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Bought one of the x66 pros. Running off a solar panel. Charged up to 90 or 95% Friday. Dipped down to 25 or 26% last night. Charged up to 32% today, and now back down to 27% and dropping like a rock. Panel is exposed to to sunlight majority of the day, is not scheduled to take pictures from 9am to 3pm. They sent me an e6p to use as a battery in the x66, but I haven't swapped it out yet.
Yeah, takes amazing photos, but battery life is beyond terrible. Will be back in that spot on Friday to hunt, so will swap out the battery packs and see if that makes a difference. Either way, already have a moultrie edge solar in the same spot and doesn't dip below 95%.
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Bought one of the x66 pros. Running off a solar panel. Charged up to 90 or 95% Friday. Dipped down to 25 or 26% last night. Charged up to 32% today, and now back down to 27% and dropping like a rock. Panel is exposed to to sunlight majority of the day, is not scheduled to take pictures from 9am to 3pm. They sent me an e6p to use as a battery in the x66, but I haven't swapped it out yet.
Yeah, takes amazing photos, but battery life is beyond terrible. Will be back in that spot on Friday to hunt, so will swap out the battery packs and see if that makes a difference. Either way, already have a moultrie edge solar in the same spot and doesn't dip below 95%. View attachment 350459
I am no expert on cell trail cams, but I understand they worj off of cell phone signal. Is it possible you are in a weak signal area, and if the camera is constantly searching for signal it could war down the battery quickly. :unsure:
I had a similar situation with a previous cell phone and being in a random signal strength area.
Just a suggestion, and if all else, contact gardepro for questions. :)
 
I just installed a fresh battery last evening, around 4:15pm. Was at 100% when installed. New battery is out of an e6p with a higher mAh rating. This morning, was already down to 89%. Took 27 pictures. Signal is very good as you can see. It's hooked to their solar panel. I've already contacted them. They sent me another camera to pilfer the battery from.
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