ComputerCraft Chunk Loader

Don't Let Your Computers and Turtles Sit Idle

This mod provides the ability to keep chunks active even when you're far away from your automated systems. Thanks to a special peripheral block for stationary computers and an upgrade for mobile turtles, your programs will continue running without interruptions.

Main Features

Chunk Loading Block for Computers

Place the Cc Chunk Loader block next to any ComputerCraft computer. Through Lua scripts, you can activate permanent chunk loading for the chunk where the computer is located, ensuring uninterrupted program operation.

Turtle Upgrade

Install the Cc Turtle Chunk upgrade on the left or right side of a turtle. After activation via Lua, the loaded area will automatically follow the moving turtle, guaranteeing continuous task execution.

Configurable Loading Radius

By default, only the current chunk is loaded (radius 0). If needed, you can expand the loading area:

• Radius 1 - loads a 3×3 chunk area
• Radius 2 - loads a 5×5 chunk area
• And so on

Security and Settings

Activating the loader may require an administrator password (optional). Server-side configuration is available, allowing you to limit the number of simultaneously active chunks per device.

Usage Examples

For Stationary Computer:

local p = peripheral.find("CcChunkLoader")
if not p then error("Chunk loader peripheral device not found") end

write("Enter password: ")
local password = read("")

local ok, msg = p.enableChunkLoader(password)
print("Activation status:", ok, msg)

local status = p.getStatus and p.getStatus() or {}
print("Current status:", textutils.serialize(status))

local p = peripheral.wrap("right")
local pFoundSide = ""
if not p then
    p = peripheral.wrap("left")
    if not p then
        error("Chunk loader peripheral device not found!")
    else
        pFoundSide = "left"
    end
else
    pFoundSide = "right"
end

print("Chunk loader detected on side: " .. pFoundSide)

write("Enter password: ")
local password = read("")

local ok, msg = p.enableChunkLoader(password)
print("Activation state:", ok, msg)

local status = p.getStatus and p.getStatus() or {}
print("Status:", textutils.serialize(status))

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.12.2
• Forge Loader 14.23.5.2768+ (tested on version 14.23.5.2860)
• ComputerCraft 1.80pr1