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Old 07-08-2012, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rednroll
That was my thought also when I looked at this. If I was to do this, I would just tap into the constant on 12Volt power adapter. Most garage door openers run off of a 9VDC battery. So alls you need to do is buy a 9Volt Zener diode and a resistor, wire those parts onto the +12volt B+ wire, connect those to the battery wire connections of the remote and you never have to worry about changing the battery.

Also by using the jeeps key on 12 volts as a power source you'd have to have the key on to open the door... Great idea!
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Originally Posted by wittys-jk
I would have to say that is a pretty damn good first post great contribution for sure!
^^^ this.

Great work OP, nice and clean job. I like it
Old 07-09-2012, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by FirewalkerSahara
I've never done any soldering, is it pretty easy? I'm assuming you solder the wire to whatever connection is for the button to open the door?
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2 wire hook up not a big deal I'm sure you can find someone to help you solder the wires in place. You need to be careful not to overheat the circuit board
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great mods everybody
Old 07-09-2012, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Blksilverado
Also by using the jeeps key on 12 volts as a power source you'd have to have the key on to open the door... Great idea!
Great safety feature!



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