ArtworkAndEyeDropper

Author: FirePheonix

documentation/README.md

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 Note: You can construct a matrix from a chuck of blocks by including
 the chunk in the clamp of the _Pitch-time Marix_ block.
 
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+![LEGO Bricks](./legobricks_block.svg "LEGO Bricks block")
+
+The _LEGO Bricks_ widget provides an innovative way to create music by analyzing colored LEGO brick patterns from images or live webcam feeds. This widget transforms visual art into musical compositions by detecting color changes and converting them into musical notes.
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+The widget features an interactive interface where users can upload images of LEGO brick arrangements or use their webcam to capture live constructions. An eye dropper tool allows users to select the background color (such as green baseplates, white surfaces, or any colored background), ensuring accurate color detection regardless of the surface the LEGO bricks are placed on.
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+As the widget scans the image with vertical lines, it detects different colored LEGO bricks and maps them to corresponding musical pitches. The scanning speed and column spacing can be adjusted for precise timing control. Non-background colors trigger musical notes, while areas matching the selected background color remain silent, creating natural rests in the composition.
+
+![LEGO Bricks Widget](./legobricks_widget.svg "LEGO Bricks Widget")
+
+The _LEGO Bricks_ widget supports multiple output formats: real-time audio playback during scanning, export as Music Blocks action blocks for further editing, and downloadable visualizations of the detected color patterns. This makes it an excellent tool for combining physical construction play with musical creativity, allowing users to literally build their melodies with LEGO bricks.
+
+![LEGO Bricks Demo](./legobricks_demo.svg "LEGO Bricks Widget Demo")
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+If you want to read more about the LEGO Bricks widget, including detailed usage instructions and educational applications, see the [Music Blocks Programming Guide](http://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks/tree/master/guide/README.md#427-lego-bricks-widget).
+
 More details about all of the widgets are available in the
 [Music Blocks Programming Guide](http://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks/tree/master/guide/README.md).
 
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 ## 8. Stats
 
 

documentation/legobricks_block.svg

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        4. [What is a Tuplet?](#424-what-is-a-tuplet)
        5. [Using Individual Notes](#425-using-individual-notes)
        6. [Using a Scale of Pitches](#426-using-a-scale-of-pitches)
+       7. [LEGO Bricks Widget](#427-lego-bricks-widget)
     3. [Generating Rhythms (or How to Make a Drum Machine)](#43-generating-rhythms)
     4. [Musical Modes](#44-musical-modes)
     5. [Changing Meter](#45-meters)
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 4`. Another detail to note is the use of the *Mode length* block.
 [RUN LIVE](https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1735824170382853&run=True)
 
+#### <a name="LEGO-BRICKS">4.2.7 LEGO Bricks Widget</a>
+
+![LEGO Bricks](./legobricks_block.svg "LEGO Bricks block")
+
+The *LEGO Bricks* widget represents a groundbreaking approach to music composition that bridges the physical and digital worlds. This innovative tool transforms tangible LEGO brick constructions into dynamic musical compositions through advanced computer vision and color detection algorithms.
+
+![LEGO Bricks Widget](./legobricks_widget.svg "LEGO Bricks Widget Interface")
+
+The widget operates by analyzing colored LEGO brick arrangements from uploaded images or live webcam feeds. Users can upload photos of their LEGO creations or use their device's camera to capture constructions in real-time. The widget features an intelligent color detection system that can adapt to different backgrounds and lighting conditions.
+
+![LEGO Bricks Demo](./legobricks_demo.svg "LEGO Bricks Widget Demo Example")
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- **Multiple Input Sources**: Upload images of LEGO brick patterns or use webcam for live construction analysis
+- **Smart Background Detection**: Eye dropper tool allows selection of background color (green baseplates, white surfaces, etc.) for accurate color detection
+- **Real-time Color Analysis**: As the widget scans across the image with vertical lines, it identifies different colored bricks and maps them to musical pitches
+- **Customizable Scanning**: Adjustable scanning speed and column spacing for precise timing control
+- **Interactive Color Selection**: Live preview tooltip shows detected colors while hovering over the image
+
+**How It Works:**
+
+The widget scans the uploaded image or webcam feed using vertical scanning lines that move from left to right. Each vertical line represents a moment in time, while the vertical position corresponds to different musical pitches. When the scanner encounters a LEGO brick that differs from the selected background color, it triggers a musical note corresponding to that color and vertical position.
+
+**Musical Output:**
+
+- **Real-time Audio Playback**: Hear your LEGO creation as music while the scanning progresses
+- **Action Block Export**: Generate Music Blocks code that can be further edited and incorporated into larger compositions
+- **Visual Feedback**: Color detection visualization shows which areas of the image are being interpreted as musical notes
+- **Downloadable Results**: Save both the generated music blocks and visual analysis for future use
+
+**Educational Value:**
+
+The LEGO Bricks widget combines STEM learning with creative expression, teaching concepts of pattern recognition, color theory, rhythm and timing, and creative coding. It bridges physical construction with digital programming concepts, making it particularly effective for introducing younger learners to music composition while leveraging their natural affinity for construction play.
+
+**Advanced Features:**
+
+**Input Methods and Flexibility:**
+- Image upload support for various formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
+- Live webcam integration for real-time analysis
+- Batch processing for creating longer musical compositions
+
+**Color Detection System:**
+- Adaptive color calibration for various lighting conditions
+- Color family recognition to prevent minor shade variations
+- User-configurable tolerance settings for different environments
+
+**Scanning Technology:**
+- Precise vertical line scanning with systematic left-to-right movement
+- Height-to-pitch conversion for intuitive spatial-to-musical relationships
+- Horizontal spacing check for natural rhythmic pattern generation
+
+**Educational Applications:**
+
+**Musical Pedagogy:**
+- Pattern recognition skills through visual-spatial construction
+- Rhythm and timing concepts via spatial arrangement
+- Pitch relationships through vertical construction patterns
+- Composition techniques using systematic building approaches
+
+**Creative Development:**
+- Synesthetic learning connecting visual, spatial, and auditory perception
+- Problem-solving skills for achieving specific musical outcomes
+- Collaborative creativity in group construction projects
+
+This widget exemplifies Music Blocks' philosophy of making music programming accessible and engaging by connecting familiar physical activities with abstract musical concepts. It serves as an ideal introduction to musical notations for a blind or a visually challenged individual. We can make it a lot more better in future and make many more activities with it LegoBlocks.
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 ### <a name="rhythms">4.3 Generating Rhythms</a>
 
 The *Rhythm Maker* block is used to launch a widget similar to the