How To Use LEGO Power Functions! Power Functions Motor Set 8293 Tutorial
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- Here's a demonstration of the Power Functions starter set! I hope I was able to give you a general idea on how they work and how fast/powerful they are, as well as how the lighting system works, and how to interact with the components!
Let me know what you guys thought in the comments below!
Check out the video where I unbox the same set!
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Video is very comprehensive and easy to understand. My complaint is to lego that sells this setup at a ridiculous price. Again, nice video! Some might be fooled at first by the rotation speed of the motor, since it overlapses with the refresh rate of the camera, but it spins really fast. The problem with this small motors is that is has low torque, but that's why they're the smallest. By the way, I remember a situation from Seinfeld, where Elaine goes to cinema and wants to buy a small bag of popcorn and the seller says they don't have "small", they have medium, which is small and big, which is medium. And Elaine asks: "what's big then?" and the seller replies "jumbo!" Similar thing here at lego with M, L and XL motors.
I don’t know what is the problem about all those who are complaining but if you have never used a power functions component before like me, this video is brilliant. I really learnt much of what I was wondering all before. Thanks man for your effort. You did good about explaining the basics. Keep up the good work. And those who are complaining about everything, go get a life
Thanks! Glad I could help! And yeah I think some people didn't like how unprofessional my setup looked, but hopefully as I progress and get better equipment I can make the setup look nicer!
Thanks for this. I've been thinking about incorporating the power functions into a MOC I'm working on, and this has really helped me see how it would work.
Im gonna use these for a bookshelf where you push a book and a wall moves
Yes.
I just bought this and am waiting for it to arrive thanks for demonstrating some ideas!
I use regularly lego and I can said what you had do is it a greatful lesson for me .Now I now how I can introducing this Power Functions in my MOC to make better . Thank you so much for this.
Nathan, thanks for this demonstration! awesome, I learned more about how to use them, and mount them! I do lots of set reviews and builds on my channel but I've never done anything with Lego batteries! you did a great job with this! you have knowledge others would appreciate, I'll do a shout out for your channel in the near future so others can enjoy your knowledge! keep creating and sharing!
i realize Im pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?
@Levi Eden Lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
I found a great set of power functions here:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08QGDHWQZ?ref=myi_title_dp
well done, video is super clear and ur directions and explanations r awesome. this helped me create an extremely fast lego rc car
My 10 year old learned so much and now has started new creations! Thanks for the helpful video!
Batteries - the one you say it's hard to put in is actually pretty easy to put in. Just put in first in the row, when middle battery doesn't limit available space.
Great demo of the power function set!
Imma use this for a Lego beyblade mugen stadium, thank you for showing how to use it.
Great video. Thank you.
Your video is very helpful thank you.
Thank you!
"This one was so hard to put in I thought I had to disassemble something"-- my main problem is getting that battery out! I have found that a brick seperater works quite nicely.
I use the edge corner of the grey panel you slide out covering the batteries 😁
I remember one time I built a switch flipper by attaching the M motor to the side of the switch and having the M motor attached to the output of the switch. It was fun.
Very helpful considering I'm starting out on Lego power functions.
Very helpful! Thank you!
This helped w my LEGO car thx m8
Thanks!
Interesting video! Good job!!
Awesome vid! Thanks
Thank you so much brother! Wanting to advance my wife and my MOC with a few moving parts.
THX for tutorial
Muito interessante!
Parabéns pelo ótimo trabalho!
yes nice weather he
I found a great set of power functions on Amazon. It includes IR remote controls, receivers, motors and more. Check it out at
www.amazon.com/dp/B08B5M7FGD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_0GZEFbPJCC1FF
8:36 OMG! Light sabers!
Dose not look good
lego bro got me this for christmas, i was blown away . never worked with this and i have no clue what i want to use this on
maybe ill try my hand at a midival fantasy windmil
Hi, its great :). Can you tell me where I can find these parts (with cylinders and other mechanical parts), are there complete kits sold on the web?
Thank you in advance !
Amazing vid thank u
oh yeah, and you've got a new sub!
This video was very helpful
thx i needed that
great video. printer paper backdrop is genius too.
I just bought a bulk lot that had these motors in and I had no idea what was what. This video helped me get started. Thank you 😊
I'm glad I could help! More power functions videos will come! :)
Where did you get your bulk motor set?
That was very useful
Thanks for the video! What is the name of the yellow part to slowdown please?? Thanks
Im about too get a power functions starter set so this helps allot.
Thanks for the like
The parts in the newer 8293 sets are a lot better than in my old one, my switch is very loose, motor pretty slow and quiet and the lights are very dim.
Love it
Thx so much this really helped.
Ty, I've just ordered 8293 as I got 8720 in 2002 & it had a good life but recently died so finally time to invest. Good video in itself actually
Hi sorry just edited typo on this & lost the like :(
Thank you! Glad you liked the video :D
Sadly I never was able to experience older models. How do you feel about the next gen power functions that they're making? Personally I like the bluetooth connectivity but I think the designs are ugly and I hope they don't phase out the power function series unless they do some heavy polishing with the new ones
@@natecmocs4436 I initially thought the design was kiddish with some awkward shaping that would make incorporation more bulky compared to the simple cubic design of 8720 but with a few iterations have made it work. Only have default mid motor for now. Completly hands-off would be ideal especially with balanced cranes
Thanks I built a clock like design from the first setup!
