wegiangb / bbid-lang

Building Block Identification Language

bbid-lang / Building Block Identification Language

This project's goal is to create a more descriptive, programmable and extensible way of describing building block parts such as LEGO®.

The system consists of descriptor assignments in Radix64 blocks.

The following could be represented as 0-13-------------5.----------13-----------------------------------------K-----

This might seem like overkill, but how do you systematically describe elements that combine a variety of properties more than studs and the ability to socket with other studs? To for example clips, bars, technic-style axles, etc... Would you know what I mean when I say "Plade 1X2 M. Van. Hul Ø 4,8"? Most likely not.

The Spec Sheet

Attribute	Description	Type	Sample Value
Brand	Make of the part	Radix64[1]	-
Assembly	Whether or not the part is a combination of other parts	Radix64[1]	-
Studs	Represents a block of possible stud orientations, 5 blocks of stud configuration	Radix64[15]	13-------------
- Studs/Max	Maximum length row of studs	Radix64[1]	1
- Studs/Min	Minimum length row of studs	Radix64[1]	3
- Studs/Adjustment	The amount of studs to subtract from min x max.	Radix64[1]	-
Height	Increments of 2mm	Radix64{1,2}	5.
Hinges	Representation of possible hinge orientations, Max 3 orientations	Radix64[6]	------
- Hinges/Orientation	Vertical/Horizontal	Radix64[1]	-
- Hinges/Type	Hinge Type	Radix64[1]	-
Socket	Represents possible stuck socket orientations, 5 blocks of stud configuration	Radix64[15]	013------------
- Socket/Min	Maximum length row of sockets	Radix64[1]	1
- Socket/Max	Minimum length row of sockets	Radix64[1]	3
- Socket/Adjustment	Adjustment to min x max	Radix64[1]	-
Clips	Representation of possible clip orientations, Max 4	Radix64[4]	----
- Clips/Count	The number of clips	Radix64[1]	-
Axle Sockets	Number of axle sockets	Radix64[1]	-
Axles	Possible axle orientations, 4 possible	Radix64[4]	----
- Axles/Length	The length of the axle in 8 mm increments	Radix64[1]	-
Pins	Possible Pin Orientations, 3 possible	Radix64[6]	------
- Pins/Length	In increments of 8mm	Radix64[1]	-
- Pins/Count	Count of pins in orientation	Radix64[1]	-
Pin Sockets	Possible Pin Socket Orientations, 4 possible	Radix64[4]	----
- Pin Sockets/Count	Count of pin sockets	Radix64[1]	-
Clip Bar	Possible Clip bar orientations, 4 possible	Radix64[4]	----
- Clip Bar/Count	Number of bars that can be clipped	Radix64[1]	-
Sleeve	Possible Bar Sleeve orientations, 4 maximum	Radix64[4]	----
- Sleeve/Count	Count of sleeve for a given orientation	Radix64[1]	-
Mini-Bar	Whether or not it contains a mini Bar	Radix64[1]	-
Colors	Set of colors present, 4 possible	Radix64[4]	----
- Colors/color	A color id	Radix64[1]	-
Sticker	Represents	Radix64[4]	--
- Sticker/Min	Minimum measurement in 2mm increments	Radix64[1]	-
- Sticker/Max	Maximum measurement in 2mm increments	Radix64[1]	-
Printed	Whether or not the part is printed on	Radix64[1]	-
Modifier	Unique Modifier to the part	Radix64{1,3}	-..

Demo Site

The following site illustrates the usage of BBID system to generate codes.

https://ryansh100.github.io/bbid-lang/