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# Awesome LEGO



A curated list of awesome LEGO software, archives, links, and other resources.



- [CAD](#cad)

- [Online Editors](#online-editors)

- [Archives](#archives)

- [Resources](#resources)

- [Software Libraries](#software-libraries)

- [Competitors](#competitors)

- [Links](#links)

- [Marketplace](#marketplace)

- [Models](#models)

- [Model Conversion](#model-conversion)

- [Add-ons](#add-ons)

- [YouTube Channels](#youtube-channels)

- [Books](#books)

- [Blogs](#blogs)

  - [Articles](#articles)

- [Build Manuals](#build-manuals)



## CAD



- [BlueBrick] - Layout editor for LEGO exhibitions (Windows).

- [BrickLink Studio] - Build, render, and create instructions.

- [bricksmith] - Virtual LEGO modeling (MacOS).

- [Konstruktor] - A LDraw-compatible CAD (Linux, Windows, MacOS).

- [LDCad] - LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor

    that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.

- [ldraw] - Open standard for LEGO CAD programs

    that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes.

- [LeoCAD] - A CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models.

- [LPub 4] - Program to produce step by step building instructions

    for LEGO models created using the LDraw file format.

- [mlcad] - CAD program to create LEGO like building instructions.

- [openldraw] - CAD program for designing LEGO MOCs.

- [Toybrick] - OpenSCAD module to create bricks.

- [Web Lic] - Create instruction books from LDraw models.



[BlueBrick]: https://bluebrick.lswproject.com

[BrickLink Studio]: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page

[bricksmith]: https://bricksmith.sourceforge.net

[Konstruktor]: https://github.com/segfault87/Konstruktor

[LDCad]: https://www.melkert.net/LDCad

[ldraw]: https://ldraw.org

[LeoCAD]: https://leocad.org

[LPub 4]: https://lpub4.sourceforge.net

[mlcad]: http://mlcad.lm-software.com/

[openldraw]: https://github.com/HazenBabcock/openldraw

[Toybrick]: https://github.com/joewalnes/toybrick

[Web Lic]: https://github.com/remig/web_lic



## Online Editors



- [buildwithchrome] - Build a LEGO model on a 32 x 32 baseplate

    and share it with everybody on a world map.

- [Mecabricks] - Build your 3D LEGO models online.



[buildwithchrome]: https://www.buildwithchrome.com

[Mecabricks]: https://mecabricks.com



## Archives



- [Brickfact] - LEGO database with price charts.

- [brickset] - Your LEGO set guide.

- [Rebrickable] - Combine your LEGO sets to create other sets.

- [brickipedia] - A collaboratively written free online LEGO wiki.

	- [Customs] - Content made by its own contributors.

	- [Stories] - LEGO fan-fiction.

	- [Ideas] - Collection of LEGO ideas.

- [lugnet] - International LEGO Users Group Network

    and global community of LEGO enthusiasts.

- [peeron] - Partial listing of the parts in official LEGO sets.

- [Unofficial Minifigure Catalog] - App with information about all minifigures

    and sets from 1975 to 2015.

- [Let's build it again] - Online LEGO building instructions.



[Brickfact]: https://brickfact.com

[brickset]: https://brickset.com

[Rebrickable]: https://rebrickable.com

[brickipedia]: https://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

[Customs]: https://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/Category:Customs

[Stories]: https://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/Category:Stories

[Ideas]: https://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/Category:Ideas

[lugnet]: https://lugnet.com

[peeron]: http://www.peeron.com/

[Unofficial Minifigure Catalog]: https://www.minifigure.org/application/

[Let's build it again]: https://letsbuilditagain.com



## Resources



- [Holly-Wood.it] - Tutorials, utilities and software add-ons for LDraw.



[Holly-Wood.it]: http://www.holly-wood.it/



## Software Libraries



- [BrickMosaic] - Transform a photo to a bricks mosaic (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

- [brickowl2rebrickable] - Tool to convert [BrickOwl] orders to

    [Rebrickable] CSV files (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

- [BrickUtils] - Tool to build your brick catalog and check if you can build

    a model created with LDD or LDraw.

- [LD Pattern Creator] - Vector based texture editor for

    decorated LDraw parts (Windows).

    Exports a list of bricks as a BrickLink XML file (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

- [LDD to Ai Swatches] - Script to convert LEGO Digital Designer Materials

    to Adobe Illustrator Color Swatches (ASE).

- [LDMakeList] - Tool to create the list of available LDraw parts (Windows).

