Questions tagged [boost]

LEGO Boost is a robotic system aimed at children between 7 and 12.

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How do I install the Lego BOOST software on a phone instead of a tablet?

Officially, the Lego Boost software is only available for devices with at least an 8 inch screen: https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/device-guide/boost However, it would be nice to install the software on an old phone rather than a tablet for my…
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Lego Boost Variable setting

I'm trying to program steering for a Logo Boost Model. Motor B spins a certain angle and the steering works. To get it running the model - the app - needs to know the current position of the wheels in order to spin the motor correctly. I created…
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Lego Boost: how can I gain access to all the programming blocks?

I've just started playing with Lego Boost. Currently I only have very few programming blocks available in the Android app. According to this, I should be able to unlock all blocks by pressing the symbol with the three bricks. But this symbol doesn't…
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Can LEGO Boost play custom audio files?

Can LEGO Boost play custom audio files on the Boost app from files kept on the device such as those downloaded from iTunes or transferred from a computer? Are recordings from the tablet the only way to use custom sounds?
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Boost on laptop

How to manage the Boost set using laptop (with Windows)? It seems that the Boost Application for Windows 10 earlier available on Microsoft Store is no longer working: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/lego-boost/9nzn5q1ck1qk I tried BlueStack…
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Can Boost programs be transferred off the tablet / phone / PC?

I'd like to be able to transfer Boost programs from one device to another and to back them up. Is this possible? Ideally I'd like some app-supported mechanism for this. I have a Google Pixel, a Nexus 5X and a Windows 10 PC. I've poked around on the…
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LEGO Boost Windows application malfunction

When I like to run an external driver, my LEGO hub is driving B driver when driven from PC (Windows 10 app installed). When I try the same application using a smartphone it works as expected. Have you encountered a similar situation?