Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # OpenGarage Enhance your garage door system by adding WiFi-enable remote control and automation. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://opengarage.io/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/) - Improve your garage door controller by adding remote access and control for your garage door. - [FAQs](https://opengarage.io/faqs/) - This page has been moved here. - [Privacy Policy](https://opengarage.io/privacy-policy/) - OpenThings built the OpenGarage app as an Open Source app. This SERVICE is provided by OpenThings at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service. If you choose - [Contact Us](https://opengarage.io/contact-us/) - Address OpenThings 5 Valley Lane Amherst, MA 01002 Email General Inquiry: info@opengarage.io Orders: order@opengarage.io Sales and Distribution: sales@opengarage.io Technical Support: support.openthings.io - [Terms and Conditions](https://opengarage.io/terms-and-conditions/) - We are NOT responsible for damage or accidents caused by using the controller in unspecified conditions, such as using an out-of-spec power adapter, power surge, incorrect wiring, leaving the product in an unprotected environment, or damage due to lightning, flood. In addition, we are NOT responsible for any damage or accident caused by software error, - [Return Policy](https://opengarage.io/return-policy/) - We want all customers to be fully satisfied with their OpenGarage products. Our products are thoroughly tested before shipping for quality assurance. All products are covered by our 90-day return policy. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, simply return your product within 90 days (from the date of delivery) for replacement or a full - [About Us](https://opengarage.io/about-us/) - Ray Wang Samer Albahra The Story of OpenGarage By Ray Wang I’ve wanted to finish this project for a while, as there have been multiple occasions where I left the house in a hurry and forgot to close my garage door, or locked myself out of the house, or had to let a friend or ## Forums - [Pictures and Creative Use](https://opengarage.io/forums/forum/pictures-and-creative-use/) - Post your pictures and tell us about a creative use of OpenSprinkler - [Comments, Suggestions, Requests](https://opengarage.io/forums/forum/comments-suggestions-requests/) - Make comments, suggestions, or request new features. - [Hardware Questions](https://opengarage.io/forums/forum/hardware-questions/) - Questions about hardware troubles and hardware design. - [OpenGarage Mobile and Web App](https://opengarage.io/forums/forum/opengarage-mobile-and-web-app/) - Questions, comments, suggestions about OpenGarage mobile and web app. - [OpenGarage Firmware](https://opengarage.io/forums/forum/opengarage-firmware/) - Announcements, questions, and suggestions about the OpenGarage firmware. ## Topics - [wrong distance readings, failed hardware?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wrong-distance-readings-failed-hardware/) - My OG was not always giving me accurate distance readings, so I put it on a nightly cron job to reboot in the hopes that would help. No luck. Then today I upgraded my firmware to 1.24, and after upgrading successfully, all the data was blank: Door: UKNOWN Distance: 0 read count: 0 I reloaded - [OpenGarage using 8266 randomly reverts old settings or fills in giberish](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-using-8266-randomly-reverts-old-settings-or-fills-in-giberish/) - This is the second time this has happened now. For some reason, the ESP8266 I'm using would revert some old settings. For example, when I switched over from Bylnk to OTC, a couple of months into using OTC, the OpenGarage stopped responding via app. When I went through the webpage settings, I saw it had - [OpenGarage Side Mount distance timeout](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-side-mount-distance-timeout/) - I have had an OpenGarage for a few years. I have recently moved and am setting it up in a new location. In the old and the new location I had a roller door where the OG needs to be side mounted. In the new location when the door is up there is nothing outside - [Notifications post Blynk with Pushover](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/notifications-post-blynk-with-pushover/) - With Blynk stop working providing notifications for approximately the last two months, I went on ahead and updated my firmware to 1.23 which has e-mail support for notifications. I moved on to OTC so I could access my history and settings from anywhere. While the e-mail worked fine, I wasn't satisfied with it being mixed - [Nofications via Custom Blynk Server](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/nofications-via-custom-blynk-server/) - Has anyone noticed over the last 1-3 weeks that they aren't getting notifications or door up/down messages via the Android app? I'm not sure exactly when it stopped working because we were out of town. I'm at the legacy Blynk v2.27.34 and it's pointed to the custom Blynk server at blynk.openthings.io. I can still use - [Is OpenGarage compatible with MyQ garage openers?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/is-opengarage-compatible-with-myq-garage-openers/) - We had to replace one of our garages and it was replaced with a LiftMaster MyQ. I much prefer OpenGarage. I tried setting it up, however have had no luck. I tried to guide the wires into the white and red sensor areas and I hear the "click" when I toggle through the app, however - [After upgrading to firmware 1.2, T/H Sensor not working](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/after-upgrading-to-firmware-1-2-t-h-sensor-not-working/) - Prior to upgrading the firmware (1.1.2), the T/H Sensor was working - AM2320 (i2C). Temperature showed correctly. After I upgraded to 1.2.1, temperature always shows: .0°C / 32.0°F (H:0.0%). Is there something I need to do? - [Distance occasionally stops updating](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/distance-occasionally-stops-updating/) - Hi All, I have an occasional issue where the 'distance' reported by my OpenGarage stops updating. As a result, my home automation reports the door is open (when it's not) and I have to check the camera to see if the door is really open. Right now, after rebooting the Open Garage, the distance reported - [IFTTT Webhooks no longer free](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ifttt-webhooks-no-longer-free/) - Wondering if anybody