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Re: Rechargable battery questions
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Date: 
Mon, 17 Jan 2000 12:17:16 GMT
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Ian Collier wrote:
> That aside, I'd like to at least economise on battery buying. What
> experience do people have with using rechargables? What voltage does the
> RCX actually work at internally? Will the RCX work with a 7.2V supply (ie
> with 6 NiCad or NiMh AAs) or would I need an external pack that provides
> the full 9V be better? I am guessing that NiMh cells might be preferable to
> NiCad (if pricier) as they deal with high current applications slightly
> better as well as providing higher energy densities.

I use six NiMH batteries in my RCX - they work fine - BUT the motors
rotate slower than when I use alkaline. I find the battery life OK.

Regards,
Jacob

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