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Telepistons Mod FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I switch between telescopic and squishy piston animations?
Open your mod config settings and look for the animation style option. Select either Telescopic (the Bedrock-style extending arm) or Squishy (the compressed/squashed alternative), then save and restart your world for the change to take effect.
Can I turn off piston particles?
Yes, particle effects are optional. In the mod config, find the particle emission setting and disable it if you prefer cleaner visuals or want better performance.
Do telepistons work with regular redstone contraptions?
Yes, Telepistons Mod is purely visual and doesn't change how pistons function mechanically, so all your existing redstone builds work exactly the same.
Why are my piston animations moving really fast or slow?
The mod includes animation speed customization in its config file. Adjust the speed value to your preference—higher numbers make animations faster, lower numbers make them slower.
Does this mod work in multiplayer?
Yes, but all players need the mod installed to see the custom animations. Without it, other players will see standard vanilla piston behavior.
Can I use this with other piston-related mods?
Most piston mods are compatible since Telepistons only changes the animation layer, but check for conflicts if you're using mods that heavily modify piston mechanics.
Will this affect my FPS?
The performance impact is minimal, but if you're running on low-end hardware, disabling particle effects in the config will help.
How do I know which animation style is active right now?
Push a piston and watch it extend—if the arm stretches out smoothly, you're using Telescopic; if it squashes and compresses, you're using Squishy.
Can I have different animation speeds for extending vs. retracting?
Check your mod config for separate extend and retract speed settings; not all versions support this, so your options depend on which configuration options are available.
Do slime blocks and honey blocks work with the new animations?
Yes, sticky pistons and slime/honey block contraptions animate the same way as regular pistons and are fully compatible.