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Re: Batteries Dead
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 22 Dec 1998 22:50:18 GMT
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John A. Tamplin <jat@travellerAVOIDSPAM.com>
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On Tue, 22 Dec 1998, Peter Baggiolini wrote:
> I turned on my RCX for the first time in about a month. A Month ago, my
> batteries were brand new and working fine. When I turned it on today, it
> beeped at me like it was dying, and the lcd display started to fade.
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> Questions:
> 1) Does the RCX Use power when it is off?
Yes, it is in standby mode waiting for an interrupt. Standby mode greatly
reduces power requirements, but it maintains RAM contents. That is why you
don't have to download firmware every time you turn it on.
> 2) Is this normal?
Yes.
> 3) When I replace my batteries, do I have to reload firmware?
Yes.
> 4) My designated lego room is the coldest room in the house this time of the
> year.. Could this have accelerated the power loss?
I don't know much about optimal battery storage conditions, but I am sure
that anything you would consider acceptable for human habitation would not
have a significant effect on battery life.
John A. Tamplin Traveller Information Services
jat@Traveller.COM 2104 West Ferry Way
256/705-7007 - FAX 256/705-7100 Huntsville, AL 35801
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| In article <Pine.A32.3.91.98122...33.13572s- 100000@cyclone.traveller.com>, John A. Tamplin <jat@Traveller.COM> writes (...) How could your bear to leave it alone for a whole _month_ (8-)# (...) Presumably not if it is plugged into mains adaptor at (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: Batteries Dead
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| The only thing I would add is that 'cooler' temperatures will prolong shelve life of a drycell battery (AA type). (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Batteries Dead
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| I turned on my RCX for the first time in about a month. A Month ago, my batteries were brand new and working fine. When I turned it on today, it beeped at me like it was dying, and the lcd display started to fade. Questions: 1) Does the RCX Use (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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