Lego CNC Pixel Art Generator
A LEGO CNC Pixel Art Generator, using LEGO components and AI, mimics pick-and-place machines. It features high resolution, Python software, and offers plastic brick portraits in Billund, Denmark.
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A LEGO CNC Pixel Art Generator has been created using entirely LEGO-built components and an AI image generator. The machine operates similarly to a pick-and-place machine, achieving high resolution through a LEGO lead screw for the Y axis and a rack and pinion for the X axis, both driven by a single motor. The Z axis handles picking up and releasing pieces, while the software, written in Python, takes input from end stop switches to position the machine. The machine's magazine of "pixels" was adapted for lower friction. This innovative build showcases the creativity and effort put into creating a unique LEGO art generator. LEGO fans visiting Billund, Denmark, can also have their portraits rendered in plastic bricks as pixel art.
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