Switch your latch to a rotary style latch, it's spring loaded. Southco makes a very nice one. Southco also offers a 12V rotary latch with the pull solenoid already inside the rotary latch as an option as well. The weight of the door does not affect a rotary latches vs a mechanical gate strike-catch style latch like you have.
OK. More info on what car audio system you had in your truck. I used to have a 1986 Z-28 Camaro with T-tops. I put two 15 in Orion dual voice coils with a 2,000 watt amp. This was all built into the back deck of the camaro. This screams 90s, but I had a 3-disc in-dash CD changer by Alpine.
What about adding a pully or two in between the actuator and the release (block and tackle concept). This would give the actuator more pulling power when opening if you can manage the slack in the cable between the two components.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Leverage is your friend. A slight turn on a steel to steel cable employing a small pully. It would have to be in close proximity to the trigger to obtain the necessary leverage. A 50# pull would be way more than enough power. Even with a return spring. I've seen some in a local hardware store. most of the stuff you find at Home Depot and Lowes is cheap Chinese crap. I have some leftover cable and pullies from a Cessna 150 salvage job just itching to be "repurposed " :) Thanks for the ideas. I'm working on my hog trap as we speak. Cheers from Louisiana. BTW, can you use any carriers simm card? AT&T sucks where I need to use it. Verzion works well. I read something a guy used a Tracphone simm.
Another option if your going to use a gate latch is to weld a 12-18” rod to the latch. Then attach that to actuator. That will provide lever arm to make it must easier to pull.
Great info and time was put into this. Once I see you even included the Amazon links... 😳 for our convenience. SUBSCRIBED. Thanks and keep up the great work. Looking to build my own more affordable cellular hog gate as well.
Good luck, what I can recommend is look into other options that wire to connect to the push pull solenoid. I've been thinking about carburetor linkage or something similar. Also, I just uploaded a new video. I've switched to a 4g lte security cam. So I habe a live feed to view anytime. I've also partnered with a company that provides prepaid sim cards for the cam. Thier rates are extremely affordable.
Instead of using the actuator to pull a wire, can you mount the actuator where the gate latch is and just have it pull a pin and drop the gate? Or have it connected directly to a latch of some sort. Then just run electrical wires in a small conduit back to control box.
Tech question- Was looking at same GSM relay you used on Amazon before finding your video. GSM relay says it has 30 amp outputs which should be more than enough to energize the car door actuator on its own correct? Why did you end up using a secondary lawn mower relay between the GSM relay and the actuator? If I understand what you did correctly, you ran a battery to a GSM relay to a lawn mower relay to an actuator- isn't the lawn mower relay redundant since the GSM relay by itself should activate the actuator or am I missing a step?
I believe I wired everything together correctly besides the fuse and switches because I figured I didn’t need them but it’s still not working. I have a cheaper version gsm controller but it won’t work. Is there anything I’m doing wrong?
Sorry, trying to troubleshoot electrical issues through a comment section on RUclips probably wont help. There are links to everything needed for the system to work in the description.
@@JSROutdoors I figured as much lol. Was just spitballing. Just came across your channel, trying to build a cell phone triggered trap myself. Been a metal fabricator for around 30 years now, but not so great with electricity
Hi, I've been trying to learn and hopefully get something figured out on my trap. I'm kind of new to all of the workings of electrical stuff, but I've been studying up on it. What size wires do you use to connect into the controller, does it matter if you use 12 gauge on all of it? I saw on another deal where they used 24 ga, just can't really find what is better to use as far as the detailed working of the project. Thanks for any help you may be able to give.
Personally, I used 16 guage for the controller and 12 guage for the solenoids. 16 guage is plenty for the controller and I used the 12 guage because of the amount of power the push pull solenoid draws when it's used. Typically, the rule of thumb is the more Amps it draws a low guage thick wire is better.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate you getting back with me and your help. I did trial run today and got solenoid and auto relay rigged up on board. Pretty awesome when you get it to work. I used 12 Gauge on all if this. But I'll get 16 for when call box comes in.
I based this off the signal strength in my home and the provider I chose to use for the coverage. Our At&t phones have spotty coverage. The gsm controller has signal and the only cell coverage that works inside our home is Verizon. There is a chance the antenna is pulling AT&T enough to operate, but based off the provider I selected it's Verizon. Thanks for watching! If you haven't subscribed, please do!
