From 36f94403be91f11c456090d145cd17c12349b35d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brandon Harvey <8107750+bharvey88@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 15:02:44 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add Insert Battery page for PLT-1B (#858) New step-by-step page mirroring the TEMP-1B Insert Battery flow, but adapted for the PLT-1B's 18650 cell and stake-style case (press case above stake to pop lid, push stake through, identify case +/- markings, align battery top to the + side, press in - side first then + side, flat-seat PCB, snap lid into the top-left notch). - docs/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md: full page with intro callout linking to the recommended Samsung 30Q 18650 cell, and 7 image placeholders (plt-1b-battery-insert-step-1..7.gif) for the per-step gifs that will be uploaded separately. - docs/homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md: snippet wrapper pointing at the main page so the Homey nav has its own file path (avoids the shared-page sidebar issue from #815). - mkdocs.yml: nav entries under PLT-1B > Additional Info on both the main and Homey sides, placed in the same spot as TEMP-1B's Insert Battery entry. --- .../products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md | 1 + docs/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md | 39 +++++++++++++++++++ mkdocs.yml | 2 + 3 files changed, 42 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md create mode 100644 docs/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md diff --git a/docs/homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md b/docs/homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2afcbbca1f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +--8<-- "products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md:5:" diff --git a/docs/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md b/docs/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c0567ae14c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +title: How to Insert Battery on PLT-1B +description: How to Insert Battery on PLT-1B. +--- +# How to Insert the Battery + +!!! info "18650 battery and charger required!" + + The PLT-1B does *NOT* include a battery nor a charging circuit. You will need to supply your own flat-top, unprotected 18650 Li-ion cell, and a separate 18650 charger. Recommended cell: Samsung 30Q 18650 3000mAh. + +1\. Gently press your thumb on the case above the stake and the lid should pop off. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-1.gif) + +2\. Hold the case and push the stake down a bit, then gently lift it out of the bottom case section. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-2.gif) + +3\. Flip the PLT-1B over and identify the `+` and `-` markings. The `+` is on the left side and the `-` is on the right side. Double check before going any further. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-3.gif) + +4\. The top of the battery (the positive end, marked with a `+` and a small ring around the terminal) goes on the left side, matching the `+` on the PLT-1B. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-4.gif) + +5\. Hold the PCB. You'll need to use a bit of force to push in the battery. Start with the right `-` side, then push in the left `+` side. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-5.gif) + +6\. Flip the sensor back over and lay the PCB inside the case so it sits flat. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-6.gif) + +7\. Line up the notch in the top left of the lid, then gently press down until the lid snaps into place. + +![](/assets/plt-1b-battery-insert-step-7.gif) + +You have now installed or reinstalled the battery! diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 801e7997cf..cd7b0bf61f 100755 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -416,6 +416,7 @@ nav: - Prevent Sleep: products/plt1b/additional-info/prevent-sleep.md - How To Wake Up Your Sensor: products/plt1b/battery-sensors/wake-up-battery-sensor.md - Keep Your Sensor Awake With HA Helper: products/plt1b/battery-sensors/awake-ha-helper.md + - Insert Battery: products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md - Sensor Connection Check: products/plt1b/battery-sensors/sensor-connection-check.md - Examples: - Flower Card: products/plt1b/examples/flower-card.md @@ -752,6 +753,7 @@ nav: - Calibrating Soil Moisture: homey/products/plt1b/calibrate-plt1.md - Prevent Sleep: homey/products/plt1b/setup/prevent-sleep.md - How To Wake Up Your Sensor: homey/products/plt1b/battery-sensors/wake-up-battery-sensor.md + - Insert Battery: homey/products/plt1b/setup/insert-battery.md - Sensor Connection Check: homey/products/plt1b/battery-sensors/sensor-connection-check.md - Reviews: homey/products/plt1b/reviews.md - Examples: