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In lugnet.technic, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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> However I would like to point out that the wall wart in my hand (from a 4558
> I have handy) (which is stamped "Made In China for the LEGO Group", (sans
> any (r) symbol, shame on them, but I digress)) takes in 120V AC & .12 A and
> puts out 11 Volts AC & 7VA.
>
> Do wall warts issued for 220 regions put out DC instead? If so that would
> tend to be just as likely to burn out the bridge rectifier in the speed
> controller if it is expecting AC, would it not? It may be a bit more rugged
> than the one in the RCX though.
Ooops! Silly me!
Yes, the Australian (240v) train reg adapter is also 10v AC, so fine to use
with RCX.
ROSCO
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| (...) Yes. That is what I meant. I even believe sincerely that it's what I said. :-) I am not sure who exactly within LEGO first recommended it but if you dig hard enough in lugnet.robotics I believe you will find just such a recommendation.... that (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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