Etho Plays Minecraft - Episode 572: Sensor Development

Sensor? Call me Sensei. Today we revisit the looping villager trade system and give it a test run. Then we head into research and development mode to design a Trade Sensor and a Directional Sensor.
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[@kyrroti]

I like how Etho has a room dedicated to testing Redstone, but he still just does it on open spaces above the mancave

[@boliveto]

getting some fresh air after all the time he spent underground i guess

[@supersonictumbleweed]

Practice makes perfect wherever In redstone room it gives only 1.1x more experience so most of the time it's not worth it Lolz ROFL

[@claytonharting9899]

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[@JDPNetwork]

Its awesome how etho is still making redstone discoveries with the motion detector.

[@mosshivenetwork117]

It is somewhat new. Key word is somewhat

[@mosshivenetwork117]

There are so many things you can do with red stone now. Before and after sculk!

[@Teh_Random_Canadian]

Etho will always be the OG redstone innovator.

[@SilverSmurfer05]

@@Teh_Random_Canadian big facts!! All my redstone knowledge came from etho, then mumbo later on. The redstone goats

[@Teh_Random_Canadian]

@@SilverSmurfer05 And CNB Minecraft, he just disappeared though...

[@justpapaya6005]

I love that you made such a complicated redstone machine to know, when the villagers restock, while you could have just put a clock on a wall. 😅

[@Zachimus97]

Let's be honest though, this is Etho we're talking about here after all...

[@UwUSanime]

etho do what etho does

[@isaacbluestone1462]

If he used a hopper clock it wouldn't work because Etho and or the player sleeps every now and again. How would the clock work with that.

[@christopherpenn9585]

@@isaacbluestone1462 he is talking about an actual clock that you can put in an item frame.

[@enkvadrat_]

@@isaacbluestone1462 I think he meant a normal clock in an item frame

[@Pepcen]

Another 29 minutes of pure bliss

[@Flamingpaper0]

Impossible to have watched even half of the video yet but you're right but default so you get a pass

[@wavydane]

@@Flamingpaper0 u can skip the intro and all the filler and u can watch @ 2x speed so its def possible

[@SosaSwole]

Mf it was posted 8 mins ago

[@jayh5840]

@@Flamingpaper0he didn’t say he watched the video yet, nor is he incorrect at all lmao

[@Pepcen]

@@jayh5840 thanks

[@UstedTubo187]

19:48 - "You guys all know the hopper clock, right?" Haha! I think Etho is the only one that doesn't call it the Etho Hopper Clock.

[@EdgarFroes]

Mah man has the authority to do so haha

[@jasonb6570]

It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I personally love the redstone episodes. Especially ones like this that discover a whole new redstone mechanic.

[@BraveSoulPL]

You could also try to play with wool. just put wool on every but one side of skulk sensor, and it would activate only while you walk in front of this open side. So if you have it on one side of door it only "hear" you walking in or out. or maybe placing one wool between skulk sensors?

[@JKYLEM1000]

Oh cool, I didn't realize wool blocked the sensor like that

[@BraveSoulPL]

@@JKYLEM1000 it's very useful in ancient cities :)

[@MrCrownedClown]

Yeah I think 3 sensors would work. One for each direction and one walking past the 'entrance ' (Etho calls it the line).

[@dannyhoughton74]

I literally come here to say this

[@WOLKsite]

Yeah I was thinking something like that as well, wool could probably be applied to fix some issue with this detector.

[@TheTamally]

All of your long term fans came for the redstone, we love everything you do Etho don't worry. Was an amazing video.

[@alejandroramirezmorales4632]

Humanos

[@Pebbleswiftz]

I bet even the new ones are happy to watch the red stone sections… it’s not the game he’s playing, but the dude playing it. Etho is just the best. No moment with Etho is EVER a skip forward. ❤

[@seankelley3619]

Etho: technical R&D episode… maybe not everyone’s cup of tea Literally everyone: anything Etho does is my cup of tea

[@gaxus8581]

19:48 Ah yes, the hopper clock. The clock you made. The clock that is also called the Etho hopper clock, named after you. That clock.

