About this Mod
The robotics submodule as provided by BuildCraft.
This submodule adds Robots - small, flying entities which can do various in-world tasks, controlled by Gates - such as planting trees, mining blocks, transporting items, harvesting, and more! It also adds blocks and items necessary for this functionality, such as the Docking Station, Zone Planner, Map Location and more.
Note that the BuildCraft project contains the complete mod in single-JAR format - but not all versions are available in this format; likewise, not all versions are available in this multi-JAR submodule format.
Licensing information is provided in the full version's description above.
Available Versions
How to Install BuildCraft Robotics on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BuildCraft Robotics". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.8.9 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BuildCraft Robotics server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BuildCraft Robotics compatible with forge?
BuildCraft Robotics officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BuildCraft Robotics – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BuildCraft Robotics 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install BuildCraft Robotics with just one click on your server.