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I mistakenly thought that particular timer was somewhat unique. Silly me.
Unless someone is aware of a timer that does more than the hundreds available at every possible type of store, I think this thread has reached its logical conclusion.
Thanks everyone for participating, its a great forum.
Mr.Al-
after reading your post, I think I can pretty much do what I need with timers.
1. for high-current items like drills, I'll get the "manual" 24 hour timer, and every time its used: 1) turn the power switch to on; 2) turn the dial so it runs for 24 hr, but then only comes on 1 hr a day...
thanks MrAl
just confirming Mike's observation about using a timer has been more than worth the post to me.
you obviously know your way around a circuit board. Any thoughts on a circuit that would shut off at full charge, then come back on after a drop to a certain threshold (for a laptop)...
Thanks Andy, now we're getting somewhere (I hope).
I'm a blank slate right now. I nothing about board design or PIC programming, but if pointed in the right direction I could certainly learn about them. Once I have a general idea, perhaps I can find someone to actually design something...
apparently you did not read the original post; it has nothing to do with AA or AAA batteries or unfounded opinions. I'm hoping to find someone (like Mike, above) with useful solutions.
I already dug up a digital timer I had so I can run one item for as little as 1 min per day, which based on...
Andy-
that's true for replaceable batteries, but for integrated you have to toss the whole item, which can add up and add to the landfill
and for laptop batteries, they are bloody expensive, so $50 or $100 so save a few batteries is worth it in the long run
plus, I just think its a good...
As being my first post, thanks in advance that this forum is here!
My issue: it appears that batteries (laptops, integrated NiCd, etc.) are damaged if they are left charging continuously. Many rechargeable appliances keep the trickle charge on indefinitely. (how many dead DustBusters are out...
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