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Lets discuss the Smart brick (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 weeks ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/lego@lemmy.world

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Will it be a flop? Is it actually innovation or does Lego need more cash?

I personally find it interesting but not really needed. But I will have to see it in person to judge.

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[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 29 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

The problem with all powered LEGO stuff is that it ends up being incompatible with whatever the next generation of techy LEGO innovations is. Think of how many incompatible motor systems they’ve made over the years.

One of the fundamentals of LEGO is supposed to be compatibility with every piece that has come before or will come after, and these high tech pieces simply violate that expectation. And I’m saying that as a person who loves hacking on hardware and with powered functions.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Think of how many incompatible motor systems they’ve made over the years

Maybe I'm missing some, but the 9V, Power Functions, and Mindstorms motors were fairly compatible with each other via official LEGO adapters.

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago

Also, Mindstorms as it was on launch is still top tier.

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