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As @Gimmick said what you described would require currently a custom app built from scratch, none of the available solutions offer compatibility with Powered Up (Control+) & SBrick hardware and customizable interface with high level of programmability. BrickController 2 - you could set up a controller profile that controls SBrick and Powered Up hardware even the same time, but no endstop calibration what you described. It has a calibration sequence for steering servo but I guess you need something else. Profiles are also non-shareable currently so you need to provide step-by-step instructions for the setup, and it's not a software-only solution since you need a game controller to use the app. Still your best chance probably to have the features added that you need, I suggest to get in touch with @imurvai to see the complexity of the extra features needed SBrick app - only controls SBrick hardware at the moment, a promise of upgrade/new version is there but wouldn't hold my breath BuWizz app - limited support for Powered Up hardware, no support for SBrick. No coding options. Powered Up app - support for Powered Up hardware, no SBrick support. From a coding perspective this might be the most versatile solution to customize it for your needs, but lacks a properly customizable interface at the moment and there's no option to share profiles. The app is very much work in progress, new features will updated gradually but I wouldn't expect a fully customizable solution anytime soon.

Yeah, and that means at least 2-3 days (preferably a weekend). I remember publishing the Defender review video ~24 hours after receiving the set, that didn't include too much sleep and I was totally useless for a couple of days. Totally possible, but you need to remember that's really not a relaxed build for fun, that's more like working

@Stewen you need to try harder to prove your point. Put the box in a room, you also need to have the tapes visible and for God's sake get rid of the jpg artifacts. Oh and actually please build a custom model of the Sian that matches the details of the official video, don't use a photo from someone else :) If you fake it, do it properly!

Maybe you did not read the news, LEGO has a new differentiation for AFOL-targeted sets, there are several examples recently that came out with the 18+ label. But no issues, you're totally free to believe whatever you feel like, just keep speculating and don't remove your tinfoil hat until the set is released :)

Time to open a "Technic 2022 Supercar speculation" topic to talk about the next set that can use these wheel arches :)

I guess you missed the photo of the box :)

@Dylan M there's no need to be cynical. I built the set at least 5 times (did you?), and I can tell you by experience that it can be built without having cracking even in the highest gears, and yes I have video evidence about it. I did not write it is a perfect set and it is without flaws, it's actually quite challenging for an average builder and as I said there are many potential traps, and if you don't align everything perfectly then it won't run without cracking. As always things are not black and white, the set is not perfect and it can be definitely improved, but it's not sh$t either.

That's totally normal, if you count the number of gears involved in the drive train you'll understand why you need to push up to 1m for the pistons to engage ,the Bugatti had the same effect. It is possible to build it without any cracking or resistance, but you need to be very precise, everything needs to be aligned very carefully. I guess during the test builds they always used a new box, so everything was fresh, no dust, no worn gears. If it sits on the shelf collecting dust for a few months then you'll get cracking in higher gears no matter how precise you were during building. There are also many potential mistakes during the building process, that's why there are so many complaints. What I'm really missing from this set are some verification steps during building, a lot of problems and mistakes could be avoided.

If you can guess most of the sets without actually looking at the parts just based on the year and piece count, that means you spend way too much time with Technic. I guess I need to rethink my life

Because the intention of the "leaker" was most probably not to leak a photo, he/she wanted to simply sell the set on the auction site. I'm not even sure the person was aware of the fact that box was not seen by anyone outside the factory.

HOG steering is a double edged sword - it adds to the functionality but it can't be done without a compromise in design. Since the Porsche and the Bugatti (and I guess the Lamborghini as well) are primarily display models, they have a working steering wheel but no HOG gear. Their primary "function" is the provide a great build experience with the fancy box, detailed information, added extras like the podcast for the Bugatti, and to have some semi-realistic features built in that practically no one will ever use as they serve as display models. The Land Rover and the Charger are meant to be played, so that's why they have HOG steering. Interestingly 42096 did not have HOG steering either, only a working steering wheel. I don't think it's a differentiation based on product evolution or anything, might be a decision in accordance with the license partner.

There was a listing on a Czech auction site, but it's already removed. Accidentaly the location of the seller was not far from the LEGO factory there (Kladno). You can guess the rest of the story...

