Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset

Juergen Stuber <[email protected]> Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:17:50 GMT
Newsgroups gmane.comp.hardware.lego.robotics
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Hi Philippe

"Philippe Hurbain" <[email protected]> writes:
> 
> [<http://philohome.com/pfnxtremote/pfnxtrem.htm Here>] you'll find how to
> transform a Power Functions IR receiver into a NXT sensor. With this hacked
> receiver you'll be able to control your NXT robot with a Power Functions
> handset.

Nice idea!

W.r.t. the warning against using an NXT to PF converter:

You could try adding a Schottky diode in the power supply line
to protect the 4.3V supply of the NXT against somebody connecting 9V.
The question is whether it still works with the even lower voltage
caused by the diode.


Jürgen

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