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General
1. What is the Power Functions System?
2. How is the Power Functions system different from the 9V system?
3. Can I use Power Functions elements with my old 9V elements?
4. Which frequency does the Power Functions IR Remote Control transmit at?
5. What do I do if my Power Functions model is not running?
6. Why is my Power Functions model running slow?
7. Why does my Power Functions model drive backward when I want it to run forward?
8. What happens when the Power Functions overload protection kicks in?
9. What does the Power Functions Control Switch do?
10. Can I use Power Functions with the MINDSTORMS NXT?
Remote Control
1. How do I check the connection between the IR Remote Control and IR Receiver?
2. How do I test the Power Functions IR Remote Control to make sure it is working?
3. How many channels does the Power Functions IR System have?
4. What is the reaching distance of the Power Functions IR Remote Control?
5. What is the IR Receiver V2?
6. What are the small black switches on the Power Functions IR Remote Control used for?
Batteries
1. What type of batteries is needed for the Power Functions system?
2. What is the battery lifetime for the Power Functions system elements
3. Can I use rechargeable batteries in the Power Functions Battery Box and IR Remote Control
4. How do I change the batteries in the Power Functions Battery Box
5. How do I change the batteries in the Power Functions IR Remote Control
6. What indicates that the batteries are flat on my Power Functions Battery Box or IR Remote Control
7. Why does my Power Functions model only run for a short period after I change the batteries
Motors
1. What type of batteries is needed for the Power Functions system
2. Is it possible to control the speed of the Motors
3. How do I test Battery Boxes and Motors in the Power Functions system to make sure they are working
4. How is it possible to see that the output on the Servo Motor is positioned correctly
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