AVCampos Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language. Explanation: Spoiler Powered Up -> PU -> peugh -> bad smell Quote
Omikron Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, AVCampos said: I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language. Explanation: Hide contents Powered Up -> PU -> peugh -> bad smell PLUTONIUM, sincerely from periodic people. Edited May 18, 2018 by Omikron Quote
JGW3000 Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 If you think Powered Up sounds bad, people around here talk about engine efficiency in terms of Fuel Utilization Quote
Aventador2004 Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 1 minute ago, JGW3000 said: Fuel Utilization That sounds like America. Quote
mahjqa Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, AVCampos said: I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language. Nintendo got away with using the name "WII". I guess we'll get over "Pee You" pretty fast. Quote
freestorm Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 As you can see on this video , the buttons of the remote controller can be rotate (by 180° for sure) Both remote doesn't have the same button rotation Quote
dr_spock Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 On 5/18/2018 at 11:55 AM, AVCampos said: I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language. Explanation: Hide contents Powered Up -> PU -> peugh -> bad smell Multinational company fun. Years ago, LEGO was coming out with a pencil holder set. The folks in UK did the marketing blurb for Canada. They wrote perfect for holding your pencils and rubbers. Rubbers are not erasers in Canada. Quote
suffocation Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) And let's not forget about SNOT, which is especially good for concealing unwanted studs. Edited May 19, 2018 by suffocation Quote
Jim Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 Does anyone know when this set will be available? Maybe I will venture into the Train theme a bit, to find out the details Quote
ibessonov Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) Too bad we don't see connection ports. Is it confirmed that they are RJ or they can be like USB ports or something? EDIT: It's Boost ports, right? Edited May 22, 2018 by ibessonov Quote
dimaks13 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Posted May 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jim said: Does anyone know when this set will be available? July 1st. 7 minutes ago, ibessonov said: Too bad we don't see connection ports. There was a pic of batmobile were they are visible. Quote
Jim Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 Just now, dimaks13 said: July 1st. Thanks, that makes sense. Quote
BrickbyBrickTechnic Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 There are gears to be seen in that picture as well for those who are scared of gears making a getaway in the future. Quote
Timoonn Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) So, only 2 output ports at the back of the brick? If yes, it mean Power up is not going to replace PFS for most of Technic sets. Edited May 22, 2018 by Timoonn Quote
Omikron Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Timoonn said: So, only 2 output ports at the back of the brick? If yes, it mean Power up is not going to replace PFS for most of Technic sets. Most of the technic sets use 1 motor and gearbox. One can use 2 battery boxes in very expensive sets like flagships. I assume linking could be done through the programming. Edited May 22, 2018 by Omikron Quote
Bublehead Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 Or it could mean the ominous doom of PF2 as we know it. This does not bode well folks... Quote
AVCampos Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 SBrick and BuWizz must be breathing a sigh of relief. But PU still has (I hope) the advantage of physical controls without needing the mobile device constantly connected. Quote
kbalage Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, AVCampos said: SBrick and BuWizz must be breathing a sigh of relief. But PU still has (I hope) the advantage of physical controls without needing the mobile device constantly connected. Compatibility will be a key element of their survival and success - I hope they'll find a way to use the future Powered Up physical controllers with their systems. Quote
kbalage Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 Promobricks.de posted some images of the new components from the 2018 train sets. The battery box/controller has 2 ports only and the train motor seems to be similar to the previous one except for the connector. Quote
Timoonn Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 So the rotation is just for "cosmetic"? You cant control something with the rotation? Quote
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