So I've wired everything and started to do dry runs. The problem I am running into is once I call and pop solenoid fires it does not reset itself to open position. Solenoid is retracted and does not release till I call again. Is there a way to wire/program where once I call it and it fires it resets itself without me having to call it again? Thnx
@@JSROutdoors it's the same GSM relay you have. Same 3 pole lawnmower solenoid. Wired it to CH1 and NO1. I just watched your cell trap video 1 but cant figure out how yours is releasing. You have 3 wires going to 1st positive lug. What are they?
I’m late for the comments. Why don’t you use 3 links from a chain. 1 welded to the gate. The other 2 welded to the frame. Then use a pin like a 16 penny nail to hold it until pulled.
www.amazon.com/Alarm-Card-Business-Security-System/dp/B01GUKDDBQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=home+security+sim+card&qid=1614294955&sr=8-3 Here ya go!
But what they do not tell you is if your cellular service will NOT allow you phone to communicate with the controller!!! Even had the cell phone provided to help me with NO LUCK.
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Switch your latch to a rotary style latch, it's spring loaded. Southco makes a very nice one. Southco also offers a 12V rotary latch with the pull solenoid already inside the rotary latch as an option as well. The weight of the door does not affect a rotary latches vs a mechanical gate strike-catch style latch like you have.
OK. More info on what car audio system you had in your truck. I used to have a 1986 Z-28 Camaro with T-tops. I put two 15 in Orion dual voice coils with a 2,000 watt amp. This was all built into the back deck of the camaro. This screams 90s, but I had a 3-disc in-dash CD changer by Alpine.
I appreciate the time you put into this
Car hood latch has a straight pull. Go to the junk yard spend 10 or 15 dollar's. Car door clinoid 20 bucks has 60 lbs of force or pull.
What about adding a pully or two in between the actuator and the release (block and tackle concept). This would give the actuator more pulling power when opening if you can manage the slack in the cable between the two components.
It's worth trying! Thanks man, I appreciate the idea.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Leverage is your friend. A slight turn on a steel to steel cable employing a small pully. It would have to be in close proximity to the trigger to obtain the necessary leverage. A 50# pull would be way more than enough power. Even with a return spring. I've seen some in a local hardware store. most of the stuff you find at Home Depot and Lowes is cheap Chinese crap. I have some leftover cable and pullies from a Cessna 150 salvage job just itching to be "repurposed " :) Thanks for the ideas. I'm working on my hog trap as we speak.
Cheers from Louisiana. BTW, can you use any carriers simm card? AT&T sucks where I need to use it. Verzion works well. I read something a guy used a Tracphone simm.
So I literally just received the notification for your comment! This carrier uses Verizon and At&t. It's called speed talk
Another option if your going to use a gate latch is to weld a 12-18” rod to the latch. Then attach that to actuator. That will provide lever arm to make it must easier to pull.
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Great info and time was put into this. Once I see you even included the Amazon links... 😳 for our convenience. SUBSCRIBED. Thanks and keep up the great work. Looking to build my own more affordable cellular hog gate as well.
Good luck, what I can recommend is look into other options that wire to connect to the push pull solenoid. I've been thinking about carburetor linkage or something similar. Also, I just uploaded a new video. I've switched to a 4g lte security cam. So I habe a live feed to view anytime. I've also partnered with a company that provides prepaid sim cards for the cam. Thier rates are extremely affordable.
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Is the lawnmower battery running everything?
Instead of using the actuator to pull a wire, can you mount the actuator where the gate latch is and just have it pull a pin and drop the gate? Or have it connected directly to a latch of some sort. Then just run electrical wires in a small conduit back to control box.
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Tech question- Was looking at same GSM relay you used on Amazon before finding your video. GSM relay says it has 30 amp outputs which should be more than enough to energize the car door actuator on its own correct? Why did you end up using a secondary lawn mower relay between the GSM relay and the actuator? If I understand what you did correctly, you ran a battery to a GSM relay to a lawn mower relay to an actuator- isn't the lawn mower relay redundant since the GSM relay by itself should activate the actuator or am I missing a step?
