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Re: Power inlet to RCX 1.5?
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 24 Aug 2001 20:46:11 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Juergen Stuber writes:
> "Da Byte" <DaByte@hotmail.com> writes:
> >
> > In lugnet.robotics, Sergio Lorenzetti writes:
> > > > There are 12 contact pads in the battery bay. One is the + lead to the RCX,
> > > > one is the - lead to the RCX, and the other 10 are used to connect the
> >
> > But what sort of Voltage and Amperage do you use with that connection? Coz,
> > with me it won't work very well with a couple of adapters putting out 6 to
> > 12 Volts (max. 1.25 A).
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> I'd use a 9V 1.5A _regulated_ power supply.
> Lower ampere ratings should also work until you stall three motors ...
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> Jürgen
Thanks, Jürgen!
I have installed the firmware with a 9.6V=, 50mA! adapter, but no sensors or
motors connected :-) It was a breeze after I found the right connection
plates inside the battery bay.
Gr.,
Remko
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