An easier Woodstock battery door

[Matt Agajanian]

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?

[BobVA]

(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.)

[Matt Agajanian]

Thanks! I’ll check it out.

[Dreato]

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.

[mfleming]

(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.