[MC-263854] Hopper minecarts on detector rails are blocked from removing items even though that is the only way to use comparators for hopper minecarts

if you put a minecart hopper on a detector rail then you can use have a comparator to see how many items are in it but any minecart hopper on a detector rail blocks it from putting items out due to the fact that the hopper minecart powers itself but that means that it is not possible to compare and move items at the same time which should not be a problem so yeah

Comments 3

Azyrod_ 2023-12-30T02:33:59Z

This is a problem because it prevents the creation of item filters that sucks items through blocks.
If you want a hidden item filter under the floor, you have to use a minecart hopper, but you can't have a hopper below pulling items AND mesuring the minecart with a comparator for the filter setup.

I believe we should be able to do that kind of setup.

[Mod] Jingy 2024-01-01T20:41:45Z

This is a change request, everything is working as expected. The detector rail is not powering the minecart, but hard-powering the hopper beneath the rail.

[Mod] LateLag 2024-01-17T00:31:24Z

Correct, there is currently no way to stop detector rails from powering the hoppers underneath. Resolving as Invalid.