As they said all Sians will have a different color scheme. I'm sure TLG did not come up with the colors by themselves, they worked with Lamborghini to decide what goes there. If you check some examples of lime Lambos you can mostly see a black interior with lime accents, that matches what wee see on the photo.

Chill, dude. Color vomit has 2 purposes - it helps during building to differentiate the parts and sections, and it also helps TLG to optimize part production and usage. I don't really understand why does it hurt to have different colors inside a model where you will never see them once it is finished. I think the main problem with glow in the dark pieces is their color, they actually glow green and not white. Still might go well with the green car, we'll see :)

About the color - I'm so happy it's not Defender green! As @agrof mentioned this is totally a Lamborghini color, way better than that baby p**p green. Custom supercar builders will have a new flashy color choice for their builds and can also use the new wheel arches, I'm sure they'll be heavily used. Front lights - I don't see how we could have a more authentic replica of a bright white narrow LED stripe without actually building a LED light in. Glad to see it's not a sticker! The 18+ label represents TLG's effort to directly target AFOLs, they started it already with other themes and it's no surprise to see it on their "special" Technic set. I don't expect any structural changes compared to the 16+ label, it's simply a marketing differentiation.

I highly doubt this is the case, don't think they decide on a color based on "leftover" parts. TLG plans the releases years ahead, they should have a complex strategy for the part production and color usage. Sometimes we see pieces in new colors appearing in smaller sets and/or in less visible spots just to optimize the usage and to ramp up production, those parts usually appear in a year or two in another set where the new color variation actually makes sense. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Lamborghini in Defender-green, although I would not be particularly happy about it. Btw it could be dark green as well, as the new Monkie kid set has some Technic panels in that color I wonder what set will use these later on...

Why would it be embargoed for May 16th if the release is June 1st? Monkie kid has the big reveal today, might be those sets going on sale tomorrow.

I think your image has way too much green tint added, just look at the shade of the tires, that does not seem to be realistic unless the car is sitting on a green table. Nailing the proper white balance is very difficult, especially because the color of the light itself and the environment can affect the parts. As an example, we know very well the color of the Defender, at least we think we know. These were taken from random review photos I found online, all of them were OK for the first sight (nothing seemed to be really off), but if you compare roughly the same area you see that there's a huge difference between them: So, I don't think we know for sure the shade of green used for the Lambo based on that photo :)

Yes you can

This is not strictly related to the Control+ app, but I guess people usually consider Control+ as the Technic term for Powered Up so it might be interesting for many of you. I had a great opportunity to ask questions and talk about the Powered Up system with the app's product owner who shared many interesting details about the development, why they did or did not do certain things and what we can expect coming in the near future. There's a written version of the Q&A here and you can watch the video below - https://racingbrick.com/2020/05/lego-powered-up-intervew/

With 4 L motors it definitely makes a difference, especially in high/ludicrous mode. With a single BuWizz unit you might have the protection kicking in in those modes, depending on the load on the motors (gearing, drive train complexity, terrain etc.). Btw you can also try a more unorthodox way (you already tried BuWizz :D), using an SBrick and Rc LiPo batteries :)

Nice photos, thanks for the review! A small remark, the rims are not really new, they were actually used in quite a few sets.

Not necessarily the best option, since it occupies more space, it is heavier and provides less voltage than 2 BuWizz units. Definitely cheaper tho :)

My Corvette ZR1 mod linked by @SamuelYsc has 2 L motors, a Servo and a BuWizz unit and the weight is 700g. I did not measure the top speed but it should be around 10 km/h, it feels fast because it's pretty small. To reach a similar or higher speed with a bigger build you definitely have to use RC buggy motors, and for an optimal performance I'd say 2 buggy motors with 2 BuWizz units. No gearbox, minimal transmission, build should be as light as possible. This is my 42077 mod with this setup, the weight is ~1,3kg, top speed is around 13 km/h.

There was no teaser for 42107 or 42111, the ~1 min videos are actually the product promo videos TLG makes for the sets. I'm absolutely sure we will not see details of the Lamborghini before the full reveal (unless it's a leak), maybe a minor detail like the rim but nothing about the car's look or features.