Eneloops would only last about 3 weeks. And disposable last 2 months. This door is used a lot and since it has Zwave and a door open sensor it sends info on every open.

Bonus, since it can handle the lipo AA batteries that put out 1.8v and it gives the motor more oomph I made the battery pack give 7.2v and it never sticks anymore.

This is a garage-door so its not critical access but is used a lot.

    • Heavybell@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      By whom tho? Someone wishing harm to the residents? If they’re already inside they could be more direct.

      • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.caEnglish
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        2 days ago

        …were you not a kid at some point, or been around kids?

        kids would absolutely fuck around and lock people in as a joke. sure, not all of them, and teaching them is important, but it is non-zero. codes/regulations exist because of dangerous but very unlikely issues

        • Heavybell@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          2 days ago

          I see your argument, but I’ve never heard of anything like that happening, and locked-both-sides deadbolts are presumably legal in Australia since basically every house has them.