[@markm0000]

“Oh, yeah. It’s all coming together.”

[@Eroil]

Yes, that poison!

[@Gibb591]

So this is kind of a proximity sensor. Is this called the etho prox?

[@Shadowdeosminecraft]

E-prox? E-prox device?

[@Hisname22]

Should we use pressure plates to detect when a player enters a room? Etho: No, let's use sound parallax. This is why I love your videos so much, Etho.

[@AnotherDuck]

Always challenging himself to do something new. Even if he brings in a slice of his old hopper clock.

[@boliveto]

Why just stick a clock on a wall when you can make a double substraction system to correct the time when its raining

[@perchy22]

@@boliveto I feel like even with the inaccuracy in the sensors, it's still easier to get an accurate read using redstone than with a clock in an item frame. And it's certainly easier to do without having to stand near the clock/device.

[@Nooticus]

Agreed!!!

[@boliveto]

@@perchy22 yeah for sure, yet it seems like an overcomplex solution, a overkill all in all but etho just randomly do these kinda """useless""" things and end up discovering something amazing, and it feels me with determination

[@SmartAlek]

Etho, you can use wool blocks to block vibrations from certain angles so it only activates when you are directly above them.

[@Ejeffers-eh2om]

I love how Etho starts building some big complicated things, then goes "wait, hopper clock" It really does just solve every problem.

[@LoudestMan]

I think etho is the only KZbinr I've watched consistently for like 8 years

[@jf_kv_]

Etho's got charisma and creativity; the perfect combo.

[@AnotherDuck]

Etho's fans are the most loyal on KZbin. For a good reason.

[@LoudestMan]

@@AnotherDuck I feel like all of his fans have been watching for many years

[@kendawgthemasterdude]

The only other one is video game dunkey Which is funny because their content is completely opposite

[@gagedude89]

Ive been watching him since the island base mob sorting system days, maybe even since single digit episode numbers, and i was in primary school then iirc, and now i live on my own and have a job. The fact that he is still going strong, despite other monuments of the old school MC community like Yogscast Simon and Lewis, PaulsoaresJR, GenerikB, InTheLittleWood, UberHaxorNova, etc. having long since moved on says loads about Etho's ability to commit to something, keep it interesting to watch, and still be able to find enjoyment in something he's been doing for so long. My upmost respect always goes out to old guard like him and Bdubbs. No matter how much time passes in my life, I'll always love Etho's content

[@StuffandThings_]

First there was the Etho Hopper Clock, now there's the Etho Skulk Toggle!

[@ailtonic]

Hey Etho, I started watching more than 10 years ago, and now I’m a computer science major at university. Technical videos like these are exactly what got me into computer science. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@raspberry_picker395]

my brother in christ i have been programming for 5+ years before getting into university and mathematical analysis is destroying me help

[@tristianity8529]

I feel like alot of us have a similar story! Etho's redstone videos played a big part in getting me into computational physics.

[@ethanchristensen7388]

@@raspberry_picker395 Logarithms are a funny thing.

[@revilo7b]

@@raspberry_picker395 I’ve also been programming for several year and I’m quite interested in math, so I could try to help you if you want. Ps. If it shows that I made two of these comments, it is due to the first one disappearing, so I’m trying again. 😅

[@Darkdragon902.]

I can’t say Etho’s technical stuff was what got me into programming, that probably goes to SethBling, but I’m in the same boat. I started watching over 11 years ago, and I’m about to finish up my third semester at university for CS. It’s always great to see others who have watched for so long.

[@AllAtOnc3]

Bdubs got a mention in the main series, he must be going crazy 😂

[@Teh_Random_Canadian]

I would love to see an OOGE series again, not sure if it would ever happen

[@zecatperson]

ikr, that’s exactly what I thought when etho mentioned him xD

[@schneelzare]

main etho girl

[@blade00000009Windows]

@@Teh_Random_Canadian vinyl fantasy anybody?

[@elipandaman]

@@Teh_Random_Canadian legendary!!!!

