Thanks for a very informative video. As a former field service engineer, electronics comes easily to me, but as an old retired guy, the whole Arduino / Raspberry Pie world is pretty new. Bought a bunch of that sort of hardware, but it all got filed away under all the sawdust in my shop. I want to automate my two garage doors, both for a Bluetooth phone connection like yours, as well as an external keypad. So thanks much for the head start. Will have to figure out how to integrate the keypad idea. Thanks again. Nice job.
Hope the video helps you get it set up like you want. Someone pointed out that the signal for garage door switch is low enough to use a transistor on the board instead of the solenoid I went with. I never got around to doing it that way, but it would probably work and get rid of that breakout board. Good luck and thanks for commenting.
Beautiful! Thank you for posting this video. I am just now getting started learning about the Arduino board and learning as much as I can. My son just bought a rental unit and I am thinking of making a circuit so he can have coin operated washer and dryer. Looks like coin acceptors are ~$20, now I have to learn more about resistors and other components. I am in my 60's and I am finding this stuff absolutely facinating, so many possibilities/applications. Thanks again!
It would be cool i f you could use one of the analog inputs of the arduino to read the status of the garage door, maybe from a low voltage coming off the garage door motor or a variable resister hooked up to the door position. I think those arduinos come with wifi too. With wifi you can be on the 3rd floor and open / close the garage door. How about automating things on the accord?
The ESP8266 does wifi and has the same functionality. I would have went that route but my wifi does not reach my garage. Wifi would also be quicker since your phone would most likely already be connected. There are also proximity sensors, temp sensors, etc. You could add these to a car to add blind spot detectors and back up sensors. I already did a exterior temp/baro and rigged a rear view mirror with a LED screen that worked very well, just never installed it. A smarter man could probably write the code to do EFI management with that little board!
Can't help you there. However, the fundamentals are the same. If you have never worked on engines before, the rebuild series would be a raw look at it.
Quick question, My lift master 7675 has four terminals in the back. Any idea why when I try to jumper to left two (red and white) the door doesn't open and the down arrow starts to flash?
Sorry, but this video is very generic. If you can figure out which wires run from your wall button to the unit, you should be able to get this to work. Good luck and if you figure it out, let the next guy know how you overcame the issue.
Hi quick question. is there a way to secure the bluetooth connection other then 4 numbers? can the pin be alphanumeric? or accept only specific devices to connect to/from? This project would fix a life long issue where i live. i juste dont want any kid standing outside y house trying a bunch of pins and have acces to y garage because he would have to try a mxium of 9999 times before having acces
Sorry, but I'm not exactly sure about either of your questions. There are so many Arduino message boards around that I'm sure could help you out. Let me know what you find out. Good luck!
Very nice video. Thanks for doing this. I'd like to use Bluetooth and not use 3rd party WIFI controllers and give out passwords for the WIFI router. One comment though - Since there is not much current in the connecting wires that are used to close the door, you might as well eliminate the relay board with a simple transistor (few cents) hanging on the output of the microcontroller itself. The micro could turn on the transistor which will close the circuit. This will save some $$. Your thoughts?
Yep. A transistor would have probably done the trick. The simple answer: it didn't occur to me! When it comes to circuit design, I guess I swat flies with a sledgehammer! I have played around with designing logic gates with transistors, so I'm not unfamiliar with them. My brain just didn't go that direction since I knew the relay was an easy solution. Thanks for the input, but now I'm going to have to try that! Dammit.
I see one issur that will cause failure in the future.... The arduino send line is 5v, the bt receive line is 3.3v It will work but not for long, so you need some resistors to step down the voltage.
Serious question for you, and I mean no disrespect: How do you reconcile your anti-tech stance with the fact you used technology to find/watch/comment on this? The Unibomber used a manual typewriter to write his manifesto. Thanks for commenting!
Ktec Garage good question ! Tech is forced on me to “function”. Anything that gets me back to using my body to do basic things I can live .As technology advances people seem to be more stressed and unhealthy.I can se opening door with phone would only be useful for someone with some kind of disability
Good point. I agree tech is causing major problems in this world, but, in my opinion it's the overuse and addiction to social media. It's all designed to make us seek out outrage and offense. At least my little gadget doesn't connect to Twitter!
Thanks for a very informative video. As a former field service engineer, electronics comes easily to me, but as an old retired guy, the whole Arduino / Raspberry Pie world is pretty new. Bought a bunch of that sort of hardware, but it all got filed away under all the sawdust in my shop. I want to automate my two garage doors, both for a Bluetooth phone connection like yours, as well as an external keypad. So thanks much for the head start. Will have to figure out how to integrate the keypad idea. Thanks again. Nice job.
