Code pilot unit question

[allanp]

Hey guys, was thinking of trying to integrate one of these cope pilot units (from 8479) into a MOC but I was wondering if anyone knew what motors can be run off it without risking damage like from the huge current from a buggy motor. Any ideas?

Edited February 6, 2016 by allanp

[Saberwing40k]

I'd say even using a pf medium motor is pushing it. It probably would not hurt the unit, as I recall, but I also hear about it struggling with even the motor included in the set.

[Blakbird]

I'm pretty sure the unit has current protection so you can't really hurt it by trying. I see no reason a PF M or L wouldn't work. A buggy motor is pushing it.

[Saberwing40k]

I'm pretty sure the unit has current protection so you can't really hurt it by trying. I see no reason a PF M or L wouldn't work. A buggy motor is pushing it.

Wait, didn't you yourself say that the unit had a hard time operating any functions in your review, or am I mistaken?

Edited February 7, 2016 by Saberwing40k

[Blakbird]

Wait, didn't you yourself say that the unit had a hard time operating any functions in your review, or am I mistaken?

No, mine works perfectly.

[Saberwing40k]

Actually, you are right. The only thing mentioned was that the robot model did not really work at low speed, although that is more due to the speed control being thru a voltage drop than anything else. And, it was the motor struggling to move the whole model. I somehow got those mixed around.

[mzzl88]

the only thing you need is a cable to convert the older lego motor supply to the newer version of the pf motors, I just bought mine on internet and it is an official TLG item

[allanp]

Thanks for the replies guys