I had the same thoughts when I was thinking of "how can I make myself an Enterprise 2 years back. I hope that a Lego AI* will help me get the individual parts needed AND the manual to build it myself, and to work around the IP issues name it "Green Spaceship" (and I will simply order the Grey pieces instead of the Green.
I see on my bookmarks I got a https://ideas.lego.com/projects/a056ebf2-163e-4aa0-b005-02b0.... I remember finding out who that C3Brix is and contacted him, but never got a response.
People will have better chance coming up with their own generic design than an IP-owned.
> But you definitely won't see an F16 fighter jet anytime soon.
Considering some Lego AI* that will be 'smart' enough when fed the full library of Lego bricks dimensions, it should be able to build ANY 3D design or using 'many' 2D (photos/drawings) of a 'thing' and generate the 'shopping list' and the manual.
I don't know how happy would Lego be then (as Lego bricks must be somehow their IP), but it would be GREAT if someone built that.. I would happily pay $100 to generate stuff some some Star Trek iconic designs (Dyson sphere, all the Enterprises, the Voyager, etc.)
Space Fights are good, but Space Trips are better!!! (https://xkcd.com/1563/)
*ACTUALLY, now that I'm thinking about it I will try with Bard and ChatGPT and see what comes out
EDIT: I saw others had the same idea in other comments.. I'll add a reminder on my Calendar in 6 months from now to see what's been going on for this topic
EDIT2: I just asked Bard and it came up with 5 suggestions, listed below:
1. Mecabricks
Mecabricks is a web-based software that allows you to create LEGO models from scratch or import photos and dimensions. It has a large library of LEGO bricks and pieces, and it can generate step-by-step instructions for your models.
Image of Mecabricks website Opens in a new window
www.stonewars.de
Mecabricks website
2. Rebrickable
Rebrickable is another web-based software that can help you create LEGO models from photos. It has a similar interface to Mecabricks, but it also has a feature that allows you to search for existing LEGO models that match your photo.
Image of Rebrickable website Opens in a new window
www.reddit.com
Rebrickable website
3. Brick-A-Pic
Brick-A-Pic is a web app that converts photos into LEGO mosaics. It can be used to create custom LEGO artwork or to recreate logos, portraits, and other images.
Image of BrickAPic website Opens in a new window
wired.jp
BrickAPic website
4. Art4Bricks
Art4Bricks is a company that specializes in creating custom LEGO mosaics. You can upload a photo to their website and they will create a custom design for you. They will also sell you the LEGO bricks and instructions you need to build the mosaic.
5. LEGO Mosaic Maker
The LEGO Mosaic Maker is an official LEGO product that allows you to create LEGO mosaics from photos. It comes with a set of 4,702 LEGO bricks in 5 colors, and it includes instructions for creating 15 different mosaic designs.
I will start checking them out later today..
I see on my bookmarks I got a https://ideas.lego.com/projects/a056ebf2-163e-4aa0-b005-02b0.... I remember finding out who that C3Brix is and contacted him, but never got a response.
People will have better chance coming up with their own generic design than an IP-owned.
> But you definitely won't see an F16 fighter jet anytime soon.
Considering some Lego AI* that will be 'smart' enough when fed the full library of Lego bricks dimensions, it should be able to build ANY 3D design or using 'many' 2D (photos/drawings) of a 'thing' and generate the 'shopping list' and the manual.
I don't know how happy would Lego be then (as Lego bricks must be somehow their IP), but it would be GREAT if someone built that.. I would happily pay $100 to generate stuff some some Star Trek iconic designs (Dyson sphere, all the Enterprises, the Voyager, etc.)
Space Fights are good, but Space Trips are better!!! (https://xkcd.com/1563/)
*ACTUALLY, now that I'm thinking about it I will try with Bard and ChatGPT and see what comes out
EDIT: I saw others had the same idea in other comments.. I'll add a reminder on my Calendar in 6 months from now to see what's been going on for this topic
EDIT2: I just asked Bard and it came up with 5 suggestions, listed below:
1. Mecabricks Mecabricks is a web-based software that allows you to create LEGO models from scratch or import photos and dimensions. It has a large library of LEGO bricks and pieces, and it can generate step-by-step instructions for your models. Image of Mecabricks website Opens in a new window www.stonewars.de Mecabricks website
2. Rebrickable Rebrickable is another web-based software that can help you create LEGO models from photos. It has a similar interface to Mecabricks, but it also has a feature that allows you to search for existing LEGO models that match your photo. Image of Rebrickable website Opens in a new window www.reddit.com Rebrickable website
3. Brick-A-Pic Brick-A-Pic is a web app that converts photos into LEGO mosaics. It can be used to create custom LEGO artwork or to recreate logos, portraits, and other images. Image of BrickAPic website Opens in a new window wired.jp BrickAPic website
4. Art4Bricks Art4Bricks is a company that specializes in creating custom LEGO mosaics. You can upload a photo to their website and they will create a custom design for you. They will also sell you the LEGO bricks and instructions you need to build the mosaic.
5. LEGO Mosaic Maker The LEGO Mosaic Maker is an official LEGO product that allows you to create LEGO mosaics from photos. It comes with a set of 4,702 LEGO bricks in 5 colors, and it includes instructions for creating 15 different mosaic designs.
I will start checking them out later today..