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  Re: Power Functions
 
No, you're not understanding how the system works. LEGO could have easily have made this very same system using the old two wire connector. The extra two wires don't do anything special. The more I think about things, the more turned off I am (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Power Functions
 
(...) Well, consider the IR receiver is just one module sitting between the battery box and the motor; and nothing prevents anyone from replacing that with whatever they want; be it radio or bluetooth. Hopefully TLC will do something like that; but (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Power Functions
 
(...) I can see your point. I'd say the four wire system made the new bulldozer easy to control with one infra red controller. But is it not the case that each function is switched off when a the next function is activated? I personally prefer the (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Power Functions
 
Hi all, I am surprised that there isn't more discussion on this topic. LEGO introduces a new electrical system, there is some hype for a few months before it comes out and then that's it. No one seems to be discussing it, doesn't anyone have any (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Power Functions presentation
 
(...) Hello David, It is OK (driver IC is thermally protected), but not recommanded. Only one XL motor can absorb more current than the dirver inside IR receiver is able to provide (800mA)... But why not if they are lightly loaded. There are some (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)


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