AutoBuilder - Automatically build 3D models in game!

KingMachine, on 26 July 2012 - 06:56 AM said:

Why is the propeller backwards?

pokemonmegaman, on 26 July 2012 - 11:28 AM said:

KingMachine, on 26 July 2012 - 06:56 AM said:

Why is the propeller backwards?

That was an earlier version of the program. I corrected that problem by mirroring the movement of the turtle. It no longer is backwards.

ookami125, on 03 August 2012 - 03:53 PM said:

Well, I took a look at your Lua program and the way I normally am thought I could make a faster one well… I kinda did… kinda didn't because I have to solve one more problem with my script, but when I do have it done could I post it here that is all that I'm asking?

pokemonmegaman, on 06 August 2012 - 02:01 AM said:

I'm still learning lua myself

pokemonmegaman, on 25 July 2012 - 09:55 AM said:

UPDATE 11/5/2012: Haven't worked on this project in a while, fixed some dependency issues with some of the tools, the program may no longer work with the latest version of CC, sorry if it does not work for you (it's tested on Tekkit, but I will see if I get some time to update it for the other versions of CC).

Before I start, enormous thanks to Binvox (http://www.cs.prince...du/~min/binvox/) for their incredibly helpful program.

AutoBuilder automatically takes any Binvox supported 3D model (OBJ, OFF, DXF, PLY, VRML, or STL) and builds it in Minecraft. Because the turtle uses lots of resources, it will return to the ground every time it needs to refill.

Usage guide:

Spoiler

1. Extract the files in the .zip folder.
2. Move the AutoBuild file to your turtle's programs(or the …modsComputerCraftluaromprogramsturtle folder.)
3. Insert the 3D model of your choice into the folder with binvox.exe.
4. Open up a command line and navigate to the folder you extracted the files to.
5. Run binvox like so: binvox -down -down -down -down <model name> (the four downs aren't neccecary, but they make the model so that it isn't too big.)
6. Once binvox finishes running, open the folder you extracted all of the files to and drag and drop the .binvox file of your 3D model onto viewvox.exe. You will see a 3D model of what the finished product will look like. If you don't like how it looks, or it appears to be too big, try running binvox with different launch parameters (an excelent guide to using binvox is avalible here: http://www.minecraft...Binvox#Tutorial)
7. Once you have got a good looking model, drag and drop the .binvox file onto read_binvox.exe. This will generate a text file called voxels.txt.
8. Drag and drop the voxels.txt file into the folder of the turtle you want the program to run on.
9. Completely fill the turtle with the building material of choice. Make sure to fill the last slot on the turtle (this is the slot that the program checks to see when it is empty).
10. Step behind your turtle and run the program. As long as the turtle does not collide with any object and can move freely, it will create a copy of your 3D model in Minecraft!

It's still a beta program, so feel free to edit the code if you think you could make it faster. You are free to redistribute this as long as you credit both me (pokemonmegaman) and Binvox for their work.

Also, here is a tutorial video (skip to 7:39 if you just want to see a time lapse build):


Results:

Spoiler

Original model:
http://i.imgur.com/fyiPV.png

Minecraft build and binvox model:
http://i.imgur.com/KPxOv.jpg

Roughly 1 hour to build, made in the air so no obstructions. Refilled with wood once.

Download: http://www.mediafire...3rw7o7904eg73ak

Thanks for checking out my program!

zzvenuszz, on 09 October 2016 - 08:05 PM said:

pokemonmegaman, on 25 July 2012 - 09:55 AM said:

UPDATE 11/5/2012: Haven't worked on this project in a while, fixed some dependency issues with some of the tools, the program may no longer work with the latest version of CC, sorry if it does not work for you (it's tested on Tekkit, but I will see if I get some time to update it for the other versions of CC).
Before I start, enormous thanks to Binvox (http://www.cs.prince...du/~min/binvox/) for their incredibly helpful program.
AutoBuilder automatically takes any Binvox supported 3D model (OBJ, OFF, DXF, PLY, VRML, or STL) and builds it in Minecraft. Because the turtle uses lots of resources, it will return to the ground every time it needs to refill.
Usage guide:

