Considering bumping Mail Chime 12vdc to 14.4vdc

[rcjordan]

https://www.amazon.com/Mail-Chime-MAIL-1200-Wireless-System/dp/B00103FDDU

Original thread here:

Mail Chime modification

I had the idea based on my Mighty Mule driveway announcer modification. I went looking and, as usual, somebody else had already done it. Works! I used the EcoLink DWZWAVE2.5 contact sensor. -update- Because I have a 'standard' size mailbox which is routinely stuffed/wedged with Amazon boxes, I elected to remotely locate the transmitter on the post and use a small magnetic switch in the jamb. Like so

My mailbox is located about 300 ft from the receiver.

I'm heavily invested in 1.2v li-on Eneloops and use them (if I can't convert it to USB, which is my preference). The mod works pretty well until the temperatures get around freezing. I should probably add a remotely located 12vdc solar panel after this .