Answers.Body: <p>There is a free app called buwizz. It is a great alternative that gives more freedom, and works on Android.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: Hi André and welcome to Bricks.SE! BuWizz is indeed an alternative, but it has already been mentioned by Alex above.
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Answers.Text: @zovits If I'm understanding correctly, André is suggesting using the BuWizz app to control the Control+ hub, which is different than what Alex suggested. I'm not sure that the BuWizz app can do that, though.
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Answers.Text: @jncraton Right, that could very well be the case. I apologize for not reading more thoroughly.
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Answers.Text: @jncraton that's indeed what I was suggesting. I have the 42100 and can control all functions with the BuWizz app. There's an unofficial alternative model ("skid steer loader") for the 42100 which also has instructions how to setup the BuWizz app to use it for that model.
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Answers.Body: <p>I have started working on a C# SDK to control compatible Control+ / Powered Up hubs.</p>
  
  <p>See: <a href="https://vouzamo.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/c-sdk-for-lego-bluetooth-le-hubs/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://vouzamo.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/c-sdk-for-lego-bluetooth-le-hubs/</a> for more information.</p>
  
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Answers.Body: <p>Have you tried to use the PoweredUp App (also by Lego)? It gives full control over motors and programmation. It is like the advanced mode of Control+.</p>
  <p>Here is a video by RacingBrick showing most capabilities even though since the last update, unfortunately, most programming blocks have new UI. Don't forget to enable the Advanced Palette if you want the full features.</p>
  <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4gWPey2sBE" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4gWPey2sBE</a></p>
  
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Answers.Text: A little more information about the last update
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCAp7s2rYO0
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Answers.Text: And this one by 
  Technicmaster0 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS8GWqT0vNk
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Answers.Body: <p>There is an alternative app called <a href="https://github.com/imurvai/brickcontroller2" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BrickController 2</a>. This open source software is available for both <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Android</a> as well as <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brickcontroller2/id1441923224?l=hu&amp;ls=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">iOS</a>. This application is actively developed and its maintainer can be reached on <a href="https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/120823-app-brickcontroller2/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Eurobricks forums</a>. You can also report and discuss any issues there.</p>
  <p>The application is universal compared with solution offered by LEGO since one device allows you to control more than just LEGO Power-UP electronics. The following receivers are supported, by the time of this answer:</p>
  <ul>
  <li>LEGO Powered-Up HUB</li>
  <li>LEGO Boost HUB</li>
  <li>LEGO Technic HUB</li>
  <li>LEGO Power Function infrared receiver (on devices having infrared emitter)</li>
  <li>SBrick and SBrick Plus (3rd party devices)</li>
  <li>BuWizz 1 and 2 (3rd party devices)</li>
  </ul>
  
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Answers.Text: BrickController 2 is primarily for lego kit control with an ios/android compatible gamepads.
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Answers.Text: Since this is stackexchange, I figure some might like to know it is open source software available here: https://github.com/imurvai/brickcontroller2
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Body: <p>My son just received the Liebherr R 9800 excavator 42100 LEGO set.</p>
  
  <p>It would seem the Control+ app that is recommended for it simply won't work. It doesn't even connect to the blocks.</p>
  
  <p><strong>What are the available alternatives?</strong> And if this SE allows it, any recommendation/comparison between them would be greatly appreciated.</p>
  
  <p>We're just looking to control each motor individually, no fancy achievement, scenarios, etc... We'll be able to compile from source, if needed, on MacOS or Ubuntu. We'll be able to run Android and IOS apps too (although I'd prefer to stick with official app stores), but the house has no Microsoft OSes available.</p>
  
  <p>Edit: apparently control+ Android Pixel 3 simply doesn't work, but the app works on IOS. In my case, using BrickController 2 on Android solved the issue.</p>
  
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Comments.Text: I'm sorry but I think you should get the standard app working before considering alternatives. Most common reason it's not working is because the motors are not connected correctly to the hub (e.g. wrong port, not connected), in which case the app doesn't recognise the model... also check bluetooth is enabled
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Comments.Text: Thanks Michael. The thing is, BrickController 2 worked right away, so the set must have been correctly wired.
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Comments.Text: Not necessarily, BrickController 2 will likely not have the requirement that all motors are in the correct ports, it will be able to control any motors attached. The control+ app requires ALL 7 motors connected and in correct ports, one remaining port free.
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Comments.Text: Mike, the app simply won't connect (android pixel 3). I tried my best not to make my post a rant and a simple ask for recommendations. The recommendation did work and I'm thankful for it. Please don't ask again if the cabling was correct and if batteries were present. :-)
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Comments.Text: I have the hub from the 42099 set, it's up to date, but can't connect with BuWizz or BrickController 2. The apps simply don't see the hub. I suspect some firmware version blocked them.
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Tags: <technic><remote-control><powered-up><control-plus>
Title: Alternative to LEGO CONTROL+ app
UserDisplayName: Jeffrey
ThreadText: # Alternative to LEGO CONTROL+ app
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2020-01-05)
  
  My son just received the Liebherr R 9800 excavator 42100 LEGO set.
  
