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Magnet Chests (Custom)

Custom Plugin - No External Website

Overview

Magnet Chests converts normal chests into item magnets that automatically collect any dropped items within a 3-block radius. Perfect for farms, mob grinders, and storage systems where you need efficient item collection without the complexity of hopper systems. Please use these instead of hopper minecarts where applicable, as hopper minecarts are laggy.


Main Commands

/mcbuy      - Purchase a magnet chest conversion for $75

How It Works

Purchase Process:

  • Use `/mcbuy` with at least $75 in your account
  • Activates selection mode when payment is successful
  • Punch any regular chest to convert it to a magnet chest
  • Selection mode closes automatically after conversion
  • Only one chest can be converted per purchase

Magnet Function:

  • Picks up all dropped items within 3 blocks of the chest
  • Scans for items every 2 seconds automatically
  • Works continuously while the chunk is loaded
  • More efficient than hopper minecart systems
  • Items go directly into the chest inventory

Usage and Management

Setting Up Magnet Chests:

1. **Earn money** - Need $75 for each conversion
2. **Place a chest** - Use any regular chest in your desired location
3. **Run command** - Use `/mcbuy` to enter selection mode
4. **Select chest** - Punch the chest you want to convert
5. **Collection starts** - Magnet function begins immediately

Item Collection:

  • 3-block radius - Items within 3 blocks in all directions
  • Regular emptying - Remove items by hand
  • Hopper compatibility - Works with hopper systems for automation

Removing Magnet Chests:

  • Break the chest - Destroy it with any tool
  • Full refund - Receive your $75 back automatically
  • Function removed - Chest becomes a regular chest when broken
  • Items preserved - Contents drop normally when broken

Best Uses

Farm Applications:

  • Crop farms - Collect harvested items automatically
  • Animal farms - Gather drops from breeding and feeding
  • Tree farms - Pick up wood, saplings, and apples
  • Flower farms - Collect petals and plant materials

Mob Grinders:

  • Experience farms - Collect drops while you gain XP
  • Hostile mob farms - Gather gunpowder, bones, and rare drops
  • Passive mob farms - Collect leather, wool, and food items
  • Storage backup - Ensure no valuable drops are lost

Mining and Building:

  • Strip mining - Collect ores and stone automatically
  • Demolition projects - Gather blocks from tear-downs
  • Sorting systems - Central collection points for item networks
  • Workshop areas - Keep workspaces clean of dropped items

Tips

  • Place magnet chests strategically at the center of collection areas
  • The 3-block radius covers a 7x7x7 area around the chest
  • Empty regularly to prevent the chest from filling up completely
  • Use with hopper systems for fully automated item processing
  • Breaking and replacing gives you a full refund if you need to relocate
  • Consider the $75 cost when planning multiple magnet chest setups

Magnet Chests provide efficient item collection with simple setup and full refund flexibility.

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