That's awesome! Can I see it somewhere?
@@natecmocs4436 oh no it was just a fast project broke it down already. The only problem was that I didn't have the bricks I really needed. I only worked in second but one full rotation was 1m 3s so pretty accurate
Kool video m8
Nathan Thanks For this video my Son needs it
For RC cars and planes and more…
Thanks to your video i can now get officially started with my moc I'm making a factory based off the old alpha team series and I need these motors for conveyer belts haha
Glad I could help! I'd love to see what you make! Will you post it anywhere?
@@natecmocs4436 ill try to take a video and post it up here wont be very good just to fair warn you haha
Looking forward to it!
Thank you
Some pretty solid Eighties technology here :D Damn, Lego should update to the present.
@@natecmocs4436 Any type of non-visual connection would work. Bluetooth as in their *Powered Up* system limits you to a specific input device. (Not to mention that *Powered Up* and the normal power function motors are not compatible.)
Great vid
Great video.
Very informative video, thank you! How did you build that turntable?
There is a gear box piece in system bricks for a 90 degree change in axle. Watch speed build videos of set 75937.
very cool
cool demonstration! Now i knew what to do with these pieces. A small question: where did you buy the yellow gears!??!?!!?
They are very rare nowadays
Tnx!
SO when you put in first time it goes harder? We still talk about batteries? :D
Hi Nate, great video! I need to build a worm gear box and a disk like yours but not really a Lego builder here, can you help me out with that?
Duracell. Good batteries.
love the background
paper
gr8 vid!!!
Its easy to put the batteries in you just have to put the end under that little lip in first
Good job 👍🏻
This video is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much Nathan!
I got this set today
really useful video.
i want to get into lego technic and power functions, but since the disconcinuation i cant find a good place to find the pieces, i see some on ebay but not the whole starter kit, what pieces should i get?
Good job
Hi everyone any suggestions for motors for a 5 year old who is just getting started? are these a good place? Thanks for your help.
cool
i got scared when he took the slab off with his bare hands
This is great. Can you tell me where you get the shafts/spindles and the discs? I'm looking on Amazon UK, but there are so many kits, it's impossible to find those parts. Thanks
Go to a website called Bricklink. There, go to 'parts' and you'll see a large list of categories. There are several different Lego Technic categories to the far right side. There, find a part you need, click on it and you'll see a list of different sellers from around the world selling them. There's a filter so if you're from UK you can select only sellers from UK. Once you find the seller you want, go to his store and browse through his technic parts category and add anything you want to your shopping cart. You can do the same with different stores if one in particular didn't have everything you were looking for.
Bricklink is a little difficult to learn how to use, but once you do, it's the best and cheapest way to buy specific Lego parts!
If you have any questions feel free to ask!
Also if you want something easier you can go to eBay and look for something like 'lego technic parts lot' or 'lego technic axles' and you might find a good assortment of pieces for a decent price
@@natecmocs4436 Wow! Much thanks for such a comprehensive reply to my question. I really appreciate that. All the best from Blghty :)
That's a great video! I've recently ordered some non-Lego power functions modules and I will be comparing this in my channel.
Sounds cool! Would love to check it out!
Hey man, where did u get the fat motor
You can buy it from Lego here
www.lego.com/en-us/product/lego-power-functions-xl-motor-8882
You can also check out all of their motors here
www.lego.com/en-us/themes/power-functions
@@natecmocs4436 m.th-cam.com/video/Qv0VEN105nI/w-d-xo.html
I think it's called knockoff motors .
How you get the YELLOW GEAR??
Lego Throwbot set number 8502
thank for the type
Can anyone tell me if I can plug a lego into the mains instead of battery?
Lego is just amazing does anyone agree with me ?
Please help me big problem i cant control my aa battery to reciver. Its the problem the battery is not match by 1.5v names
Hi. I can’t say that I understood everything in the video however my son would. I’d like to know if I need to buy a remote to go along with the starter set? He also doesn’t own any technic sets so are those definitely required? Thanks for making this video.
Hello!
It depends on what he wants to do with it. He can use it and create a bunch of stuff without a remote, however if he wants a remote can also be used. In order to use it you'd need to get the remote, and the infrared receiver. The receiver is selling at $14.99 and the remote itself at $9.49. The remote would let him do the exact same things in the video just from a distance.
Here's a link to all the Power Function parts available
www.lego.com/en-us/search?q=Power%20functions
Hope I helped!
Nathan C Mocs that helped a lot! Yes, he wants to use a remote control. Thanks so much.
Hey nathan nice vid.
Thanks!
noice vid
I'm trying to make a lego marble machine on wheels using the power functions motor, and beleive it or not, I like your idea of using a worm gear, that'll get enough speed for the marble pump cause I don't want it to go too fast.
