<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hi Jim,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I installed a larger swing gate across my driveway about 20 years ago, and it still is working well. I have had to replace the gate opener twice, and actually had one gate opener stolen off from the gate (arm and control box). That was quite a shocker.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I live in a very safe neighborhood but believe that some workmen at a neighboring house stole it.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">As a result, I would strongly suggest that you get a lock for the pin where the opener arm attaches to the gate.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Here in my city you also need to have a fire department key switch facing the street so that they can open the gate in case of a fire on your property.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I used Linear Pro for the opener. It says it is for professional installation only, but I did it no problem. All of the parts are available separately (e.g., circuit boards, arm, mechanical parts, etc.), and they usually ship the next day.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><a href="https://www.gatecrafters.com/product_detail_875.aspx">https://www.gatecrafters.com/product_detail_875.aspx</a><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Things will break or wear out on it eventually if you use it multiple times a day for years, and replacement part availability and pricing is important.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, just ask,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">best,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">doug</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 5:50 PM Jim Stone <<a href="mailto:1789alpine@gmail.com">1789alpine@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Interesting idea, Pat. Do you already have an automatic gate?<br>
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> On Feb 12, 2023, at 4:18 PM, Pat Horne <<a href="mailto:patintexas@icloud.com" target="_blank">patintexas@icloud.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Jim, I’m looking into something similar as an anti-theft device for my 1967 Datsun. I found a project on line that consists of your cell phone & an Arduino device. It acts like the keyless entry systems that modern vehicles have. You just walk up, or in your case, drive up & the gate opens. No button press required. When your phone is out of range the gate closes (if you program the Arduino to behave like that). <br>
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> I’ll be interrupting the ignition & starter power on the car. <br>
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> Peace,<br>
> Pat<br>
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> On Feb 12, 2023, at 3:11 PM, Jim Stone <<a href="mailto:1789alpine@gmail.com" target="_blank">1789alpine@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Does anyone have any experience installing automatic driveway gate openers? It looks pretty straight-forward, but any advice and/or brand recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I will be installing a dual gate opener for the driveway to my shop.<br>
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> Thanks,<br>
> Jim<br>
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</blockquote></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Best,<div><br><div>Doug</div></div></div></div></div>