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Re: Polarity Switch
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 19 Feb 1999 21:30:45 GMT
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lego-robotics@crynwr.com (Russell Nelson) writes:
> Dave Forrest writes:
> > I was wondering if the Polarity Switch (Or some other lego piece) would • provide
> > a mechanical way to switch the direction of a lego motor connected to the • RCX.
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> Yes, I'm sure that would work. The only thing is, though, that there
> might be a dead spot in the middle, so if you're depending on the
> motor to cause its own reversal, you might need to incorporation some
> mechanical hysteresis.
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> > ALSO,,,, can you use the (5037) Electric Plates to provide a connection • between
> > a motor and the RCX input port?
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> AFAIK they will work to replace wires, but that application seems • unproductive.
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Maybe, but on one model the short wire is about 1 inch too short. the plate
would easily make the connection and save me from having to use the really long
wire.
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> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) They'll work. It's all just two-thread wire, with a particular upper and lower stud interface :) Jasper "get back to me tomorrow when it's not 1 am" Janssen (26 years ago, 20-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Polarity Switch
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| Dave Forrest writes: > I was wondering if the Polarity Switch (Or some other lego piece) would provide > a mechanical way to switch the direction of a lego motor connected to the RCX. Yes, I'm sure that would work. The only thing is, though, that (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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