CurseForge · Minecraft mod
VHS Camera Recorder
A handheld VHS camcorder that records lightweight frames and plays them back on a tape.
Quick answer
Which VHS Camera Recorder release should I use?
VHS Camera Recorder vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar targets 1.16.5 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.
Where it goes
Is VHS Camera Recorder required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does VHS Camera Recorder vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar need?
vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add VHS Camera Recorder without breaking your instance.
Built for VHS Camera Recorder vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does VHS Camera Recorder add?
VHS Camera Recorder adds a handheld VHS camcorder for Minecraft 1.16.5 on Forge.
Hold the camera, look through it, record lightweight frames, and play them back later on a VHS tape.
Features
VHS Camera item
VHS Tape item
Start and stop recording
Camera night vision toggle
Battery that can run empty
Playback screen for saved tapes
English and Russian language files
Controls
Record key: start or stop recording
Night vision key: toggle camera night vision
On the playback screen: Space plays or pauses, arrow keys step one frame, and Shift plus arrow keys jump 10 frames
Crafting
The VHS Camera is a shaped recipe:
Top row: Glass, Observer, Iron Ingot
Middle row: Redstone Lamp, Redstone Block, Iron Ingot
Bottom row: Iron Ingot, Iron Ingot, Iron Ingot
Requirements
Minecraft 1.16.5
Forge 36 or newer
License
MIT
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
VHS Camera Recorder by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
VHS Camera Recorder versions and loaders
vhscamera-1.16.5-1.0.2.jar
4 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.