How to Build a Physical Slider or Elevator

You can create working cranes, sliding vehicle doors, and physical elevators that interact directly with world physics by pairing a Linear Bearing with a track.

Setting Up the Casing Track

1. Choose the path where you want your platform, crane arm, or elevator cab to travel, either horizontally or vertically.

2. Place Linear Casing blocks along the entire length of that path. This line of casings acts as the physical rail that guides your moving assembly.

3. Place a Linear Bearing directly onto the Linear Casing at the starting position of your track.

Assembling and Activating the Slider

1. Build your platform, cab, or crane frame directly on top of the Linear Bearing.

2. Secure all blocks of the moving section together so none are left behind. You can glue the structure together or place sticky bubble gum blocks inside the frame to hold your contraption together firmly.

3. Check that your moving build has clear space along the entire length of the Linear Casing so world blocks do not block its travel.

4. Press the Linear Bearing directly in-game to assemble the contraption. Once pressed, the blocks attached above the bearing convert into a physical slider that grabs the structure and glides smoothly along your casing track.