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Re: ideas for a RIS 2.0 - Rechargability
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Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:15:39 GMT
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Tom Cramer <drakino@!spamcake!usa.net>
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David List wrote:
> How about rechargeable RCX and IR tower with a regular power supply?
This would be nice, but remember that toy companies are one of a few
reasons disposable batteries exist. :-)
On the subject of rechargability though, has anyone used the new
Energizer Ni-MH batteries in the RCX? How do they compair to normal
batteries? I use them in a few other devices, and was wondering if I
should shell out for more batteries of this type.
Thanks,
Tom Cramer - Drakino@Usa.Net
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| I tried NiMH batteries in my RCX. It lost its firmware. I suspect the output voltage (6 x 1.2 = 7.2) is too low. You should be able to do it using an external battery pack, but I suggest you use 8 cells instead of 6. The resulting 9.6 volts shouln't (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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