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🛠️ PistonRangeDisplay
PistonRangeDisplay is a lightweight, high-performance client-side tool for technical Minecraft players and redstone engineers that lets you see, how long your piston can push blocks.
🌟 Key Features:
- 📏 Visual Range: Instantly see the 12-block push limit of any piston.
💾 Persistent Memory:
- The mod "remembers" pistons you've encountered. No more vanishing lines when you walk away!
⚡ High Performance:
- Built with optimization in mind. Uses smart caching to keep your FPS high.
🎨 Fully Customizable:
- Change colors, transparency, and render modes on the fly.
🎮 Modes & Usage
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Look Mode (onlyOnLook): Shows the range only for the piston you are currently looking at. Perfect for quick checks!
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All Mode: Displays all pistons stored in the local cache. Great for mapping out entire machines.
Render Styles:
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Boxes: Classic 3D boxes for every block in the push range.
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Lines: Minimalist "laser" beams for maximum performance and clarity.
⌨️ Commands & Controls
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Default Key: [-] (Minus) - Opens the configuration menu.
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/piston color <HEX> - Quickly set your favorite highlight color (e.g., #FF5500).
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/piston find <radius> - Scans the area for pistons.
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⚠️ Note: Large values may cause temporary freezes! ⚠️
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if you have a weak computer, better not type a radius more than 64
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/piston analyze - Get a technical report of pistons in your memory.
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/piston cashclear - Wipe the memory and start fresh.
🔧 Technical Info
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Platform: Fabric
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Version: 1.21.1
📥 Installation
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Install Fabric 1.21.1
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Install Fabric API 1.21.1
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Install the mod
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Drop the jar into your /mods/ folder.
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Enjoy building your redstone masterpieces! 🚀


