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RE: External Power Port Problem..?
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 2 Dec 1999 00:16:54 GMT
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Jonathan Perret <jperret@cybercable.IHATESPAMfr>
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> Although I didn't see an "Use only Lego approved power supplies with the
> external power connector" in the manual, I believe Lego has no obligation to
> fix your RCX brick. The connector is for an external AC power pack, not a
> custom Lithium Ion DC battery pack. That they replace it for you is a nice
> gesture. They won't have this problem with new RCX bricks anymore, as they
> don't have an external power connector. If you get one of those, you're
> screwed.
This is interesting.
I own a 1.5 RCX (still wondering why it's marked 'RCX 1.0' when obviously
there are two different versions, with and without the AC plug) and I've been
contemplating retrofitting an AC plug with a couple of wires inserted in
the battery compartment. This thread makes me wonder if I should include some
kind of current-limiting circuitry to prevent the RCX from blowing up
(suggestions are welcome as to how to do this, since I don't have the
slightest idea).
Has anybody tried that with a 1.5 RCX ? Suggestions ?
Cheers,
--Jonathan
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