

The LEGO Group has a long-standing tradition of supporting educators with products designed specifically for use in the classroom. 2.2 Mindstorms EV3 Intelligent Brick (2013).This includes one additional large motor, one additional color sensor, larger wheels, and a variety of additional parts. The set can be expanded with the addition of #45681 Spike Prime Expansion Set, which costs $109.95 for 604 additional pieces. This includes 1 control brick, 3 motors, 3 sensors, various LEGO Technic parts, 2 minfigures, and a storage tub.

#45678 SPIKE Prime is an education-focused product aimed at ages 10+.
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I ultimately decided to do a little of each: this article is organized into sections exploring what the set offers for students and educators, a comparison with other LEGO Programming sets, the experience programming with the LEGO Education Spike app (and related LEGO Mindstorms app), and a short discussion of LEGO storage options for a set like this.įor a complete list of compatible Powered Up hubs, motors, and sensors, check out Brick Architect’s Guide to LEGO ‘Powered Up’ System.įor LEGO Storage ideas, check out the free Brick Architect LEGO Storage Guide ebook. I also struggled to decide what I was reviewing in the first place - the specific selection of parts in the set, the app that brings it to life, or the broader Powered Up ecosystem? I have been working on this review for more than a year, most of that time learning about the Powered Up components included in the set.
