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Redstone Arithmetics Mod FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

Is there a calculator item I need to craft to open a menu?
No, the mod works entirely through your in-game chat box without adding physical items or separate menus. Press T or / to open chat, type /calculator followed by your equation or subcommand, and press Enter to see the result in your chat log.
How do I get Nether portal coordinates without typing out my current position?
Stand where you want your Overworld portal and run /calculator nether ~ ~ ~ to automatically convert your current coordinates. When you are inside the Nether and want to link back, use the /calculator overworld command.
How do I find the exact number of items needed for a hopper clock?
Run /calculator hoppertimer to get the exact item count for a real-world duration. If you need precise redstone timing instead, use /calculator hoppertimerticks .
How do I figure out how many stacks or shulker boxes of materials a build needs?
First, find the size of your build using /calculator area or /calculator volume . Then use /calculator craft amount to calculate those item counts in stacks or shulker boxes.
Does the basic math command follow order of operations?
Yes, /calculator supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses. You can wrap parts of a multi-step formula in parentheses to control the exact order of operations.
Will accidentally dividing by zero or typing a bad formula crash my world?
No, the mod automatically catches divide-by-zero errors and invalid text inputs before they can cause a game crash. You can fix your typo in chat and run the command again safely.
How do I measure the exact block distance between two different locations?
Use /calculator distance with the coordinates of your starting and ending blocks. Because it uses all three axes, it measures true 3D distance even when the points are at different elevations.
Can I convert real-world seconds into Minecraft game ticks?
Yes, type /calculator secToTicks to convert seconds into game ticks. To go the other way, use /calculator tickToSec to see how many real-world seconds a tick count takes.
How do I do exponents and square roots in chat?
Use /calculator sq or /calculator cube to quickly square or cube a value, or /calculator power for any custom exponent. For square roots, type /calculator sqrt .
How do I generate a random number or check command syntax in-game?
Type /calculator random to pick a random number between zero and your chosen maximum, or check /calculator help in chat to view all extra options and custom range commands without leaving your world.