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.

  • mrmisses@lemmy.worldEnglish
    372·
    2 days ago

    You can’t lock yourself out of the house with a deadbolt, they require the key to lock

    • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldEnglish
      82·
      2 days ago

      But you can lock the handle and leave without keys.

      You can leave the handle unlocked, and just use the deadbolt this way.

      • Ludicrous0251@piefed.zipEnglish
        152·
        2 days ago

        You can leave the handle unlocked, and just use the deadbolt this way.

        This is how I have locked my house for the last like 100 years without a smart deadbolt.