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Subject: 
RCX Currnet Rating?
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
Date: 
Sat, 4 Sep 1999 21:20:22 GMT
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Hi,

I have a 9V adapter that will fit the RCX. It has a current rating of 200mA.
What is the current rating for ther RCX? I have seen adapters that are rated
from 100mA up to 800mA.

Thx...MJ



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  Re: RCX Currnet Rating?
 
(...) I'd bet you are safe with a 200 mA adapter. I have been using a 120 mA adapter for a while now with no problems. -Kekoa (25 years ago, 5-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
  Re: RCX Currnet Rating?
 
MJ, The RCX itself does not need a lot of power. However, if you're going to run 2 motors off each output port (a total of 6), 200 mA won't be enough. I expect the motors to draw at least 100 mA each. Even more when stalled. Maximum power to be (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)

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