Minecraft Plays on Receipt Printer in Viral Video
YouTuber smill runs Minecraft on a thermal receipt printer, reaching Ender Dragon with 3.5M views. Unique setup sparks creativity conversations.
YouTuber smill achieved a Minecraft feat by running the game on a thermal receipt printer, generating over 3.5 million views in a viral video. Adapting the game to low-end hardware involved converting visuals to grayscale and streaming them to a printer at 0.5–1 frame per second.
Versions & techniques
The game continues to run on a PC, while a custom app sends continuous screenshots to the printer. This setup includes unique K'NEX-built paper rollers to manage printouts.
Impact / What’s next
Despite challenges like a two-second input delay and imprecise visuals, smill completed the game's ultimate challenge: reaching the Ender Dragon. His project showcases innovation in gaming setups, though some viewers question if every segment was truly executed via the printer. Such creative attempts could inspire future experimentation with unconventional hardware.