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Subject: 
Re: accu pack with rcx
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Mon, 3 Dec 2001 08:43:24 GMT
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> > I am not sure whether the alkaline batteries will like the external voltage
> > applied to them. If not, your RCX is in immediate danger, because they may
> > explode or leak. Trying to charge the accumulators with the alkaline
> > batteries in place will worsen the issue.
> 
> Would LEGO let you do that? Probably not.
> 
> I've had no trouble running the RCX off a 12v DC supply from a
> transformer, with the batteries in. The RCX has great power supply
> circuitry.

If you have an external power jack, some of what I wrote may not be an
issue.

Greetings

Horst



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  Re: accu pack with rcx
 
(...) Would LEGO let you do that? Probably not. I've had no trouble running the RCX off a 12v DC supply from a transformer, with the batteries in. The RCX has great power supply circuitry. - Jacob (25 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.robotics)

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