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RE: Batteries?
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 17 Dec 1998 17:17:52 GMT
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Scott C Tudor <SCOTT.TUDOR@nospamANALOG.COM>
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> > which puts the onboard power with alkies at the lower end. A six-pack of
> > nicads or nimhs puts out about 7.2 volts, possibly enough to work but
> > definitely below range.
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> No, it's not below range at all. The Mindstorms manual clearly states that
> rechargable batteries may be used, but with reduced power output.
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> The processor in the RCX requires 5V to operate. As long as the battery
> voltage is high enough to operate the 5V voltage regulation circuit, it will
> work just fine.
How about using rechargeable alkaline batteries?
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