Re: LC IIe card reading files as forked

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Sean McNamara wrote:

>In article <jm8db01duqdbj68fdsqr8uuqf0j49el4gn@4ax.com>,
> John L <jlogo3@bigpond.dot.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a similar setup although my clock battery is dead :(
>
>Hi John,
>
>can report success with the 3xAAA betteries hooked up in a 2 battery 
>holder placed in series with a 1 battery holder, then attached to the 
>original battery's plug. Total cost under AU$5, about 10-15 minutes to 
>solder/setup. Now when the batteries go flat it'll be about 2 minutes 
>work and AU$3 for the batteries. Much better than the AU$35-40 being 
>quoted currently for the cubic Rayovac batteries out here (when they're 
>available).

It is easy to find 3-cell AA battery holders, with the result that there
is less "mechanical" work, less soldering, and somewhat longer
battery life (though I would expect something near shelf life anyway).

The lithium battery (cell, actually) has a longer life (10-15 years),
and is, of course, more compact.  But 3.6 volts is 3.6 volts, no
matter how its obtained.  ;-)

-michael

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