  It would seem the Control+ app that is recommended for it simply won't work. It doesn't even connect to the blocks.
  
  **What are the available alternatives?** And if this SE allows it, any recommendation/comparison between them would be greatly appreciated.
  
  We're just looking to control each motor individually, no fancy achievement, scenarios, etc... We'll be able to compile from source, if needed, on MacOS or Ubuntu. We'll be able to run Android and IOS apps too (although I'd prefer to stick with official app stores), but the house has no Microsoft OSes available.
  
  Edit: apparently control+ Android Pixel 3 simply doesn't work, but the app works on IOS. In my case, using BrickController 2 on Android solved the issue.
  
  **Tags:** technic, remote-control, powered-up, control-plus
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: I'm sorry but I think you should get the standard app working before considering alternatives. Most common reason it's not working is because the motors are not connected correctly to the hub (e.g. wrong port, not connected), in which case the app doesn't recognise the model... also check bluetooth is enabled  
  > **username_0**: Thanks username_1. The thing is, BrickController 2 worked right away, so the set must have been correctly wired.  
  > **username_1**: Not necessarily, BrickController 2 will likely not have the requirement that all motors are in the correct ports, it will be able to control any motors attached. The control+ app requires ALL 7 motors connected and in correct ports, one remaining port free.  
  > **username_0**: username_2, the app simply won't connect (android pixel 3). I tried my best not to make my post a rant and a simple ask for recommendations. The recommendation did work and I'm thankful for it. Please don't ask again if the cabling was correct and if batteries were present. :-)  
  > **username_2**: I have the hub from the 42099 set, it's up to date, but can't connect with BuWizz or BrickController 2. The apps simply don't see the hub. I suspect some firmware version blocked them.  
  
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  ## 4 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_8 on 2020-01-05. Score: 13 | Accepted answer
  
  There is an alternative app called [BrickController 2](https://github.com/imurvai/brickcontroller2). This open source software is available for both [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2) as well as [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brickcontroller2/id1441923224?l=hu&ls=1). This application is actively developed and its maintainer can be reached on [Eurobricks forums](https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/120823-app-brickcontroller2/). You can also report and discuss any issues there.
  
  The application is universal compared with solution offered by LEGO since one device allows you to control more than just LEGO Power-UP electronics. The following receivers are supported, by the time of this answer:
  
  * LEGO Powered-Up HUB
  * LEGO Boost HUB
  * LEGO Technic HUB
  * LEGO Power Function infrared receiver (on devices having infrared emitter)
  * SBrick and SBrick Plus (3rd party devices)
  * BuWizz 1 and 2 (3rd party devices)
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_9**: BrickController 2 is primarily for lego kit control with an ios/android compatible gamepads.  
  > **username_10**: Since this is stackexchange, I figure some might like to know it is open source software available here: https://github.com/imurvai/brickcontroller2  
  
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  ### Answer by username_3 on 2020-07-06. Score: 6
  
  There is a free app called buwizz. It is a great alternative that gives more freedom, and works on Android.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_4**: Hi username_3 and welcome to Bricks.SE! BuWizz is indeed an alternative, but it has already been mentioned by username_8 above.  
  > **username_5**: @username_4 If I'm understanding correctly, username_3 is suggesting using the BuWizz app to control the Control+ hub, which is different than what username_8 suggested. I'm not sure that the BuWizz app can do that, though.  
  > **username_4**: @username_5 Right, that could very well be the case. I apologize for not reading more thoroughly.  
  > **username_3**: @username_5 that's indeed what I was suggesting. I have the 42100 and can control all functions with the BuWizz app. There's an unofficial alternative model ("skid steer loader") for the 42100 which also has instructions how to setup the BuWizz app to use it for that model.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_6 on 2020-04-07. Score: 1
  
  I have started working on a C# SDK to control compatible Control+ / Powered Up hubs.
  
  See: <https://vouzamo.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/c-sdk-for-lego-bluetooth-le-hubs/> for more information.
  
  
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  ### Answer by username_7 on 2023-07-07. Score: 0
  
  Have you tried to use the PoweredUp App (also by Lego)? It gives full control over motors and programmation. It is like the advanced mode of Control+.
  
  Here is a video by RacingBrick showing most capabilities even though since the last update, unfortunately, most programming blocks have new UI. Don't forget to enable the Advanced Palette if you want the full features.
  
  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4gWPey2sBE>
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_7**: A little more information about the last update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCAp7s2rYO0  
  > **username_7**: And this one by  Technicmaster0 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS8GWqT0vNk  
  
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