[@funkyX000]

YEAAAAAH YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW EXCITED I WAS WHEN HE PULLED OUT THE DOUBLE SUBTRACT

[@funkyX000]

IVE DONE THIS BEFORE I SAW THAT CARD IN HIS HANDS AND WATCHED HIM PICK AND PLAY IT LIKE A DAMN ROYAL FLUSH WHOOOOOOOOO LETS GO ETHO

[@sepiasmith5065]

bro I'm so excited on your behalf haha what a great time

[@BB.333]

Another Etho episode, it is a great day indeed.

[@larsmasonsmith8370]

love how etho always is able to find some new way to make something, like a trading station that has been made almost identically for years and etho found a new way, and now he just made a circuit with skulk sensors that will probably be as relevant in newer Redstone as the etho hopper clock.

[@scarletsence]

It's funny that i remember how i watched your series back then when i was at school and you really inspired me to do redstone, explore upon deep systems of mechanization in Minecraft. Now i already graduated university faculty of computer science and still stuff that you make continues to amaze me. It is insane how you can keep pushing limits of engineering. Stay healthy.

[@StarNanny]

I always think of redstone as physical computer-coding, as opposed to digital, so it makes sense Etho’s experiments interest you, and me, and so very many others.

[@607]

@@StarNanny Yup. Did you guys also find Etho through Sethbling?

[@StarNanny]

@@607 No….found Etho searching how to play Minecraft….I don’t remember Sethbling coming up….I’ll look them up, now, thanks.

[@607]

​@@StarNanny Okay! I thought of it because Sethbling used to make a lot of redstone videos, which I loved to watch as a kid. I got to know Etho when he appeared in a few of SethBling's videos at the start of 2013.

[@narufemkyuufankid]

That directional sensor is genius!!!! Im hooking my doors to them, it’ll take a while and but my whole base will feel alive

[@doubex1965]

You can use wool to block it too

[@danielgrenier5305]

Idk why I’m surprised but the fact that double subtraction with comparators equals addition is awesome! Also, I love how Etho is still finding so many clever redstone innovations. What a fantastic episode of awe-inspiring ideas!

[@InfinityBeingYT]

I first found your videos right before you started building the Ice Base, around 10 years ago. I've watched every LP episode from the beginning (and all other solo content), and out of all the KZbinrs out there that have lasted even half as long, you've managed to keep it the same for over a decade. Your content has been therapeutic for so long, and whether you see this or not, I just wanted to say thank you for all these years of the coolest Minecraft contraptions.

[@poissonCHA1]

Etho is a little bit of a genius, it turns out

[@AnotherDuck]

And it's been turning out for 12 years. ;)

[@loermansw]

If I'm not mistaken, that mechanic where villagers don't close their trades is actually used in Ilmango's peaceful challenge to exploit a bug that happens when you open the trading window w/ a wandering trader and unload the guy. It lets you buy gunpowder (the only method in peaceful), but the wandering trader will still have that trade available next time you see him. Rinse and repeat, you've got a gunpowder farm in peaceful :D

[@ohjearelle]

Loved hearing the joy in your voice when you had your eureka moment. Great episode as always, Etho! Really enjoyed all the redstone experiments! :D

[@josephcarswell24]

Ur ability to break down and explain complicated red stone makes me warm

[@stormchazer3068]

6:22 green particles by the villager, meaning it has refreshed trades. I think the issue was that the other work benches were occupied by the other villagers as they were still near those workstations. Adding those 3 composters helped as 2 villagers didn't have a workbench, but as clear in this moment, the villager got a workbench this way.

[@xittttta6074]

absolutely love the old school tech heavy episode! Etho freely explores game mechanics is what makes this channel different and timeless The directional sensor is soo cool and unique!

[@schnuschka2955]

I love the Walk-In/Out Detector Mechanic! There's so much that could be hooked up to these to reduce constantly running systems in bases. Lights? Easy. Moving decorations? Check. Forgot to turn off a farm before leaving? Not anymore! You could even rig an alarm system with this - just enter or leave through the right doorway to arm/disarm the security. It seems like a simple gadgety mechanic, but there's so much potential... Thanks for fiddling around with old and new redstone things, I appreciate these episodes so much.

