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Re: External supply for RCX
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:28:08 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Andreas Mattern <andreas.mattern@ikm.uni-karlsruhe.de>
writes:
> > 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!
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> Speaking of batteries, the manual advises against using rechargeable ones.
> Does anyone have experience with that? Why not use them?
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
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Vision Command in Nederland
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| Is Vision Command te koop in Nederland? Zo ja, waar? Does anybody know whether Vision Command is sold in the Netherlands? If yes, where? Harrie de Leeuw Eindhoven The Netherlands (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: External supply for RCX
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| (...) Yes - but alkaline batteries drop gradually in voltage throughout their lives - by the time they run out, their volts are below 1.2. NiCd's on the other hand stay at 1.2 volts and dry up much more suddenly...over just seconds sometimes. Dunno (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Speaking of batteries, the manual advises against using rechargeable ones. Does anyone have experience with that? Why not use them? (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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