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Re: External supply for RCX
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:16:05 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Jan Nouza writes:
> Hi,
>
> recently I purchased a LEGO Dacta Robotics set containing a RCX. To my
> surprise, the RCX was different from that I purchased with RIS 1.5 a month
> ago. The 'new' one has a socket for an external voltage supply (as I can
> guess from the '9-12 V' caption placed near to it).
>
> Can anybody tell me which of the two RCXs types is the most recently produced
> one?
> And a more important question: What is the orientation (where is + and -) of
> the socket?
> Anyway, I think the external supply option is a good thing that may help
> during testing and debugging sessions.
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> Thanks for answering.
>
> Jan
Actually, the 'new' one is the one without the adapter socket. Lego stopped
putting them in, apparently to save a few cents on the cost of each RCX. :-(
You can get 'official' Lego adapters from http://www.pitsco-legodacta.com/
Here's the link to the item (appologies for the long url!):
http://www.pldstore.com/pitsco2/catalog.cfm?
dest=itempg&orderid=ID1908142414997877&itemid=34&secid=17&linkon=category&linki
d=11
They work really well - the GMLTC uses the adaptors to power the RCXs we use
on our train layout. It's a LOT cheaper than buying batteries!
JohnG, GMLTC
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