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.

  • NekoKoneko@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 days ago

    Thanks for the recommendation. If somehow my li-ion batteries die, I may try again (I couldn’t make myself throw out the Eneloops after spending so much, even if they wouldn’t charge, so who knows…).