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| I want to power my Rcx and robot with solar power. Edmunds Scientific lists a dozen or so solar panels, all with different voltage and current. What is the approprioate voltage and current the Rcx would need, with 2-4 motors and 2-3 sensors? I (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: Rcx and Solar Power
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| I've heard of people using a k'nex solar panel to power the RCX, not sure what elese. The voltage is the same as it would be for an adapter you plug into the wall, 9-12 volts, AC or DC, and any amperage. Lego designed the RCX to be kid proof! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: Rcx And Solar Power
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| (...) plug (...) RCX (...) -Lego will also get kind of snippy if you use a non-approved power source, burn out the RCX, and try to get them to replace it. They're good folk, but RCXes are expensive, and the warranty is fairly clear. -JW Jonathan (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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