Powered Up: 8 ⚡ Component availability

2020-05-29 | Jetro

Over the past few days LEGO has hosted the Recognised Fan Media Days, in which HispaBrick Magazine, along with many other RLFM have had the opportunity to talk to the Powered Up team.

Among other things we discussed the exciting new Haunted House which is "Powered Up enabled", meaning the set comes prepared with the option to include a Powered Up hub and motors to automate the ride that is included in the set. An upcoming update of the Powered Up app will include a dedicated profile to operate the ride:

One of the questions that we raised was "how can people get the necessary Powered Up elements to motorise the set?". No special parts pack has been prepared, as was the case with 8293 Power Functions Motor set. But you can get the individual elements through the LEGO website.

As of June 1st, more Powered Up elements will be available individually though the LEGO website. The following elements will been added:

LEGO® POWERED UP TECHNIC™ HUB (88012)

• 4 input/output ports for connection with LEGO® Powered Up motors, lights and sensors.
• Integrated movement sensor.
• Connects via Bluetooth to the LEGO® Powered Up app and the Control handset
• Designed for use with LEGO® Technic™ elements.
• Requires 6x AA batteries (not included).
• Age mark 8+

LEGO® POWERED UP TECHNIC™ Large Motor (88013)

• Use this motor for power and accuracy.
• Integrated rotation sensor and absolute positioning for accurate speed and position control.
• Designed for use with LEGO® Technic™ elements.
• 32 cm connection wire for Powered Up Hubs.
• Requires a Powered Up Hub (sold separately).
• Age mark 6+

LEGO® POWERED UP TECHNIC™ XL Motor (88014)

• Use this motor for maximum power and accuracy.
• Integrated rotation sensor and absolute positioning for accurate speed and position control.
• Designed for use with LEGO® Technic™ elements.
• 32 cm connection wire for Powered Up Hubs.
• Requires a Powered Up Hub (sold separately).
• Age mark 6+

The components will also be added to the Powered Up Components Webpage, which also shows some inspiration and ideas on how to use them. Some outstanding examples include the Powered Up Snail by Anika Vuurzoon:

And Yoshihito Isogawa's WeDo Monkey: