  10. /setblock ~1 ~1 ~5 minecraft:redstone_wire
  11. /setblock ~1 ~1 ~7 minecraft:redstone_wire
  12. /setblock ~1 ~1 ~6 minecraft:repeater[facing=north,delay=4]
  13. /setblock ~ ~1 ~7 minecraft:repeater[facing=east,delay=4]
  14. /setblock ~-1 ~1 ~6 minecraft:repeater[facing=south,delay=4]
  15. /setblock ~-1 ~1 ~3 minecraft:stone_button[face=floor,facing=north,powered=false]

Download blueprint

The same block set file — place entirely using the Litematica mod, the WorldEdit plugin, or a structure block.

.litematic — Litematica.schem — WorldEdit.nbt — structure block

Frequently asked questions

How to make a clock out of redstone?

The easiest solution is two observers facing each other: each sees the other's signal. The signal triggers once every 6 ticks (0.3 seconds). Slower alternative: a torch on a block and a dust ring sent back to that block via a repeater.

Why do torch clocks stop working?

The torch extinguishes if it has been toggled 8 times within 3 seconds. Place a repeater with a long delay — it will toggle the torch less frequently.

How to make slow clocks?

Redstone loop: each repeater adds up to 4 ticks, and the signal loops endlessly. Tested: a loop of four repeaters set to 4 ticks produced a 32-tick period (1.6 seconds). Need longer? Add more repeaters.

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Tested on Minecraft 26.3 server: the mechanism was placed using commands from this page, levers were toggled, and game ticks were counted.