Handheld pistons only push/pull one block at a time and have 100 uses. Redstone remotes have 1000 uses.
Handheld piston: To make a sticky version combine it with a slimeball on top.
Redstone remote:
How to install:
- Download and install Minecraft Forge.
- Download the mod.
- Go to %appdata%.
- Go to .minecraft/mods folder.
- If the “mods” folder does not exist you can create one.
- Drag and drop the downloaded jar (zip) file into it.
- Enjoy the mod.