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Re: Continous operation
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:44:13 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Remko Roodselaar writes:
> In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Laurence K.W. Yip writes:
SNIP
> > Andreas Stabno wrote:
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> > > I'd like to use an RCX in an application that would require continous
> > > operation. Would the unit overheat after some time?
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> No problem: mine has been running continuously (on a 9V, 1A powersupply) for
> 8 months now. It gets a little warm, but nothing serious.
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> > > Alternatively, I could turn the power off every night for about 10 hours,
> > > but it would then need to automatically power-up and run its program the
> > > next day when power is restored.
> > >
> > > Please forgive me if this has been asked before. I don't frequent this group.
> > > Do you have any comments or suggestions?
Thanks for the help. Sounds like the RCX works great for long periods of time.
Andreas
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) Not only that: it also allows for a lot of freedom in creating your own sensors and devices! I love that Mindstorms stuff! Remko "Gosh, I gotta get a life!" ;) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| (...) Use software to set the "power off timer" to 0 minutes. (...) No problem: mine has been running continuously (on a 9V, 1A powersupply) for 8 months now. It gets a little warm, but nothing serious. (...) See above... Greetz, Remko (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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