Subject:
|
Re: Wall transformer for RCX
|
Newsgroups:
|
lugnet.robotics
|
Date:
|
Tue, 27 Feb 2001 01:34:24 GMT
|
Viewed:
|
749 times
|
| |
|
|
The safest bet is to use a transformer that comes with one of the LEGO train
sets. I asked LEGO via email and they recommended using one of these. Here
are the specs of of it:
Input: 120VAC 60 Hz .12A
Output: 12VAC 7 VA
In lugnet.robotics, John Barnes writes:
> I have seen a number of post asking the same question,
>
> What to use for external power for the RCX (ver 1.0)
>
> I have been using RadioShack;
>
> cat # 273 1631 - 9v 800mA AC
>
> This transformer has the correct size jack. The output voltage
> is adjustable. I cut a small length of wooden toothpick and wedge
> it in the slot in the switch to make sure it doesn't accidently get
> adjusted to a setting greater than 9v.
>
> One post asked about the connector polarity. It's AC so it doesn't
> matter.
>
> I have happily run all three motor ports at once with the rated 800mA
> with no problems.
>
> JB
|
|
Message is in Reply To:
 | | Wall transformer for RCX
|
| I have seen a number of post asking the same question, What to use for external power for the RCX (ver 1.0) I have been using RadioShack; cat # 273 1631 - 9v 800mA AC This transformer has the correct size jack. The output voltage is adjustable. I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Feb-01, to lugnet.robotics)
|
2 Messages in This Thread:
 
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
Active threads in Robotics
|
|
|
|
|
|