[@groundctrl2]

if it’s the technical stuff you like more please keep on doing it! This type of innovation in the game is so cool to see. I’ll always remember watching Etho in the thick of it w/ Wilson.

[@screamer22222]

aaaand, etho did it again, pointing 2 pistons to each other, and inventing the future of redstone in front of our eyes

[@averageaf4321]

Love the motion detector! Locking repeaters and double negatives in one episode, a redstoners dream come true!

[@LRosieB]

You should name at least one of the villagers in each cell, so you can tell easily when a full loop has passed

[@leofeldman2899]

I bet the “directional director” become ethos new hopper clock. A breakthrough in the usual Minecraft Redstone!

[@MiguelAngel-gn3ht]

This is fascinating. Etho rediscoverint a natural process. Our hearing actually works this way, we detect the direction of a sound by comparing which ear heard it first (and some other stuff like distortion).

[@squoshi307]

I love Etho's new editing style. It's still him. It still feels like him. How did you manage to do that, Etho??

[@FlourishPorridge]

I would love to see Etho go into more detail into his editing process in an episode, maybe of a comment of the day. He touches on it in the episode 'Odd one out' but I think there's definitely more to say about it.

[@georgejones3526]

Who misses the note block songs?

[@IndyJay53]

@@georgejones3526 sometimes I go back and watch a Hermitcraft S7 episode here and there just for the noteblock song montages

[@Hiznogood]

@@georgejones3526 Me too, but I guess as it takes a lot of time to set up and now when he has had so much RL stuff to take care off after his dad passed away he just doesn’t have the time.

[@georgejones3526]

@@Hiznogood True.

[@jonah4295]

I’ve been playing minecraft for like 10 years and my brain still cannot comprehend how this stuff works

[@thepassivemind2210]

Etho, I’ve been watching for about 10 years now. I want you to know you’re the only person I’ve religiously watched and never lose interest in. Your videos are always so great.

[@Teh_Random_Canadian]

Same, started watching in 2012, stopped playing for years and watching other minecrafters. Still watch Etho religiously

[@bwjclego]

Etho once again revolutionizing the game with a simple redstone contraption... Amazing!

[@Fwacer]

Love these kinds of episodes! The directional sensor development is the kind of thing I originally subbed for :) (and then stayed for everything else)

It is almost 2023 and he is still coming up with new redstone stuff!

[@spacecaps2875]

Went from watching an old Team Canada video to new Etho episode 😁

[@thatdragon4988]

December 7th, 2010. A legendary series was started and its amazing to see that its being continued to such an extent. Almost twelve years at the time of this comment, not a single episode being boring or lame, always amazing to watch over and over. Keep up the amazing work of blessing us with your videos Etho.

[@haph2087]

You should be able to skip the piston in the rain circuit by instead subtracting the output of the rain detector. (Compare works too, but *triple* subtraction is cooler)

[@Jackstermax]

My original thought was, couldn't he just put a ! (not/invert) function on the addition from the barrel when it's clear out, or swap between values to subtract from instead of re-adding when it rains...

[@grimtapestry5585]

Smart

[@perchy22]

@@Jackstermax Is there a compact analog invert in vanilla redstone? I mostly stick to binary logic in it (or use modded stuff).

[@demonicmerma1d22]

@@perchy22 subtraction mode on comparators is an analog invertion

[@godmodevegeta1216]

Etho I was looking at your "Join" and saw the "Perks" section and saw your little messages. Still wholesome and funny as always. Super happy to be watching!!

[@readingchameleon]

That direction detector is fascinating! It seems an under explored area of the skulk sensor. Loved this episode!

[@lololand27341221]

i just realised ive been wathing ur videos between 7-8 years, with a few brakes ofc feels crazy how time just passes by. thank you for the many hours of great entertainment Etho - looking forward to 8 more years

[@lololand27341221]

no i just checked, i remember the ender ender 2.0 and thats 10 years ago now... so i have been watching 10+ years

[@xdoggehh]

I personally think the rain sensor is deserving of some noteblock music to go along. I can already envision the no commentation montage in my mind.

[@javi5208]

I was on my phone when I got the notification. Two hands in the air with a cheer, and instantly began refilling beverages and grabbing snacks. THANK YOU, ETHO!

