Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
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Reference
Table
Command
Description
import thread
Imports the Python thread module
Calls a function in its own thread
thread.start_new_thread(function,
(variable1, variable2))
import time
Imports the Python time module
timeNow = time.time()
Gets the current time
Further Adventures in.Your
Continuing Journey
with.Minecraft
Minecraft gives you a fantastic canvas for creativity and adventure. Add to this the
power of being able to control the game through code and the only limitation is your
imagination. What will you do next?
Here are some ideas and resources that will hopefully give you inspiration:
•
Creating games is a great way to stretch your programming skills. Check out
www.classicgamesarcade.com
for some ideas.
•
Minecraft is multiplayer game. Why not take advantage of that and create pro-
grams which many people can use and enjoy?
•
Interacting with electronics brings Minecraft into the real world. Take your
skills further with Adventures in Arduino
eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/
•
There are many open data sources on the Internet. How about integrating
Minecraft with websites such as twitter (
dev.twitter.com)
or weather forecasts
from the Met Office (
www.metoice.gov.uk/datapoint)
?
