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Re: A/C Adapter for RCX 1.0
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:40:54 GMT
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Original-From:
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William Grant <wagrant@SPAMCAKEoptusnet.com.au>
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The 1.0 RCX with AC adaptor jack takes 9-12 volts. I have been running
one on a 12 volt adaptor for ages, and no damage. I think the RCX also
includes some protective circuitry, so you shouldn't have any trouble,
especially with an adaptor LEGO sent you!
William
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Jordan Bradford wrote:
> I bought an RCX with an AC adapter jack and an AC adapter from Pitsco. They
> arrived today. But when I opened the adapter I saw that it outputs 12V, not 9V.
> It's an old Dacta AC adapter from 1996 (copyright date on packaging). I already
> tried using it with my RCX and measured the motor outputs, and I got about 9.5V
> for all of them. Do you think this adapter could cause damage over time? I want
> to know if I should send it back and use my 9V train AC adapter instead.
>
> Can I get a 9V adapter from LEGO? I also have one lying around someplace that
> lets me choose the output voltage . . . I could use that, too, but I'm a LEGO
> purist. Heh.
>
>
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| I bought an RCX with an AC adapter jack and an AC adapter from Pitsco. They arrived today. But when I opened the adapter I saw that it outputs 12V, not 9V. It's an old Dacta AC adapter from 1996 (copyright date on packaging). I already tried using (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)
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