Powered Up: 6 ⚡ Upcoming update of the Powered Up app
Today the Powered Up team has announced an update to the app that will add a number of much awaited features. The app is currently in Beta and will need to go through the app store approval process (both Android and iOS) before it becomes available, but in the meantime we can a small glimpse of what it will make possible.
Below is the announcement that was made today:
Ready for an early Christmas present? We are super exited to reach this milestone in our digital system in play, with LEGO Powered Up 3.0. With this update we hope to further empower your creativity and enable all of you to rebuild the world. Also, we have a fresh new look!
What’s new?
For those of you that have more than one hub, good news, you are now able to connect, address, code, and control multiple hubs (up to four actually).
The app now fully supports the new LEGO TECHNIC hardware. You are now able to connect the new LEGOTECHNIChub, and use the internal tilt sensor, as well as the new LEGOTECHNICmotors. For the real techy ones, the appcan read values from internal sensors (orientation (X, Y, Z), and acceleration (X, Y, Z) of the TECHNIC Medium Hub (Hub128). From the app you can pair motors on port AB, and CD. The app also supports the TECHNIC Large Linear Motor (Motor no. 2) and TECHNIC XL Linear Motor (Motor no. 3). From the app you can regulate power, speed and position of motors.
Last but not least, the app has gotten a makeover! We’ve given the interior of the two lobbies a thorough clean-up and made it easier for you to create new projects. We’ve also cleaned up the canvas a bit, and don’t worry, all of your canvas features are still available in the little menu in the bottom right corner.
Feedback wanted
This is just the beginning. With this update comes a promise and commitment to keep improving and listening to your feedback. If it’s not too much to ask, please help us become even better by sharing your ideas for improvements, and your awesome creations with the LEGO Powered Up app.
So to recap:
- Multi hub control (up to 4 hubs)
- Full compatibility with Control+
- A new look
Last, but not least, the Powered Up team wants your feedback on the app. We will be collecting feedback until January 22nd and encourage you to leave your comments below. The feedback will be shared with the Powered Up team and we will publish the answers we get in a new blog post.
Now for the best bit: do you want a glimpse of what you can do with full access to the internal sensors of the Control+ hub? Here is a sample:
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