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RCX Power, etc.
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:45:28 GMT
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Randall Thomas <rthomas@ptd.net/spamcake/>
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Hi,
Did anyone know the answer to what the polarity is for the power supply
connector for the RCX that comes with the RISv1.0?
Also, does anyone know what the amperage limits are for the motor output
ports? Can one safely connect two motors to a port, under load? I
understand a single motors worst case draw is around 300mA. Is this correct?
Any info appreciated, thanks,
Randall
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| (...) It is meant to receive AC. The 'proper' supply, is 10vAC, 0.7A. It has a rectification bridge inside the unit. There is a 'potential' problem with using DC, if you use a supply with a higher current capability than the Lego unit, in that all (...) (25 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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