The pieces will be sorted by color and size. You can also use the “ build_pieces()” function to generate an image with the required pieces. By default, it will output 6 steps, but passing an integer value as an argument to the function will output that number of steps. You’ll be able to use the “ build_instructions()” function to break down the tiles and 3D models into easier-to-read steps, just as you would find with any LEGO set purchased. If the above still seemed too little, now you can get the instructions and even the list of bricks to build any model you have generated. StrangeR things: Building 2D and 3D models… with LEGO bricks? in R - R logo converted to 3D LEGO bricks (Image by author) Get the instructions and pieces to build your real LEGO model For example, you can grab the R logo to load it.

The mosaic functions render an imported JPG or PNG file using colors and LEGO bricks.

# INSTALL PACKAGE install.packages('brickr') # LOAD LIBRARIES library(brickr) library(dplyr) Building Mosaics First you must install the package, simply from its repository, to load the library later.

3D Models: To build LEGO 3D models from data tables using “rgl”.Ĭreate a new script in R.

Mosaics: To turn images into mosaics that could be built with LEGO bricks.

This package includes tools that will help you create the mosaics and even the output of the 3D model with real LEGO elements. That is why, evoking childhood memories, and contributing one more article about useful or curious things that you still don’t know you can do with R, I want to present you this time to “ brickr”, a fun and complete package that brings the experience LEGO to R and the “ tidyverse” ecosystem. I don’t know about you, but as a child, I could spend hours building beyond the instructions, fantastic worlds, creatures, and almost everything that creativity could whisper in my ear. StrangeR things: Building 2D and 3D models… with LEGO bricks? in R - TDS logo converted to LEGO bricks (Image by author)Īlmost every child at some point in time had a set of LEGO bricks as a birthday present, Christmas present, or gift for getting good grades.

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