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(...) Well I may sound boring, but with reflex loading they don't get hot ! Stef Mientki (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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In order to protect the RCX from any type of power problems, would it make sense to disconect the RCX from the batteries first and have it run from an alternate power supply? or would this make it too complicated? I know little about electronics, is (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Brian Bagnall writes: <snip> Are you are talking about chagring batteries while they are in the RCX? If so, what about the heat. When the NiMh batteries are chargin in a wall-wart charger they get quite warm, wouldn't you be (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) For you and me, that's simple... but even procurement of parts other than plain vanilla ones may be a nightmare for someone who isn't more or less in the electronics business (At least it is here in France) (...) Thanks for the pointer. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) that's true, (if you think 1 8-pins IC + 1 Mosfet is not simple) (...) Good question, I never asked my self. But it seems no problem at all, I've very bad contacts, (you can even hear and or see them sometimes when the charge process is going (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I agree that there are much faster charging methods, but the slow one has the advantage of simplicity (this was implied in the original question)... I wonder too how to design a connector with contacts that reliably carry 4 to 10 A currents and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Yes Brian, and read my P.S. ;-) (...) This is not necessairly true. If you use the right charge method, load time less then 15 minutes, without degrading the batteries (even with positiv effect on the lifetime/capacity) is very well possible (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Some of us on the leJOS mailing list were discussing auto-battery recharging with the RCX. Here's some technical thoughts from Philipe Hurbain that might be useful to others. p.s. If anyone has anything to add to this please do. -*-*-*-*-*- I think (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I see around here, people are playing around with diffrent types of things to put on the RCX output port. Like not orginal lights, motors, bells and so on. Some even puts several motors on one port. How much current can you drain from one RCX port? (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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did you try Guido Truffelli's BMS, (URL) Mientki (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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"Michel Magnan" <m_magnan@cablerocket.com> wrote in message news:H2n7G8.Azo@lugnet.com... (...) heard (...) I tried that too. You'll NEVER hear it in a show. NEVER. Your best bet is to use the last motor port for a small bell. You can either use a (...) (23 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Hello, Is there a way to make the RCX make the sound of ringing bell, such as heard at a level train crossing? If you could point me in the right direction, that would be appreciated. Thanks Michel Magnan (23 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Yes, to give you even a better idea, I made a page with some of the ideas (and pictures ofcourse), see (URL) Mientki (23 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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just what is an RCX simulator? is it a virtual brick that resides on your computer? -tk (23 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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thanks Ralf, this may be a very good starting point ;-) I'm considering to create a RCX simulator (if there isn't any), but cann't oversee how much work it is .... cheers, Stef Mientki (...) (23 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Look at (URL) has a simulator for the RCX. It's in beta but I saw that there is all of the sources on his page. Hope this helps ... Ralf (...) (23 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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hello All, I was wondering if there exists a RCX-simulator for M$-Windows ? best regards, Stef Mientki (23 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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(...) Hi Remko, So what has your RCX been doing all this time?? Just curious, ;-) Roger (23 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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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!" ;) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | The Grande Robotic Experiment Continues...
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The webcam'bot has (mostly) been up for a few weeks straight now. (URL) people have logged in and tried it, and have e-mailed me a few suggestions--most of which I have implemented. The biggest improvement is the grabbing mechanism--now it's pretty (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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