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Re: Question about RIS 1.0
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 31 Mar 2001 03:53:35 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Steven Combs writes:
> > The RCX uses AC input, not DC. The AC/DC conversion is internal, so what
> > you need is a power adapter that outputs AC current. I've heard that you
> > can toast your RCX with an AC/DC adapter as well, so be careful.
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> Is that right? Wouldn't the AC adapter be a AC to DC Converter? I have seen the RCX circuit board and I do not remember there being enough room for a transformer built-in to convert the AC
> signal to DC.
The RCX accepts AC voltage, all it needs to convert to DC is 4 diodes, or a
small bridge rectifier.
It takes anything from 9-12VAC. Apparently you can do some damage by
plugging in DC, as in the long term you will only be passing voltage through
half the rectifier and therfore stress it (or so they say).
Martin
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| (...) Is that right? Wouldn't the AC adapter be a AC to DC Converter? I have seen the RCX circuit board and I do not remember there being enough room for a transformer built-in to convert the AC signal to DC. Steven B. Combs, MS, CIT Associate (...) (23 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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