LEGO Colors

Many different LEGO colors were tested during the development of Bricktunes. While I was able to have the sensor distinguish between over 25 different colors (of the 64 I tested) -- there are trade-offs to be made between speed and accuracy. Ultimately, I settled on 12 colors that are distinct enough to register quickly with very few false reads.

Here's a helpful guide on the currently produced solid brick colors.

Glove

Any glove should work fine, however these work gloves are especially nice for mounting parts, thanks to their rubber patches. I got a pair at my local hardware store for about $20.

LEGO Plates

Not all LEGO parts come in every color. Instead of bricks we're technically using plates. You can order these from the LEGO Pick a Brick shop, or a seller through Brinklink or other online stores.

You can use as many pieces as you like. Four each of the 2x4 plates in the following colors is a great starting point. Note: the names used are from BrickLink's Studio and Marketplace, with the official LEGO name in parentheses where different.

• Blue (Bright Blue)
• Bright Green
• Bright Light Orange (Flaming Yellowish Orange) 
• Bright Pink (Light Purple)
• Coral
• Dark Purple (Medium Lilac)
• Dark Turquoise (Bright Bluish Green)
• Lavender 
• Lime (Bright Yellowish Green)
• Red (Bright Red)
• Sand Green
• Yellow (Bright Yellow)