Video WIP; this page should now cover all cases.

Enter your render distance: Is single player: Calculated Simulation Distance: 7 (112 blocks)

Raise secondary player:

Placement Origin x: Placement Origin z:

Machine Width [Widths > 128 may require checking "Raise Secondary Player" for smaller render distances]:

Warning: Widths above 300 may require a second player to cycle the piston items to prevent them from despawning.