- Jan 23, 2007
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For the past month, we have looked for our missing Roku TV remote. I moved the couches, looked under all of the furniture, under EVERYTHING nearby. I even went around the house 5X, in case it might have been carried into another room.
I finally gave up, and started looking for a TV Roku remote that used AA batteries. I just couldn't find one - their focus seems to be on making the remote as thin as possible. I absolutely hate AAA batteries, because they only hold about 40% as much energy, but typically cost the same as AA batteries. Plus, I've already invested in loads of AA low self discharge NimH rechargeable batteries.
Anyway, I'm trying to think of the best way to adapt these to use AA batteries instead of AAA. I could use a dremel tool to widen up the opening on the back, and then 3D print another back cover. Or, I could simply get a plastic 2 AA battery holder, wire it into the existing contacts, and then 3D print a cover that incorporates that. I'm thinking that might be the quickest and easiest route. Can you think of any other options?
I finally gave up, and started looking for a TV Roku remote that used AA batteries. I just couldn't find one - their focus seems to be on making the remote as thin as possible. I absolutely hate AAA batteries, because they only hold about 40% as much energy, but typically cost the same as AA batteries. Plus, I've already invested in loads of AA low self discharge NimH rechargeable batteries.
Anyway, I'm trying to think of the best way to adapt these to use AA batteries instead of AAA. I could use a dremel tool to widen up the opening on the back, and then 3D print another back cover. Or, I could simply get a plastic 2 AA battery holder, wire it into the existing contacts, and then 3D print a cover that incorporates that. I'm thinking that might be the quickest and easiest route. Can you think of any other options?