LEGO® Technic™ Large Hub
Featuring 6 input/output ports, a 5x5 light matrix, Bluetooth technology, a speaker, a gyro, a rechargeable battery, and USB port compatibility, the LEGO® Technic™ Large Hub is a cutting-edge brick device...
Description
Featuring 6 input/output ports, a 5x5 light matrix, Bluetooth technology, a speaker, a gyro, a rechargeable battery, and USB port compatibility, the LEGO® Technic™ Large Hub is a cutting-edge brick device that is easy to use. Additionally, with the integration of LEGO Technic and System elements, it can help construct interactive models, robots, and other dynamical devices with great fun.
Key Features
- 5x5 LED Matrix white display
- 6x Input/Output ports
- Six-axis Gyro Sensor (three-axis accelerometer and three-axis gyroscope)
- Three-button navigation, including light interface
- Speaker
- Connectivity to devices using USB and Bluetooth
- MicroPython operating system
- The Hub has a Technic build geometry that allows for versatile building and easy integration into models.
Specifications
- Connector Type: LEGO® Power Functions 2.0 (LPF2) for connection to LEGO sensors and motors
Hub Capabilities
5x5 LED Matrix White Display
- 25 white LEDs
- Each LED is programmable
- Each LED can be dimmed in 10-step increments
Input/Output Ports
- 6x LPF2 input/output ports (ports A, B, C, D, E , and F)
- 115 kB port speed (ports E and F are prepared for “high-speed”)
- Autodetection of sensors and motors
- Ports can be chosen freely when pairing motors
Six-axis Gyro Sensor
- Three-axis accelerometer
- Three-axis gyroscope
- Able to report:
- Gyroscope mode (three-axis)
- Accelerometer/tilt mode (three-axis)
- Gestures as tap, free fall, and shake
Three-button interface
- Center Button:
- Turns the Hub on/off
- Executes selected programs
- RGB light LEDs inside the button that communicate system status and are programmable.
- Left/Right Button:
- Navigates programs on the Hub
Speaker
- Used for interface sounds
- Maximum sound quality is 12 bit 16 KHz (mono)
Wireless Connectivity
- Enables users to connect wirelessly to smart devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) and LEGO® LPF2 remotes and wireless components using Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Classic 4.2 (BTC)
- Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)
- Connectivity to smart devices (laptops, tablets, etc.) is only supported with BTC
- Programs, sounds, and firmware can be updated wirelessly (BTC only)
- Minimum Range: 10 meters (line-of-sight, without obstructions, indoors)
- The Hub can have a maximum of four BLE and one Bluetooth connections to compatible wireless components
- Connection interface button on the Hub enables users to turn wireless functionality on/off
- RGB light LED indicates connectivity status ("Bluetooth on/off," “connected,” “out of range”)
Power Supply
- Specially designed rechargeable battery is required
- Charges inside the Hub via micro USB cable
- Can be removed from the Hub without the use of tools
- RGB colour LED indicates power/charging status
Size & Weight
- Hub Weight: 63 g (without battery)
- Hub Dimensions: L 88 x W 56 x H 32 mm
System
- The Hub is powered by a 100MHz M4 320 KB RAM 1M FLASH processor
- 32 MB of memory for programs, sound, and content
- Embedded MicroPython operating system
- Provides an open platform for advanced users and third-parties
LEGO® Technic™ Large Hub
$495.00 inc GST