WebDisplays (1.16.5 Forge Port)

Browse the real internet right inside Minecraft!

This is an unofficial port of the famous WebDisplays mod originally created by montoyo, updated to work on Minecraft 1.16.5 (Forge).

🌐 Features

• Interactive Web Screens: Construct screens of various sizes (starting from 2x2 up to large display walls) to render real-time web pages in-game.
• Full Interactivity: Interact with websites using a Laser Pointer or a connected Keyboard & Mouse.
• Peripherals Included:
  • Keyboard & Mouse Blocks: Control web pages with direct physical inputs.
  • Laser Pointer: Remote interaction with screens from a distance.
  • Remote Controller: Conveniently update URLs and configure screen settings.
• Multiplayer Support: Shares web pages across players on a server.

🛠️ How to Build a Screen

1. Craft Web Screen Blocks.
2. Place them in a flat rectangular wall (minimum size: 2x2 blocks).
3. Right-click the bottom-left block with a Laser Pointer or Remote to initialize the screen.
4. Enter your target URL (e.g., https://google.com or https://youtube.com).

🔄 How This Project Differs from Original

• Minecraft Version Support: Updated and recompiled to work natively on Minecraft 1.16.5 (Forge) (the original supported 1.12.2 and older versions).
• API & Dependencies Update: Refactored codebase to support modern Forge 1.16.5 API mappings and compatible versions of MCEF.
• Bug Fixes & Modernization: Adjusted block rendering, tile entity logic, and network packets to match 1.16.5 standards.

📜 License & Credits

• Original Author: Created by montoyo (Original source code is in the Public Domain).
• Original Project Links: CurseForge Page | Original Repository
• Port License: This 1.16.5 port is licensed under the MIT License.
• 1.16.5 Port Maintainer: a9ubusoft1