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(...) Im not sure whats going on. On Dec 26, 10:45 EST here in Canada, lego.com is showing a picture of an adapter cable, with one end being the new power functions and the other being the old 9V electric connector. The page claims to describe a (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Well the title says "Power Functions Extension Wire", but the description says "Allows you to connect your LEGO 9v electric systems to the new Power Functions". With the pic indicating that as well, I'd guess that's what it is, the title could (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Ross, you are right, Janey just pointed that out to me as well. BUT, The first line of the description also states that it will allow you to power up your Power Functions Creations. The next line refers to it as an "extension." While I do not (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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How does it work? I guess the new stuff can work the old stuff, but can an old 2 wire box control a new 4 wire motor? (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Actually it works as a PF extension wire AND as a PF to old 9V converter. One end is PF on top and bottom, the other is PF on top, 9V on bottom. This allows to connect a PF motor on a RCX (not recommended for XL motor since it draws a lot of (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought it might work like that, you can't see the top of the half 9v connector in the picture of course. I guess it's cheaper, one product/two functions. (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This shape also enforce a PF rule: power source is always available on top of PF connector, while power input is always done from bottom of connector (similarly to mains power distribution sockets/plugs). Philo (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is indeed good news. Thank you for clarifying this. Now, Im off to place my order. :) Chris (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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