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LEGO® Power Functions IR Receiver

LEGO® Power Functions IR Receiver4.51285.
Average rating4.5out of 5 stars

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Build this LEGO® Power Functions IR receiver into your LEGO models and add amazing movement and functionality with a click of the remote control (available separately, see item #8885 or 8879)!
  • IR Reciver has 2 outputs that connect up to 2 different LEGO Power Functions.
  • The LEGO Power Functions IR RC system operates on 4 different channels enabling you to control 4 different models at the same time. Use 8885 IR Remote Control or 8879 IR Speed Remote control to control functions on the IR Receiver!
  • The reaching distance of the infra-red RC system is at least 30' (10m).
  • Requires battery box (Item #8881), not included.
  • This item is Version 1. Version 2 is not available for individual sale.
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LEGO® Power Functions IR Receiver
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Overall RatingAverage rating4.5out of 5 stars
(39 Reviews)
92% would recommend this product.

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Level of DifficultyAverage rating2.4out of 5 stars
Value for MoneyAverage rating4.1out of 5 stars
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  • December 31st, 2015
    Average rating5out of 5 stars
    Everything is Awesome...........
    | 45-54
    I would recommend this to a friend!
    Purchased for: Son
    These remote, and motor parts make any Lego set, or build go to the next stage of fun. My son want's to buy more so as to make the truck a full RC. My son is 9, the build rated 10-14 so was a challenge, which is what he enjoys.
    Play ExperienceAverage rating5out of 5 stars
    Level of DifficultyAverage rating4out of 5 stars
    Value for MoneyAverage rating5out of 5 stars
    Build Time: 2 days
    Building Experience: Intermediate LEGO builder
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  • April 9th, 2011
    Average rating5out of 5 stars
    The "Main Knob" for all IR builds
    | 45-54
    I would recommend this to a friend!
    This unit is brilliant !! It's not just a reciever, but also a twin controller unit. It has 2 separate subchannels for each of the 4 main channels. This way it will control 2 motors or 1 motor and lights on a train, or any two powerfunction units. As a "train-o-holic" this unit along with the other controls is a MUST for powering and controlling modern lego IR trains. I wish that lego would make a SET with the necessary items for powering trains: 8884 IR reciever 8879 IR speed remote control 8870 lights 88002 train motor 88000 battery box (or alternately, 8878 rechargable battery box and 8887 charger) And then give us a reasonable rebate on the whole deal, since we already have bought a train. {;o)
    Play ExperienceAverage rating5out of 5 stars
    Level of DifficultyAverage rating2out of 5 stars
    Value for MoneyAverage rating4out of 5 stars
    Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
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  • September 15th, 2016
    Average rating4out of 5 stars
    Again, needs improvement!
    | 35-44
    I would recommend this to a friend!
    This is an essential set if you want any remote control. BUT!! The current output is vastly limited --> You cannot run any of two PF motors from one slot. Of course, you can workaround this problem with two IR receivers, assigning each PF motors to each IR receivers. But you need two controllers to actually power two motors at the same time. --> a waste of resource. I know that V2 partially solves the problem but you can't get them unless you purchase the retired product: 4x4 Crawler from an aftermarket. I'm not sure why LEGO isn't still phasing this V1 receiver out while V2 was released 4 yrs ago...
    Building Experience: Expert LEGO builder
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  • December 8th, 2012
    Average rating5out of 5 stars
    The Full review from Range, to Model it is here.
    | 14-18
    I would recommend this to a friend!
    This is a very good Piece of equipment, if you just have a motor and a battery box and looking into making your models RC this would be very helpful, It has about a 25-30 Foot range Indoors, and about a 15-20 Out doors. This has been a fan loved piece so there where three types, Most people don't know about that this one had a older one it looked the same and acted similar, It had a 10-15 Foot range inside and about 10 foot range outdoors, I would recommend buying it from a place like LEGO because they are only selling the 'Newer' one, The V2 Featured in the Rock crawler has better battery to motor power usage, so the motors spin the same speed but the battery uses less power, I have the V2 and I think it has a little better range (though I haven't tested it yet) I can't say what to do right now, Wait and get the newer one (though it isn't much better then this one) Or just have this one Because we don't know if this could come out in a day or a year it is a hard choice. Value for money is excellent, $12 to make awesome RC models is totally worth it. They do break after about 3 years I have just had my oldest one pass its life time. Play, Wow all I can say is that these make your model that much better. They are so fun whether it is from Driving your LEGO train around the Christmas tree, to Driving your LEGO Jeep outside this is perfect for every place. Unlike most of the PF parts I don't know if this is water proof, the motors are and I have tested them but I don't want to test this. Mainly for Technic building, it has two front Pin holes then the rest of it is studded. The video I attached is of my Jeep I built and it is showing my Technic model using this part. This is outdoors and I am about 10 feet away at the time.
    Play ExperienceAverage rating4out of 5 stars
    Level of DifficultyAverage rating5out of 5 stars
    Value for MoneyAverage rating5out of 5 stars
    Building Experience: Expert LEGO builder
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