Minecraft Now Runs on a Smartlamp from AliExpress
A hobbyist repurposed a BL602 microcontroller from a smartlamp into a Minecraft server. This experiment shows the game's adaptability.
A curious development has emerged as a hobbyist, known as Vimpo, successfully ran Minecraft on a smartlamp's microcontroller from AliExpress. The smartlamp's chip, a BL602 with a single RISC-V core at 192 MHz and 276 kilobytes of RAM, has been repurposed to function as a tiny Minecraft server.
Key facts
- Vimpo's project involved a smartlamp with a BL602 RISC-V chip.
- The server operates with 276 kilobytes of RAM.
- The Minecraft world created is approximately 90 kilobytes in size.
- The server's RAM usage per player varies from 20 to 70 kilobytes.
- The server, a technical demonstration, requires minimal networking.
Impact / What's next
This endeavor illustrates the flexibility and adaptability of Minecraft, showcasing its ability to run on limited hardware. While lacking many traditional server features, the core functionalities like login, movement, chat, and block placement remain intact. Although primarily a playful exploration, it highlights the potential for creative uses of inexpensive technology such as a BL602 microcontroller. Vimpo's innovative project raises intriguing possibilities for future ventures using unconventional platforms.