This is a simple script to create labels for bins for storing Lego blocks. I use Akro-Mills bins, so they're arranged with those in mind, but overall should be fairly flexible.
The results look generally something like:
Or, on a bin, something more like:
Run the script by doing something like:
python3 generate.py -partNum 3001
3001 is a 2x4 Lego brick. Replace that number with whatever part number you're wanting to use. Bricklink is a good source for part numbers.
Each parameter should start with a dash and then whatever option you're wanting to set.
| Option | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
partNum |
N/A | Required: Bricklink part number to make for label |
o |
<partNum> - <colors>.png Example: 3001 - rainbow.png | Output filename |
colours colors |
rainbow | A list of color(s) for the label. Surround this in quotes and seprate by spaces. For example: -colours 'red blue' |
translucent |
false | If set, will make the color bar look translucent. |
width |
800 | Pixel width of the label. |
height |
338 | Pixel height of the label. |
itemType |
Pulled automatically (example: 'Brick') | A text string to replace the default type of this part. |
itemSubType |
Pulled automatically (example: 'Round') | A text string to replace the subtype for this part (displayed directly below the type) |
itemSize |
Pulled automatically (example: '1x4') | A text string to replace the size of the part. |
itemDescription |
Pulled automatically (Example: 'With bottom tube', though usually blank) | A text string to replace the description of the part. |
itemPartNum |
partNum parameter |
A text string to replace the part number (I use this to change it to 'Various' for bins with similar parts) |
itemImageFile |
Pulled automatically | An alternate image file to put on the label. Useful for very custom labels, parts without images available, or creating a "group" image. |
fontFile |
bubblegum.ttf | Font to use for label. Change with care since this can impact spacing. |
python3 generate.py -partNum 4081b -colours "red blue" -itemSubType "Clip" -itemDescription "Light clip"
python3 generate.py -partNum 3024 -translucent -itemDescription "Translucent"
