Electronics (33 parts)

Add light and motion to your creations using LEGO hubs, motors, lights, and sensors.

The current system for connecting electronics to a battery pack or hub is called Powered Up. Most Powered Up hubs are controlled using Bluetooth, although there is also a basic battery pack can control up to two motors.

Earlier LEGO electronics include Power Functions (2007-2018), NXT/EV3 (2006-2020), 9V (1992-2013).

Powered Up

LEGO Powered Up is a system of hubs, motors, and accessories which was introduced in 2016.

Powered Up › Hubs

Electronics require a hub or battery pack, which connect to the hub using wires.

16×9×6 Hub w/ 3-Motors, 6-Lights

103479

7×5×4 Sm. Intelligent Hub

67351

7×11×4 Lg. Intelligent Hub

45601

Powered Up › Motors

LEGO models come alive using motors with a range of sizes and capabilities that connect to a hub with wires.

3×4×5 Sm. Angular Motor

68488

3×4×9 Med. Angular Motor

54696

5×4×9 Lg. Angular Motor

54675

4×10×2½ Motor, Train

28740

Powered Up › Sensors & Accessories

A selection of sensors and accessories that connect via wires to a hub, allowing you to build more advanced robots and machines which can respond to their environment.

2×4 Motion Sensor

20844

2×4×2 Color & Distance Sensor

26912

3×3×3 Color Sensor

37308

3×7×4 Distance Sensor

37316

3×3×5 Force Sensor

37312

3×3×3 9-Pixel Color Matrix

47592

Powered Up Light

22168

Bluetooth Speed Remote

28739

Axle & Wire Connector

49283

NXT & EV3

The NXT and EV3 generations of LEGO Mindstorms include a range of accessories that connect to an intelligent hub.

9V

9V electronics use a clever connector that embeds wires into the sides of a standard LEGO stud.

Bluetooth

Motors and sensors which connect via Bluetooth.

6×3×7 Bluetooth Motor

118084

8×3×10 Bluetooth, 2-Motors

118091

6×2×4 Bluetooth Color Sensor

118092

4×8×2⅓ Bluetooth Remote

115901

Smart Play

LEGO Smart Play system is comprised of a smart brick with behaviors triggered by motion, a color sensor, and the presence of nearby smart tags and smart minifigures.

Other Electronics

Other electronic parts that do not require a separate power source to function.

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