What kind of batteries does the RF remote control system use? How long will they last?
The RF remote control transmitter uses a 2032 size coin cell battery. This is the same battery used in most computers for the clock and CMOS RAM, and can be purchased almost anyplace, like Radio Shack. It should last for several years. The transmitter only draws power from the battery for a fraction of a second when you push a button. That’s why there is no on/off switch. To replace the battery, open the case (one screw on the back), and pop the battery out of the holder. Snap a new battery in. Replace the screw. The receiver has no battery. It gets power from the USB or COM port, and draws very little power.
