That Tim Guy

I recently took a half-day trip to Magic Wings in S. Deerfield, MA with the whole family. I could probably have easily spent all day photographing all of the different butterflies and flora there. Unfortunately they do not allow any sort of camera pods into the facility and while I understand why (it’s pretty crowded) it just further emphasized that I have unsteady hands. Oh well! I still manage some great pictures and this is what I have so far. All of these were shot using my 35mm Macro lens.

Some are good, some are great, some are meh. I still have a few more…but I’m not sure if they are worthy of posting.

DIY: Replacing the Battery in your Smart Key

Car: 2008 Mazda MX-5 (Last year that this style key was used)

1. Remove the emergency key from the key card.
2. Open the rubber battery door. On the left side (opposite side of emergency key) there is a thin piece of rubber that wraps around the bottom side profile corner. On the long side there is a small opening about 3/4″ from the bottom. In this opening, the rubber piece can be pried away from the key card. Something with a small tip should be used, such as a paperclip end to lift the rubber away. (Be careful not to damage the key card)
3. Once the battery door is open, shake or tap the key card gently to loose the battery. It will fall out.
4. Replace with a new battery by sliding it positive (+) side up into the card. Battery is a 3V CR2025.
5. Close the rubber battery door and push the side portion back into the card. Voila!

The hardest part is removing that little rubber strip that is the battery door. The pictures should be self-explanatory.

This DIY was written for Miata.net in this thread.