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Re: Solar RCX and max current draw
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Tue, 5 Jan 1999 08:29:37 GMT
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Original-From:
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"Keith Miller" <kmiller@talon.net>
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those solar cells put out about 12 at 1-5 ma...
I have one.. they are amphorus(SP) type. high voltage. very low amperage..
-----Original Message-----
From: MwalimuB@aol.com <MwalimuB@aol.com>
To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com <lego-robotics@crynwr.com>
Date: Monday, January 04, 1999 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: Solar RCX and max current draw
> I've been thinking about this one. It is probably impractical for most of • us
> to afford the size Solar Cell you need to run the RCX. I'm thinking that • the
> current needed would be on the order of one amp, which is difficult to
> generate without spending lots of money. However, I recently found some • solar
> panels at a Flea Market, that are used to recharge your car during the day. • I
> don't know how much they put out, but when spring comes, I might try them • out.
>
> It might be more effective to use rechargeable batteries that could be • charged
> while the RCX is "at rest". From looking at other robots on the web, this
> seems to be a common way to use solar.
>
> chris
> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
--
Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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