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On Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:55:41 -0500, c186282 wrote:

> On 12/14/25 13:23, Fritz Wuehler wrote:
>> The Natural Philosopher <...@invalid.invalid> [TNP]:
>> TNP> Depending on how long the batteries last I may increase the TNP>
>> frequency of operation.  But it can never be 'real time'
>> 
>> Have you considered using a couple of old 12V car/motorcycle batteries
>> (one at a time) instead?
> 
>    Those are BIG (and heavy and need special recharge).
>    At least they don't detonate like Li-Ion batts.

Depends on your definition of big. The V-Strom's battery is 6"x3.5"x5"h 
and is easily recharged with a $40 battery tender. The DR650's is even 
smaller but it's still in the bike so I can't measure it.