Hi Chris,

Do you have any pictures of the modules and/or brand names and model
numbers?


> Seeking electronics expertise (when it comes to making I'm better at
> wood!).
>
> A few years ago we pushed the boat out while completing an "extension
> extension" and re-roof project by adding electrically operated
> between-glass blinds with solar-charged blind controllers to the
> windows. The controllers are starting to fail, mostly battery or
> charging circuit issues and without them the blinds don't work. I'd be
> not too bothered, except the manufacturer and their distributors are
> charging an eye-watering £135 for a replacement unit and the units
> are kind of flaky in use (need resetting often, which is done by
> plugging them to a (any) USB charger). The units consist of a USB
> charging port (for when the solar isn't enough to keep them charged),
> a 5 point connector and 2 touch sensitive areas with LED back lights,
> and a simple RF remote control, powered by a small battery (3.7V,
> 2700mAh). The most complex element is the ability to program (via
> reset and counting light flashes etc.) the units to respond to 99
> different channels on the remote - I can imagine a commercial setup
> where that might be useful, or if you have the functionality in every
> room (though 99 is a lot of rooms...) but in practice we use the
> controller to raise/lower all the blinds at once, so only use one
> channel
>
> So the questions... how practical would it be to reproduce this
> functionality, with a similar physical form factor so they can attach
> to the window mounts (which are wired to the motors inside the window
> and the tiny solar panels on the outside), in part (no RF or simple RF
> controls all units) or in whole (99 channels does seem excessive...)?
> Given the price being charged for replacements, it might be feasible
> to replace the window mount and solar panel if that makes it more
> practical (requires popping the window from the frame but that's not a
> lot of work for someone who knows double glazing).
>
> At a simpler level, how easy is it likely to be to source suitably
> shaped batteries to replace battery units?
>
> All input welcome and if you need more info to provide better input
> please don't hesitate to request it.
>
> Cheers
>
> Chris
>
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