Questions tagged [boost]
LEGO Boost is a robotic system aimed at children between 7 and 12.
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Lego Boost app won't connect. What are my options?
So far, on three devices (Amazon Fire tab, Galaxy tab S2, Galaxy Phone S9), the following when trying to connect to the move hub from the Boost app:
all three permissions (Bluetooth, microphone, ...
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How To Disassemble the LEGO Boost Hub?
I can get the hex screws off and pry apart the plastic tabs on the bottom plate, but for the life of me I can't un-clip the back tabs.
Any ideas on where to press/pry?
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LEGO BOOST failing firmware update
We have a LEGO BOOST kit. When going through the initial setup, we get as far as connecting the move hub to the tablet and then it asks if we want to do a firmware update. There is no option other ...
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Control MoveHub (Boost) and Mindstorms Inventor Hub over one app
I'd like to control Lego Boost (Move)Hub and the mindstorms inventor hub with one app. I know that it is probably possible with python, but my son is not yet ready to programm in a fully fledged ...
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Lego Boost: how can I gain access to all the programming blocks?
I've just started playing with Lego Boost. Currently I only have very few programming blocks available in the Android app. According to this, I should be able to unlock all blocks by pressing the ...
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What is the procedure for connecting PoweredUp remote to Boost motor brick?
I have a PoweredUp remote from Passenger Train 60197 and the motor-brick from Boost Creative Toolbox 17101.
Sometimes I can connect the remote to the motor, sometimes I can't. When I do manage to ...
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Lego Boost distance sensor, what range does it have?
While programming our Lego Boost set (using the Lego Boost App on iPad) I noticed that the distance sensor seemed to give inaccurate triggers. To try to confirm this, I connected the move hub to my ...
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Boost on laptop
How to manage the Boost set using laptop (with Windows)?
It seems that the Boost Application for Windows 10 earlier available on Microsoft Store is no longer working:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/...
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Migrate Lego Boost Android app data to another device
I have a Lego Boost Android application installed on device #1 and the app is logged into my LEGO cloud account (the same used for Lego Life etc. too) and is fully synced with cloud. On this device I ...
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Can LEGO Boost play custom audio files?
Can LEGO Boost play custom audio files on the Boost app from files kept on the device such as those downloaded from iTunes or transferred from a computer?
Are recordings from the tablet the only way ...
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Is it possible to power Boost or Powered Up hubs using wall current instead of batteries?
I'm working on a project using LEGO Boost that I'd like to keep it powered on for a long period of time. The Boost hub itself does not move, so I'd like to power it using an AC adapter instead of ...
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Are there additional motors and/or sensors that can be used to extend LEGO Boost?
What extra motors and sensors can be bought to extend the LEGO Boost (17101) set?
I have heard the WeDo motors have the same connector but not if they are compatible with the Boost hub. Are they ...
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Which programming environments or APIs are available for the LEGO BOOST?
Over the holidays I tried the following Python library:
https://github.com/undera/pylgbst but I couldn't get it to work.
Then again my knowledge of Python is very limited.
I'm more experienced with C+...
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What internal electronics does LEGO Boost use?
What specific electronic components are present inside the Boost Move Hub?
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Can the Powered Up Remote (latest train version) pair with the Boost Move Hub?
I've got the latest Powered Up remote, I was hoping it would pair with the Move Hub instead of using the Boost App.
At the moment it doesn't want to pair.
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Can the Powered Up app be used to directly control the Boost Move Hub?
I have the LEGO Boost kit, and I'm wondering if I can control it directly using the Powered Up app rather than programming it using the Boost app. Is this possible?
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Where can I find documentation on the LEGO Wireless Protocol for Powered Up devices?
LEGO BOOST and LEGO Powered Up Smart Hubs use Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate to apps. Where can I find documentation on the communication protocol so that I can build my own app for these devices?...
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LEGO Boost Windows application malfunction
When I like to run an external driver, my LEGO hub is driving B driver when driven from PC (Windows 10 app installed).
When I try the same application using a smartphone it works as expected.
Have ...
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Lego Boost Variable setting
I'm trying to program steering for a Logo Boost Model. Motor B spins a certain angle and the steering works. To get it running the model - the app - needs to know the current position of the wheels in ...
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Can I use the original Lego Boost to create the R2D2 droid set?
My son has the original Lego Boost set (with Vernie, Frankie, etc), but is also a big Star Wars fan and would be love to have the R2D2 droid version. Would it be possible to control the original ...
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Gonk droid spinning saw blade
This is the Gonk Droid from set 75253 Boost Droid Commander:
The accessories for the third mission "defending the Falcon" have been added.
The right arm can punch and shoot a "laser beam".
However ...
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Which resistor value is used for which motor in Power Functions 2.0?
Based on the answer here it seems that resistors are used to detect what is plugged in with LEGO Power Functions 2.0. So which resistor values (or ranges) apply to which motors or other devices? Are ...
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How do I install the Lego BOOST software on a phone instead of a tablet?
Officially, the Lego Boost software is only available for devices with at least an 8 inch screen:
https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/device-guide/boost
However, it would be nice to install the ...
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Stacking motors on the Powered Up hub or Boost hub
The way the Boost/Powered Up connectors are designed, it's not possible to have multiple motors on the same output of a hub like it was possible with 9V or Power functions. However, since I only want ...
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Can Boost programs be transferred off the tablet / phone / PC?
I'd like to be able to transfer Boost programs from one device to another and to back them up. Is this possible?
Ideally I'd like some app-supported mechanism for this.
I have a Google Pixel, a ...
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amazon.fr hints that the Boost app will be available on phones?
At this moment (end of the year, 2017), the description for Lego Boost on the french amazon site includes the notice:
Enfin, l'application sera également disponible sur smartphones dès les
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Is the LEGO BOOST kit compatible with EV3 or PowerFunctions motors and sensors?
I'm curious if I can use my existing EV3 and/or PowerFunctions motors to extend the functionality of my LEGO BOOST set. Is this possible?
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