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.

  • xilophor@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    fyi there are some Lithium rechargeables that have a “low voltage” indicator, where they drop from 1.5v to around 1.1v when low so that it’ll set off any low charge circuit

    brand I found is XTAR, but I’m sure there’s others