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Title: Garage door opener install
Post by: Paulcet on November 28, 2008, 07:13:16 PM
Thanks to inspiration from this post (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44408.0), I went to Radio Shack and got the smallest pushbutton they had. 

Installed the button in the switch housing next to the high-beam switch. 

(http://www.familyjones.org/paul/Garage%20door%20opener%201.jpg)

Would like to get a small boot to seal it up, but not too sure where to get one....
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: trumpetguy on November 28, 2008, 10:06:23 PM
Very cool and tidy install. :cheers:
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: GeeP on November 28, 2008, 10:08:23 PM
I liked that idea a lot.

But, I don't have garage door openers...   :laugh:
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: fred on November 28, 2008, 10:11:17 PM
That is an amazing mod. I like that a lot. I always hate fumbling with my gate opening remote in my jacket...
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: bikejunkie223 on November 28, 2008, 11:50:32 PM
If have or know someone that has one, I recommend using a Foodsaver to vacuum seal your remote in waterproof plastic so moisture won't be able to effect it.
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: brooklyn_93 on November 29, 2008, 12:08:56 AM
yeah, i have my garage door opener clipped to my wiring in front of my handlebars and it almost never works due to moisture in and around it.
-Jay
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: toyopete on November 29, 2008, 11:40:37 AM
Hello Friends,
just 4 weeks ago I installed a door opener that functiones with the highbeam switch.

as soon as Ime arriving to the door I flash the highbeam once, it opens, flash it again it stalls, drive inside one more flash and the door closes,
all a matter of seconds.
no need to say that it only works on MY highbeam. there's a unit installed inside the headlighthousing.

works perfectly...love it.
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: beRto on November 30, 2008, 06:08:53 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on November 28, 2008, 07:13:16 PM
Would like to get a small boot to seal it up, but not too sure where to get one....

Your local hobby electronics shop should sell these. They are usually threaded, so that you can use them in place of the nut you've currently used on the top.

Here's an example I had in my toolbox:
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc179/gs_beRto/DSCN0698-web.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc179/gs_beRto/DSCN0697-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: Paulcet on November 30, 2008, 08:59:03 PM
Quote from: beRto on November 30, 2008, 06:08:53 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on November 28, 2008, 07:13:16 PM
Would like to get a small boot to seal it up, but not too sure where to get one....

Your local hobby electronics shop should sell these. They are usually threaded, so that you can use them in place of the nut you've currently used on the top.

Here's an example I had in my toolbox:

Yeah, that's exactly what I need, with approx. 8-32 threads.  Got one of those in your toolbox?  No local hobby electronics shop here.  Will be going to Savannah this weekend, and might try a marine electronics shop.
Title: Re: Garage door opener install
Post by: beRto on November 30, 2008, 10:40:41 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on November 30, 2008, 08:59:03 PM
Yeah, that's exactly what I need, with approx. 8-32 threads.  Got one of those in your toolbox? 

Sorry. The only one I have is the one in the photos - it is too big for your application. I may be able to track one down for you, but I won't be able to try until next weekend.

QuoteNo local hobby electronics shop here.  Will be going to Savannah this weekend, and might try a marine electronics shop.

That sounds like a good place to start looking!