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.

  • gustavodinosaurio@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I dont love the gazillion batteries my lock uses… but it’s been around a year since it was installed and it has about 50% battery left. I don’t have it connected to the internet. I love replacing AAs and AAAs for rechargable lipos but I KNOW my wife won’t approve, haha.