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RCX and batteries
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lugnet.robotics
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Sun, 24 Nov 2002 13:48:58 GMT
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Brass Tilde <brasstilde@insightbb.com+IHateSpam+>
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Is the RCX considered a "high-drain" or "moderate-drain" device? If one is
using the motors, I'd almost say yes, but how does frequency of use factor
into this? Is anyone using rechargeable NiMH batteries in their RCX? What
kind of performance to you get?
Thanks,
Brass
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 | | Re: RCX and batteries
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| (...) I don't know how those terms are defined. (...) I use NiMH's - they work just fine - but obviously they don't have the capacity of disposable batteries - I'd estimate that they run out in about a quarter the time that disposables do...but (...) (22 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: RCX and batteries
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| -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 (...) If you have a 1.0 RCX, use a power adapter when you can. 9-12V, any polarity will do, even AC. I use a 12V, 500mA, negative-tip adapter from - hehe - a K'Nex set. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- (...) (22 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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