Bartybum

Aside from accurate proportions, I wanna see someone redo this completely without RC, only using a single battery box and distribution gearboxes, moving at a somewhat realistic slow speed. Heavens knows I won't be able to justify buying this set unless secondhand for cheap one day

When they first released, the PU motors cost roughly twice as much as PF motors, so I was coming from that angle. That being said, I'll admit I didn't consider whether they actually started charging more for PU sets than in the PF days. Yes but not every function needs an encoded motor. Drive motors, two-position switching motors (like in the Zetros), and other functions that can otherwise use clutches don't need encoded motors. The only functions that NEED encoders are precise functions, like steering, gearbox switching or inverse kinematics. Even the inverse kinematics features could (and should, in my opinion) be dropped, but then that brings into question the entire existence of the smart hub, so I won't go there. I'm not sure what this has to do with my comment, but I agree with 3 as well, I just don't think it's as urgent as other issues. I don't know what VM means.

@allanp How much do you expect an advanced programmable transmitter like what you describe to cost? You're practically describing an RC transmitter. I'm picturing $200-300AUD, which already makes it a super niche product that very few people will buy. At that stage you're just begging for something to be an official Lego product for the sake of it, and not for any practical reason. Just go third-party, like others have said. Alternatively, maybe a controller that just feeds control input commands to a smartphone (where the control profiles are stored) via BT, which then feeds commands to the hub? That would at least make it far cheaper, since you already own the computer that comes with a programming app. For me, PU has one pressing issue - flexibility. I think there's two areas that need to be addressed that would make improve PU's flexibility: Size - The smart hub is too big. Separate the brains of the smart hub from the batteries, like a PF receiver but with four ports, stacked vertically to make for a super compact hub. Have a dumb 6x AAA battery box in the style of the PF train battery box, but with Technic pinholes at either end, two slider switches and two ports. Introduce a slim battery box, to allow for small C+ and dumb PU sets. Introduce micro/S motors. Encoders - Not every motor needs a damn encoder, it's driving the price up for zero reason (especially the simple motorized sets) and there's so many functions that could be done with just a dumb motor. Introduce dumb PU motors in all sizes: micro/S, M, L, XL.

Not with that attitude

I wouldn't agree with that, I think it's because he just doesn't post as much content as he used to

Sariel's authenticity score for this is frankly idiotic, considering that the set functions more or less like a crawler crane. Zero stars should mean absolutely nothing is authentic, which is plainly obvious to not be true. A more reasonable value would've been two stars, as far as Technic set authenticity goes. He's wildly inconsistent

I'd be extremely surprised if they recall all those yellow latices, especially since there's one place and one place only that they would fit - a yellow crane. I reckon there's enough hype that it's more efficient to sell and recoup some sunk costs than it is to straight up cancel it. Unless I see some proof all this cancelling talk just seems like coping and getting salty about the price

I got to talk to RacingBrick about Lego Technic or RacingBrick talks about the Lego Technic theme something like that idk

Idk, I think it's nice to see multiple creators in the same video from time to time, so I thought it was generally fine. I will say though (and I'm curious to hear what others' views are on this), I think this video is probably better suited for a YouTube than Eurobricks Technic audience, namely because most if not all the opinions raised in the interview are already pretty well known here and have been talked about for the past couple years at least, like the discussions of function vs form, physical C+ controllers, size of sets, etc. Given that, I'm not sure I was the target audience In any case, I'm sure that newer members will find the interview very valuable I also kinda dislike the titling, and can't help but feel it's a bit clickbaity. I didn't feel like there was much discussion of how Technic should be run, at least from the perspective I think I'd like, but then again I think it's a pretty drawn out topic so I'm generally left feeling unsatisfied by any discussions of that too. Regardless, I like the effort of bringing content creators together. On a tangent, it kinda makes me wonder what a monthly Technic-related podcast would be like, where people come together to build, drink and discuss the latest happenings of the Technic theme and community

Mmm yeah, especially for manual models

The alignment issues with 2L rings were because they used a lever, which is no longer the case with the new slider

I've only built the BWE of all these, and all I remember was how huge it already felt, but bloody hell this crane seems to blow it right out the water...

One piece per page, 2882 page instruction booklet Bloody hell imagine

If those weight figures are correct, then even without the 900g of counterweights it still weighs 20% more... I think I'm beginning to actually understand how the RRP can be so high... Still a shame, shouldn't have been an RC model

That's what I've been wondering... Even though it's only ~3k pieces, all the plastic in those lattices suuuurely has to weigh a fair bit, right?? I wouldn't be surprised if this thing actually ends up weighing significantly more than the 42100. Still don't like the $1050AUD price tag though, and I totally would've preferred a dumb PU model with gearboxes. Given inflation I could maybe see this being $900AUD, but definitely not $1050. Gotta say, I do like how they've done the load sensor, pretty clever

Hehe this is really cute, great job

$1049AUD hahahahah what the hell, I wouldn't even pay $800

Oh I was right, it is using the BMW front shocks!

It is, but it's at a 40% discount, which suggests to me they're trying to clear out remaining stock

Ah something I don't like - there's only four wire rope lines going down to the hook! Granted, it would've been more complex to rig, but eight lines would've been nice, along with a heavier hook with some extra weight to keep the wires tensioned. It would've been a good opportunity to introduce the 3L diameter pulley wheel but with a pin hole

Lol I am convinced that if they used medium size sprockets instead of the large ones it would have looked more proportional

I like it, not for the price but in a vacuum I still like it

Dear lord yes this is fantastic, and welcome!

Oh I do like that, very creative idea Pretty cool that you managed to squeeze it all into the same form factor as the original set

Oof, bit of a shame about the slack in the steering and the plastic tyres. I was really hoping they'd be dual moulded rubber with plastic spokes. I reckon I'll still pick it up on sale, if I can find it for $100AUD