[CADA] CADA General Discussion Topic

[R0Sch]

Don't know how big this will be or if it's Technic or System based, but there is a Juventus Turin FC Bus with set nr. C99998 listed on freakware.
DoubleE is already selling an RC model of it:

 

[Aleh]

Mindblowing work, set and attention to details!
I wonder if it cab be assembled from original lego parts with a few exclusions like micro motor etc.

@eric trax Michał any chance to get a list of unique CaDa parts and instructions?

[langko]

1 hour ago, R0Sch said:

Don't know how big this will be or if it's Technic or System based, but there is a Juventus Turin FC Bus with set nr. C99998 listed on freakware.
DoubleE is already selling an RC model of it:

Isn’t that just a normal RC toy? As far as I can see that’s not ‘Lego’ (bricks/whatever you want to call it) at all. https://www.doubleeagle-group.com/double-e-toys/juventus-fc-radio-control-bus-e638

[1gor]

9 minutes ago, Aleh said:

Mindblowing work, set and attention to details!
I wonder if it cab be assembled from original lego parts with a few exclusions like micro motor etc.

@eric trax Michał any chance to get a list of unique CaDa parts and instructions?

Tires are something that Lego should have made in this dimensions loooong ago... more problem I see in battery box/electronics if you want...if you try to make with good old Powerfunctions, you'll need 4 IR receivers...it is very hard to maintain such perfect proportions and all those features in such compact space...maybee if you make it a bit bigger scale with Xerion tires at ftont and Zetros at rear...and stretch it about 3-4 studs (and make it 2 stufs wider)...

[M_longer]

1 hour ago, 1gor said:

more problem I see in battery box/electronics if you want

LEGO is quetly killing Control+, maybe we will see something new in August.

[R0Sch]

1 hour ago, langko said:

Isn’t that just a normal RC toy? As far as I can see that’s not ‘Lego’ (bricks/whatever you want to call it) at all. https://www.doubleeagle-group.com/double-e-toys/juventus-fc-radio-control-bus-e638

Yes, the pic of the RC posted is from the link you show. But the one I mean is listen under "construction bricks".
https://www.freakware.de/p/teambus-juventus-turin-c2-a177323.htm

[Maaboo the Witch]

17 minutes ago, M_longer said:

LEGO is quietly killing Control+

And not before time.

[1gor]

8 hours ago, M_longer said:

LEGO is quetly killing Control+

It looks so...

[eric trax]

On 12/20/2024 at 8:10 AM, nintiendo said:

I agree with him, sticker on multiple parts is something unacceptable from CaDA (it appears in several sets).

On 12/19/2024 at 7:23 PM, R0Sch said:

The model and functions are great! Price is excellent for the size and number of electronics. I guess the motors are still not proportional, right?
I'm not a big fan of the stickers over multiple elements, especially since so many printed parts come attached on plates because they were printed as a group. If CaDA can't make separate sized stickers why not print those few elements too? Another small nitpick are the spoked rims. Something like on the trailer would have looked better, or some wheel caps.

Check out another good, unbiased YT review from CleverPig.

Two large CADA stickers on a larger number of bricks were not my idea. In the prototype, these elements were built entirely of bricks. I know that with a set consisting of over 4500 elements this will sound absurd but there are certain assumptions of limitations that we cannot exceed. The prints increased the price but we decided that this is such an exclusive set that the number of stickers must be limited. Unfortunately, not everything can be reconciled.

I tested several configurations for new rims and wheel covers. Unfortunately, there was no possibility of producing new rims (costs). When I used the dish in combination with a smooth body, they took away the charm of a brick building. I know it sounds very strange. However, I wanted the combine to be recognizable in photos and graphics that it is still a model made of bricks and the exposed rims give it that.

I watched the ATBT and CleverPig review. I am glad that the reception of the model is so good. I managed to improve my skill in designing the set. It is not the same as designing a model for the instructions. Despite the size of this set, building it is very satisfying and laying cables is not frustrating

15 hours ago, Aleh said:

Mindblowing work, set and attention to details!
I wonder if it cab be assembled from original lego parts with a few exclusions like micro motor etc.

@eric trax Michał any chance to get a list of unique CaDa parts and instructions?

In addition to CADA micromotors (3 pieces) There are several liftarms with pins on the ends. I think it is possible to build it with Lego blocks. Also remember that Lego does not have a 2x4 wedge tile so the stud will be visible.

I cannot share the building instructions for this model. However, I know that after about 6 months from the premiere, CADA itself provides instructions for the MASTER series models for free. The file also contains a parts list.

As a fun fact, I can say that I sent the final prototype to R&D in December 2022, so the development took exactly 2 years. This shows how much work it takes to produce such a large and complicated set.

[Sokolov Edward]

CADA promises to post instructions on how to assemble a large tyrannosaurus from 3 dinosaur kits.

The instructions will appear somewhere here https://cn.doubleeagle-group.com/list.php?pid=6&ty=25&tty=19&page=16

Edited December 23, 2024 by Sokolov Edward

[Brickstone_City]

Hi,

I have built some automated railway switches using Cada micro motors and hub CJV1077 (with new port type).

