garage door opener

[bill04]

Anybody know about this product , motofx remote garage door opener and is it worth the money . I tried rigging my own remote control but killed it trying to solder wires to it now I have to by a new one .Or is there another model out there .

[Freebird]

I've never used it but have read good reports. I assume you tried the article in the tech library about making your own? That is how you messed yours up I guess.

[bill04]

Yep , you got that right I have a sears garage door opener and i tried to weld wires to the circuit board but over heated it and now it's useless ,so got to buy a new one so now I think I'm going to go whit a commercial model that i can hook up to the bike .

[Eck]

Bill,

I will offer to do this for you.

If you want, I will offer to pick up a mini universal garage door remote for you and solder the two wires to it for you and then mail it to you.

If you want, I will also solder a push button switch on the opposite end of the wires too.

If you want me to do this, you would only have three things to do.

(1) Program the remote to your garage door opener

(2) Mount it to your bike in the place you choose..

(3) reimburse me my total cost... (I wont charge you for the labor)

Guessing....

The mini universal remote from Home Depot is about $30.00

Wire and the switch $5.00

Postage = $3,00

Anyway, somewhere in that cost range is what I could do it for you.

I mounted a the push button switch under my clutch lever on the back side of the horn /turn signal cover where I can push the button with my finger with out even moving my hand from the handlebar grip.

I ran the wires from the switch down the left handle bar up to and under the inner fairing between the left front chrome tube and then used velcro to mount the plastic opener to the inner fairing. This way, if the battery ever goes dead, I do not have to split my fairing. I can just reach under the inner fairing and pull the opener out to change the battery.

I also made the plastic opener water proof by placing black RTV in the groove around the outer perifery and around the small hole where the two wires come out and over the push button on the front side so water can not get in..

Lemme know if you want my help!!

Take care bud!!!!

 

[bill04]

Thanks Eck

before just to make sure .this is what I have and want to make sure it will work whit this model of door opener.

 

CRAFTSMAN® Security Plus® Rolling Code Single-Function Remote Control

[Eck]

Bill,

Here is the one I am using on mine. It is a universal garage door remote and will operate up to three garage door openers but WILL NOT WORK with Intellicode radio controls made prior to 1997.

 

SO if your garage door opener is older than 1997, this universal remote will not work and you will need to purchase one that is made for your specific garage door opener.

 

You can read about the one I am speaking of and use here:

 

 

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.geniedoor.com/uploads/GMI-3BL_edited-1.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.geniedoor.com/products/genie-mini-transmitter-intellicode.htm&h=270&w=360&sz=12&hl=en&start=18&tbnid=YdcEd4Mxjs9rfM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=121&prev=/images%3Fq%3DGMI-3BL%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

 

Here is how to program most any garage door opener:

[bill04]

OK Eck it's a go , thanks ,just tell me what the total amount is and will pay you whit Paypal if it's OK whit you .

[Eck]

Bill,

I will stop tonight after work and pick up the garage door opener and a push button switch.

I will try to get it soldered tonight, and then send it to you tomorrow.

If not I will have it sent by Wednesday at the latest.

I dont have pay pal, so you can just send me a check. I will send you my address in a private email.

I wont know the total amount until I mail it because I do not know what the postage will be, but I am sure it cant be that much cause there is no weight to it.

Anyway, Ill get-r-done for ya!

I'll be in touch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK Eck it's a go , thanks ,just tell me what the total amount is and will pay you whit Paypal if it's OK whit you .

[bill04]

thanks , no need to gun it ,, we are still getting snow around here or should I say SH...............!!!!! so it's no emergency .

[Guest ReinyRooster]

Eck, I'm guessing you could probably sell a few of those at Ft. Collins if you had them there. I would buy one from you then.

[Eck]

 

Eck, I'm guessing you could probably sell a few of those at Ft. Collins if you had them there. I would buy one from you then.

 

 

Sorry, but I am not able to attend Ft. Collins this year, but sure wish I could...

If you want one, Ill make you up one too.

lemme know........

heck, I'll have to go into buisness making these and some more of my old "silver Dollar" Gas cap cover...

[Eck]

thanks , no need to gun it ,, we are still getting snow around here or should I say SH...............!!!!! so it's no emergency .

 

 

Hey Bill,

This is fine with me too. It doesnt take but a about 10 minutes to solder the wires. Takes the soldering gun longer to heat up then it takes to do the soldering...lol..

 

In the mean time, if you want, you can go out to Home Depot or Lowes and buy some of this RTV adhesive / sealer.

I use this stuff to put the switch on the back side of my left hand side turn signal housing under the clutch lever. It bonds the plastic switch housing to the aluminum turn signal housing and it will not fall off due to vibration or humidity / water..

I just applied a small amount to one side of the switch housing and then using a piece of masking tape, over the other side of the switch housing I taped it to the aluminum housing to let it set up and dry..about 2 hours..Then I "carefully" removed the masking tape and trimmed the squeeze out fromt he switch edge.

It looks like it is molded to the side of the aluminum housing..

Ill take a picture of mine and shoot it to you so you can see where I located the switch and the remote garage door opener..

I use this same RTV sealant stuff to attach many things to my bike because it will not damage the aluminum and I do not have to drill holes in my bike...Like I used it to attach my foot peg covers, my mood light switch, and a couple other things..I just hate the idea of drilling holes in my bike to mount something...This way, I can always return the bike back to being stock if I ever decide to sell it.

[bill04]

Thanks for the tip .I do have a couple of places I wanted to install this ,so I will see when it gets here .

