I'm completely new to Minecraft automation and need help from scratch.
Task: Excavate a 25×25×25 block area in Minecraft.
What I have:
Minecraft 1.8
AutoHotkey
Python OpenCV
Anything you can offer
What I don't know:
Where to start mining from (corner, center, edge)
Which movement algorithm is most efficient (snake, spiral, other)
How to detect dead ends and properly turn around
How to handle layer transitions
I've tried various scripts but the bot either spins in place or mines in the wrong direction.
Here is one of my attempts that didn't work properly:
#SingleInstance Force
SmartMine := false
LastMoveTime := 0
MineTime := 3000
StuckCheckTime := 5000
F3::
SmartMine := !SmartMine
if (SmartMine) {
ToolTip, SIMPLE MINE - Started, 10, 10
LastMoveTime := A_TickCount
Send, {MButton down}
Send, {LButton down}
Send, {RButton down}
SetTimer, CheckIfStuck, 1000
} else {
StopMining()
}
return
F4::
StopMining()
ExitApp
return
CheckIfStuck:
if (!SmartMine)
return
if (A_TickCount - LastMoveTime > StuckCheckTime) {
ToolTip, SIMPLE MINE - STUCK! Turning around, 10, 10
MakeUTurn()
LastMoveTime := A_TickCount
}
return
MakeUTurn() {
MouseMove, 1800, 0, 20, R
Send, {LButton down}
Send, {RButton down}
ToolTip, SIMPLE MINE - Continuing, 10, 10
}
StopMining() {
global SmartMine
SmartMine := false
ToolTip
Send, {LButton up}
Send, {RButton up}
Send, {MButton up}
SetTimer, CheckIfStuck, Off
}
I'm ready to follow any logic, just need it to work!
Would appreciate help with:
Explaining the optimal algorithm
Code assistance (AHK, Python, NodeJS)
Timing configuration tips
Best practices for Minecraft automation
Thank you in advance for any guidance!