MCreator provides an IDE to create and test Minecraft mods. Minecraft Link allows for an Arduino board (or Raspberry Pi) to connect to Minecraft via the Minecraft Forge mod.
Minecraft Forge - version 1.16.5 - N.B. This version should be the same as the MCreator Link Version
MCreator Link for Minecraft - version 1.16.5 - This must be added to the mods folder - %AppData%.minecraft\mods
ELEGOO MEGA R3 Controller Board - £13.99 (Board only)
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ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Super Starter Kit - £36.99 (Board + sensors and other components)
MCreator Link: Installation in Minecraft
MCreator Link: Installation on Arduino
MCreator Link: MCreator procedures
* Minecraft Java Edition is £17.95. While there is a free trial available, this wouldn't meet the requirements for the above. Minecraft Education Edition cannot be used for this project, as it's based on the Bedrock Edition.