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(...) Perhaps because rechargeables have a faster initial voltage drop than other types and they feel that could make it seem like the RCX has poor performance or isn't working right. Perhaps. (25 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) safe though... All manufacturers seem to say that... its obviously a conspiracy from the multinational disposable battery cartel. Bastards, they probably killed all Nixons too ... actually will this now get flaged by Echelon... "Wow someone (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) If that is the case with rechargeable batteries, then I stand corrected. I do wonder why LEGO would caution the use of rechargeables if they are safe though... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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The motor driver circuits in the RCX are current limited to somewhere around 500 mA if I remember correctly. The driver chips also have a temperature cutoff, so they will not overheat. You can short the motor with no damage. - pete. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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