Dropper Recipe
How to Craft Dropper
Droppers are blocks that eject items when activated by redstone, but unlike dispensers, they don't shoot projectiles.
Step-by-step Instructions
- Open a Crafting Table to access the 3×3 grid.
- Place ingredients exactly as shown in the grid (shape matters unless marked shapeless) then move the resulting Dropper to your inventory.
- Use, place, or craft further with your new item.
Ingredients Needed
- 7x Cobblestone
- 1x Redstone
Ingredient Tips
Cobblestone: Mine stone with any pickaxe; smelt to stone if needed for other recipes.
Redstone: Mine redstone ore deep underground; useful for automation.
Technical Stats
- Stack Size: 64
- Renewable: Yes
Variants & Interactions
Key Interactions:
- Always places items as items; use for item elevators and routing
Uses for Dropper
- Moving items between containers
- Creating item transport systems
- Building vending machines
- Component in complex redstone contraptions
Additional Uses
- Item elevators
- Sorting overflow outputs
Fun Fact
While dispensers and droppers look very similar, droppers will always simply drop or push items, while dispensers will attempt to use the items they contain.
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FAQ
Why does my dropper not shoot arrows?
Droppers do not use items—they only drop them. Use a dispenser to fire arrows or apply item effects.
