Comparator

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minecraft:comparator

Recipes and uses come from the FTB StoneBlock 4 1.23.0 dump: the server's final recipes after all pack scripts ran.

Last verified for FTB StoneBlock 4 v1.23.0 on Oct 13, 2026 · v1.23.0 released Oct 12, 2026

In FTB StoneBlock 4, Comparator is made with shaped crafting, from Redstone Torch, Stone, and any quartz gem. Comparator is an ingredient in 46 FTB StoneBlock 4 recipes.

How do you craft Comparator in FTB StoneBlock 4?

ComparatorMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Empty slot	Redstone Torch	Empty slot
Redstone Torch	any quartz gem	Redstone Torch
Stone	Stone	Stone

Recipe id: minecraft:comparator

How to make it, from scratch

Everything this needs, and everything those need, as FTB StoneBlock 4 crafts them. Work from the bottom up.

ComparatorShaped crafting
- Redstone TorchShaped crafting
  - RedstoneFilling (create)
    - Cinder FlourCrushing (create)
      - Netherrackkeep going from this item →
  - Stick(any wooden rod)Shaped crafting
    - Bamboo(any bamboo)Crook (ftbstuff)
      - Sandkeep going from this item →
- StoneShaped crafting
  - Stone EssenceRoost output (chicken_roost)
    - Stone ChickenBasic breeding (chicken_roost)
      - Gray Chickenkeep going from this item →
      - Water Chickenkeep going from this item →
- Quartz(any quartz gem)Sag milling (enderio)
  - Quartz SlabShaped crafting
    - Chiseled Quartz BlockStonecutting
      - Quartz Blocknothing makes this, so find or mine it
    - Quartz BlockCrushing (mekanism)
      - Quartz Pillarnothing makes this, so find or mine it
    - Quartz PillarCrushing (mekanism)
      - Chiseled Quartz Blocknothing makes this, so find or mine it

Recipes FTB StoneBlock 4 removed

hostilenetworks:sim_chamber
hostilenetworks:loot_fabricator
sophisticatedstorage:controller
functionalstorage:storage_controller
functionalstorage:framed_storage_controller
functionalstorage:armory_cabinet
xnet:controller
oritech:crafting/addon/processingalt
productivelib:upgrades/filter

What is Comparator used for in FTB StoneBlock 4?

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Rune of ControlChanged by the pack

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Empty slot	Comparator	Empty slot
Comparator	Spawner Rune	Comparator
Empty slot	Comparator	Empty slot

Recipe id: apotheosis:redstone_control_spawner_rune

Energy MeterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any iron ingot	Comparator	any iron ingot
any redstone dust	any glass panes	any redstone dust
any iron ingot	Observer	any iron ingot

Recipe id: energymeter:meter

Conduit ProbeMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any conductive alloy ingot	Empty slot	any conductive alloy ingot
any glass blocks	Comparator	any glass blocks
Empty slot	Empty slot	Empty slot

Recipe id: enderio:conduit_probe

Redstone Sensor FilterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Comparator	Redstone Filter Base	any redstone alloy ingot

Recipe id: enderio:redstone_sensor_filter

Limited Item FilterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Comparator	Advanced Item Filter	Comparator

Recipe id: enderio:limited_item_filter

Flux GateMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any iron ingot	Potentiometer	any iron ingot
any redstone storage block	Draconium Core	any redstone storage block
any iron ingot	Comparator	any iron ingot

Recipe id: draconicevolution:flux_gate

Fluid GateMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any iron ingot	Potentiometer	any iron ingot
Bucket	Draconium Core	Bucket
any iron ingot	Comparator	any iron ingot

Recipe id: draconicevolution:fluid_gate

TPS MeterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Empty slot	Comparator	Empty slot
Comparator	any obsidian	Comparator
Empty slot	Comparator	Empty slot

Recipe id: utilitarian:tps_meter

Regex FilterMod recipe

Crafting Shapeless

Recipe id: modularrouters:regex_filter

Detector ModuleMod recipe

Crafting Shapeless

Recipe id: modularrouters:detector_module

Regulator AugmentMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Empty slot	any quartz gem	Empty slot
Comparator	Augment Core	Comparator
Empty slot	any quartz gem	Empty slot

