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Iaroslav Chuikov

Pileometer - The Ultimate App for Bricks Management

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A game-changer for anyone who loves building or misses the feeling of joy their bricks used to give them. Using cutting-edge recognition technology, Pileometer helps you organize your parts, discover fascinating building designs, and build complex creations.

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Leonid Alexandrov
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🕵🏻‍♂️ Hey Product Hunters! I’m Leo, founder of Brickit – and today, I’m happy to introduce Pile[o]meter, an app that creates a complete digital catalog of the bricks you own. 🏗️ Piles of bricks are a builder’s treasure trove – but let’s be honest, they can also be frustrating. I’ve spent countless minutes searching for the right part for a build, and sometimes that alone is enough to stop me from starting at all. That’s where Pile[o]meter comes in, combining cutting-edge AI recognition with an intuitive storage system to transform any pile into collection. Pile[o]meter is not just an app – it’s a full storage and cataloging framework that reinvents the way you organize, locate, and build with your bricks. These are its powers: 🗂️ Precise Digital Catalog. Easily create an exact inventory of your parts collection. Keep track of every shape and color. 🔍 Advanced Parts Scanner. Snap a photo, and let Pile[o]meter recognize over 1600 shapes with remarkable accuracy. 📍 Parts Location Guidance. Never lose track of a piece again – know exactly where it’s stored and how to find it. 📚 Building Ideas Library. Explore a catalog of designs tailored to your unique parts collection. Here's how it works: 1️⃣ Sort & Snap: Organize your parts into small groups and photograph them. 2️⃣ Analyze & Catalog: Pile[o]meter creates a detailed list for each group. 3️⃣ Pack & Perfect: Store your parts in numbered bags. From that moment on, Pile[o]meter becomes your ultimate building companion – helping you locate parts instantly or suggesting designs you can build with your collection. 🐈 Pile[o]meter is powered by the same AI innovation that made Brickit a global success and won the Golden Kitty Award. We’ve refined the technology to recognize even the tiniest details of over 1600 shapes, giving you precision and ease of use. Pile[o]meter is just starting its journey, and we’re excited to build it with you. If you have any feedback or questions, please let us know – we’d love to hear your thoughts!
Miron Shay
Maker
@leonid_alexandrov @chen_artisk Thank you! Pile[o]meter was specifically created to catalog your large brick collection. However, it works by scanning your bricks in small batches of 150-200 pieces. Afterward, you sort these pieces into bags, and Pileometer remembers the contents of each bag. This process results in several dozen labeled bags with your bricks neatly cataloged. The scanner accurately detects both the shape and color of the pieces. In any case, after scanning, users have the option to edit the catalog in case of any errors in recognition during the scanning process. If you already have bricks at home, you can just give it a try. It’s super simple and even fun! 😊
Uladzislau Rasliak
The app looks great! Can be a perfect tool for someone obsessed with assembling LEGO parts and bricks. P.S Consider changing your icon and app name, it must reinforce the core value promise and emotions (joy, completion, fun). "Pileometer" to me has 0 connection with LEGO, bricks and DIY. Relevant name will help with ASO and discovery of your apps.
Miron Shay
Maker
@uladzislau_rasliak Thank you for your support! And thank you for sharing your thoughts about the name. We spent a long time thinking about it, and there were plenty of debates within the team, so your feedback is definitely meaningful.
Kate Ramakaieva
Having 2 sons and leaving in a world of Lego which is mixed in 15 kg boxes, looks like we can finally organize it somehow, will test the app definitely. Is it also suitable for Lego Duplo?
Miron Shay
Maker
@kate_ramakaieva Great! I wish you success in organizing your bricks! By the way, you might like our other app called Brickit. As for Duplo, the app doesn't support it.
Kate Ramakaieva
@mironshay what’s the difference between Pileometer and Brickit then?
Miron Shay
Maker
@kate_ramakaieva Pileometer works with your entire brick collection. First, you scan all the parts, organizing them into several bags. Then, Pileometer helps you build large and complex creations. Brickit works with single scans. You scan parts once, get simpler building ideas, and immediately start creating.
Karteeck J Ramaiyahh
Hey Buddy Congrats on the launch!! Just wanted to know whether the AI maintains its accuracy while scanning different components in a single image?