 

THanks again

[Eck]

Eck, I'm guessing you could probably sell a few of those at Ft. Collins if you had them there. I would buy one from you then.

 

 

Reinhard,

Ok my friend, here is your chance...

I am making up (1) mini garage door opener for Bill04.

You mentioned (above) that your interested in purchasing one.

I do not expect to do this for a living, but I will make his and yours up at the same time if you want one.

Let me know ASAP if you are serious in purchasing one.

I spoke with Bill04 the other night on the phone and agreed that I would make him one.

If you are interested, let me know now, because I have to make a run to Home Depot for his remote garage door opener, and if you want one I will purchase yours and his at the same time.

I will purchase (2) mini garage door openers and wire both of them up at the same time and mail both of them out at the same time.

Approximate cost is;

(1) mini remote garage door opener = about 30 bucks

I will wire it up for nothing - no cost at all.

You will pay for postage and the same cost that I paid for the remote.

Receipt for remote will be included in the package to show what I paid for it, and the postage wil be on the out side of the mailed package.

add the two up and that is what you owe me.

Last chance...speak now or hold your "piece"...

[Guest ReinyRooster]

Eck, thanks for the offer but I just spent my allowance on another satellite radio. Thanks for the offer though.

[Eck]

Bill04,

I purchased the GENIE universal mini garage door opener, and I also soldered the two wires to it.

All I need now is your mailing address bud..

Enclosed in the package I am sending to you will be:

(1) GENIE universal Mini Remote (Battery installed)

wired up ready to go on your bike wherever you decide to put it.

(1) Receipt from Home Depot so you can see exactly what I paid for it

The programing instruction sheet that came with it and I cut the cardboard insert to fit in the mailing package so you will also have the bar code label in case you need it.

On the "OUTSIDE" of the package will be the postage I paid to mail it to you.

The cost of the GENIE mini remote was: $30.97

plus 2.48 in tax

Totals = $33.45

So add the postage to that and were even bud.

Let me know your mailing address and I will get it off to you.

Also, fill me in on where you installed it.

[Eck]

Bill04,

Hey Bill.....2nd request bud..

All I need now is your mailing address and I can mail this to you..

 

 

On the "OUTSIDE" of the postage package will be the cost I paid to mail it to you.

 

The cost of the GENIE mini remote was:

$30.97 plus 2.48 in tax, which totals = $33.45

 

So add whatever the postage is to that and were even bud.

 

Just need your "mailing address"

[Eck]

Bill,

How are you?

Hey, I have tried to send you email, and so has my wife, but for some reason they keep coming back undeliverable??

I just sent you another one through the VR site here.. we will see if you get that one.

I was wondering if you recieved the mini garage door remote yet?

I mailed it to you on April 19th, so you should have recieved it by now.

The cost of the GENIE mini remote was:

$30.97 plus 2.48 in tax, = $33.45

ADD the $2.00 shipping

$36.00 total

Please let me know

Eck

[SilvrT]

RTV adhesive / sealer.

 

 

I'm going to Home Depot this evening to check this stuff out. What exactly does "RTV" stand for? and about what section of the store might I find this?

 

Thanks

[Eck]

I'm going to Home Depot this evening to check this stuff out.

 

 

What exactly does "RTV" stand for?

 

Room Temperature Vulcanization

 

 

and about what section of the store might I find this?

Caulking / sealing section

[SilvrT]

I'm going to Home Depot this evening to check this stuff out.

 

 

What exactly does "RTV" stand for?

 

Room Temperature Vulcanization

 

 

and about what section of the store might I find this?

Caulking / sealing section

Thanks Eck!

[Eck]

 

I'm going to Home Depot this evening to check this stuff out.

 

 

SilvrT,

You might want to check this stuff out...

Weldbond® Universal Space Age Adhesives Bonds Most Anything The Longer it sets, the stronger it gets

Bonds marble, Brick, Cement to Tile/Wood, Glass/Metal/Wood, Foam Plastic, Indoor/outdoor carpet, Wood, Aluminum/Wood, laminates, Plaster bonding, Concrete Bonding, Bonds Drywall/Seals Drywall, Cement on Steel/Wood, China, Cork, Laminate Flooring, Leather, Tiles, Upholstery, Veneers, Stone, Fabrics, Furniture, Glass, Gypsum, Plastic Laminates, Porcelain, Plywood, etc...etc...

see attached photo.

 

[curt99rsv]

Eck,

I want to be sure and look at where you have the button mounted Saturday. I have my opener velcroed on the inside of the fairing like you said but it can be dangerous removing my left hand while turning in the drive. I may have to pick up one of those pushbuttons myself.

 

Curt:cool10:

[Eck]

Eck,

I want to be sure and look at where you have the button mounted Saturday. I have my opener velcroed on the inside of the fairing like you said but it can be dangerous removing my left hand while turning in the drive. I may have to pick up one of those pushbuttons myself.

 

Curt:cool10:

 

 

Curt,

I will be most happy to pick up a push button switch for you.

I have to go pick one up for a guy in Florida anyway and make him up a remote door opener now..

Hell, nothing like getting into a non-profit business ...lol

I will also bring the wire I use and if you want we can solder yours up and install it to while Im there..

[curt99rsv]

Thanks Eck,

What do I need to pick up? I have a couple of new solder guns but no solder. Just let me know what type solder I need and I will pick it up. We can work out the cost Saturday morning for the button & solder, clutches, etc.

 

Thanks again,

Curt