Excellent design and work! Additional consideration: It should allow door to be closed even with actuator off (like you rolling door down would be clicking thru closed lock but will not allow to move door up. Like regular door self locking latch allowing to close door not to open.
Good idea. I did the same thing, only pulled the bolt out from the side (Two Doors), through the door rail. Timing on the opener light is not adjustable, so the bolt stays retracted for a while. Used Pull-type solenoids from ZERO. The tricky part was finding bolt attachment material (to attach to solenoid). I played with all kinds of ideas until I finally just cut an old, brass towelrack bar into custom lengths and ground one end flat enough to fit in the solenoid opening. Then I drilled a hole to drop a screw in to hold it. Used similar wood mounting base and bolt guide arrangement. Works like a champ, but I do want to cover it someway because there is exposed 120VAC. The bolts slide very easily, so I only used a light spring. The spring fits over a screwhead in the wood. In the event of a power outage, simply lift the spring off the screwhead and manually retract the bolt...easy.
@@TheBeastyBears - I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt, see my comment about it in the main section.
I am curious as to what would happen if you left the door open and the light goes off... Does it then engage the lock which will then open again when you close the garage and lock when the light goes out? I'm wondering if a latching relay might solve this....
You should get this patented, hope to see you on Shark Tank. This will stop the Bastards in their tracks & make them go a different way. I like execution myself.
Doesn't look like he has the room for a jackshaft. I just hope the light socket doesn't burn out on him. I've replaced quite a few LM light sockets in the last couple years. They either put 100w halogens in there and melt it, crank CFL's in the socket cracking it or the contacts just end up breaking. I'd hate to see those solenoids NOT open for him.
Disconnect the springs and slide the deadbolts out. Or push the deadbolts back by hand and block their path (back) through the rail. The springs aren't that strong.
Hi Ryan, Nice video! This is exactly what I was looking for to secure my garage. Thanks loads for uploading your setup for us to all look at. I am also having trouble finding the model of solenoid that you have listed here. Is there any way that you could reply with the part numbers or a close-up picture of it? Assuming you still live in the same place? Many thanks, Chris
Chris Barclay i'm not sure the exact solenoid he is using. but "electronics goldmine" has a very similiar solenoid; the dormeyer 7467S. they usually have them in stock and they go on sale quite often for like 3 bucks each.
But that will not stop someone from smashing your car window and pushing the garage door opener, you need to have a secondary device to control the opener and deadbolts.
This is to prevent someone from entering from the outside through the garage door, not anything else. This can be done very easily forcing the door from the outside without bolts.
I got a great deal on a large quantity of the same solenoids the video is using. $60 a pair, free USA shipping. Normally about $80 each retail, or as low as $40 each on eBay, plus shipping. rigworks at yaho
I'm curious what happens if one of the solenoids fails to retract for some reason. Will the opener still try to open the door? My guess is the opener can sense when the door is not moving and shut down. If not, things could get messy.
If you set the up and down 'force settings' low, the opener should return to its previous position if it hits an obstacle. But I like your post, because not all garage door openers "let go" so easily, and can significantly damage the door!
Damn do they not make this in the consumer market. All I want to do is lock my garage via zwave. I can add the zwave to any electric lock but I cannot find a way to add an electric lock to my garage, Any idea would be awesome.
thats a great setup. hope you dont mind if I copy it. Whats the stroke like on that solenoid? I can easily get ones with a 15mm stroke which I think would probably be enough.
I got a great deal on a large quantity of the same solenoids the video is using. $60 a pair, free USA shipping. Normally about $80 each retail, or as low as $40 each on eBay, plus shipping. rigworks at yaho
dude!!! awesome job with that retractable solenoid bolt on the garage door. i've been looking all over for that solenoid. can you guide me in the right direction and tell me where to find it. i built some nice doors but they really need a bolt to keep the wind from swinging them open. thanks again.
For those who are more electronically inclined (like me) I would add a new "open" button and remote receiver, and wire that to a homemade low-voltage logic circuit wired to bolt position sensors (a limit switch would do the trick) and then the logic circuit would wait for the bolt to reach the full unlocked position before it tried to open the door. If the bolt doesn't retract the first time, try to shake it loose by toggling the power a few times. That way, if the bolt got stuck in the locked position for any reason, the rollers and motor wouldn't be damaged.
For those who are more mechanically inclined (like myself), there are MUCH simpler and less expensive ways to accomplish what you've described, which do not rely on any electrical power source.
