RideLock
by SoberSquid
RideLock keeps the camera aligned with the direction of travel while a player rides vehicles on Forge 1.12.2.
What it does
While riding a minecart or a train, the camera is adjusted by RideLock, which works out the entity's motion and interpolates pitch and yaw so the view follows the track. The aim is to keep the perspective steady during rollercoaster-like rides. Pressing F9 turns the lock off at once, and the default key can be changed in the controls. RideLock is a client mod: only the player's game needs it, and a server runs fine without it. It is open source under the MIT License and is published for Forge 1.12.2 only.
Key features
Camera locked to the track
The camera's pitch and yaw are matched to the track while the player sits in a vehicle.
Instant toggle
The lock can be switched off at any moment with the F9 key, which is bound by default.
Smooth motion for vehicles
Motion of minecarts, trains and other entities is calculated and interpolated so the view stays smooth.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Lock third person is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved, not open source, and it runs on the client or the server as an optional install. MineCamera is a client-side MIT License mod for Forge 1.7.2 – 1.7.10. Toggle Perspective Fix is a client-side MIT License mod for 1.8.9 on Forge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RideLock | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client-side only | 2026-02-12 |
| Lock third person | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client or server, optional | 2024-09-23 |
| MineCamera | Forge | 1.7.2 – 1.7.10 | Client-side only | 2023-01-11 |
| Toggle Perspective Fix | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2023-05-27 |
Questions
Does RideLock need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does RideLock support?
In the catalog
RideLock is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
RideLock is a lightweight client-side Forge mod for Minecraft 1.12.2 designed to help keep your camera perspective in line with vehicles. It was heavily inspired by the camera-locking logic in SmoothCoasters. While modern versions of Minecraft have great options for this, 1.12.2 was lacking an option for this. What…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ridelock
- Owner
- SoberSquid
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15