Each of these sets contains a progammable NXT "Intelligent brick", three motors, a number of sensors and a collection of bricks, gears and other pieces. There is some variation between the sensors and pieces in each of these sets. MindCuber uses a color sensor to detect the colors of the scrambled Rubik's Cube. A color sensor is included in the MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set. However, both the NXT 8527 (Orange box) set and the Education Base set include a simple light sensor that can measure brightness but not color. If you are planning to use either the '8527 or Education sets you will