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Re: ***Nicads in Rcx?***
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 27 Dec 1999 20:23:43 GMT
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In article <0.b3b77e4c.2599133a@aol.com>, BMajik5127@aol.com wrote:
> Hi all,
> I was wondering about using nicads in my RCX? has anyone had experience using
> them. Can they be charged in the RCX?
NiCads can be used, but since they have a lower cell voltage than alkaline
cells you won't get as much power out of the motors. The RCX will not
charge the cells for you.
> Also will I need to reload the firmware every time I pull the batteries out
> for a recharge or can I hot swap them while an ac adapter is plugged into the
> RCX?
You can hot-swap with an AC adapter connected. Another option is to turn
off the RCX, then swap the batteries. The RCX will be able to retain
memory for a short time due to the internal capacitance on the power
rails. Of course if the RCX is turned on when you remove the batteries it
will drain this excess charge almost instantly.
Dave Baum
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reply to: dbaum at enteract dot com
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| (...) One more thing... I use rechargeable alkaline cells (such as Rayovac Renewal batteries). These provide more power than a NiCad and don't suffer from memory effects. In fact, they have a longer lifetime if you charge them frequently rather than (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Hi all, I was wondering about using nicads in my RCX? has anyone had experience using them. Can they be charged in the RCX? Also will I need to reload the firmware every time I pull the batteries out for a recharge or can I hot swap them while an (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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