Category Archives: Spike Prime/Essential

LEGO Spike Essential Hub not charging – fix?

Posted on 15.Dec.2024 by Marek Lewandowski

There’s a long-known issue with the LEGO® Education Spike Essential® batteries that if they are left alone for long enough the hub will stop charging them. You will get a blinking orange light on the hub (instead of solid red … Continue reading →

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Programmierbares von LEGO

Posted on 21.Apr.2022 by Marek Lewandowski

Welche Sets von LEGO kann man stand heute zum Programmieren lernen nutzen?

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LEGO Spike – Stall detection – how is the motor control working

Posted on 28.Dec.2021 by Marek Lewandowski
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On motion control with LEGO Spike

Posted on 28.Dec.2021 by Marek Lewandowski
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LEGO Spike Color Sensor (Prime or Essential)

Posted on 18.Dec.2021 by Marek Lewandowski

The Spike Color Sensor is often used for tracking markings on the floor in activities like FLL or WRO challenges. It is important to understand, that the sensor has a certain size of a spot that it watches. To determine … Continue reading →

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Straightening warped LEGO plates, twisted frames and bent axles

Posted on 15.Apr.2021 by Marek Lewandowski

Recently I have purchased a second-hand LEGO set only to find some large, rare (as in: expensive to replace) parts WARPED. I searched the net and found several threads where people reported on similar issues, but no good solution. So … Continue reading →

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LEGO Powered Up Connector

Posted on 26.Sep.2020 by Marek Lewandowski

Recently (years, not decades) LEGO introduced a new family of motors, sensors and control system – it was and is a bit confusing, but whether you think of LEGO WeDo, Control+, Powered Up, Spike Prime or the new Mindstorms 51515 … Continue reading →

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