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Re: Alternative to batteries?
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Date: 
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 13:16:22 GMT
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There are two different versions of the RCX. Unfortunately, they are both
labeled "RCX 1.0". The one that comes with the Robotics Invention System 1.0 has
a power adapter input and the one that comes with RIS 1.5 does not.

It is possible to use alligator clips and other parts to make your own adapter
for a power supply jack. I haven't done this or seen any information about
someone having done this. This option would use a different power adapter (DC)
than you would use with the original RCX (AC - although it will supposedly work
with DC, Lego sells an AC one).

It is possible to damage your RCX, so proceed with caution.

Dennis

Josh Burley wrote:

Anyone know what I can use instead of batteries for my RCX? Some sort of AC
Adapter? I saw mention of something like this here, but, couldn't figure out
how it could be set up.

Thanks!
.josh
.jburley@kuci.org

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Thanks for the reply! Aside from the power adapter on the RCX unit that comes with RIS 1.0, what are the differences between those two sets? .josh .jburley@kuci.org (...) has (...) work (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)

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Anyone know what I can use instead of batteries for my RCX? Some sort of AC Adapter? I saw mention of something like this here, but, couldn't figure out how it could be set up. Thanks! .josh .jburley@kuci.org (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)

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