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Alternative Power Supplies
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Wed, 26 Apr 2000 19:02:10 GMT
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I have an RIS 1.5 set, which doesn't have the power connector. I seem to
run through a set of batteries in 1-2 weeks, which will eventually get very
expensive. What ways are there, other than using rechargable batteries, to
supply power to the RCX without the high cost of batteries?
-Kurt
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Alternative Power Supplies
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| Hello Kurt, I want show you three possiblities for alternative power supplies. 1. Take 2 sets of 6 NiMH accus or 2 * 6 NiCd accus to have one set inside the rcx an one set in the charger. This would be a very simple way to solve your problem. 2. The (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
| | | Re: Alternative Power Supplies
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| (...) I'm actually working on a small device that will connect directly to the battery posts in the RCX/Scout. It uses a relay and a few diodes to protect the RCX from reverse polarity and overload. The relay will allow you to switch from internal (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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