Hexadecimal Indicator

Overview

The Hexadecimal Indicator is an Indicator block that visually represents a Redstone signal as four binary bits.

Since Redstone signals range from 0 to 15, every signal can be expressed using 4-bit binary (0000 to 1111). The Hexadecimal Indicator splits this value into its individual bits and displays them as four separate lights.

Each light corresponds to one binary value:

• 1 (I) (0001)
• 2 (II) (0010)
• 4 (::) (0100)
• 8 (O) (1000)

A light turns on when its corresponding bit is active in the incoming signal. For example, a signal of 10 is 1010 in binary, so the lights for 8 (O) and 2 (II) will be active.

This makes the Hexadecimal Indicator especially useful when working with Binary Encoder and Binary Decoder, as it allows players to quickly see which channels are active on a digital bus.

A text can be written on the indicator with Formatting Notation by changing the item name with an Anvil. Text will be scaled to fit 75% of the surface.

Configuration

The inputs (Pin Mark A) can be configured to face any side by right-clicking. When multiple inputs are connected, the Indicator displays the greatest Redstone signal from its inputs.

Every 16th right-click or a right-click with Hexadecimal Indicator item toggles base reading state, where the indicator reads Redstone signal from its base, shown by the pinmarks in the corners.

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