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Re: HELP!!!
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Tue, 20 Apr 2004 03:16:11 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, David Laswell wrote:
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Matthew Jeffery wrote:
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No I hadn’t - I just did and... Nothing. It’s frustrating because the rcx
won’t even power on :( Thanks very much for trying though!
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Okay, you said you changed the batteries...do you use alkalines or
rechargables? If you use rechargables, were they freshly recharged, or had
they been sitting around for a while? I know my NiMHs, while excellent to
use, tend to lose their charge after a month or two, even if I didn’t use
them. Also, did you check the contacts to see if there’s any corrosion or
oxidation? I have a halogen lamp that wouldn’t work at all until I scrubbed
the terminals clean and it could get a solid electrical contact.
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I use Energizer E2 Batteries (alkaline, non rechargeable) and they were fresh
from the packet. To check, I changed them for some Duracell M3’s (We only use
good batteries here) and for a fresh set of ordinary Energizers. Neither worked.
As I said, I checked the obvious stuff - including corrosion and other problems
(I have had many problems with on remote controlled car in the past, so I know
what to look for now)
I have now put the rcx into a kind of “grave”. It is currently residing in a
plastic box in my cupboard. It is a sad day when an RCX goes bye-bye, especially
in these troubled times.
cheers and thanks for the help!
Matt
PS, the only thing I can think of now is if lego were to offer a replacement.
This unit was in perfect working order until just a few days ago :(
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| "mat" <mjjeffer@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HwG92z.uMH@lugnet.com... (...) rcx (...) had (...) to (...) use (...) or (...) scrubbed (...) fresh (...) use (...) worked. (...) problems (...) know (...) a (...) especially (...) replacement. (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| (...) Okay, you said you changed the batteries...do you use alkalines or rechargables? If you use rechargables, were they freshly recharged, or had they been sitting around for a while? I know my NiMHs, while excellent to use, tend to lose their (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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