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(...) The 12 volt AC Train transformers work just fine. I've used one for weeks at a time. Also, I believe Dacta sells the Train Transformer as the RCX power pack. Dean (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It does. 100% Dean (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I'm pretty sure that the 2.0 firmware will work on a 1.0 or 1.5 brick. - Jacob (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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Has anybody attempted to convert the hand pump into a double acting cylinder? Excuse my total ignorance about things pneumatic, it may be a totally silly thought on my part! I have noticed that the hand pump is a lot more commonly available (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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Thanks for all the information. Just a few comments... (...) ... (...) ... (...) I have not verified this myself, but from discussions a long time ago I remember that the power for the motors is not run through the voltage regulator. Which means (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) FYI - I ran my RCX1.0 for a while with a 12V DC adapter. The RCX has "9-12V" printed above the plug. One day I thought I check my DC adapter and found it was actually putting out 18V! Needless to say I stopped using it, but I had been running (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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hi list again! thanks a lot for all your replies to my postings about accu pack and power plugs! since i already got my ordered 1.0 rcx's today (thanks rob!) and now own all versions of the rcx, i disassembled them all to have a look at the power (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Train Power supplies... That's what it is. You can get them cheap on ebay etc... Dean (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) One of the changes to RIS 2.0 is the removal of the AC power jack. (...) Does the RCX in RIS 1.5 have a power adapter? I don't a RIS 1.5 yet (getting one tomorrow!). What I do know is that Lego Dawsonville, GA (706) 216-2800 has the RCX 1.0, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I believe you can get an RCX with AC plug from DACTA (Ask before ordering) I got one a couple of months ago ($125, Ouch) Lester (24 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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