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Think it supposed to be wired to the motor mb triggers?
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spiff
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In Stock?
I use this one: https://opengarage.io/Has anyone got something to control garage / gate motors?
My old Centurion GSM module was/is really kak. Works then doesn't work
Looked at the new Centurion GSM app - a bit pricey.
As of today.
Edit: note it doesn't have a GPIO pin if you're planning on adding a Reed switch or similar. If you could find a damned 433Mhz door contact that does both open and close this wouldn't be an issue!
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5V power supply. DC or AC pass through to a maximum of 10A.
It's a dry contact, you achieve the same result by popping the resistors on the Sonoff SV.
SauRoNZA
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Yes but it needs to get power from somewhere.
The triggers just go the button contacts.
Now you’ll need a USB type power supply or something, where mine is powered from the motors own board.
SauRoNZA
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Oh well, that’s ****ing useless then.
Good old SV it is.
Seems like a very badly thought out product, or for a very specific market of motors with those features already built in.
Correct. Old USB cables are usually the best bet.
It's a cheap alternative for someone who doesn't really know 100% how to make use of the SV. The requirement is the extra 5V power supply.
Not necessarily only for garage doors. I've used it to turn my alarm on and off.
Edit: oh and it's the size of a R5 coin.
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Where did you get it from?
It's a nice product, but there was trouble sourcing it.
Direct and then freight forwarded down.
I guess one could use a buck converter to bring the gate voltage down to 5v, but then you getting to the point of just getting an old SV.
SauRoNZA
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Yeah but it’s not like the SV was really expensive to begin with.
So seems a very niche product that will cost you more at the end of the day.
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On this link:
www.smartkit.co.za
Could you clarify the difference between EU type F and BR/ZA switches? Most people may not know. I do know I want the BR.
On this link:
Sonoff S26 WiFi Smart Plug - EU/BR/ZA - SmartKit
Users can instantly convert any plug into a smart outlet with a convenient timer function that works on user's smartphone. Quantity Discounts Quantity Price You Save 5+ R 248.63 2.5% 10+ R 242.25 5%
Could you clarify the difference between EU type F and BR/ZA switches? Most people may not know. I do know I want the BR.
Yeah, the images don't actually mention which is which.@phaktza
On this link:
Sonoff S26 WiFi Smart Plug - EU/BR/ZA - SmartKit
Users can instantly convert any plug into a smart outlet with a convenient timer function that works on user's smartphone. Quantity Discounts Quantity Price You Save 5+ R 248.63 2.5% 10+ R 242.25 5%
Could you clarify the difference between EU type F and BR/ZA switches? Most people may not know. I do know I want the BR.
I guess the explanation is Type F fits our "two pin" plugs. BR/ZA (Type N) is our new "three pin" plugs.
It's either solder/wire up an input that reduces the gate motor battery voltage to 5V to use this newer unit, or solder/wire up a relay to use the SV.
I used the SV (it's been about a month now) and I'm absolutely loving it.
Use my Echo Auto to operate my gate by voice (using scenes as a workaround for language limitations), or the eWeLink app.
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Nice spot. Well have to test.