I used the lawn mower relay as a extra precaution. I used an actuator for shaved doors with a 100lb pull. It has a pretty big draw.
I believe I wired everything together correctly besides the fuse and switches because I figured I didn’t need them but it’s still not working. I have a cheaper version gsm controller but it won’t work. Is there anything I’m doing wrong?
Sorry, trying to troubleshoot electrical issues through a comment section on RUclips probably wont help. There are links to everything needed for the system to work in the description.
Thank you very much!
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Where they from.?
Did you have to program the board with the app or just activate the SIM card and insert?
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Maybe try garage door rollers on the door. Seems like it would be smoother and maybe a little faster. Just a thought, pure speculation
Yeah, this video is 10 months old. It's been in the feild since last march
@@JSROutdoors I figured as much lol. Was just spitballing. Just came across your channel, trying to build a cell phone triggered trap myself. Been a metal fabricator for around 30 years now, but not so great with electricity
@@mikeguy9668 If you were local I'd welcome your help! I can do electric all day.
@@JSROutdoors well I live in oklahoma lol. Not to far, but definitely far enough.
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Hi, I've been trying to learn and hopefully get something figured out on my trap. I'm kind of new to all of the workings of electrical stuff, but I've been studying up on it. What size wires do you use to connect into the controller, does it matter if you use 12 gauge on all of it? I saw on another deal where they used 24 ga, just can't really find what is better to use as far as the detailed working of the project. Thanks for any help you may be able to give.
Personally, I used 16 guage for the controller and 12 guage for the solenoids. 16 guage is plenty for the controller and I used the 12 guage because of the amount of power the push pull solenoid draws when it's used. Typically, the rule of thumb is the more Amps it draws a low guage thick wire is better.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate you getting back with me and your help. I did trial run today and got solenoid and auto relay rigged up on board. Pretty awesome when you get it to work. I used 12 Gauge on all if this. But I'll get 16 for when call box comes in.
@@JBCarson08 Awesome man, I'm editing the final video in the series, right now!
Does this get triggered when a cold caller calls the number ?
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You said in your video it uses the Verizon network but the link to the gsm controller only shows ATT and T Mobile.
I based this off the signal strength in my home and the provider I chose to use for the coverage. Our At&t phones have spotty coverage. The gsm controller has signal and the only cell coverage that works inside our home is Verizon. There is a chance the antenna is pulling AT&T enough to operate, but based off the provider I selected it's Verizon. Thanks for watching! If you haven't subscribed, please do!
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How did you get the phone number for your sim card? Did you receive one once you activated your sim card online?
Yes, that's when the number was assigned. On the 2nd video in the series I've posted links for everything.
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Is there an alternative to the kiao time GSM? they are no where to be found in the US.
I'm sure there are others. I found mine on Amazon.
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Where did you get your sim card from?
All the links are listed in the description.
So I've wired everything and started to do dry runs. The problem I am running into is once I call and pop solenoid fires it does not reset itself to open position. Solenoid is retracted and does not release till I call again. Is there a way to wire/program where once I call it and it fires it resets itself without me having to call it again?
Thnx
Hard to say without seeing jt, but I'd recommend using different com ports.
@@JSROutdoors it's the same GSM relay you have. Same 3 pole lawnmower solenoid. Wired it to CH1 and NO1. I just watched your cell trap video 1 but cant figure out how yours is releasing. You have 3 wires going to 1st positive lug. What are they?
@@pravdaoutdoors162 I used a 4 pole solenoid, thats the issue!.
@@JSROutdoors do you remember what are the 3 wires on your 1st positive on started solenoid? One is power one is NO1 and 3rd...can't figure out
@@pravdaoutdoors162 This video is listed in the description to reference wiring. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhY2...
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I’m late for the comments. Why don’t you use 3 links from a chain. 1 welded to the gate. The other 2 welded to the frame. Then use a pin like a 16 penny nail to hold it until pulled.
Go check out the 3rd and final video!
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How did you get a SIM card with phone number on it?
www.amazon.com/Alarm-Card-Business-Security-System/dp/B01GUKDDBQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=home+security+sim+card&qid=1614294955&sr=8-3
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But what they do not tell you is if your cellular service will NOT allow you phone to communicate with the controller!!! Even had the cell phone provided to help me with NO LUCK.
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