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Redstone Clock & Timer Schematics

Download free redstone clock and timer schematics for Minecraft, from hopper clocks to compact observer clocks. Preview each circuit in 3D, then build it with Litematica.

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About Redstone Clock & Timer Schematics

A redstone clock turns a signal on and off on a repeating cycle, which drives farms, lamps, dispensers and anything else that needs to run on a timer. Two observers facing each other make a very fast clock. Repeater clocks loop a signal through repeaters for a set delay. A hopper clock passes items back and forth between two hoppers, with comparators switching the direction, and the cycle gets longer as you add items, because each hopper moves one item every 0.4 seconds.

Redstone torch clocks are rarely used now: in Java Edition a torch that switches too many times in a short period burns out. Most clocks can be turned off with a lever, which matters for anything you do not want running all the time.

  • Run farms and dispensers on a timer
  • Make blinking lights and displays
  • Build long-delay timers with hoppers
  • Drive pistons and flying machines
  • Learn redstone timing

Frequently asked questions

How does a hopper clock work?
Two hoppers pass a stack of items back and forth, and comparators reading the hoppers flip the direction when one empties. Each hopper moves one item every 0.4 seconds, so adding items makes the cycle longer.
What is the simplest redstone clock?
Two observers facing each other make a fast clock with just two blocks. For slower, adjustable timing, use a repeater clock or a hopper clock.
Why does my redstone torch clock stop working?
In Java Edition a redstone torch burns out if it switches on and off too many times in a short period. Use a repeater, observer or hopper clock instead.
Redstone Clock Schematics for Minecraft | MineSchematic