My RCX's battery compartment's contacts have lost their springiness, such that if the RCX is jarred it loses power, and the cells will fall out if the RCX is held with the battery compartment down. I suspect a combination of causes: * Leaving the (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
If pulling the spring back out does not do the job, try inserting a small piece of soft foam behind the spring contact. -- Bob Fay California, USA rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