The problem is, with remote CJV8011 the connection switches off after about 5 minutes unless you constantly activate a button - which is not really helpful in the case of switches that will be only occasionally operated.

Do you know any solutions?

Thank you very much,

Roni

[Aleh]

On 12/22/2024 at 12:59 PM, eric trax said:

As a fun fact, I can say that I sent the final prototype to R&D in December 2022, so the development took exactly 2 years. This shows how much work it takes to produce such a large and complicated set.

I wonder how many changes took place in the final model compared to your initial MOC? :)

Merry Christmas

[R0Sch]

On 12/23/2024 at 1:39 PM, Sokolov Edward said:

CADA promises to post instructions on how to assemble a large tyrannosaurus from 3 dinosaur kits.

 

Wait, these are not only ball joint plates in tan but actually all pieces are glow in the dark? How cool is this?! Wonder how cheap they will be to get multiples of.

[Sokolov Edward]

7 hours ago, R0Sch said:

Wait, these are not only ball joint plates in tan but actually all pieces are glow in the dark? How cool is this?! Wonder how cheap they will be to get multiples of.

If you believe the cover of the instructions, they really should glow. The only question is for how long - my wristwatch has an afterglow, but it's no more than an hour. They're not on sale yet.

[msk6003]

Is the new black battery box can proportional control servo?

[efferman]

2 hours ago, msk6003 said:

Is the new black battery box can proportional control servo?

I'm not sure if I'm even allowed to answer the question.

[Davidz90]

I got the Formula 1 Alfa Romeo set for christmas and just finished assembling it. I'm very impressed with overall looks and brick quality is completely on par with Lego. However, I ran into a problem: the drivetrain runs poorly, with audible clicks. Seems like the knob gears are jamming, but can't pinpoint the issue. Anyone else had similar experience?

 

A few other minor nitpicks:

-the stickers are slightly translucent, so white parts don't look very nice

-steering radius is kinda poor

-engine seems undersized (maybe it's not, haven't measured it), there's no gearbox (and yet, there's a problem with friction in transmission)

 

In short, 10/10 display model, 7/10 mechanical features.

[Lipko]

18 minutes ago, Davidz90 said:

I got the Formula 1 Alfa Romeo set for christmas and just finished assembling it. I'm very impressed with overall looks and brick quality is completely on par with Lego. However, I ran into a problem: the drivetrain runs poorly, with audible clicks. Seems like the knob gears are jamming, but can't pinpoint the issue. Anyone else had similar experience?

 

A few other minor nitpicks:

-the stickers are slightly translucent, so white parts don't look very nice

-steering radius is kinda poor

-engine seems undersized (maybe it's not, haven't measured it), there's no gearbox (and yet, there's a problem with friction in transmission)

 

In short, 10/10 display model, 7/10 mechanical features.

I saw one, it was totally jammed.

[Sokolov Edward]

The long-awaited instruction for C61503 appeared in the YWOBB library. Unfortunately, the Chinese comrades like to "inflate" PDF files several dozen times and this instruction suffered the same fate. After optimization through the foxit pdf editor, only 45 MB remained from almost 2 GB.

On 12/26/2024 at 9:24 AM, msk6003 said:

Is the new black battery box can proportional control servo?

According to the manual, the C61503 has exactly the same set of motors and controls. The manual says nothing about new settings and applications for this radio control unit. Most likely, there was a redesign of the motors and cables with connectors, which began to look like new Lego motors. Other Chinese manufacturers (for example, IM.Master 9809) already used similar connectors several years ago.

Edited December 27, 2024 by Sokolov Edward

[eric trax]

On 12/25/2024 at 3:17 PM, Aleh said:

I wonder how many changes took place in the final model compared to your initial MOC? :)

There were no major changes. The ones that happened were the replacement of a tile type to put a print there or the replacement of an element due to a patent. Considering the number of bricks I don't know if we changed 1% at all.

On 12/26/2024 at 7:24 AM, msk6003 said:

Is the new black battery box can proportional control servo?

No, there is no proportional control.

[R0Sch]

Looks like CaDA is back in the space race ;)
https://decadastore.com/products/cada-sls-artemis-space-launch-system-c56049w

And looks like spielzeug-fuchs listed a bunch of upcoming sets including the long awaited JCB 220X and this Audi:

Edited December 29, 2024 by R0Sch

[gyenesvi]

That Audi looks quite smooth with clean lines and little clutter. I like those fender pieces, looks like much easier to integrate with the rest of the body than Lego ones.

[SNIPE]

CADA finally, in december, added instructions for a bunch of sets, including the AMG ONE:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WudE5AInLE2D5LyO4N3Zsur4tKGI3uMH

Edited December 31, 2024 by SNIPE

[thekoRngear]

A very well thought-out comparison video (sorry if it is already posted).

 

[R0Sch]

Nothing interesting besides the 1:8 Kick Sauber F1 and 1:10 Mazda 787B models in the 2025 catalog imo.