I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt, see my comment about it in the main section.
not negative but the other guy is right if the power goes out, sux also i had/have debating on keeping my I-DRIVE for tors. sprng. opener ,problematic but the 'boot' kept the a%#holes from releasing my door and lifting it but caused them to 'crash-in' my 16*7 door. folds like paper and comes of the rollers and rails like nothing. the only good thing is the tension makes it jam up and almost impossible to move once it collapses in. just to say if they want in theyll try!! hurcne brace worx
I'm not having luck finding the solenoid on grainger. Having a difficult time finding 110vac solenoids in general. Can you point us to a brand on model number from the side of yours? Thanks in advance for your time
I got a great deal on a large quantity of the same solenoids the video is using. $60 a pair, free USA shipping. Normally about $80 each retail, or as low as $40 each on eBay, plus shipping. rigworks at yaho
Yes you could do that, but I'd reccomend getting a power supply that will power the solenoids. Take the battery out of the equation so if it dies, you don't get locked out. :-)
@@localguy9816 Dude that comment is 7 years old. I don’t remember but my guess is whoever I replied to brought it up. That was before UA-cam did the @username in a reply
My opener has a smart wall panel with a motion sensor that turns the light on even though I'm not opening the door, so the solenoids would be activating every time the motion sensor is triggered. Not ideal. Your system needs to be activated by something other than the light circuit to be universal. There is a product on the market that costs about $148 as of 11/2022 for those who would rather just buy a ready made electric garage door lock, search on Amazon. Don't bother with the one sold by Lift Master, it has a horrible dependability history.
I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt, see my comment about it in the main section.
Excellent design and work!
Additional consideration: It should allow door to be closed even with actuator off (like you rolling door down would be clicking thru closed lock but will not allow to move door up. Like regular door self locking latch allowing to close door not to open.
There's a company that makes the exact deadbolt you've described. Sure Lock Garage Door Deadbolt
Good stuff. I just saw a lift master video, then yours from 7 years ago!! Looks like a good project for me and the kid.
Good idea. I did the same thing, only pulled the bolt out from the side (Two Doors), through the door rail. Timing on the opener light is not adjustable, so the bolt stays retracted for a while. Used Pull-type solenoids from ZERO. The tricky part was finding bolt attachment material (to attach to solenoid). I played with all kinds of ideas until I finally just cut an old, brass towelrack bar into custom lengths and ground one end flat enough to fit in the solenoid opening. Then I drilled a hole to drop a screw in to hold it. Used similar wood mounting base and bolt guide arrangement. Works like a champ, but I do want to cover it someway because there is exposed 120VAC. The bolts slide very easily, so I only used a light spring. The spring fits over a screwhead in the wood. In the event of a power outage, simply lift the spring off the screwhead and manually retract the bolt...easy.
do you have the parts list . i plan on creating one myself
@@TheBeastyBears - I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt, see my comment about it in the main section.
I am curious as to what would happen if you left the door open and the light goes off... Does it then engage the lock which will then open again when you close the garage and lock when the light goes out? I'm wondering if a latching relay might solve this....
You should get this patented, hope to see you on Shark Tank. This will stop the Bastards in their tracks & make them go a different way. I like execution myself.
If the power is off the lock is engaged. To disengage the lock requires power.
Doesn't look like he has the room for a jackshaft. I just hope the light socket doesn't burn out on him. I've replaced quite a few LM light sockets in the last couple years. They either put 100w halogens in there and melt it, crank CFL's in the socket cracking it or the contacts just end up breaking. I'd hate to see those solenoids NOT open for him.
what if you have a power outage how would you open the door if it is locked
Disconnect the springs and slide the deadbolts out. Or push the deadbolts back by hand and block their path (back) through the rail.
The springs aren't that strong.
Liftmasters model 3800 direct drive opener uses this same kind of idea but on a low voltage system.
Hi Ryan,
Nice video!
This is exactly what I was looking for to secure my garage. Thanks loads for uploading your setup for us to all look at. I am also having trouble finding the model of solenoid that you have listed here. Is there any way that you could reply with the part numbers or a close-up picture of it? Assuming you still live in the same place?
Many thanks,
Chris
Chris Barclay i'm not sure the exact solenoid he is using. but "electronics goldmine" has a very similiar solenoid; the dormeyer 7467S. they usually have them in stock and they go on sale quite often for like 3 bucks each.
@@HellaFunnyShorts - I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids, see my comment about it in the main section.
But that will not stop someone from smashing your car window and pushing the garage door opener, you need to have a secondary device to control the opener and deadbolts.
This is to prevent someone from entering from the outside through the garage door, not anything else. This can be done very easily forcing the door from the outside without bolts.
I have a sensor on the door itself and it will set off the Ring alarm when its armed.
can u post a tutorial on making the remote deadbolt part? it would be cool to use on a door
Hello... Are those solenoids working on 110 volts? Can I have a reference to look for the in Amazon? Thanks!
I got a great deal on a large quantity of the same solenoids the video is using. $60 a pair, free USA shipping. Normally about $80 each retail, or as low as $40 each on eBay, plus shipping. rigworks at yaho
Pretty slick gadget!
Are these just 12v actuators, if so where did you get them from
I'm curious what happens if one of the solenoids fails to retract for some reason. Will the opener still try to open the door?
My guess is the opener can sense when the door is not moving and shut down. If not, things could get messy.
If you set the up and down 'force settings' low, the opener should return to its previous position if it hits an obstacle. But I like your post, because not all garage door openers "let go" so easily, and can significantly damage the door!
