Re: Stanley Garge Door Status Indicator

[Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The X-10 CM11A EEPROM memory can be programmed with macros to transmit
ANY X10 extended codes (including extended function 1D hex), when
triggered by Powerflash On/Off signals. It's only a matter of finding
software which is capable of programming these codes into the CM11A memory.

The program HEYU for Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X (http://www.heyu.org)
can do this easily using the info Dave Houston posted, however I'm
unfamiliar with a Windows program which has this capability.

Perhaps someone else would know of one?

(If you have a friend running any of the operating systems supported
by HEYU on a PC with a serial port, you could program the CM11A on
their system and bring it back to your house or garage.)

Regards,
Charles Sullivan

On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:28:26 +0000, Brian Allston wrote:

> Thanks.  The PIC project looks interesting.  I already have a functioning
> reed switch located on the door opener "rail" and "car" near the limit
> switch.   The switch is wired to the Powerflash.  The Powerflaash message
> triggers a macro that does all of the things trhat I want to associate
> with an open garage door.  The garage is detached (about 75 feet from the
> house) so the X-10 is the best option for me.  I could easily use a
> standard lamp module or Universal module with an indicator lamp but I
> have the Stanley monitor so I want to put it back to work.
>
> --
> Brian
>
>
> AZ Woody <reply@here> wrote in
> news:452ae5c4$0$611$815e3792@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
>
>> 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
>>