Chapter 1: Introduction to CHUNGUS 2

In the realm of Minecraft, a player and YouTuber known as Sammyuri has accomplished something truly remarkable. Before delving into Sammyuri's latest achievements, it's essential to highlight his groundbreaking Minecraft Redstone project from 2021.

At the close of 2021, Sammyuri shared a video on his YouTube channel featuring the CHUNGUS 2, touted as "A very powerful 1Hz Minecraft CPU." While a clock speed of 1Hz may seem trivial, it’s astonishing considering it was constructed within Minecraft using limited Redstone resources. Personally, I struggle to understand how Redstone functions, yet Sammyuri has managed to create virtual computer modules using it.

Creating the CHUNGUS 2 took Sammyuri seven months, with the aim of maximizing Redstone's capabilities. The name CHUNGUS 2 stands for:

Computational Humongous Unconventional Number and Graphics Unit by Sammyuri 2. Below are the specifications for CHUNGUS 2:

• 10 tick (1Hz) clock.
• 4-stage instruction pipeline: fetch, decode, execute, writeback.
• 3-operand RISC architecture.
• 16-bit instructions with a 5-bit opcode.
• 67 unique instructions.
• An instruction set tailored for ease of programming.

Here’s a breakdown of the various modules within the CHUNGUS 2 CPU:

• Registers
• ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
• Flags and Branch logic
• Large math units
• I/O ports
• RAM
• Data cache
• Cache controller
• Stack pointer
• Instruction cache
• Program counter
• Call stack
• Control unit
• Extensive control lines throughout the CPU

The CHUNGUS 2 can accommodate up to 4KiB of attachable program memory, equivalent to that of an Atari 2600. This capacity allows it to run relatively large programs by Minecraft CPU standards. However, programs must be developed externally, with an assembler directing the schematic directly into the program memory, enabling quick execution.

Many Minecraft CPUs face limitations in memory, resulting in a brief list of runnable programs. Fortunately, this is not an issue for the CHUNGUS 2. Here’s a selection of programs the CHUNGUS 2 can execute:

• Tetris
• Snake
• Breakout
• Connect 4
• Graph rendering
• Conway’s Game of Life
• Mandelbrot Set (20 iterations)

All of these programs operate on the same hardware, differing only by the program itself.

Recently, Sammyuri has managed to surpass the original CHUNGUS 2. In the comments section of the CHUNGUS 2 video, several viewers humorously requested a demonstration of the CHUNGUS 2 running Minecraft. Just two days ago, Sammyuri released a new video titled “I made Minecraft in Minecraft with Redstone!”

To watch the showcase of the CHUNGUS 2, click the link below:

Sammyuri clearly embraced this challenge but soon recognized that the CHUNGUS 2 required upgrades. He collaborated with fellow Minecraft aficionados and programmers, Uwerta and StackDoubleFlow. The enhancements to the CHUNGUS 2 comprised:

• 8KB program memory
• 256B additional RAM
• Hardware acceleration units
• 6KB graphics memory
• AMOGUS graphics processor
• 96x64 pixel display
• PS4-style controller

While the final product may not be flawless, it stands as an extraordinary accomplishment. In the video, you can observe that many fundamental aspects of the core Minecraft survival experience are playable on the CHUNGUS 2. I anticipated a rudimentary 2D experience, but to my surprise, the gameplay is in 3D.

It’s hard to fathom that someone could create a video game within a video game, let alone within Minecraft itself. This clearly illustrates the potential of Minecraft's Redstone capabilities. Kudos to Sammyuri, Uwerta, and StackDoubleFlow for achieving what many of us believed impossible. Your dedication is commendable.

Were you equally astonished to see a functional 3D recreation of Minecraft within Minecraft? Share your thoughts in the comments section!

Chapter 2: Writing Challenge Invitation

I have posted an invitation for a writing challenge (a Medium story each day) inspired by Jenn Leach, a prominent writer. If you’re interested in participating, here’s the story.

Are You Joining Jenn’s Writing Challenge for This Month?

Invitation to write a Medium story daily, inspired by Jenn Leach.

Chapter 3: Illumination Gaming Publication Update

I’ve created and shared a video on YouTube regarding my new gaming publication, which you may find beneficial. I encourage video gamers to join my publication as writers or readers. Check out the link to the video on Illumination’s YouTube Channel. I look forward to collaborating with fellow gamers and YouTubers on Medium.

If you’re unable to access YouTube, you might find the content in the transcript of the video included in the attached post.

A Warm Invitation to Join Illumination Gaming Publication on Medium

A YouTube presentation aimed at prospective writers and readers.

I would greatly appreciate your feedback and participation in this exciting initiative. My goal is to unite gaming writers and readers on Medium.

I write extensively about gaming and social media topics. Alongside my role as a volunteer editor for Illumination, I manage two publications on Medium—one dedicated to YouTubers, and another for gamers.

Connecting with Writers and Readers on Medium

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