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| (...) 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. (...) You can hot-swap with an AC adapter connected. Another option is (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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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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