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Windows version I hit a problem, I think it's a threading issue when running the GUI loop and the Hook Keyboard loop and trying to update the keystroke info in real time. Too hard basket for now. For anyone interested in the exact issue, it's here: https://github.com/batterootesting/wirelesskeyboard/blob/master/Windows/tester.py on line 57
Haven't been following every post here. Who did that other (not Frank's) toy train video test?
Haven't been following every post here. Who did that other (not Frank's) toy train video test?
EDIT: Yeah, I thought that seemed a bit odd that it wouldn't even power up after resting the battery for several days. In my experience with Alkaline battery powered devices, after the batteries die the first time, they always work again for a fair bit after being given a few days to recover, or even an hour or two.
In order not to break the Bateroo, insert the positive end like you tried but at the same time take a small blade and compress the negative spring and insert the Bat. Then when the Bat is in, pull the blade out. Your knife would do. Save the Bats.
You will have to reverse the procedure to take them out.
Batteroo will have to insert a small blade with their Bats.
In order not to break the Bateroo, insert the positive end like you tried but at the same time take a small blade and compress the negative spring and insert the Bat. Then when the Bat is in, pull the blade out. Your knife would do. Save the Bats.
You will have to reverse the procedure to take them out.
Batteroo will have to insert a small blade with their Bats.
In the case of this product that was not possible as there is a partial plastic cover over the negative end of the battery.
So this is hilarious:
I take the battery that was discharged in the Batteriser, and it still measures 1.26V. So I put it in a desk temperature monitor and it works just fine as you'd expect with a low drain device.
So I just put it in my Thrunite Ti keychain torch and it works just fine!
Currently recording how long the torch will last on the battery that has all the juice squeezed out of it by the Batteriser!
Of course there is an engineering explanation for this, but lets not throw Batteroo any more bones shall we
As I see it, the first two would count as "fail", because - very simply - they can be shown to not meet the manufacturer's claims. It is simply comparing numbers, which is how an objective conclusion can be made.
But it's important to note:
a) The battery did not fit in what I thought was a fairly lose compartment.
b) The positive tab clip broke off with ease.
c) Even after modifying the case it would not fit properly (length issue) and had to be jammed in at the right angle to prevent positive tab clip damage.
d) Yes, the battery gauge showed full bars until it just suddenly died. Not a desirable thing.
e) An identical "Dead" battery if left to recover and without the Batteriser gave an extra 9.5% or x0.095 battery life.
So the difference the Batteriser made was about 4.7% extra life, or x0.047
As an example:
1. Claim by Batteroo - originally "up to" 800%
Engineering assessment predicts "anywhere remotely near 800%" can never be achieved. Initial tests support this. If Batteroo have specific cases where such performance is found, then they should be forthcoming with details.
2. Claim by Batteroo - "up to" 80%
Engineering assessment again predicts this as being, at best, unlikely. If Batteroo have specific cases where such performance is found, then they should be forthcoming with details.
3. Observation by first known Australian recipient
Batteriser maintains a more consistent output over the earlier part of the life of a battery as compared to a battery without. The observed difference being little Johnny will have his train run around his track at a goodly speed until it stops dead, rather than have it start off ok and then get slower and slower until it's moving as fast as frozen treacle.
Good idea with the extra column in the spreadsheet for the dead battery extra time without the sleeve. This will demonstrate that it has no advantage at all for many products.
If you are going to use your 53131A counter, do you plan to connect the GPIB interface?
Claims
- 800% extra life
Not going to happen
- 80% more - maybe kindoff in some extreme situation not likely
- Extend battery life - Not really
- Less batteries used - Actually more batteries used, since they "extract" all the energy faster, it will take less time to discharge - So much for saving the dolphins / planet.
Passive devices
- Toy train - less time - possible it runs faster? << insert youtube link >>
- Toy monkey -
Active devices
- MP3 player - no extra time -
- Camera ----
- Wireless keyboard ----
PROS
.... Boosts to 1.5V
CONS
- Cannot be used in flashlights
- Tight fit
- Breaks easily
- Hot batteries ??
- Gauge not working correctly