It s a pain to wait for someone with a key so i thought i would do something about it this project is.
Garage door opener project.
This track aka the t rail guides and shields the chain screw or belt as it moves the.
Required materials for this project 1 in.
With a magnet attached to the garage door the pi relies on two magnetic reed switches to check the garage door s status.
The machine also slows a door in transit preventing it from crashing to the garage floor.
Roofing nails 2 lift handles 2x4 extension spring containment cables fender washers and locknuts lubricant cleaner such as wd 40 silicone spray or rubbing alcohol spray on white lithium grease weather seal you could also possibly need replacement rollers.
Chain drives a long chain pulls the door open and closed are the least expensive but they re loud.
It s not a fun diy project you want to gamble with.
In addition to the motorized garage door opener the following components are used in the system.
Screw drives a long threaded rod drives a mechanism that opens and closes the door are priced in the mid range.
Because of this i ve been locked out of my own house several times.
Diy fingerprint scanning garage door opener.
Garage door openers are available with a chain drive screw drive or belt drive.
As a person without a car i don t need to carry keys around everywhere i go.