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.

  • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I take it the frame is busted? If not you might be able to just adjust the hinges. I was amazed when I learned how many door problems can be fixed by shimming and carefully smacking the hinges

    • GreatWhiteBuffalo41@slrpnk.netEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      The frame is rotting. Thank fuck we have a roof over it because you can see through it a bit. Well, you could before I temp fixed it with spray foam. Gotta get the roof leak fixed first then that.

      • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        Oh the joys of homeownership lol

        Pretty sure my foundation is sinking and I’m just not prepared to deal with it. Hopefully it holds for another year