Garage Door Opener Mod

10frank9 said:
Greetings Wayalifers,

Some of you asked in the "What was Done To Your Rig This Week" thread about my garage door opener mod. The purpose of this mod for me was to hide my garage door opener so that if you park your rig outside it is not as noticeable especially for those of us who run topless and doorless for most of the year.

I am posting this write up as a guide to help you guys do this mod if you choose to. I am no electrician and as you can see by my primitive soldering skills I like things to be functional not always pretty.

Hope some of you find this useful. Cheers!

Frank
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Frank,

I've had this on my list ever since I ran across your write-up. Thank you for putting this out there for the rest of us!

I installed my switch on the same panel as the 115v power source. Once the panel is removed, you gain access to the dead space in between the middle console walls. This is where I dropped the garage door opener so it remains hidden.

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Sporadic said:
Frank,

I've had this on my list ever since I ran across your write-up. Thank you for putting this out there for the rest of us!

I installed my switch on the same panel as the 115v power source. Once the panel is removed, you gain access to the dead space in between the middle console walls. This is where I dropped the garage door opener so it remains hidden.

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Looks really great thanks for sharing! I like this idea. How is the signal strength? This may be the best option for the 11+ JKs as long as the signal is strong.
 
10frank9 said:
Looks really great thanks for sharing! I like this idea. How is the signal strength? This may be the best option for the 11+ JKs as long as the signal is strong.
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Thanks Frank! So far, the signal strength seems unchanged but ill report back after a little more use.
 
Great idea frank never thought of t
Putting there. Nice write up:thumbup:

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So, working off Frank's idea to hardwire a dash switch into his garage door opener he sent me a switch and my ideas started to flow.
I live in a gated community (where else would a guy that only works 1 day a week live?) and I have a two switch remote that runs off of one of those 3v disk batteries that die rather quickly.
I went on line to find a stepdown transformer (of sorts) that would take 12v to 3v so I could hardwire the power source for the remotes as well as the two switches.
I bought this kit out of Hong Kong for $13 and put it together per instructions:
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I was a variable step-down that would change 12v to a few different DC voltages. I built it and tested it the same day Frank texted me to see how it was going.
The result was a bit explosive:
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A catastrophic failure - back to the drawing board.
I found another step-down out of China this time that was pre-figured for 12v to 3v - $9.00
When it came I tested it and a reliable 3v came from the leads.
So here's what I put together:
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I used doorbell solid-core wire instead of a regular low gauge wire because it was easier to solder onto the back of the remote circuit board.
Everything works great now and I'm more like Frank - well actually a little better in this case.

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Great work PastorWug. Thanks for the reply. One question though, which switched power source did you use? Cigarette lighter?
 
10frank9 said:
Great work PastorWug. Thanks for the reply. One question though, which switched power source did you use? Cigarette lighter?
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No, I went over to a switched 12v source that was left over from my recent radio install.
Thanks for the great idea Frank! :clap2:
 
pastorwug said:
No, I went over to a switched 12v source that was left over from my recent radio install.
Thanks for the great idea Frank! :clap2:
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You sir, are welcome.


Sweet. I will be doing this "update" soon as well. Thanks for being the Guinea Pig :cheesy: :thumb:
 
Awesome!

Thanks!!! My wife bought me a key chain opener and it worked great... for about 2 months. Now it only works if I am directly under the opener. I'm tired of using the panel on the outside of the garage so I think this is the route for me to take! Really appreciate the write-up.
 
fatboy1271 said:
Thanks!!! My wife bought me a key chain opener and it worked great... for about 2 months. Now it only works if I am directly under the opener. I'm tired of using the panel on the outside of the garage so I think this is the route for me to take! Really appreciate the write-up.
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I hope too find it useful. Let us know how it turns out. :thumb:
 
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I have a 12v to 9v converter I bought to hardwire my Garage Door opener - but it turned out my opener remote was 3v, which I then purchased and installed and it works great.
I don't need this voltage drop any more.
If you're thinking of doing this mod check your remote conrtrol and if it is 9v then you can have this free.
Just PM me - and once again my WAL friends always come first, so if none of them want it then you can have it for shipping alone which would probably be about $5 with USPS.

Let me know via PM.

cheers!
 
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I have a 12v to 9v converter I bought to hardwire my Garage Door opener - but it turned out my opener remote was 3v, which I then purchased and installed and it works great.
I don't need this voltage drop any more.
If you're thinking of doing this mod check your remote conrtrol and if it is 9v then you can have this free.
Just PM me - and once again my WAL friends always come first, so if none of them want it then you can have it for shipping alone which would probably be about $5 with USPS.

Let me know via PM.

cheers!
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Dibs!!! A long as it's still available of coarse.


My ride- 2001 power wheel, 11" plastic tires, upgraded battery, boat sides, custom bumpers, tow hooks, new paint.
 
David1tontj said:
Dibs!!! A long as it's still available of coarse.


My ride- 2001 power wheel, 11" plastic tires, upgraded battery, boat sides, custom bumpers, tow hooks, new paint.
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You got it!
Just PM me your full name and address and I'll get it to you.


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