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Tired of expensive disposable batteries and rechargeable AA suck. So I made a 10k mAh pack for my deadbolt.
(sh.itjust.works)
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.
Not op. I hear what you're saying, and it's a valid point.
But once you go digital lock, it's hard to go back. So convenient.
Heck, mine was just a standalone lock with a keypad, I've had one on every rental in some form or another for the last 15 years. Until this year...
We just moved into our first house, and the main door we want to use is seemingly incapable of fitting a keypad onto it. The handle is so close to the window frame, that it won't fit. It's very annoying. So for the last few months we've been using a regular key, and it's annoying.
First, my in laws needed to watch our cat while we were gone, so I left out a spare key, which they then kept 😖
It's rude to ask for it back, while simultaneously hoping to ask them for help again in the future. But, they are also the type to just come over whenever, without calling ahead or asking, whether we're home or not. They are kind, but oblivious, so it's hard to be firm.
Anywho this was never a problem FOR US in the past, because we'd just make up a random access code for them that was only valid on the days we were away.
I might have to replace the door.