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Re: 2011 Minibot electronics

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Originally Posted by peter1626 View Post
I am a little confused by R92 it says that you are allowed 1 12v battery pack and 1 NXT controller, but the NXT requires 6 AA batteries thats 9 volts, so does this mean we are allowed to use both the NXT WITH its standard battery in addition to a 12V FTC Battery pack or do we have to somehow modify the NXT?
Well, a 9v regulator would work, but that isn't listed on the components allowed.I find it kind of odd they don't allow basic electronics (resistors, caps, etc.) for the minibot. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I think a simple DC loop of Battery - Lightswitch - motor(s) - back again might be the best, as far as electronics go.