Great upgrade. I will look into this for my LMPro. Thanks for sharing. Hope to run into you at a campground some day to thank you for all of the tips over the years in person. Safe travels.
@RVProject2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@terryhaynes15962 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. I took your earlier advice and installed a 12v to 3v power converter. But for some reason the range on my levelmatePro decreased significantly. I will need to recheck the voltage coming out of my voltage converter.
@RVProject2 жыл бұрын
Did you use a switching power converter? They can cause RF interference. In that previous video, I constructed a linear converter which should not intetfere with RF signals.
@BigRonRN18 Жыл бұрын
I just had a thought... I've been contemplating something like this but when comparing the CR2032 and the CR2450, it got me thinking... what about a 123? A 123 battery also has a nominal voltage of 3.0 VDC but instead of 235 mAh or 620 mAh, it has a capacity of 1500 mAh, more than 6 times the capacity of the original battery. Obviously, the drawback is the battery would have to be located outside the original box, but I'm thinking I could buy a 123 battery holder and print a small box to house it in. This would last a LOT longer than the original battery and could be made to be easier to replace. As I've seen posted here, a buck converter may be creating RF noise but as the operating voltage is the same, that shouldn't be an issue.
@jefflane4906 Жыл бұрын
How do you keep it from going into sleep mode? I did the mod and still need to power off and back on to make it work.
@Johnobee12 жыл бұрын
Are you going to try this on your mopeka propane monitors?
@RVProject2 жыл бұрын
Had not thought of it, but there isnt much room for a larger battery. Will check and see though.
@timf69162 жыл бұрын
Way good, nice information.
@RVProject2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@davem77222 жыл бұрын
of just get a pro + and wire it directly to the campers 12vdv system
@RVProject2 жыл бұрын
I did this video because many people (including myself) bought the non-plus system, either not aware of what the extra $30 gets you, or before the pro+ was available. Adding a $5 battery holder is a lot less expensive than buying a pro+ after owning the pro.
@davem77222 жыл бұрын
@@RVProject if you contact level mate they'll actually offer you a + on discount then you can sell your original level mate.
@joshhaas24102 жыл бұрын
I just wired my non-plus version directly to my 12v battery bank with a step down 12v-3v converter.
@RVProject2 жыл бұрын
@@joshhaas2410 I actually have a video showing the construction of a 12V-3V linear power supply to do just that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXSThX2ogplmfbM While you can use a typical converter from Amazon, they tend to be switching supplies, which introduce RF noise and reduce range. I will also be releasing a new project soon that I am calling the Leveler Controller, which will allow you to not only power the leveler, but also to turn it on or off remotely - from the cab of your tow vehicle.
@joshhaas24102 жыл бұрын
@@RVProject I noticed that was coming and will enjoy watching it for sure. While at first I was a bit annoyed having to cycle the power switch off/on after the trailer sat idle for a while I honestly don’t mind it at all now. I installed the leveler in a very accessible place where my front storage door is open when doing the pack-up regimen so I’ll probably leave it as is. Ya never know, maybe I’ll get bored and need another project. Hahaha I absolutely LOVE the level mate pro. I haven’t noticed any signal or distance issues using it with my setup.