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An easier Woodstock battery door - Matt Agajanian - 09-17-2022 08:57 PM
Hi all.
Not sure if Panamatik still repairs and upgrades Woodstock models.
Can an easier to open battery door be assembled on the 25 and 29?
Also, I seem to recall that Panamatik highly enhances Woodstock models with more capabilities. Right?
RE: An easier Woodstock battery door - BobVA - 09-20-2022 01:36 AM
(09-17-2022 08:57 PM)Matt Agajanian Wrote: ...Also, I seem to recall that Panamatik highly enhances Woodstock models with more capabilities. Right?
Yes. See http://www.panamatik.de/html/produkte.html
(He has both E and LP upgrade/repair modules for Woodstocks, so be sure to check out the features of both to see which you prefer.)
RE: An easier Woodstock battery door - Matt Agajanian - 09-20-2022 06:00 AM
Thanks! I’ll check it out.
RE: An easier Woodstock battery door - Dreato - 09-20-2022 03:08 PM
I've done both the ACT replacement and the full LP upgrades. The LP takes more time, but the enhanced capabilities are wonderful!
The battery doors are a pain. You can buy or print 3D replacements.
RE: An easier Woodstock battery door - mfleming - 09-20-2022 09:04 PM
(09-17-2022 08:57 PM)Matt Agajanian Wrote: Can an easier to open battery door be assembled on the 25 and 29?The force needed to push down and open the battery case is a function of the springs pushing the batteries into the terminals. Use smaller springs that don't compress as much, or try slightly shorter 4/5th AA flat top Ni-MH batteries. Those make it very easy to open. Adjust springs accordingly for a good electrical contact.