Re: Stanley Garge Door Status Indicator

[AZ Woody <reply@here>]

Powerflash is a simple on/off only.  You can get open/closed type status
only.

For a good reed switch for this purpose, check out:

AMSECO 505-371G (Mouser 507-AMS-37) Magnetic Reed Switch

It's a wide gap reed (2") and only about $5

Also, if you don't mind running a few wire into the house, you make want
to check out http://homeauto.usandthem.com/gdoor/

Not only status, but will close the door if left open longer than a user
defined time.

Brian Allston wrote:
> I had an older Stanley LightMaker grarge door opener.  The gear casing
> cracked so I have replaced it with new a Genie opener but I would like to
> restore the functionality of the Stanley garage door status indicator.  I
> figure that I can do this with some normally open reed switches, a
> Powerflash module and some macro sequences.  The Stanley door status
> indicator (model # 3040) has three LED indicators.  The LEDs are green red
> and yellow.
> - green on = door closed
> - red on = door open
> - red blink = door obstructed
> - yellow on = door secured
>
> I have the house code set to "G" and I know that the door opener controller
> head transmitted a standard "G1 ON" and "G1 OFF" to control a lamp module.
> However, it sent non-standard message to "G2" and "G3" for controlling the
> status indicator.  I assume that this is some form of extended data.
>
> Can anyone provide the message info for controlling the status indicator?
> Any info is greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Brian