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 Author: happyweaver View Messages Posted By happyweaver
 Posted: Mar 13, 2024 20:17
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happyweaver (2)

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I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍
 Author: DanialR View Messages Posted By DanialR
 Posted: Mar 13, 2024 20:56
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DanialR (133)

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In General, happyweaver writes:
  I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍

There are a lot of options.

If you provide some info, we can make some suggestions.

Age
Sets you/he would like to motorize
Type of sets he likes
 Author: tknorr View Messages Posted By tknorr
 Posted: Mar 13, 2024 22:02
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tknorr (274)

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First of all, you are an awesome grandpa! Last time I was using motors I used
the "Power Functions" system. There are a ton of youtube videos and some
amazing books. I'm a huge fan of Japanese LEGO designer Yoshihito Isogawa.
He has a bunch of books teaching you how to make different mechanical systems,
drive trains, gear set ups. Its amazing what you can do with LEGO.

Here is one of his books: https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Power-Functions-Idea-Book/dp/1593276885

This was my go-to motor for my GBC and technic creations. M Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=54950&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20without%20Battery%20Box%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&C=86&O={%22color%22:86,%22iconly%22:0}

This is the necessary battery pack for the M-Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=59510c01&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20PF%20with%20Orange%20Switch%20and%20Dark%20Bluish%20Gray%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

I haven't used the newer "Powered Up" motor system. But you can check
out those parts here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=721.1016

Hope this points you in the right direction.

In General, happyweaver writes:
  I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Mar 13, 2024 23:35
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In General, tknorr writes:
  Here is one of his books: https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Power-Functions-Idea-Book/dp/1593276885

This was my go-to motor for my GBC and technic creations. M Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=54950&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20without%20Battery%20Box%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&C=86&O={%22color%22:86,%22iconly%22:0}

I think you meant this

 
Set No: 8883 Name: Power Functions M-Motor
* 		8883-1 (Inv) Power Functions M-Motor
1 Part, 2008
Sets: Power Functions

and not

 
Part No: 54950 Name: Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 without Battery Box Covers
* 		54950 Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 without Battery Box Covers
Parts: Electric, Battery Box
  
This is the necessary battery pack for the M-Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=59510c01&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20PF%20with%20Orange%20Switch%20and%20Dark%20Bluish%20Gray%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

 
Part No: 59510c01 Name: Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
* 		59510c01 (Inv) Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
Parts: Electric, Battery Box
  
I haven't used the newer "Powered Up" motor system. But you can check
out those parts here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=721.1016

Hope this points you in the right direction.

In General, happyweaver writes:
  I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍
 Author: Letsplays View Messages Posted By Letsplays
 Posted: Mar 14, 2024 10:20
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In General, happyweaver writes:
  I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍

Well a good set would be 8293-1 it brings all power functions stuff to make things
motorized but it is a bit pricey. I think the best option is to buy each part
separated as it may be cheaper.