Hope the video helps you get it set up like you want. Someone pointed out that the signal for garage door switch is low enough to use a transistor on the board instead of the solenoid I went with. I never got around to doing it that way, but it would probably work and get rid of that breakout board. Good luck and thanks for commenting.
Beautiful! Thank you for posting this video. I am just now getting started learning about the Arduino board and learning as much as I can. My son just bought a rental unit and I am thinking of making a circuit so he can have coin operated washer and dryer. Looks like coin acceptors are ~$20, now I have to learn more about resistors and other components. I am in my 60's and I am finding this stuff absolutely facinating, so many possibilities/applications. Thanks again!
It's an interesting hobby with a ton of resources to learn. Good luck!
I am wondering short the red and white terminals would cause the problem. Thank you to demonstrate this in the video.
It would be cool i f you could use one of the analog inputs of the arduino to read the status of the garage door, maybe from a low voltage coming off the garage door motor or a variable resister hooked up to the door position. I think those arduinos come with wifi too. With wifi you can be on the 3rd floor and open / close the garage door. How about automating things on the accord?
The ESP8266 does wifi and has the same functionality. I would have went that route but my wifi does not reach my garage. Wifi would also be quicker since your phone would most likely already be connected.
There are also proximity sensors, temp sensors, etc. You could add these to a car to add blind spot detectors and back up sensors. I already did a exterior temp/baro and rigged a rear view mirror with a LED screen that worked very well, just never installed it.
A smarter man could probably write the code to do EFI management with that little board!
Best darn video on this topic!!! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for taking a moment to comment. Glad to hear the video was helpful!
Can’t wait to look at your Honda rebuild videos. I have an LT1 that needs some TLC. Wish you had some videos on that engine😆
Can't help you there. However, the fundamentals are the same. If you have never worked on engines before, the rebuild series would be a raw look at it.
Quick question, My lift master 7675 has four terminals in the back. Any idea why when I try to jumper to left two (red and white) the door doesn't open and the down arrow starts to flash?
Sorry, but this video is very generic. If you can figure out which wires run from your wall button to the unit, you should be able to get this to work. Good luck and if you figure it out, let the next guy know how you overcame the issue.
Hi quick question. is there a way to secure the bluetooth connection other then 4 numbers? can the pin be alphanumeric? or accept only specific devices to connect to/from? This project would fix a life long issue where i live. i juste dont want any kid standing outside y house trying a bunch of pins and have acces to y garage because he would have to try a mxium of 9999 times before having acces
Sorry, but I'm not exactly sure about either of your questions. There are so many Arduino message boards around that I'm sure could help you out. Let me know what you find out.
Good luck!
Why does everyone use a relay? Why can't you use a logic level transistor? It is more compact, and no moving parts.
You're right. I'm not an expert, just an enthusiast. Someone mentioned that last year and had myself a good forehead slap!
What about iPhones? I thought I read something about having to get a certificate and use SSH
Very nice video. Thanks for doing this. I'd like to use Bluetooth and not use 3rd party WIFI controllers and give out passwords for the WIFI router. One comment though - Since there is not much current in the connecting wires that are used to close the door, you might as well eliminate the relay board with a simple transistor (few cents) hanging on the output of the microcontroller itself. The micro could turn on the transistor which will close the circuit. This will save some $$. Your thoughts?
Yep. A transistor would have probably done the trick. The simple answer: it didn't occur to me! When it comes to circuit design, I guess I swat flies with a sledgehammer! I have played around with designing logic gates with transistors, so I'm not unfamiliar with them. My brain just didn't go that direction since I knew the relay was an easy solution. Thanks for the input, but now I'm going to have to try that! Dammit.
Super video
Thank you, Doc!
I see one issur that will cause failure in the future.... The arduino send line is 5v, the bt receive line is 3.3v
It will work but not for long, so you need some resistors to step down the voltage.
Without rewatching, didn't I use the 3.3 line out of the arduino?
Another price of technology majority “people” don’t need or want
Serious question for you, and I mean no disrespect: How do you reconcile your anti-tech stance with the fact you used technology to find/watch/comment on this? The Unibomber used a manual typewriter to write his manifesto.
Thanks for commenting!
Ktec Garage good question ! Tech is forced on me to “function”.
Anything that gets me back to using my body to do basic things I can live .As technology advances people seem to be more stressed and unhealthy.I can se opening door with phone would only be useful for someone with some kind of disability
Good point. I agree tech is causing major problems in this world, but, in my opinion it's the overuse and addiction to social media. It's all designed to make us seek out outrage and offense. At least my little gadget doesn't connect to Twitter!
Ktec Garage I agree with you it could be very useful to some people who need it
@@zeez9053 Like me as a backup for loosing my keys ;)