[@shqip_sumejja]

Average relatable comment 👍

[@javi5208]

@@shqip_sumejja Cheers

[@LoveNX123]

Hey Etho! I’ve got a suggestion to that sensor that may solve the issue of staying in the zone for too long! Instead of having both sensors so close to each other to see which ones win.. you can separate them into zones so for example a zone would be in the chest room, and another one would be outside of the room. This way you can detect which zone was triggered last (as long as you make it so the detection radius don’t intersect!) This may be less compact but may also be more versatile! Cheers

[@someguy8856]

Etho somehow genuinely makes it interesting to learn about how daylight sensors work under different circumstances. I'm really interested in making one myself now despite the fact that I have no use for it. Great episode as always!

[@drunderscore5458]

I love these technical episodes It feels good when we can go back to "Minecraft Done Technical" Thanks for the episode I really needed something to chill to

[@frostpaixao]

My mind loved this episode. The "and" joke was amazing. Só many thing will come from both projects.. amazing. Always looking forward to another episode.

[@pixelg5173]

You have no idea how much happiness seeing this upload gave me… mega serotonin dosage I must say :D

[@cmpiepho]

Etho: the one guy I can understand when he talks redstone. Always happy to see a new video in my feed!

[@hawhafunnyraffs5568]

I am so excited to see Etho on my recommenced page! Its been one of them weeks, and this is a real treat! I love familiar things!

[@grivinex5990]

Very happy to see that Etho is on trending. Always really happy to see the new episodes, and immediately drop everything and watch.

[@nicolasyan1613]

I find it funny that Etho had to go back to doors/trapdoors/fence gates to safely move the villagers around. Brings me back to the very old days, way before pistons, when he moved boats around using doors and water streams and pressure plates :)

[@gavinronald5813]

KZbin knows what I need today. Thanks for always delivering the best videos Etho 🖤

[@andrewj45_]

I loved this episode, you seemed so happy explaining the directional indicator, keep it up, and definitely put out videos like this one every now and then.

[@DrSnap23]

I love how Etho is really the only guy to use locking repeaters casually

[@almostambidextrous]

Honestly, I watched Beef's NMS series even before discovering his Minecraft comment, and still to this day whenever I hear his Hermitcraft introductions "Hey guys..." my brain still hears "...welcome to another episode of No Man's Sky" with Etho piping up afterward, "SPACE PALS FOR LIFE!"

[@lopalx]

I love seeing Etho in his element, having fun and doin what he likes!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Cat-cj5uq]

i swear, sometimes etho’s redstone videos feel just like my cs classes in the best way possible, thanks for a great episode etho, the way your mind works is insane

[@OkamiSeishin]

if I ever need motivation to work on one of my builds or attempt to build a Redstone contraption, i always come here, just knowing that ethos has persisted in Minecraft for over 12 years! is often enough to keep me going! thanks Etho :)

[@rileyrowanlighting]

I remember the last time Etho fell in the dragon hole lol. love the video

[@BenjimanDover420]

100 views. Love the videos Etho. Thank you for choosing this career path, you make everybody’s day better when you post vids

[@brian.martinez]

Leaving a comment for the algorithm so this video can get number one trending

[@p4ndepravitygaming]

he does it again. even after 10 years. truly the greatest of all time

[@paddywiggle]

I have to say, Etho, as an EE student, your videos and playing minecraft are part of what encouraged me to go into this path. I really enjoy episodes like this. Thank you Etho!

[@ethanchristensen7388]

This episode was my cup of tea Apparently, your work has inspired quite a few people to get an education in computer science, including me.

[@AgentNemitzBuilding]

Definitely enjoyed this episode more than I thought I would, feel like I learned so much about redstone lol

[@pacemaker5637]

Hey Etho, love the technical videos! Remember when you built a movable storage system with minecart chests? With shulkers it may not be necessary but I think it would be a cool novelty to have a base where sculk sensors detect your presence, then call the storage system to the location you are at. I'm certainly going to try this myself.

