Redstone Hidden Door: A Guide to Creating a Secret Entrance

In Minecraft, building a hidden door can be an exciting and creative challenge. With the right techniques and materials, you can create a secret entrance that blends seamlessly into your surroundings. One popular method is using Redstone to hide a doorway, and in this article, we'll explore how to build a simple yet effective Redstone hidden door.

The Basic Design

To start, place regular blocks under the stairs to create the wall for your hidden door. Make sure to leave a free solid block behind each of your Pistons, as this is where you'll run your Redstone wiring. Next, place two Sticky Pistons inside the wall, about two blocks in from the edge. Depending on how high up the entrance will be, you may need several more Sticky Pistons.

The Redstone Wiring

Start by lining up your Redstone Repeaters and dust in a pattern on the 'roof' or gap above your door. If you're building this design in a mountain or other terrain, you'll need a one-block tall gap to accommodate all your Redstone components. For this example, we'll use Stone blocks to create a hidden entrance within a mountainside.

The L-Shaped Design

To create the door itself, make two L-shapes using your Sticky Pistons and place them inside the corners of the wall. This will result in a 2-block wide doorway. You can adjust the size of your door by adding or removing Sticky Pistons.

The Painting Finishing Touch

Once you've built your doorway, all that's left to do is add the finishing touch: a large Painting that covers the opening completely. Paintings can only be placed on solid blocks and Signs, so make sure you have enough space for the large canvas. A 3-block tall wall works well for hiding the door efficiently.

Signs and Paintings

Place two Signs on one side of the opening, and then position your Painting to cover the doorway. This type of secret door is perfect for hiding rooms in plain view inside your base. All you'll need is a hole in the wall, two Signs, and a Painting.

With these simple steps, you can create a hidden door that blends seamlessly into your Minecraft world. Whether you're looking to hide a single room or an entire mechanism, Redstone offers endless options and possibilities for creative builders. So why not get started today and build your own secret entrance?