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Re: A/C Adapter for RCX 1.0
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Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:14:33 GMT
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I must also be blind. In tiny raised print just above the port on the RCX, it says “9-12V~”. Had I seen that I would never have asked my original question in the first place. But I’m still curious about whether the RCX runs on AC or DC power. Does it get changed to DC internally?



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  Re: A/C Adapter for RCX 1.0
 
(...) Does it have a switch, or does it just magically figure out what voltage to supply? (...) I have no idea. You'd really need to ask someone who understands the guts of the RCX. I also have no idea why TLC would use strictly AC adapters when the (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)

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(...) Wait, are you saying the RCX runs on AC power? You are right that the 12V adapter I got puts out AC. I didn't notice that before -- I thought it was an AC to DC converter. Then I checked my train adapter, and it's identical to the one I just (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)

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