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Re: RCX low-battery indicator problem
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Tue, 9 Jan 2001 18:56:19 GMT
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Chris Dee wrote:
> This is my first venture into lugnet.robotics, so excuse me if this has been
> asked and answered before (I normally frequent lugnet.cad).
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> The RCX my son received for Christmas seems to have a problem with the low
> battery indicator - it comes on with brand new batteries, but can successfully
> run the built-in programs. When we download the firmware, it refuses to stay
> active - presumably the firmware is detecting and reacting to the false
> indicator. If we unload the firmware, it still runs the builtin programs. Has
> anyone else experienced and/or resolved this?
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> Chris Dee
Contact LEGO Affairs. It seems you got the Lemon. Some part inside is probably in
backwards...
I see no user correctable 'fix' for this.
Tell them it's not working and they will send you a new one. IF they make you send
the dead one back first, make sure you get the shipping charges back! LEGO has
gotten nasty about that since they moved to the USA. (IF your in the USA or
somewhere else, it might not apply)
Dean
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