I want to build a long range communication device on a map.
My first thought was a redstone device with two switches that allows you to to use morse code. Morse Code (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code) would only need a dot or dash to send messages. It's simple and straight forward but would require both sender and reciever to have a fluent working knowledge of the code.
My second thought is a rail system with a chest minecart. Items could be placed in selected slots in the chest to spell out a few letters for simple words.
to bad light detectors didn't work long distances. I dunno what the range is but if they were in the game u could u them to make a long tunnel and have to send morris code threw it to power a light from point A to point B. but im guessing its 10 blocks around there so u would need a lot of them. so prolly easier to make a line of redstone.
Interesting idea. I think the chest idea could be worked pretty well. pick one block for each letter of the alphabet, each number, and a space. I would probably make a key on a wall somewhere near where I would be receiving the messages. Then you can have more complex and longer messages that are in code.
Interesting idea. I think the chest idea could be worked pretty well. pick one block for each letter of the alphabet, each number, and a space. I would probably make a key on a wall somewhere near where I would be receiving the messages. Then you can have more complex and longer messages that are in code.
Yea i hadn't thought of that. Good idea, like the key pad on a phone a cobblestone could stand for one common letter and an uncommon letter plus a number so you don't run out of blocks.
If you want to get all sorts of crazy with this idea... I can help. I've already designed a transceiver that encodes binary data into serial information. It is till in a binary format, merely converted into a string of pulses, allowing an arbitrary amount of information to fit on a single line. This is extremely compact, obviously, but that comes at a price. It will be a lot slower than parallel logic, utilizing a rather massive bus.
But anyway, I have the data transfer locked down. All you need to do is build two word processors on the end of each transceiver. If you manage to build a memory array that's asynchronous, that would help to speed things up drastically. And, of course, it would look just freakin' sweet.
Okay, this idea is so awesome, I'm going to do it if you don't.
EDIT: Also, the receiver end of the transceiver can also decode the serial information back to a standard binary format. That should be obvious, but I felt it was still worth adding.
If you want to get all sorts of crazy with this idea... I can help. I've already designed a transceiver that encodes binary data into serial information. It is till in a binary format, merely converted into a string of pulses, allowing an arbitrary amount of information to fit on a single line. This is extremely compact, obviously, but that comes at a price. It will be a lot slower than parallel logic, utilizing a rather massive bus.
But anyway, I have the data transfer locked down. All you need to do is build two word processors on the end of each transceiver. If you manage to build a memory array that's asynchronous, that would help to speed thing up drastically. And, of course, it would look just freakin' sweet.
Okay, this idea is so awesome, I'm going to do it if you don't.
EDIT: Also, the receiver end of the transceiver can also decode the serial information back to a standard binary format. That should be obvious, but I felt it was still worth adding.
My brain just melted.....
But send me an invite when you get it done.. I wanna see it in action!
But send me an invite when you get it done.. I wanna see it in action!
In a way, it already is. It's just a prototype right now though. I have an 8-bit register outputting to a transmitter. This uses pistons to encode the data into a string of 4-tick pulses. This goes down a line to the receiver, another set of pistons that activate sequentially, decoding the information back into binary that's a bit easier on the eyes. This is just sent to some basic SR latches; pretty much just to make sure it worked. It's pretty basic right now, and uses two lines, one for data, and another to actually trigger the receiver. The full model will feature both writing and reading with one mechanism. It will also support 4-bit headers, for addressing, which will allow up to 16 devices on one network. You can think of it as a very simplistic LAN. It wouldn't be difficult to implement larger headers, but that would slow things down, and I really don't think anyone will need more than 16 locations.
If you want to get all sorts of crazy with this idea... I can help. I've already designed a transceiver that encodes binary data into serial information. It is till in a binary format, merely converted into a string of pulses, allowing an arbitrary amount of information to fit on a single line. This is extremely compact, obviously, but that comes at a price. It will be a lot slower than parallel logic, utilizing a rather massive bus.
But anyway, I have the data transfer locked down. All you need to do is build two word processors on the end of each transceiver. If you manage to build a memory array that's asynchronous, that would help to speed things up drastically. And, of course, it would look just freakin' sweet.
Okay, this idea is so awesome, I'm going to do it if you don't.
EDIT: Also, the receiver end of the transceiver can also decode the serial information back to a standard binary format. That should be obvious, but I felt it was still worth adding.
As you can see, I haven't really made any improvement on this concept. I tend to jump between different hobbies quite rapidly.
EDIT: The shots don't really prove anything though. Feel free to add me on LIVE if you would prefer to see it in action. If you do, please send some sort of message along with the friend request so I know you're not just another random person.
As you can see, I haven't really made any improvement on this concept. I tend to jump between different hobbies quite rapidly.
EDIT: The shots don't really prove anything though. Feel free to add me on LIVE if you would prefer to see it in action. If you do, please send some sort of message along with the friend request so I know you're not just another random person.
I read the site and was looking at the design. The issues I see are I'm playing hard survival and it seems a bit resource intensive and a large area to protect but thanks for the input.
My first thought was a redstone device with two switches that allows you to to use morse code. Morse Code (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code) would only need a dot or dash to send messages. It's simple and straight forward but would require both sender and reciever to have a fluent working knowledge of the code.
My second thought is a rail system with a chest minecart. Items could be placed in selected slots in the chest to spell out a few letters for simple words.
Shorter range a light system with on off switches could send prearranged signals like (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_flag_signalling)
I know this communitee has a lot of great ideas so thought I would run it by you'll first. Information/ideas appreciated.
Yea i hadn't thought of that. Good idea, like the key pad on a phone a cobblestone could stand for one common letter and an uncommon letter plus a number so you don't run out of blocks.
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Retired StaffBut anyway, I have the data transfer locked down. All you need to do is build two word processors on the end of each transceiver.
Okay, this idea is so awesome, I'm going to do it if you don't.
EDIT: Also, the receiver end of the transceiver can also decode the serial information back to a standard binary format. That should be obvious, but I felt it was still worth adding.
My brain just melted.....
But send me an invite when you get it done.. I wanna see it in action!
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Retired StaffIn a way, it already is. It's just a prototype right now though. I have an 8-bit register outputting to a transmitter. This uses pistons to encode the data into a string of 4-tick pulses. This goes down a line to the receiver, another set of pistons that activate sequentially, decoding the information back into binary that's a bit easier on the eyes. This is just sent to some basic SR latches; pretty much just to make sure it worked. It's pretty basic right now, and uses two lines, one for data, and another to actually trigger the receiver. The full model will feature both writing and reading with one mechanism. It will also support 4-bit headers, for addressing, which will allow up to 16 devices on one network. You can think of it as a very simplistic LAN. It wouldn't be difficult to implement larger headers, but that would slow things down, and I really don't think anyone will need more than 16 locations.
sounds cool, could you post pics or video?
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Retired StaffI actually have a rather old thread about this:
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As you can see, I haven't really made any improvement on this concept.
EDIT: The shots don't really prove anything though. Feel free to add me on LIVE if you would prefer to see it in action. If you do, please send some sort of message along with the friend request so I know you're not just another random person.
I read the site and was looking at the design. The issues I see are I'm playing hard survival and it seems a bit resource intensive and a large area to protect but thanks for the input.