- [LDR Importer] - App to import LDraw and LDraw compatible parts and models

    into Blender (including proper mesh and materials) (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

- [LDraw.rs] - Library for manipulating and rendering LDraw model files in Rust.

- [LDView] - Real-time 3D viewer for LDraw models (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

- [LEGOCAD Loader] - Python script that creates parts lists from

    LEGOLDD/LXF, LDR, MPD files (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

- [Legofy] - Make images look as if they are made out of 1x1 LEGO bricks.

- [LSynth] - Tool to add complicated flexible hoses, bands, chains, and treads

    to the LDraw files you make with LDraw CADs (Windows, MacOS).

- [Minifig SVG Decals] - Collection of SVG files for use as decals on minifigs.

- [MILSgen Terraforming] - Workflow & script to create large scale landscapes from MILSgen terrain modules.

- [NateJacobs/Brickset-API] - Get LEGO set information using the Brickset API.

- [Node LDraw] - Node.js library to parse an LDraw file.

- [Node Move Hub] - Node.js library to communicate with the LEGO Boost Move Hub.

- [rioforce/LEGO-Textures] - Textures scanned from real LEGO bricks.

- [seankross/lego] - R data package featuring every LEGO set from 1970 to 2014



[BrickMosaic]: https://sourceforge.net/projects/brickmosaic/

[brickowl2rebrickable]: https://github.com/dgrant/brickowl2rebrickable

[BrickUtils]: https://sourceforge.net/projects/brickutils/

[LD Pattern Creator]: https://sourceforge.net/projects/patterncreator/

[LDD to Ai Swatches]: https://github.com/NickAb/ldd-to-ai-swatches

[LDMakeList]: https://code.google.com/p/ldmakelist/

[LDR Importer]: https://github.com/le717/LDR-Importer

[LDraw.rs]: https://github.com/segfault87/ldraw.rs

[LDView]: https://ldview.sourceforge.net

[LEGOCAD Loader]: https://github.com/someidiot/lego-cad-loader

[Legofy]: https://github.com/JuanPotato/Legofy

[LSynth]: https://lsynth.sourceforge.net

[Minifig SVG Decals]: https://github.com/jpgerdeman/minifig-svg-decals

[MILSgen Terraforming]: https://github.com/Unitron-Galactic/Tools-Workflows/tree/master/Terraforming%201

[NateJacobs/Brickset-API]: https://github.com/NateJacobs/Brickset-API

[Node LDraw]: https://github.com/jsonxr/node-ldraw

[Node Move Hub]: https://github.com/hobbyquaker/node-movehub

[rioforce/LEGO-Textures]: https://github.com/rioforce/LEGO-Textures

[seankross/lego]: https://github.com/seankross/lego



## Competitors



- [Airfix] - Quickbuild push-together model kits.

- [best-lock]

- [Brik.co] - Laptop cases and wall tiles covered with LEGO compatible studs.

- [Flexo] - Flexible brick system.

- [Makeblock] - Various building blocks for robotic kits.

- [Mega Bloks]

- [Minifigures.com] - Special minifigure designs and service to order

    custom made minifigures.



[Airfix]: https://uk.airfix.com/shop/quick-build

[best-lock]: http://www.best-lock.com/

[Brik.co]: https://www.brik.co

[Flexo]: https://www.flexo.nz

[Makeblock]: https://www.makeblock.com

[Mega Bloks]: https://megabloks.com

[Minifigures.com]: https://www.minifigures.com/



## Links



- [rebrickable.com/about] - Link collection at the bottom of the page.

- [bricks stackexchange] - Question and answer site

    for LEGO and building block enthusiasts.



[rebrickable.com/about]: https://rebrickable.com/about

[bricks stackexchange]: https://bricks.stackexchange.com



## Marketplace



- [BrickLink] - Unofficial LEGO Marketplace.

- [BrickOwl] - Marketplace to buy and sell LEGO parts, minifigures and sets.

- [brickpicker] - LEGO price and investing guide.

- [Brick Shop] - Online shop for bricks and sets.

- [LEGO Shop] - Official LEGO online store.



[BrickLink]: https://bricklink.com

[BrickOwl]: https://brickowl.com

[brickpicker]: https://brickpicker.com

[Brick Shop]: https://brick-shop.de

[LEGO Shop]: https://shop.lego.com



## Models



- [fuddl/BrickDock] - A Dock compatible with the iPhone 5 made from LEGO bricks.

- [Braiding Machine] - Powered by a single motor and makes ropes & wristband.

