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  RCX 1.0 power questions
 
1) Can I change the batteries when the RCX is plugged in without losing programming? Is it safe to do? 2) Can I unplug the RCX (with working batteries in it) transport it then plug it in without losing programming? Jude (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
 
  Re: RCX 1.0 power questions
 
(...) Yes and Yes *1 Do it all the time. The 9v transformer that comes with LEGO 9V Trains is perfect for plugging into the RCX. I also have had an RCX plugged in for about a year and a half with batteries inside to boot (*not* officially (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
 
  Re: RCX 1.0 power questions
 
(...) You can change the batteries on any RCX (not plugged in) without losing programming. Just make sure it is turned off and change one battery at a time, so that it never loses power for more than a few seconds (maybe you also have to disconnect (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)

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