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Re: mini powered vehicles (was Re: RCX battery cover)
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 4 Aug 1999 21:44:26 GMT
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alex wetmore <ALEX@PHRED.ORGspamcake>
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From: Robert Munafo <munafo@gcctechNO.SPAMcom>
> I have half a mind to build a LEGO-compatible 9V battery holder just to try
> some tiny vehicle designs. Without an RCX you can't make it do much, but it
> would still be really fun to build small Technic models powered by a 9V battery
> and a micromotor. With four small wheels, some gears and a polarity switch the
> whole thing could still fit in a volume about 10 x 6 x 4 SLU's, which isn't
> even as big as the RCX!
Lego already makes a compatible 9v battery holder. It used to come with
their town "sound and lights" sets (I don't know if these exist anymore). I
wouldn't be surprised if it could be ordered through a service pack.
alex
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Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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Message has 3 Replies: ![](/news/x.gif) | | RE: mini powered vehicles (was Re: RCX battery cover)
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| (...) Yup, that would be 5391, for $5.50 from Shop-At-Home in the US. This battery box is also a good base for various electronics projects. It conveniently includes a 2x6 connector strip on the top. Tilmn -- Did you check the web site first?: (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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