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We decided we will relase the full communication protocol. There will be a statement on our newsletter.

I will ask around and follow up.

Check this: https://github.com/BuWizz/BuWizz-Android-Demo

Converter cables are not a wholesome solution, becasuse you don't get the feedback from the motors, hence you can't control them as servos. Don't worry, we are working on a wholesome solution to make the PU models more compact and powerful.

It's great to see you back doing reviews, Jim! Thank for a very in-depth review of this for me quite polarizing set. On one hand it has awesome new parts (New PU system, planetary hubs, CV joints) and functionality (pendular axle with suspension, active servo control). BUT it could have been much better out of the box if they gave it higher gear ratio and redo the axles to have more ground clearance (which can be done by using H frames to hold the lower suspension arms).

You can clearly see 42109's rear wheel on the table at the end of the teaser.

Yes, that's normal, RC motors are very power hungry, especially from a standstill. Try switching to fast and ludicrous mode after gaining some speed.

You could use a simple diode wired in series with the power.

Those lucky cats! The PU motors are quite slent, especially the XL which has a bigger electric motor and less internal gearing.

It's almost like a binary counter with flip flops. Well done!

Thank you very much for the praise, everyone. I also plan to make an LDD file of the model.

I found the time to finish this monster. For the styling I was inspired by the set 6989: This is what the finished model looks like: The rounded cab gives the model a fuuristic look and can easily fit a whinch, three larger seats and one of the three BuWizz bricks: A couple of large large 3:4:5 triangles supports in the back keep the chassis from bending too much when the rear axles push up against the front: And of course the obligatory couch testing photo where you can see the range of suspension movement: Video coming soon!

There's a dedicated topic right here: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/136273-buwizz-high-performance-lego-power-functions-controller-and-battery/

They are, see here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?itemType=P&itemNo=6575&in=S&v=2&oV=Y&srt=2&srtAsc=D

A little birdy told me and confirmed Lambo will be olive green just like 42110.

Good idea, bout you have to fix the bearings, the lower hole is not attached anywhere.

Wow, that's a perfect C model! Well done.

Well done, Grohl, great techniques used, especially the rear multilink!

4. FrankenBase It has been years after the unspeakable and the survivers used whatever machinery they found to make a new start. The last bit of civilization was rebuilt in a form of the mobile base nicknamed the FrankenBase due to the nature of it's design. Frankenbase was assembled from the following leftovers: Buckets and bogies from a pair of tracked loaders Front frame, suspension and axles from a monster truck Command bridge and helipad from a stranded ship Crane and two containers were salvaged from a dried up port The base also features three support vehicles, a quick buggy, a small bulldozer and a helicopter:

It has been years after the unspeakable and the survivers used whatever machinery they found to make a new start. The last bit of civilization was rebuilt in a form of the mobile base nicknamed the FrankenBase due to the nature of it's design. Frankenbase was assembled from the following leftovers: Buckets and bogies from a pair of tracked loaders Front frame, suspension and axles from a monster truck Command bridge and helipad from a stranded ship Crane and two containers were salvaged from a dried up port The base also features three support vehicles, a quick buggy, a small bulldozer and a helicopter: To propel the massive base, all wheels and trackes are driven and suspended: The suspension allow the massive vehicle to easily crawl over rough terrain: The track bogies can also steer, giving the FrankenBase a very tight steering radious: The only way to acces the abse is by lovering the ladder in front, which also serves as the ladder to acces the walkways surrounding the entire vehicle: The crane uses a special mechanism which locks onto containers in order to move them: The command deck is protected by nets and features controls: View of the backside with the crane raised: Some trivia about the model: The entire model took me around 2 weeks to build All functions are powered by 19 motors and controlled by 6 BuWizz bricks It measures over 130 cm long, 45 cm high and 40 cm wide The weight is estimated to be around 7 kilograms This is my second largest model built, first being the Go-kart It's one of my most eccentric builds ever The different colors are intentional, representing the chaotic nature of it's envoirment Size compared to the Liebherr: See the model in action the video:

It appears I'm unexpectedly stuck in Vienna for the weekend. Anyone from there interested in hanging out, looking at the sights or building something?

Reminds me of Unimog suspension a bit. Could be a good way to reintroduce the ball joints.

So far no PU model had one, so I don't expect this to be different. BUT if does have it, I'd expect something like this:

I see, and that design would fall/collapse immediatelly at any bigger load, sorry.

Well, it makes sense it's same size as BT hub, because this way they are easy interchange-able. Just like the AAA and Lipo PF battery boxes used in trains, even though the LiPo on wasnt totally full (it used a spacer under the LiPo batteries).