Y3 MC Inventions - Pistons

This week we are introducing Pistons.  These can be used to make opening doors and other interesting contraptions.   You can start a new build or try to link them to your previous creations.

See below for some ideas.

Pistons - Push blocks

Detector Rail - This will trigger if a cart goes over it

In this example the Detector Rail makes the Piston push the tower of sand!  

Before

       

        Detector Rail And Piston 2        by MrMaxICT        on Sketchfab   

What happens to the tower of sand when the minecart is running?

After

       

        Detector Rail And Piston        by MrMaxICT        on Sketchfab   

How could this fit into your bigger design?

Secret Stone Door

In this example, the pressure plate in the doorway sends a Redstone signal and triggers the Pistons to open the secret stone door!

Sticky Piston - These hold onto the block they push and pull it back

Extension

We can use Redstone Blocks mobile power sources stuck to Sticky Pistons or Slime blocks.

  1. Redstone blocks are a fixed Power Source

  2. Blocks will stick to Slime blocks

Can you make a never-ending chain?

       

        Sticky Piston Chain        by MrMaxICT        on Sketchfab   

Can you link it all together?

Extension task

       

        Pressure Plate - Stone Door        by MrMaxICT        on Sketchfab   

Guidance video

Finally - Please share your creations in Seesaw.

You'll find the Activity in your Technology Class.

Learning Intention
- Can I build?
- Can I inovate?

SuccessCriteria

I can open Minecraft 

I can sign in

I can use pistons

I can link systems together

I can make a fun experience

I can explain my design

Controlling Steve

iPad Guidance - Here

Laptop / Desktop - Here