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Re: External power supply ?
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Date: 
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 19:49:18 GMT
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Hello Ilja,

Is there anyone here that has some info on how i can get my rcx version
2.0 to work with an external power supply?

Here is the method that I used in my motors tests
(http://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm), that require no modification to
RCX: use two fake batteries assembled from the sawed ends of old alkaline
batteries, maintained at the right spacing with rods of hot melting glue.

See http://www.philohome.com/motors/fake-batt1.jpg and
http://www.philohome.com/motors/fake-batt.jpg.

These fake batteries are connected to a regulated 9V power supply (red wire
connected to +)

And of course...
Caution: I shall not be held responsible if you burn your RCX with incorrect
voltage or bad polarity
Caution2: batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can be dangerous for your
health. Open them at your own risk and only if you know what you are doing!!!

Philo



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  Re: External power supply ?
 
I've done something similar but used wooden dowels cut to size. No harsh chemicals to mess with. :) Jim West www.jameswest.com The box said Windows 95 or better, so I installed Linux. ---...--- Original Message ---...--- From: "Philippe Hurbain" (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)
  Re: External power supply ?
 
(...) Philo, I want to attempt the conversion to an external power source. I have looked at your page but I have a few questions. Please forgive me that I know next to nothing about electric power and electronics -- or so it seems. - Your regulated (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics)

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Hello, for work i've been building a lego crane, which is used to attract people to my company's stand at fairs/conferences. One of the problem is the batteries. It's annoying that every once in a while someone has to change them. I've heard that (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics)

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