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