ARC Vision
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ARC Vision
ARC Vision is a futuristic smart-visor and companion technology mod for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.1 using Fabric.
Explore caves, oceans, dangerous structures, and unknown locations with a neural HUD that displays useful information directly on your screen. Scan blocks and entities, track nearby creatures with radar, monitor hazards, use different vision modes, customize the interface, and deploy an offline companion robot.
FEATURES
A.R.C. Neural Visor
The Neural Visor provides useful information through an in-game HUD:
- Player coordinates
- Facing direction
- Vision mode
- Block and entity scanning
- Target distance
- Hostile-mob warnings
- Cave lighting warnings
- Underwater depth and oxygen information
- Waypoint tracking
- MineBot status
- Radar display
- Alien anomaly hints
- Aquatic technology information
VISION MODES
Press H to cycle through the available vision modes.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Explore | General navigation and environmental awareness. |
| Scan | Inspect blocks and entities near your crosshair. |
| Mine | Mining-focused information and awareness. |
| Escort | Monitor your companion while travelling. |
| Stealth | Use a reduced and cleaner HUD interface. |
RADAR
Press M to toggle the radar.
| Marker | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cyan | MineBot |
| Red | Hostile mobs |
| Green | Other entities |
| Center marker | Player position |
HUD THEMES
ARC Vision includes several customizable HUD themes:
- Cyan
- Neural
- Void
- Solar
MINEBOT COMPANION
Use the MineBot Core to deploy your personal offline companion robot.
The MineBot can:
- Follow you
- Guard you from hostile mobs
- Scout nearby areas
- Assist with exposed ores
- Carry 27 cargo slots
- Place torches in dark areas
- Travel to saved waypoints
- Stay in position
- Return to you
- Use energy during advanced tasks
- Recharge at an A.R.C. Docking Station
- Receive Neural Chip upgrades
The MineBot does not automatically collect every item in the world. Its cargo is controlled by the player.
ENERGY AND UPGRADES
Mining and lighting tasks consume MineBot energy.
Return your MineBot to an A.R.C. Docking Station to restore its energy and repair it.
Neural Chips increase the MineBot’s energy capacity and movement speed. The MineBot can be upgraded up to level 3.
CARGO STORAGE
The MineBot has 27 persistent cargo slots.
Sneak and right-click the MineBot while holding an item to deposit it.
| Action | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Deposit items | Sneak and right-click the MineBot while holding an item. |
| View cargo | Use /arc bot inventory. |
| Withdraw items | Use /arc bot take <slot> [amount]. |
AQUATIC TECHNOLOGY
Aquatic technology adds underwater information and effects.
It includes:
- Underwater depth information
- Oxygen warnings
- Aquatic HUD effects
- Underwater companion hints
ALIEN TECHNOLOGY
Alien technology adds special exploration and scanning effects.
It includes:
- Anomaly hints
- Alien scan descriptions
- Special HUD effects
- Alien glyph effects
CONTROLS
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| G | Toggle the Neural Visor HUD. |
| H | Cycle vision mode. |
| M | Toggle the radar. |
| B | Open the MineBot task wheel. |
Controls can be changed in:
Options > Controls > Key Binds > A.R.C. MineBot Vision
ITEMS
| Item | Function |
|---|---|
| A.R.C. Neural Visor | Activates or deactivates the neural HUD. |
| MineBot Core | Deploys your MineBot companion. |
| Neural Chip | Upgrades the MineBot and is used to craft advanced ARC equipment. |
| A.R.C. Docking Station | Recharges and repairs nearby MineBots. |
COMMANDS
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/arc help |
Shows all available ARC Vision commands. |
/arc status |
Shows visor status, vision mode, HUD theme, and technology settings. |
/arc theme cyan |
Changes the HUD theme to cyan. |
/arc theme neural |
Changes the HUD theme to neural green. |
/arc theme void |
Changes the HUD theme to purple void. |
/arc theme solar |
Changes the HUD theme to solar orange. |
/arc tech aquatic on |
Enables aquatic technology HUD effects. |
/arc tech aquatic off |
Disables aquatic technology HUD effects. |
/arc tech alien on |
Enables alien technology HUD effects. |
/arc tech alien off |
Disables alien technology HUD effects. |
/arc wp add <name> |
Creates a waypoint at your current location. |
/arc wp list |
Lists all saved waypoints. |
/arc bot status |
Shows MineBot energy, upgrade level, and available tasks. |
/arc bot task <task> |
Assigns a task to your MineBot. |
/arc bot go <waypoint> |
Sends your MineBot to a saved waypoint. |
/arc bot inventory |
Displays the MineBot’s cargo inventory. |
/arc bot take <slot> |
Takes up to 64 items from a MineBot cargo slot. |
/arc bot take <slot> <amount> |
Takes a specific amount from a MineBot cargo slot. |
/arc bot upgrade |
Installs one Neural Chip upgrade into your nearby MineBot. |
MINEBOT TASKS
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
follow |
Follow the player. |
guard |
Protect the player from nearby hostile mobs. |
scout |
Explore the nearby area. |
mine_assist |
Assist with safe exposed-ore mining. |
build_assist |
Follow the player while carrying building materials. |
come_here |
Move directly to the player. |
stay |
Remain in the current location. |
light_area |
Place torches in dark nearby areas. |
ferry |
Travel to the selected waypoint. |
idle |
Stand by and perform no active task. |
COMMAND EXAMPLES
| Command | Example use |
|---|---|
/arc theme void |
Use the purple Void HUD theme. |
/arc tech aquatic on |
Activate underwater HUD information. |
/arc tech alien on |
Activate alien scanning effects. |
/arc wp add Base |
Save your current location as Base. |
/arc bot go Base |
Send the MineBot to the Base waypoint. |
/arc bot task guard |
Make the MineBot protect you. |
/arc bot task mine_assist |
Make the MineBot assist with exposed ores. |
/arc bot take 1 32 |
Withdraw 32 items from cargo slot 1. |
/arc bot upgrade |
Upgrade the MineBot using a Neural Chip. |
DOCKING STATION
The A.R.C. Docking Station is crafted using iron, redstone, and one Neural Chip.
Place the Docking Station near your MineBot and right-click it while the MineBot is nearby.
The Docking Station will:
- Restore MineBot energy
- Repair the MineBot
- Return the bot to Follow mode
INSTALLATION
Requirements:
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| Minecraft Java Edition | 1.21.1 |
| Mod Loader | Fabric |
| Fabric API | Required |
| Java | 21 or newer |
Installation steps:
- Install Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1.
- Install Fabric API.
- Place the ARC Vision JAR file into your Minecraft
modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft using the Fabric profile.
- Start using the ARC Vision items and commands.
ARC Vision is made for Fabric and will not work with Forge or NeoForge without a separate port.
ARC Vision Team
