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Re: Using RCX with Lego Trains
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 21 Aug 1999 04:06:10 GMT
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Original-From:
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Dave & Lisa McGeoch <mcgeoch@cybercomm.netNOSPAM>
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Hello,
I have used my RCX to control my Lego train using the wall wart for the train for power.
You can run the train off of the bateries but it is pretty pathetic. (I did it once by accident.:))
I set up a simple oval track that used th e light sensor to stop the train and wait for a few
seconds then restarting it.
Have Fun,
Dave
On Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:17:32 -0600, Grant Neufeld wrote:
> I just picked up the Lego "Railway Express" set (#4561) last night.
>
> It comes with a "Toy Transformer" electrical plug (adaptor). The
> label on the plug says (North American version):
> Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz 0.12 A
> Output: 12 VAC 7 VA
> Would this work as a power supply for the RCX - the power-out plug
> fits properly, but I don't want to risk plugging it in without
> knowing for sure that it supplies the right power for the RCX? (A
> tag/sticker on the plug's cable says "Only for LEGO(R) articles")
>
>
> Power to the tracks is controlled through a "Speed Regulator"
> (available separately as #4548). The connector from the tracks to the
> regulator plugs into the regulator with our familiar 2x2 black
> connector. This leads me to wonder weather I could safely
> power/control the tracks as an output from the RCX. Any thoughts?
>
>
> The engine car has a 2x2 output - a 1x2 light block comes with the
> set. I've successfully hooked up a motor (from the RIS) to this
> output. It's also possible to stack the output (both the motor and
> the light on the same output), as normal.
>
>
> I'm looking forward to mixing in the RCX with the trains - more fun
> than you can shake a stick at!
>
> --
> http://www.nisto.com/
> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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