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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

MineDrill

MineDrill is a 3×3 automatic mining drill that supports multiple fuels, places torches every few blocks, and builds Cobblestone beneath itself for safe tunneling. Simple, efficient, and survival-friendly.

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Latest stable file minedrill-1.1.2.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

minedrill-1.1.2.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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About this project

What does MineDrill add?

🔩 MineDrill Mod - Major Update v1.1.0

🚀 Overview

The MineDrill is an automatic 3×3 block drill designed for safe and efficient tunneling. This update completely rewrites the mod from MCreator-generated code to pure Java, fixing all major bugs and adding powerful new features.

✨ What's New in v1.1.0

🔥 Critical Fixes

  • Fuel consumption – Completely reworked. No more infinite fuel or duplication.
  • Torch system – Torches now properly consume from inventory (1 torch every 8 blocks).
  • Item duplication – Fixed the bug where coal and torches would duplicate behind the drill.
  • Bedrock protection – Drill now stops immediately when bedrock is detected ahead.
  • Unbreakable blocks – Cannot break End Portal Frames, Command Blocks, Spawners, Barrier, etc.

🆕 New Features

  • Cobblestone support – Automatically places Cobblestone beneath the drill when crossing lava, water, or empty gaps.
  • Improved Hitbox – Collision shape now perfectly matches the visual model.
  • Tooltip system – Hover over the item for helpful information (hold Shift for details).
  • Arabic translation – Full Arabic language support (ar_sa).
  • Proper tool system – Requires at least a stone pickaxe to break and drop the drill.

📦 Technical Improvements

  • Clean code – Rewritten from scratch, no more MCreator spaghetti code.
  • Performance – Optimized block breaking and movement logic.
  • Better GUI – Fixed slot positions and responsive interface.

🎮 Features

Feature Description
🪓 3×3 Mining Mines a full 3×3 area at once
⛽ Flexible Fuel Coal, Charcoal, Coal Block, Blaze Rod, Dried Kelp Block
🕯️ Auto Torch Places torch every 8 blocks behind the drill
🧱 Path Safety Places Cobblestone under the drill when needed
🛡️ Bedrock Stop Drill stops before bedrock
📦 2 Slots Slot 1 = Fuel, Slot 2 = Torches

⛽ Fuel Values

Fuel Type Blocks Mined
Block of Coal 80
Dried Kelp Block 20
Blaze Rod 12
Coal 8
Charcoal 8

🛡️ Protected Blocks (Cannot Break)

  • Bedrock
  • End Portal Frame
  • End Portal
  • Command Blocks (all types)
  • Barrier
  • Structure Block
  • Spawner
  • Reinforced Deepslate

🔧 How to Use

  1. Craft the Mine Drill (see recipe in JEI/REI or recipe book)
  2. Place it facing the direction you want to dig
  3. Right-click to open the GUI
  4. Add fuel to the left slot
  5. Add torches to the right slot
  6. Press the green button to activate

📋 Changelog v1.1.0

  • Fixed fuel consumption system
  • Fixed torch duplication bug
  • Fixed item duplication when moving
  • Added bedrock protection
  • Added unbreakable block protection
  • Added automatic Cobblestone placement
  • Improved hitbox accuracy
  • Added tooltip (hold Shift for info)
  • Added Arabic translation
  • Rewrote code from MCreator to pure Java
  • Fixed GUI slot positions
  • Fixed crafting recipe
  • Requires stone pickaxe or better to break

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📜 Permissions

✅ Free to use in modpacks.

Project description from CurseForge.

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