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+# Awesome LEGO
+
+A curated list of awesome LEGO software, archives, links, and other resources.
+
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+- [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)
+
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+
+## 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
+
+- [awesome-lego-machine-learning] - A curated list of awesome LEGO machine learning resources.
+- [Holly-Wood.it] - Tutorials, utilities and software add-ons for LDraw.
+
+[awesome-lego-machine-learning]: https://github.com/360er0/awesome-lego-machine-learning
+[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/
+
+[lego.md Github](https://github.com/adius/awesome-lego
+)