
BetterF3 StationAPI
BetterF3 StationAPI is a port of BetterF3 to b1.7.3 StationAPI based on the 1.16.2 version of the mod. It replaces Minecraft's original debug HUD with a highly customizable, more human-readable HUD.
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About this Mod
BetterF3 StationAPI
BetterF3 StationAPI is a port of BetterF3 to b1.7.3 StationAPI based on the 1.16.2 version of the mod. It replaces Minecraft's original debug HUD with a highly customizable, more human-readable HUD.
The mod icon is a combination of the BetterF3 created by Nirewen and the StationAPI logo.
Features
Each line is part of a Module, you can:
- Change the colors of each module
- Change the position of each module
- Add and delete modules, as well as add spacings between them
- Disable individual lines of a module, or disable the whole module
- Add a shadow to the text rendered (Activated by default)
- Change the color of the background behind all lines
- Animations for opening/closing (with configurable speeds)
Differences with the main mod
Currently there is no option to change the scale of the debug HUD, this might be added at a later date.
The modules available are:
- MinecraftModule
- FpsModule
- SystemModule
- TargetModule
- CoordsModule
- LocationModule
- EmptyModule
- EntityModule
Others may be added later
Configuration
You will need ModMenu to configure the f3 menu.
Requirements
Available Versions
How to Install BetterF3 StationAPI on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set babric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the babric loader and matching Minecraft version (b1.7.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterF3 StationAPI". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
b1.7.3
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetterF3 StationAPI server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong babric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (b1.7.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BetterF3 StationAPI compatible with babric and fabric?
BetterF3 StationAPI officially supports babric, fabric for Minecraft b1.7.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetterF3 StationAPI – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterF3 StationAPI consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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