- [Lego A4 Plotter] - 2D plotter made with LEGO Technic and Mindstorms.

- [LegoMicroscope] - Simple to build microscope

    with no need for precision optics or 3D printed parts.



[fuddl/BrickDock]: https://github.com/fuddl/BrickDock

[Braiding Machine]: https://nico71.fr/braiding-machine-makes-wristband

[Lego A4 Plotter]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGQu90EPVAM

[LegoMicroscope]: https://github.com/tobetz/LegoMicroscope



## Model Conversion



- [Brickify] - Converts STL files to LEGO and 3D-printed parts

- [Brickr] - Implementation of the paper

    "Automatic Generation of Constructable Brick Sculptures" (Eurographics 2013)

- [LSculpt] - Triangle mesh to LDraw file converter.

- [MILSgen] - Converts heightmaps to LDraw .ldr files



[Brickify]: https://github.com/ad-si/brickify

[Brickr]: https://lgg.epfl.ch/publications/2013/lego

[LSculpt]: https://code.google.com/archive/p/lsculpt

[MILSgen]: http://www.legoism.info/2013/12/milsgen.html



## Add-ons



- [bitbeam] - LEGO technic compatible wooden beams.

- [Funky 3D Faces] - Create a miniature version of a real head

    to fit it on minifigures.



[bitbeam]: https://github.com/hugs/bitbeam

[Funky 3D Faces]: https://funky3dfaces.com



## YouTube Channels



- [LEGO] - Official LEGO channel

- [akiyuky] - Various LEGO technic contraptions.

- [MlCHAELHlCKOXFilms] - Stop motion LEGO videos.



[LEGO]: https://youtube.com/user/LEGO

[akiyuky]: https://youtube.com/user/akiyuky

[MlCHAELHlCKOXFilms]: https://youtube.com/user/MlCHAELHlCKOXFilms



## Books



- [1000 Laser-Hacks for MAKER][laser-hacks] - German book series

    about photonic experiments with LEGO.

- [Minifigure.org] - Several books about minifigures.



[laser-hacks]: https://www.1000laserhacks.uni-osnabrueck.de/startseite.html

[Minifigure.org]: https://www.minifigure.org



## Blogs



- [Legoism] - Blog about LEGO.



[Legoism]: http://www.legoism.info



### Articles



- [Price history of LEGO sets][price-history]

- [State of the art of 3D printing LEGO bricks][printing-bricks]

- [Has LEGO ever been used in an assembly line or a manufacturing process?][asm]



[price-history]: https://www.realityprose.com/what-happened-with-lego/

[printing-bricks]: https://hackaday.com/2017/09/08/ive-seen-the-future-and-its-full-of-freakin-huge-bricks/

[asm]: https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/11252



## Build Manuals



- [Brickit] - App to scan your LEGO bricks and find build instructions.

- [Chocolate Carving Pantograph] - Carve graphics in small chocolate tiles.

- [Domino row building machine][domino]

- [LEGO 3D Printer] - Building manual for 3D printer made of LEGO bricks.

- [Lego Music] - Tangible UI to create music from an arrangement of LEGO bricks.

- [MILS System] - Modular integrated Landscaping System.

- [Motorized Pop-Up Book Stand][motorized-book-stand]

- [myphotonics] - Blueprints for optic and photonic equipment built with LEGO.

- [Nintendo Switch experiments][nintendo]

- [Star Racer] - Star Wars racing game.

- [Ultimate LEGO Soccer Robot][ulsr] - Tech United robot

    built with LEGO Mindstorms.

- [Vortex Candy Launcher] - Chocolate throwing machine.



[Brickit]: https://brickit.app

[Chocolate Carving Pantograph]: https://woodgears.ca/pantograph/lego.html

[domino]: https://woodgears.ca/domino/

[LEGO 3D Printer]: https://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-3d-Printer/

[Lego Music]: https://hackaday.io/project/161277-lego-music

[MILS System]: https://www.abellon.net/MILS/

[motorized-book-stand]: https://jkbrickworks.com/motorized-pop-up-book-stand/

[myphotonics]: https://www.ufp.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/education/myphotonics.html

[nintendo]: https://cargocollective.com/vimalpatel/nintendo-switch-experiments

[Star Racer]: https://tkelcreations.blogspot.com/2018/03/star-racer.html

[ulsr]: https://hackaday.com/2017/08/12/mindstorms-soccer-robot-inspired-by-real-soccer-robot/

[Vortex Candy Launcher]: https://jkbrickworks.com/vortex-candy-launcher/