Recipe id: modularrouters:regulator_augment

Energy DetectorMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any redstone storage block	Redstone Torch	any redstone storage block
Comparator	Peripheral Casing	Comparator
any redstone storage block	any gold ingot	any redstone storage block

Recipe id: advancedperipherals:energy_detector

Regulator UpgradeMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Quartz Enriched Iron	Comparator	Quartz Enriched Iron
any redstone dust	Upgrade	any redstone dust
Quartz Enriched Iron	Quartz Enriched Iron	Quartz Enriched Iron

Recipe id: refinedstorage:regulator_upgrade

DetectorMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Quartz Enriched Iron	Redstone Torch	Quartz Enriched Iron
Comparator	Machine Casing	Comparator
Quartz Enriched Iron	Improved Processor	Quartz Enriched Iron

Recipe id: refinedstorage:detector

Redstone Detector Tube AttachmentMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Andesite Alloy	Comparator	Andesite Alloy
Andesite Alloy	Brass Hand	Andesite Alloy

Recipe id: create_hypertube:redstone_detector_tube_attachment

Wireless Heat ReceiverMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any stone	any redstone dust	any stone
any redstone dust	Comparator	any redstone dust
any stone	any redstone dust	any stone

Recipe id: ironfurnaces:item_heater

Wireless Heat TransmitterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any stone	Comparator	any stone
any stone	any redstone storage block	any stone
any stone	Furnace	any stone

Recipe id: ironfurnaces:heater

Ice UnitMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Snowball	Snowball	Snowball
any iron ingot	Comparator	any iron ingot

Recipe id: cookingforblockheads:ice_unit

Heating UnitMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any iron nugget	any iron nugget	any iron nugget
any iron ingot	Comparator	any iron ingot

Recipe id: cookingforblockheads:heating_unit

Conveyor Detection UpgradeChanged by the pack

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any iron ingot	Stone Pressure Plate	any iron ingot
any iron ingot	Comparator	any iron ingot
any iron ingot	Conveyor Belt	any iron ingot

Recipe id: industrialforegoing:conveyor_detection_upgrade

Mob DetectorChanged by the pack

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any plastic	any plastic	any plastic
Repeater	Comparator	Repeater
Observer	any simple machine frame	Observer

Recipe id: industrialforegoing:mob_detector

Hydroponic Simulation ProcessorChanged by the pack

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any plastic	Comparator	any plastic
Observer	Repeater	Observer
any plastic	any diamond gear	any plastic

Recipe id: industrialforegoing:hydroponic_simulation_processor

Filterable Ender Collection ModuleMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any draconium awakened nugget	Draconium Core	any draconium awakened nugget
Comparator	Ender Collection Module	Comparator
any draconium awakened nugget	any chest	any draconium awakened nugget

Recipe id: draconicevolution:modules/item_draconic_ender_collection

Control Unit AddonMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any redstone dust	any redstone dust	any redstone dust
any redstone dust	Comparator	any redstone dust
Repeater	any plating	Repeater

Recipe id: oritech:crafting/addon/redstone

Threshold SwitchMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Electron Tube
Brass Casing
Comparator

Recipe id: create:crafting/logistics/stockpile_switch

Poly PrideweaveMod recipe

Crafting Shapeless

Recipe id: malum:poly_prideweave

Wireless RouterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any ender pearl	Comparator	any ender pearl
Redstone	Machine Frame	Redstone
any ender pearl	Redstone	any ender pearl

Recipe id: xnet:wireless_router

RouterMod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Powered Rail	Comparator	Powered Rail
Redstone	Machine Frame	Redstone
any iron ingot	any ender pearl	any iron ingot

Recipe id: xnet:router

Redstone UpgradeChanged by the pack

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
Redstone	Redstone Block	Redstone
Comparator	any drawer	Comparator
Redstone	Redstone Block	Redstone

Recipe id: functionalstorage:redstone_upgrade

Processing Addon Tier 2Mod recipe

Crafting Shaped

Crafting Shaped
any plastic plate	any plastic plate	any plastic plate
Auxiliary Processing Chamber Addon	Machine Addon Extender	Auxiliary Processing Chamber Addon
Comparator	any electrum storage block	Comparator