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Re: External power supply ?
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Tue, 25 Nov 2003 20:45:02 GMT
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Jim <jim@jameswestIHATESPAM.com>
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I've done something similar but used wooden dowels cut to size. No harsh
chemicals to mess with. :)
Jim West
www.jameswest.com
The box said Windows 95 or better, so I installed Linux.
---------- Original Message -----------
From: "Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr>
To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com
Sent: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 19:49:18 GMT
Subject: Re: External power supply ?
> Hello Ilja,
> >
> > Is there anyone here that has some info on how i can get my rcx version
> > 2.0 to work with an external power supply?
>
> Here is the method that I used in my motors tests
>
> (http://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm), that require no
> modification to RCX: use two fake batteries assembled from the sawed
> ends of old alkaline batteries, maintained at the right spacing with
> rods of hot melting glue.
>
> See http://www.philohome.com/motors/fake-batt1.jpg and
> http://www.philohome.com/motors/fake-batt.jpg.
>
> These fake batteries are connected to a regulated 9V power supply
> (red wire connected to +)
>
> And of course...
> Caution: I shall not be held responsible if you burn your RCX with incorrect
> voltage or bad polarity
> Caution2: batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can be
> dangerous for your health. Open them at your own risk and only if
> you know what you are doing!!!
>
> Philo
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