Damn do they not make this in the consumer market. All I want to do is lock my garage via zwave. I can add the zwave to any electric lock but I cannot find a way to add an electric lock to my garage, Any idea would be awesome.
thats a great setup. hope you dont mind if I copy it. Whats the stroke like on that solenoid? I can easily get ones with a 15mm stroke which I think would probably be enough.
I got a great deal on a large quantity of the same solenoids the video is using. $60 a pair, free USA shipping. Normally about $80 each retail, or as low as $40 each on eBay, plus shipping. rigworks at yaho
In a power failure how do you unlock the door to open it manually?
dude!!! awesome job with that retractable solenoid bolt on the garage door. i've been looking all over for that solenoid. can you guide me in the right direction and tell me where to find it. i built some nice doors but they really need a bolt to keep the wind from swinging them open.
thanks again.
I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids, see my comment about it in the main section.
For those who are more electronically inclined (like me) I would add a new "open" button and remote receiver, and wire that to a homemade low-voltage logic circuit wired to bolt position sensors (a limit switch would do the trick) and then the logic circuit would wait for the bolt to reach the full unlocked position before it tried to open the door. If the bolt doesn't retract the first time, try to shake it loose by toggling the power a few times. That way, if the bolt got stuck in the locked position for any reason, the rollers and motor wouldn't be damaged.
For those who are more mechanically inclined (like myself), there are MUCH simpler and less expensive ways to accomplish what you've described, which do not rely on any electrical power source.
Most every garage door opener has an auto reverse fail safe feature when ever it senses a bind or too much resistance its a safety feature.
Could you send me the links for the parts you used? Or just the name of. Each part atleast
Nice... on your next video which way round are you going to hold your camera ? :)
and ..... When the power goes out ???
Great idea and video. Where did you buy the solenoid? Thanks
@@localguy9816 Went another route. But thank you though.
What other route? I'm looking into a variety of options, ever since I was burglarized just like the guy that posted the video.
Where would someone find solenoids like that to create the same setup?
I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt, see my comment about it in the main section.
I like your style...
built it because our garage was broken into by pulling the door up.
not negative but the other guy is right if the power goes out, sux also i had/have debating on keeping my I-DRIVE for tors. sprng. opener ,problematic but the 'boot' kept the a%#holes from releasing my door and lifting it but caused them to 'crash-in' my 16*7 door. folds like paper and comes of the rollers and rails like nothing. the only good thing is the tension makes it jam up and almost impossible to move once it collapses in. just to say if they want in theyll try!! hurcne brace worx
I'm not having luck finding the solenoid on grainger. Having a difficult time finding 110vac solenoids in general. Can you point us to a brand on model number from the side of yours? Thanks in advance for your time
You could have it power a wall wart which in turns powers, say, a 12v solenoid. Just a thought.
I realize it's been years now, but are you still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt?
@@localguy9816 Yes That would be great 👍
@@SaiLentKnight Rigworks at yaho
So if the power does off then no dead bolt? Say a robber turns you beaker box off?
Then -HE- can't get in. This requires power for the deadbolts to disengage...spring load engages them.
i am building the same thing in my garage, what type of solenoid do i need, and where can i get it?
I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids, see my comment about it in the main section.
What type of solenoids did you use?
I got a great deal on a large quantity of the same solenoids the video is using. $60 a pair, free USA shipping. Normally about $80 each retail, or as low as $40 each on eBay, plus shipping. rigworks at yaho
Good video. I gave it a like
Wow! great Idea!
Nice..you need to patten that gadget!
Is this still working?
still working
Yes you could do that, but I'd reccomend getting a power supply that will power the solenoids. Take the battery out of the equation so if it dies, you don't get locked out. :-)
@@localguy9816 Dude that comment is 7 years old. I don’t remember but my guess is whoever I replied to brought it up. That was before UA-cam did the @username in a reply
My opener has a smart wall panel with a motion sensor that turns the light on even though I'm not opening the door, so the solenoids would be activating every time the motion sensor is triggered. Not ideal. Your system needs to be activated by something other than the light circuit to be universal. There is a product on the market that costs about $148 as of 11/2022 for those who would rather just buy a ready made electric garage door lock, search on Amazon. Don't bother with the one sold by Lift Master, it has a horrible dependability history.
Or you could just buy a liftmaster automatic slide lock, the kind that comes along with the residential jackshaft operator, model 8500w
steve bubba take a look at when I invented this... lift master took a while to catch up
I'm on my phone it's not showing the upload date, but okay
steve bubba 7 years ago :-)
Those are VERY expensive and exclusive to certain Liftmaster units.
Nice!
You’re a very handy guy....now learn how to TURN YOUR PHONE HORIZONTAL TO RECORD VIDEO.
nifty.
would you give us a part number or model number please
I realize it's been years now, but if you're still looking for these solenoids to make your auto deadbolt, see my comment about it in the main section.
Really cool, thanks for the video.
Peace of Lord Jesus upon you and yours
grainger.com
Is anyone still trying to source the solenoids he used? I have a resource if you're interested. Rigworks at yah