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Subject: 
Does my RCX work?
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Date: 
Fri, 7 Apr 2006 00:15:51 GMT
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Hello all. I know almost nothing about LEGO robotics, but my mom picked up an RCX 1.0 brick at a yard sale. I just have the brick - no accessories, no software.

Before I go buying stuff to go with it, is there any way to tell if this thing even works? Thank you very much for your help.

Marc Nelson Jr.

Marc’s Creations



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  Re: Does my RCX work?
 
(...) First, put batteries in it and turn it on. It'll beep 'ok'. Then attach a technic 9v motor to port A with a wire and press Run. If the motor spins, the brick has basic sanity, and it's worth your time and money to get a IR tower to program it (...) (18 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)
  Re: Does my RCX work?
 
(...) Hi Marc, After you put batteries in, press the on/off button, it should beep twice and show a little man beside the number 1. If you don't get that, you have problems they may be fixable, but you probably want to seek help from someone (...) (18 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, FTX)

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