Miron Shay
Maker
@karteeck123 Thank you for your support! To ensure maximum recognition accuracy, you should scan around 150-200 parts at a time. After that, you place them into zip bag number 1. Then scan and create bag number 2. Continue scanning all your bricks this way, building a large catalog of indexed parts.
Tony Tong
Congrats on Pileometer! It’s such a clever way to organize bricks! One idea I think would be amazing is to integrate AI to suggest builds based on what you want to create. For example, you could take a photo of something you want to build—like a car, a building, or even an animal—and the AI could analyze the image, then break it down into a list of the Lego pieces needed, along with a 3D guide to help you replicate it. It would work like pixel art generators, where the AI simplifies an image into basic components, but instead of pixels, it would be Lego blocks, making it super easy to build complex objects with your existing parts. That would definitely take creativity to the next level! Keep up the great work!
Miron Shay
Maker
@tonyabracadabra Thank you for your support and idea! What you described is very clear. For now, we are focusing on high-quality ideas from various creators, and we upload these ideas to our catalog. We believe that an idea created by an author can be more engaging to build, as scanned and generated ideas are likely to feel somewhat repetitive in the building process.
Nick Anisimov
Congrats on the launch, Leonid! Great product. Good luck!
Miron Shay
Maker
@nickanisimov Thank you for your support, Nick!
Ashit from Draftly.so
Congrats on the launch, @je_suis_yaroslav @leonid_alexandrov @elephantum @medvedism @mironshay! Recognizing 1600+ shapes - super impressive. Just curious - does it handle mixed piles with overlapping pieces? Also, does it offer suggestions if a part is missing for a specific design?
Miron Shay
Maker
@je_suis_yaroslav @leonid_alexandrov @elephantum @medvedism @ashitvora Thank you for your support! Yes, if bricks are partially overlapping, we can still recognize them. However, after scanning, users can edit the scan results if they notice we’ve misidentified any bricks. When users see the list of ideas, we might suggest building something for which they lack certain bricks. Currently, ordering missing bricks through the app isn’t possible, but it’s a great idea that we hope to implement in the future.
Artem Tarasov
What a day! What a product! 🫶🫶🫶
Miron Shay
Maker
@taragraphy Thank you for your support — we’re truly thrilled ourselves! :)
Natella Nuralieva
This looks fun! Will try it out
Miron Shay
Maker
@natella_nuralieva Thank you so much! It really is so exciting. I hope you have an awesome time using our app! :)
Jorrel S
I love these niche use cases of computer vision and straightforward tooling. Keep up the great work, I'm excited to see what you guys do further!
Miron Shay
Maker
@jorrel_s That’s so nice to read, thank you for your support! We believe everything will work out!
Anatoly Sharifulin
Great problem, nice solution when you have kids ;)
Miron Shay
Maker
@sharifulin Exactly, that’s right! Moreover, it’s a great app for adults too. I personally built a creation with 1,500 pieces using Pileometer, and it was incredibly engaging.
Samar Ali
Launching soon!
Congratulations on the launch! How accurate is it and how does it work?
Miron Shay
Maker
@samalyx Thank you for your support! If you spread the bricks in a single layer on the table, ensuring the pieces don’t overlap too much, the recognition will be quite accurate. However, users always have the option to edit the scan results in case the app makes a mistake. You should scan all your bricks in small batches of 150-200 pieces and then store each scan in a small zip bag. This way, you’ll have several dozen zip bags and a complete digital archive of your bricks. After that, Pylometer will show you various ideas you can build.
Olena Variacheva
Launching soon!
I recommend Pileometer to anyone who is fond of construction or likes to work with construction sets. With advanced recognition technology, this app helps you organize parts efficiently, find engaging construction projects, and create complex designs.
Miron Shay
Maker
@varrr_al Thank you so much for your support!
Huzaifa Shoukat
Congrats on the launch! Pileometer sounds like a fun app for brick enthusiasts. What's your favorite feature so far?
Miron Shay
Maker
@ihuzaifashoukat Thank you for your support and for the great question! What we love most is that now you can perform multiple scans and combine them into one big catalog. This way, your shapeless pile of bricks will transform into a super convenient digital catalog.
John McFarland
Amazing been looking for this to help with a massive box of Lego from my son when he smashed up all the nice pieces he had. Will test it!