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Open-source tool generates LEGO designs from over 2,000 pieces
Original: Open-source tool designs LEGO builds with more than 2,000 real pieces — their programs output detailed CAD files, but no models have been built yet
An open-source tool can generate LEGO build designs using more than 2,000 real pieces. The programs output detailed CAD files that specify how the models should be assembled, but so far no physical versions have been built to confirm the designs work. It is a notable example of software automating complex construction-toy planning.
Why now: It is a novel open-source approach to automated LEGO design that has caught attention in the maker and software community.
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- Open-source tool designs LEGO builds with more than 2,000 real pieces — their programs output detailed CAD files, but no models have been built yet · Tom's Hardware
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