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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Hey, thanks for explaining the project for me. That sounds fascinating, is it public? Not that I want to steal it, I never got into Lego, just would like to see exactly how it works.

It also begs the question of how much Lego you actually have lol.

I’ve been thinking of building Lego when I’m sad but it seems so expensive.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

No, the project is still in its early stages, far from what I would publish.

Regarding the amount of LEGO, well, if I write a resource management and inventory system, you can imagine that it is a bit more than a handfull. My current estimates are around one million bricks, give or take a few hundred k. One of the reason to inventorize it...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks again.

Do you make money with Lego or is it purely a hobby. Apologies for the questions I’m inherently curious and this is very interesting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't make money with it, on the contrary - my son is a bit more direct here and claims I'm wasting money ;-) It is just a hobby. OK, a big one. I build my own models for fun and exhibit them at shows and events.

And: Curiosity is good. It kept the human race advancing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks again.

I would say that it isn’t wasted money if it’s something you enjoy and brings you pleasure or satisfaction.