That sounds really interesting! How'd it turn out?
@@natecmocs4436 this video is pretty good, you should've saw the new lego powered up motors.
Which motor would you suggest to power the Porsche 911 RSR? What else would I need to motorize that model?
Buggy motor
Awesome, Build another experiment natan
Oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!.!
What parts do I need for turn table and worm box? I'm trying to make a music box so I need slow and it needs to be turntable style? Please help, thanks
Hello! Are you familiar with Bricklink? If not, Bricklink is like a Lego eBay. You can order any parts from there and they have a pretty big catalog of parts. I'm gonna give you links to the main parts you need. You could see the part names and try finding them somewhere else, or you can try buying it from a bricklink seller and check all his part listings to see if he has any of the other parts you need!
For the turn table:
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=61485&idColor=86#T=C&C=86
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=60474&idColor=55#T=S&C=86&O={%22color%22:86,%22iconly%22:0}
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6585&idColor=11#T=C&C=11
For the worm box:
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4716#T=C
That's the spiral ^. As for the gears, this link has a bunch of gear sizes, and it really depends on which speed you want. The larger the gear the slower it'll go
www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?pg=1&catString=136&itemBrand=1000&catType=P
As for the rest of the parts you need, just use any bricks with technic holes in them, and regular axels!
I hope I helped some! Just in case here's a link to an eBay listing with many random gears and technic parts you could find useful. Searching 'Lego techic lot' on eBay can help you find what you need also.
www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Bulk-lot-TECHNIC-MINDSTORM-PARTS-1lb-pound-Beams-Gear-Axle-READ-DESCRIPTION/401888960611?hash=item5d9272e063%3Ag%3A42QAAOSwJV9dgYCa&LH_BIN=1
gears coming out of the set?
how do you change motor direction with ir reciever and remote control?
I believe you just flip the switch up or down depending on where you want it to go, and put it in the middle to stop. You might want to double check though because I don't personally own the IR receiver!
i want you to explain about servo motor bc i didnt know anything about it :c
Hey basically the servo motor turned in intervals like a clock which allowed you to do more precise movements such as steering the wheels of a car. The problem is Lego stopped making Power Functions and the only way to find them is on the second hand market. The good news is that with their new motors (Powered Up) you can control them from a smart device and they can actually be used as normal motors AND servo motors which makes them way more versatile. In my recent Technic Buggy review I show a set using the new motor system if you'd like to check it out! Also I plan on making a video soon on the new motor system and how to use them to replace Power Functions as well as how to use them as servo motors :)
hey folks. is there anyway i can do the worm gear motor and light setup without it being lego? im trying to make 1 small motorised project but dont particularly need it to be lego. just need a spinning thing with light hooked up to switch
These are basic mechanical principals, so yes it should work with whichever medium you use as long as you have a viable replacement (example a part the same size by another brand)
can this be used on the coaster set number 10261 thank you!
Yes it can :)
Can you put this in the Ferrari lego model?
HI NATE
YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME
BUT I HAVE A QUICK QUESTION WHERE CAN YOU USE A SINGLE MOTOR
Thank you! You mean single motor as in, a Moc that only uses one motor?
@@natecmocs4436 yes u are right
Ya a single motor but where do you use them
can you put up a short video by building a car and using a single motor to spin the back wheels
and can you recommend some Lego sets that have at lest 800 pieces under 150 AED
How many baterey in inside. I want Bun power functions it,s my dream lego
It uses 6 AA Batteries! They last a long time, from my experience (with moderate use)
That's an insanely short amount of time D:
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Can you get something that like, control the rpm a bit more, like a controller or something
Yes there are two remote controls available. Direction control and speed control. The speed controller looks like a video game controller with dual dials while the direction control is narrower with two switches. In order to use it you need the Power Functions infrared receive as well. Unfortunately they aren't on the Lego website right now so you'd have to buy it somewhere else like eBay or or Bricklink
I wanna get this how much does ut costs
it's funny I live near the Duracell fabric
Will the motor work with just the battery box or does it Need the switch?
The battery box has a built-in switch already meaning you can plug the motor directly to the battery box. The switch let's you turn on the battery box that powers (for example, a set of lights) but doesn't instantly turn on whatever is hooked up to the switch until you turn it on
Nate C Mocs thanks! 😀
I would get this if it wasn't so ridiculously expensive
Where can I get loads of cheap Lego stuff like this and couldn't you add silicone oil to the gears to reduce friction. I do electronics but this would be good to prototype mixing inexpensive engineering with electronics instead of buying expensive metal parts
Yes I feel like Lego is so diverse and has so many different parts and ways of connecting them (LEGO made a physically life size working car) that they can be used to simulate real world engineering techniques. You can get cheap Lego on eBay (sometimes) but mostly on Bricklink. Bricklink can be a little hard to navigate but once you get used to it it's great for finding lots of cheap lego parts
Nathan where no you get the motor thing in Australia sydney?
You can go to the Lego website and go to the Power Functions category to see what they have available. Lego ships worldwide
Oh that’s how a motor works ive been so confused after i built a LEGO technic
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