Build the structure on picture #1
Place a redstone block like picture #2
Put a block on top of the piston like picture #3
Break the Block like picture #4
It shouldnt be activated
same works on droppers
Break the redstone block like picture #5
You will get an activated piston without redstone
3rd post i'll get the cape
its 1.18 or lower
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