Universal Keyboard Controller
by bennethogan
Universal Keyboard Controller turns the keyboard into a configurable input for vehicles and machines, with Redstone, Create and CC:Tweaked links built in, and is published for NeoForge 1.21.1.
What it does
Universal Keyboard Controller binds keyboard keys and gamepad inputs to actions on connected devices. It can send local Redstone signals to the N, E, S, W, up and down sides without Create installed. With Create installed, it adds up to 20 Redstone Link frequencies and 100 wireless copycat channels. Holding a key, toggling a state or stepping a value by increments are handled by the controller itself, so a toggle lever or accumulator is not needed for those actions.
The mod integrates with CC:Tweaked: a controller can be linked remotely, a peripheral is added with shift and right-click, and variables are displayed on monitors, computers and terminals. Simulated thrusters can be driven directly in a thruster mode, with vector thrusters controlled through a VEC mode. An RPM mode adjusts the rotation speed and direction of some motors, and Sable 2.0 compatibility reads sub-level position and orientation values for sequencer use. An in-game wiki documents the controller's modes.
Key features
Local and wireless Redstone
Keys can drive Redstone output on six sides, or wireless Create Redstone Link frequencies when Create is present.
CC:Tweaked peripheral
Controllers can be linked to computers and read or set values through getter and setter methods in Lua scripts.
Thruster and motor control
Simulated thrusters and RPM-controlled motors can be driven from keys, with vector thruster and rotation direction settings.
Sequencer and value panel
A sequencer mode and a value panel let players change live values and step through configured rows of actions.
Camera and viewfinder
Viewing a TV screen or dashboard and toggling camera views are available from the controller, with a planned dedicated CAM mode.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Create: Aero Stuff is open source under the MIT License, is client and server, and targets NeoForge 1.21.1 only. CC:Gamepad is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, also client and server on NeoForge 1.21.1, and focuses on gamepad input. Universal Keyboard Controller is client and server under the MIT License and covers the same version, with Redstone and CC:Tweaked links.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Keyboard Controller | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-09 |
| Create: Aero Stuff | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-20 |
| CC:Gamepad | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-16 |
Questions
Does Universal Keyboard Controller need Create?
Does the server need the mod?
Which game versions are supported?
In the catalog
Universal Keyboard Controller is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,743 Transportation mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
I have been busy and haven't made more videos yet, however if you have questions about how to use the mod, please join my discord and ask! I promise I am very friendly and helpful and no question is too simple for a mod lacking good documentation The documentation for this mod is still a bit limited, but I am working…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/universal-keyboard
- Owner
- bennethogan
- Published
- 2026-05-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15