Spoiler

1. Extract the files in the .zip folder.
2. Move the AutoBuild file to your turtle's programs(or the …modsComputerCraftluaromprogramsturtle folder.)
3. Insert the 3D model of your choice into the folder with binvox.exe.
4. Open up a command line and navigate to the folder you extracted the files to.
5. Run binvox like so: binvox -down -down -down -down <model name> (the four downs aren't neccecary, but they make the model so that it isn't too big.)
6. Once binvox finishes running, open the folder you extracted all of the files to and drag and drop the .binvox file of your 3D model onto viewvox.exe. You will see a 3D model of what the finished product will look like. If you don't like how it looks, or it appears to be too big, try running binvox with different launch parameters (an excelent guide to using binvox is avalible here: http://www.minecraft...Binvox#Tutorial)
7. Once you have got a good looking model, drag and drop the .binvox file onto read_binvox.exe. This will generate a text file called voxels.txt.
8. Drag and drop the voxels.txt file into the folder of the turtle you want the program to run on.
9. Completely fill the turtle with the building material of choice. Make sure to fill the last slot on the turtle (this is the slot that the program checks to see when it is empty).
10. Step behind your turtle and run the program. As long as the turtle does not collide with any object and can move freely, it will create a copy of your 3D model in Minecraft!

It's still a beta program, so feel free to edit the code if you think you could make it faster. You are free to redistribute this as long as you credit both me (pokemonmegaman) and Binvox for their work.
Also, here is a tutorial video (skip to 7:39 if you just want to see a time lapse build):
Results:

Spoiler

Original model:
http://i.imgur.com/fyiPV.png
Minecraft build and binvox model:
http://i.imgur.com/KPxOv.jpg
Roughly 1 hour to build, made in the air so no obstructions. Refilled with wood once.

Download: http://www.mediafire...3rw7o7904eg73ak
Thanks for checking out my program!

I keep getting error: AutoBuild:21: attempt to index ? (A nil value)
How can I fix that?

zzvenuszz, on 09 October 2016 - 08:05 PM said:

pokemonmegaman, on 25 July 2012 - 09:55 AM said:

UPDATE 11/5/2012: Haven't worked on this project in a while, fixed some dependency issues with some of the tools, the program may no longer work with the latest version of CC, sorry if it does not work for you (it's tested on Tekkit, but I will see if I get some time to update it for the other versions of CC).

Before I start, enormous thanks to Binvox (http://www.cs.prince...du/~min/binvox/) for their incredibly helpful program.

AutoBuilder automatically takes any Binvox supported 3D model (OBJ, OFF, DXF, PLY, VRML, or STL) and builds it in Minecraft. Because the turtle uses lots of resources, it will return to the ground every time it needs to refill.

Usage guide:

Spoiler

1. Extract the files in the .zip folder.
2. Move the AutoBuild file to your turtle's programs(or the …modsComputerCraftluaromprogramsturtle folder.)
3. Insert the 3D model of your choice into the folder with binvox.exe.
4. Open up a command line and navigate to the folder you extracted the files to.
5. Run binvox like so: binvox -down -down -down -down <model name> (the four downs aren't neccecary, but they make the model so that it isn't too big.)
6. Once binvox finishes running, open the folder you extracted all of the files to and drag and drop the .binvox file of your 3D model onto viewvox.exe. You will see a 3D model of what the finished product will look like. If you don't like how it looks, or it appears to be too big, try running binvox with different launch parameters (an excelent guide to using binvox is avalible here: http://www.minecraft...Binvox#Tutorial)
7. Once you have got a good looking model, drag and drop the .binvox file onto read_binvox.exe. This will generate a text file called voxels.txt.
8. Drag and drop the voxels.txt file into the folder of the turtle you want the program to run on.
9. Completely fill the turtle with the building material of choice. Make sure to fill the last slot on the turtle (this is the slot that the program checks to see when it is empty).
10. Step behind your turtle and run the program. As long as the turtle does not collide with any object and can move freely, it will create a copy of your 3D model in Minecraft!

It's still a beta program, so feel free to edit the code if you think you could make it faster. You are free to redistribute this as long as you credit both me (pokemonmegaman) and Binvox for their work.

Also, here is a tutorial video (skip to 7:39 if you just want to see a time lapse build):


Results:

Spoiler

Original model:
http://i.imgur.com/fyiPV.png

Minecraft build and binvox model:
http://i.imgur.com/KPxOv.jpg

Roughly 1 hour to build, made in the air so no obstructions. Refilled with wood once.

Download: http://www.mediafire...3rw7o7904eg73ak

Thanks for checking out my program!

I keep getting error: AutoBuild:21: attempt to index ? (A nil value)
How can I fix that?