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.

    • Fallibilist@feddit.uk
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      4 hours ago

      In most cases when something is convenient you’re giving something up for that convenience.

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        yes, I have to change the batteries once a year

        and in my case because my ex chose the wrong lock and I can’t be bothered to pay to swap it out, I also have to deal with a touchscreen instead of buttons

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        13 hours ago

        I dunno what’s wrong with their lock, but I use eneloops on my lock and I swap the batteries probably 2-3 times a year

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          I’ve had to replace our batteries in our code lock a couple times in 6 months, but I use rechargable batteries so and just swap it out