Hopper
minecraft:hopperThe Hopper is a low-capacity storage block crafted from five iron ingots and a chest, used to funnel items into, out of, and between containers. It has five inventory slots and can also suck up loose items dropped above it, forming the backbone of most automated sorting and farming systems.
FAQ
How do you craft a Hopper?
Combine five iron ingots with one chest in a crafting grid to produce a Hopper.
What does a Hopper do?
It pulls items from a container above it, pushes items into a container it faces, and collects dropped items floating above it.
How do you stop a Hopper from moving items?
Supplying it with a redstone signal locks the hopper, halting all its transfer operations until the signal is removed.
Can a comparator read a Hopper's contents?
Yes, a comparator placed next to a hopper outputs a signal strength from 0 to 15 based on how full it is.