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Re: RCX Currnet Rating?
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Mon, 6 Sep 1999 00:23:33 GMT
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Yes it is slow, if you count 1/2 a second slow, but not horrible. The big
problem comes with control. Finding neutral again. NQC to the rescue. I find
its
better for this application than the RIS software. More open for creating servo
control loops.
Peter
In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Arjen Gerstel writes:
> You mean you use the red motor/switch combination as a sort of 'electronic'
> fuse?
> Oh, right. While I'm typing I suddenly see what you mean. You use an
> external power supply for the motors. Clever. Isn't the switching a little
> slow using the micro-motors?
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> Arjen
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> Peter Abrahamson wrote in message ...
> > The best way to avoid high current running thru the brick is to control a • small
> > red motor which drives one of the polarity switches which is hooked up to a
> > battery pack and that in turn runs the main motors. We had this problem at • the
> > LEGO Robogladiators at the E3 convention. Check out Dan Danknick's page for
> > more
> > info on the Robogladiators.
> > http://www.teamdelta.com/roboglad/
> >
> > Peter
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| You mean you use the red motor/switch combination as a sort of 'electronic' fuse? Oh, right. While I'm typing I suddenly see what you mean. You use an external power supply for the motors. Clever. Isn't the switching a little slow using the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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