I see this question on a daily basis so here’s your chance, I’ll show you which one is good for you! We’ll also check the Power Functions Infrared solution for comparison and a sneak peak of the Powered Up / Control+ system as well. Check out the details in the video!
DIY LEGO Powered Up adapter cable – works with SBrick and Power Functions motors!
One of the most requested accessory for Powered Up is an adapter cable that works with the Power Functions components. We are still not sure if it will come officially, but actually it’s not that difficult to make your own – unfortunately you have to sacrifice some parts for it. In this video I show you what are the possibilities of a “dumb” converter cable, one that acts as a standard motor, the other acts as a train motor.
New Powered Up parts – Technic hub, L & XL motors revealed (updated)
** Update ** – added the mock-up of the Control+ hub, corrected the L motor dimensions and added more information based on an interview
The LEGO Fan Media Days started yesterday in Billund and the lucky participants already had a very interesting session with the Powered Up team. As it was reported by The Rambling Brick and Brickset, the team shared a presentation about the Powered Up system and they had a chance to see some of the Control+ (Technic Powered Up) components we did not see previously. Make sure to check the articles linked above for the full presentation and all the photos, some of them used here for comparison.
Continue readingOff-road adventure vol 2. – custom LEGO RC pickup & WPL C14 kit RC truck
Here’s another great custom LEGO 4×4 pickup from Attika, equipped with two RC buggy motors & powered by 2 BuWizz units. We also have the WPL C14 1/16 RC kit truck coming from the RC world, this time built from scratch with some upgraded electronics. For more details check the links below:
Continue readingLEGO® 75253 Star Wars™ BOOST Droid Commander – these are the droids you were looking for
Today, the LEGO Group unveils the latest addition to its much-loved Star Wars™ range – and it’s something even Yoda’s Force sense didn’t see coming. The new 75253 LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander set offers all the creativity and coding fun of LEGO® BOOST alongside the chance to build three of the film franchise’s most iconic droids: R2-D2; the Gonk Droid; and the Mouse Droid.
The set will be available from the 1st of September 2019 and the price is
US $199.99 – CA$249.99 – DE €199.99 – UK £179.99 – FR €219.99 – DK 1799.00DKK – AUS 359.99.
LEGO Powered Up components available at shop.lego.com & app update
Update – I created a page dedicated to Powered Up to have all information available in one place. Click here!
I presented you in details all the LEGO Powered Up components in January in my video and we’ve been waiting for these parts to show up at shop.lego.com since then. The wait is finally over, you can buy them following the links below – click on the Euro / USD / GBP price for the country-specific LEGO shop site.
Continue readingLEGO Technic 42093 Hot Rod RC mod with BuWizz published!
Here is the big brother, LEGO Technic 42093 Hot Rod RC mod with BuWizz power! This car has 2 M motors, a Servo, PF lights and a BuWizz unit. It even has a cool custom sticker pack! Check the product page for all the details & instructions!
LEGO Technic 42093 Hot Rod RC mod with Power Functions published!
Here it is, the LEGO Technic 42093 Hot Rod RC mod with Power Functions! This car has an M motor, a Servo, AAA battery box and an IR receiver squeezed into its small body. And the cool little V8 engine still works! Check the product page for the details & instructions!
LEGO Creator Expert 10265 Ford Mustang unboxing, speed build and review
Ladies and gents, the LEGO Creator Expert 10265 Ford Mustang has arrived! Check out our detailed video review about this fantastic set:
Lego RC basics – 3. Controllers
In this episode of the Lego RC basics tutorial series we are focusing on the different controllers available for Power Functions and Powered Up. The following control solutions are presented:
– Power Functions Infrared receivers/remotes
– SBrick
– BuWizz
– CaDa 2.4GHz battery & remote
– Boost
– Powered Up
