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Re: External supply for RCX
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 14:35:12 GMT
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Andreas Mattern <andreas.mattern@ikm.uni-*AvoidSpam*karlsruhe.de>
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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!

Speaking of batteries, the manual advises against using rechargeable ones.
Does anyone have experience with that? Why not use them?



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  Re: External supply for RCX
 
(...) I've been using rechargable Eveready Renewals in one of my RCX's for quite a few months without any problems... I think it is the lower 1.2 volt compared to the 1.5V of a standard battery that they are concerned with. Dave (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)

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  External supply for RCX
 
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' (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)

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