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I have got both an RCX1.0 and RCX2.0 unit. The RCX2.0 has a much less sensitive IR port. I would use the remote control to send messages and start and stop programs and to trigger motors. With the RCX1.0 the remote could be pointed at the unit and (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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(...) Roger, I believe the low voltage is more important. A side issue is the battery indicator that you access through NQC (or Robolab) set up in a scale of 0-9 volts. Fully charged alkalines are 9+ and discharged ones are 6 volts. With NiMH full (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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(...) They have a higher voltage of about 3V and are tricky to charge, if you don't do it right they have a tendency to explode. I've never seen standalone cells and charger. Jürgen (25 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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In article <3B69FD3A.3DA7E73A@c...ects.com>, "Frank Caggiano" <caggiano@crystal-objects.com> wrote: I'm surprised no one has mentioned rechargable lithium as used in, e.g., laptops. Rather expensive, but the hold a fair amount of charge. Would they (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Rechargeable Batteries
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Jerry: What is the problem with the NiMH batteries? the low voltage? Or extra $$ ? Roger (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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