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In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile wrote:
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I played with the NXT and spoke with the product manager at CES. There is NO
AC plug on the NXT, nor can it be powered via USB.
SteveB
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Look here at picture NXT5.
http://www.vanree.net/fotoalbum/javanree/lego/frechen2006/MindstormsNXT/
You will see a power entry panel blank coming up from the battery compartment
cover plate. It seems possible that an alternate cover might actually contain
either a rechargeable battery pack, A/C power supply or both with access via a
receptacle accessible through this hole.
This is just a hopeful guess on my part!
JB
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In lugnet.trains, John Barnes wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile wrote:
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I played with the NXT and spoke with the product manager at CES. There is
NO AC plug on the NXT, nor can it be powered via USB.
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Look here at picture NXT5.
http://www.vanree.net/fotoalbum/javanree/lego/frechen2006/MindstormsNXT/
You will see a power entry panel blank coming up from the battery
compartment cover plate. It seems possible that an alternate cover might
actually contain either a rechargeable battery pack, A/C power supply or
both with access via a receptacle accessible through this hole.
This is just a hopeful guess on my part!
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From this press release:
http://www.lego.com/education/mindstorms/images/eng/downloads/EducationPress.pdf
Features of the new system include:
- New 32-bit NXT intelligent brick
- Rechargeable battery system with A/C plug
- and then a bunch of boring stuff about sensors, servos, Bluetooth, and such
I did notice that it didn’t mention anything about IR in that section, so I may
be wrong about that potential application for a completely different reason.
And if I’ve been reading other sources right, it actually can be used as line
power. I wouldn’t bet my first born on it or anything, though.
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