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Re: Don't move I dropped a brick on the floor....
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Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:37:24 GMT
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> Might I jump in here too? I don't have an AC enabled RCX so I'm stuck with
> battery power. But its not that terrible is it? I usually use rechargable
> alkalines. And then I put in fresh batteries on game day. For project X the
> energizer titaniums bought me an extra four seconds :)
Bruce pointed out that the way he builds, he does not use foresight and plan to have
easy access to his RCX.
I like to use more motors than is necessary, so I like the AC. as well, it allows a
person to use time, as a way to control things, without messing up performance.
under battery, drive for 10 seconds can change every run, but under AC drive for 10
seconds is always the same spot.
>
> > I think those guys are freaks from some other planet. Clearly they have access to
> > some sort of "super battery technology" that the rest of use can not access.
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> Well, I have used lithium batteries before. They give the full 9V unlike nickel
> metal hydrides and seem to last forever. Also, they are much lighter than
> regular batteries. The only downside is that they are super expensive.
that's is point #2, if you have the AC, and its not mission critical, then lets use it.
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> Anyway, I figure if people really want to use AC they can. I doubt tangling
> wires will be an issue in this game since most people will just approach the box
> from their side. I suppose not having batteries on board would make your robot
> lighter which could make it a bit faster... But I doubt that would make a huge
> difference. Maybe to be completely fair the AC powered RCX's should have
> batteries in them anyway. Could be a nice backup in case of another power
> failure... :)
>
> Rob
I have batteries in all my bricks. you need it to maintain the firmware, when the plug
comes out.
:)
--
Chris
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