Moving Elevators

Moving Elevators

Moving Elevators adds real Elevators to Minecraft!

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Created Apr 9, 2026
by SuperMartijn642

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Moving Elevators

Moving Elevators allows you to build real moving elevators! These elevator will move you as well as other entities on the platform to multiple floors at the press of a button! The platform can have different sizes and can move at different speeds! You can even disguise the Elevator Controller and Display as other blocks!

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<img width='26' src='https://imgur.com/tqbzJBI.png' alt='Elevator Controller'> Elevator Controller

  • The Elevator Controller will be your button panel at every floor!
  • Right-click a side without buttons to change the platform speed and size, and the floor name
  • Right-click the middle button to request the platform and use the other two to move up and down
  • Right-click with a block to disguise the Elevator Controller as that block
  • Send a redstone signal to request the platform and see if the platform is there with a comparator
<details> <summary>Recipe</summary> <img width='310' src='https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/thumbnails/285/342/310/172/elevator_block_crafting.png' alt='Recipe for the Elevator Controller'> </details>

<img width='26' src='https://imgur.com/wlNXgl6.png' alt='Elevator Display'> Elevator Display

  • The Elevator Display shows the different floors and the current elevator position
  • Right-click the current floor to request the platform and use the other buttons to go to different floors
  • Right-click a floor button with a dye to change the color of that floor
  • Right-click with a block to disguise the Elevator Display as that block
<details> <summary>Recipe</summary> <img width='310' src='https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/thumbnails/285/341/310/172/display_block_crafting.png' alt='Recipe for the Elevator Display'> </details>

<img width='26' src='https://imgur.com/t8WsHQ5.png' alt='Remote Elevator Panel'> Remote Elevator Panel

  • Can be bound to an Elevator Controller and can be placed anywhere
  • Elevator Displays can be put on top just like the Elevator Controller
<details> <summary>Recipe</summary> <img width='310' src='https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/thumbnails/290/724/310/172/button_block_crafting.png' alt='Recipe for the Remote Elevator Panel'> </details>

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Step-by-step Guide:

Creating an Elevator

  1. Craft at least 2 Elevator Controllers
  2. Place the first Elevator Controller where you want your elevator
  3. Right-Click on a side of the Elevator Controller that has no buttons
  4. Set your desired platform size and speed
  5. Gather the blocks for your platform
  6. Place the blocks one block lower than the Elevator Controller in front of the side with the buttons
  7. Place the other Elevator Controllers above or below the first one and facing the same direction
  8. Use the middle button to request the platform and the other two to move up or down
<img width='560' src='https://imgur.com/gqYT7rr.gif' alt='Elevator Controller gui'>

Adding an Elevator Display

  1. Craft 1 or 2 Elevator Displays
  2. Place the first Elevator Display on top of an Elevator Controller
  3. (Optional) Place the second Elevator Display on top of the first one for an extra tall display 4. Use the button for the current floor to request the platform and use the other buttons to go to different floors
<img width='310' src='https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/287/891/displays.png' alt='Elevator Controller With Elevator Displays'>

Disguising an Elevator Controller or Elevator Display

  1. Hold the block you want to use as a disguise in your hand
  2. Right-Click one of the sides of the Elevator Controller or Elevator Display without buttons
<img width='310' src='https://imgur.com/ZE04KQ6.gif' alt='Disguising an Elevator Controller'>

Removing the disguise from an Elevator Controller or Elevator Display

  1. Grab an empty hand
  2. Shift-Right-Click one of the sides of the Elevator Controller or Elevator Display without buttons

Changing a floor name

  1. Right-Click one of the sides of the Elevator Controller or Elevator Display without buttons
  2. Enter the desired floor name in the text field

Coloring a floor

  1. Hold a dye in your hand
  2. Right-Click the button of a floor on the Elevator Display
<img width='310' src='https://imgur.com/xxzSPqW.gif' alt='Different colored floors'>

Binding a Remote Elevator Panel

  1. Hold an Elevator Controller in your hand
  2. Right-Click on an Elevator Controller
<img width='310' src='https://imgur.com/bVaJAON.gif' alt='Binding a Remote Elevator Panel'>

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FAQ

My elevator just went through a block, is this normal?
Yes, the platform will ignore blocks not at floor level. This is for performance reasons, as checking hundreds of blocks every tick is not a good idea
Is there a limit on the distance between floors?
No, there is no limit
Does the Elevator Controller consume energy?
No, the Elevator Controller does not consume energy
Can I use your mod in my modpack?
Yes, feel free to use my mod in your modpack

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Discord

For future content, upcoming mods, and discussion, feel free to join the SuperMartijn642 discord server!
<img width='400' src='https://imgur.com/IG1us6p.png'>

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Legal Stuff

Moving Elevators is the property of SuperMartijn642 and is protected under copyright law and may not be altered or reuploaded without direct permission from SuperMartijn642.

Versions

v1.4.12-neoforge-mc1.21.11Latest
1.21.11neoforgeFeb 9, 2026

### Moving Elevators 1.4.12 - Added feedback when cabins contain an invalid block or when there are blocks obstructing the destination - Elevator now decelerates when approaching its destination floor - Adjusted elevator display layout - Cabin availability is now lazily cached and shown on elevator displays - Added config option to allow moving unbreakable blocks - Increased default elevator size limit to 11 blocks - Improved elevator rendering for blocks with complex models - Fixed cabin check when the cabin area of floors overlaps - Fixed camo data serialization when blocks are added/removed from the game ### Moving Elevators 1.4.11 - Initial release of Moving Elevators for Minecraft 1.21.11

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v1.4.12-neoforge-mc1.21.10
1.21.9, 1.21.10neoforgeFeb 9, 2026

### Moving Elevators 1.4.12 - Added feedback when cabins contain an invalid block or when there are blocks obstructing the destination - Elevator now decelerates when approaching its destination floor - Adjusted elevator display layout - Cabin availability is now lazily cached and shown on elevator displays - Added config option to allow moving unbreakable blocks - Increased default elevator size limit to 11 blocks - Improved elevator rendering for blocks with complex models - Fixed cabin check when the cabin area of floors overlaps - Fixed camo data serialization when blocks are added/removed from the game ### Moving Elevators 1.4.11a - Fixed crash when rendering an elevator display for the 7th floor or higher ### Moving Elevators 1.4.11 - Initial release of Moving Elevators for Minecraft 1.21.9 & 1.21.10

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v1.4.12-neoforge-mc1.21.8
1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8neoforgeFeb 9, 2026

### Moving Elevators 1.4.12 - Added feedback when cabins contain an invalid block or when there are blocks obstructing the destination - Elevator now decelerates when approaching its destination floor - Adjusted elevator display layout - Cabin availability is now lazily cached and shown on elevator displays - Added config option to allow moving unbreakable blocks - Increased default elevator size limit to 11 blocks - Improved elevator rendering for blocks with complex models - Fixed cabin check when the cabin area of floors overlaps - Fixed camo data serialization when blocks are added/removed from the game ### Moving Elevators 1.4.11 - Initial release of Moving Elevators for Minecraft 1.21.6 & 1.21.7

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Minecraft: 1.21.11

Loaders: neoforge

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fabricforgeneoforgequilt1.21.71.21.81.21.91.21.101.21.11