When LEGO® introduced the Powered UP control system for LEGO sets, concerns were raised by LEGO fans who have spent years using Power Functions to bring their MOCs to life. Although the new system offers a greater set of options, the new components were not compatible with the older system. Many Technic sets have made great use of Power Functions and more recent sets have moved to using Powered UP and Control+ elements. These offer a great range of powering options making it a little easier to upgrade older elements to the ones. Now some of these Powered UP elements currently only found in Technic sets will be made available to buy separately on LEGO.com starting June 1st. Learn more below.
Great News on Powered Up Components!
Until now our LEGO® Technic™ Powered Up components have only been available to buy as part of the sets and we know that some of you have been interested in having the electronic components available to be sold separately.
Powered Up components are the hubs, motors, lights, sensors and control handsets that can help builders bring their LEGO models to life. The components can be used to add motorized movement and light features to models, and control them through the Powered UP App.
And now to the great news! As of 1st June 2020, fans will be able to buy the LEGO® Technic™ Powered Up components individually at LEGO.com.
The new components available individually will be:
LEGO® POWERED UP TECHNIC™ HUB (88012)
- 4 input/output ports for connection with LEGO® Powered Up motors, lights and sensors
- Integrated movement sensors
- 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 our Powered Up Components Webpage, where you will find inspiration and ideas on how to use them.