[@dreamthief9884]

really love these videos where you're just puzzling and taking us along for the ride. getting an inside on your thought process when you come up with these kind of redstone contraptions is something i find super interesting :) definitely wouldn't shy away from making these kinds of videos if i were you, especially if you really enjoy making them!

[@ZettabyteGamer]

5:21 Yes, I did enjoy the goofy laugh quite a bit lol

[@names-mars]

Etho back at it again.

[@MrZocker92]

Pressing the Refresh Button and see a 7 sec old Etho Video... life is good

[@sleepypercy]

I’m not very knowledgeable on the technical side of Minecraft, but I still genuinely enjoyed this episode and had a load of fun watching Etho have fun! You can definitely tell Etho was feeling giddy and excited in testing his new system out and honestly that’s my favorite part of an Etho video. I’m always having fun when he’s having fun 😊

[@synniestar]

found both of your comments, i'm feeling accomplished 😌

[@sleepypercy]

@@synniestar hehe💜

[@mystieflower]

a good day is when etho uploads!! so excited for this :]

[@aspectfall3548]

SO TRUE MYST

[@SuperVitality]

I always enjoy your technical gameplay in Minecraft, as you said definitely sparks some ideas here and there!

[@tmpace9]

If I've learned anything from engineering, if one sensor is not enough add more. Since these are so compact, you can use a vertical stack of them and take the average of their outputs. You can also use a horizontal line of them, along the traveling path to gather data to determine traveling direction more accurately. These are really cool

[@yves-alexandregrimard4593]

Why we love Etho… for those pure awe moment, but just when his not in his pure fun mode!

[@hiddenTNT]

another way to update the door system with skulk sensors is to just have each sensor cover the 2 separate "areas" you care about and have the signals feed a basic RS latch, so have one only hear you when you are inside the room or maybe ALMOST inside and have the other cover the area outside its entryway with no overlap, this method will always work even if you stop right at the midway point as your not relying on timing, even if you shift inside your room and then make some noise it will still work because the whole room is covered, no pistons, no piston noise needed, just pure redstone

[@QQueTV]

Etho these are my favorite types of episodes, where you spend time explaining your thought process to us and invent new stuff on camera. brought me back to old etho :)

[@robodos]

I can see these sensors being a huge thing for Tango's Decked Out 2. I hope he sees this!

[@KRO-222]

I enjoy the very technical stuff immensely! Do I understand all of it? Nope! But it’s still super fun to watch and learn!

[@willrun4fun]

This brings back memories of the old mob sorting system in the fortress base. And was that the actual dragon hole! That was an episode 😂

[@Code-Redd]

This episode was so fun! The directional sensor has so much potential to be used in so many ways, it's definitely going to make bases feel a lot more alive as people start to play around with them more :)

[@ansik_]

Take all the time you need with the trader! Since you have talked about them making grinding a bit too ‘easy’ (paraphrasing) it makes sense to instead put the time into the creation of the machine to even it out, sort of! Love the episode already!

[@darthbane1161]

I love this type of content. It warms my heart to see Etho still doing what he loves in Minecraft and doing it his own way. Cheers Etho, good luck with work and I hope you get some more free time in the upcoming year.

[@wallyhall]

I’ve just travelled 9 hours by air to a hotel in Miami on my birthday to pick up a cruise with the wife tomorrow… …and while the jet lag puts her to sleep, I’m making good use of the free WiFi to watch this! Thanks Etho!

[@mikewilliams6025]

This is the best kind of episode and the reason I started watching you over 10 years ago. Thanks for all the memories, past and future!

[@aeowid]

Your Goofy laugh was so wholesome it was amazing 😅❤

[@cabwaylingo_]

17:04 oh i missed the original storage room SO MUCHHH, thanks for showing it again!

[@nak_attak]

Hey etho, have you ever considered making merchandise? A lot of us long time viewers would love to be able to support you in a way that we can physically represent.

[@451error8]

I have been waiting so long for sculk redstone. Thank you for being our Prometheus, Etho!

[@totenbrunk]

Hope you’re doing good Etho, thanks for the video

[@bluecrab2]

21:30 "dragon hole" lol :D Having flashbacks to all the lost XP :'(