has moved away from using IFTTT for push notifications due to their pricing structure change in the last month. At this point, my priority is getting notifications (push or text) that the door has been open for >10 minutes. I don't have a local server or home assistant that I keep on - [Detect second car](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/detect-second-car/) - I have a two car garage. Any recommendations on hardware (ideally Z-Wave or Zigbee or a simple way to expand the current OG board) to detect whether my second car is in the garage? I see lots of "human detection" sensors on the market but I'm not clear if they'll work on a vehicle. - [MQTT to control the door](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mqtt-to-control-the-door/) - Is it possible to open/close the garage door by sending a topic or does OpenGarage only publish the status? - [Mobile app only partially working](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mobile-app-only-partially-working/) - I am using the mobile app on iOS. When I open the app I can see the controller, and clicking history shows the correct door history. However pressing the Open button does nothing, and the closed display at the bottom of the app does not change if I open the door. The website seems to - [Alexa integration without IFTTT](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/alexa-integration-without-ifttt/) - I was using an Alexa IFTTT trigger to open/close my garage door. Now that Alexa no longer integrates to IFTTT, what other options do I have (outside of creating my own Alexa skill) to control my garage door? - [Does the custom Blynk server at blynk.openthings.io support multiple devices?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/does-the-custom-blynk-server-at-blynk-openthings-io-support-multiple-devices/) - Back when I bought my OpenGarage and OpenSprinkler over two years ago, I only installed the first OpenGarage on the door we use most often. However, I would now like to get the second one going. 6-9 months ago when Blynk killed off their Legacy app I migrated to the OpenThings custom Blynk server at - [(Android/iOS) Possibility to add Android Auto / CarPlay support?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/android-ios-possibility-to-add-android-auto-carplay-support/) - One feature that would add massive benefit to the OpenGarage app is Android Auto and CarPlay support. Nothing more than the open button and that's it would be needed. Being able to launch the app from the car display would be incredible. For Android, it looks like in order to make it work it needs - [Where can I find the source code for my own forwarder proxy?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/where-can-i-find-the-source-code-for-my-own-forwarder-proxy/) - Hello, Where do I find the source code for the cloud.openthings.io, I would like to set up my own forwarder? Thank you! g - [OpenThings erroring lately](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/openthings-erroring-lately/) - I have sporadically received 500 errors when calling cloud.openthings.io. If I wait a few seconds and call it again, I don't have any issues. I was wondering if someone with access can check the logs to see if maybe the server needs to restart or something? - [Hubitat Integration](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/hubitat-integration/) - Is anyone aware of a integration/driver for Hubitat? - [Contact sensor and temperature sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/contact-sensor-and-temperature-sensor/) - I have an open gare with a contact sensor connected to G04 pin and GND, now I would like to add a temperature sensor DS18B20 on pin G05 and GND, but I don’t know how to connect the data pin of this sensor….. Someone can help me? - [Push button every reboot](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/push-button-every-reboot/) - Every time that my opengarage is rebooted, is like the button is pressed, that means that the garage door is triggered. There a way to bypass this problem? - [OpenGarage Firmware 1.2.0 officially released](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-firmware-1-2-0-officially-released/) - Following my previous post (https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/firmware-1-2-0-pre-release-supports-both-blynk-and-otc/) the firmware 1.2.0 has been officially released as of today. The dev-1.2.0 branch has been merged into the master branch. Both user manual and API document have been updated to reflect the new changes in firmware 1.2.0. I've also made a new video briefly going through the new changes (as - [Firmware 1.2.0 pre-release, supports both Blynk and OTC](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/firmware-1-2-0-pre-release-supports-both-blynk-and-otc/) - Hi, after a long time, we've finally getting ready to release firmware 1.2.0, which includes supports for both Blynk and OTC cloud connections. Currently the firmware is at the development branch in the OpenGarage github: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/dev-1.2.0 Specifically, the compiled .bin file is in the Compiled folder, and the user manual and API document for firmware - [Compiling firmware in June 2022, slight mistake in the GitHub instructions.](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/compiling-firmware-in-june-2022-slight-mistake-in-the-github-instructions/) - I was having trouble compiling the code for the first time and finally found out what the problem was, so am posting here to help others. The instructions posted on GitHub are good and correct, except for one thing. The link to the PubSubClient library is by Nick O'leary: MQTT PubSUbClient https://github.com/knolleary/pubsubclient (version 2.8) However, - [Slow UI](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/slow-ui/) - Hi I upgrade my firmware from 1.08 to 1.12 on my two open garage and the web UI is now very slow. It’s slow to the point where sometimes the connection times out and doesn’t load. Any idea on how to fix this? - [mobile app (ios) always showing no car present](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mobile-app-ios-always-showing-no-car-present/) - I am running the mobile app, v2.2.1. It is working just fine. However, the "car absent" indicator is always red, whether there is a car there or not. For instance right now there is a car in there, and the garage door is closed. The web app (not the mobile app) shows the info correctly - [request frequency option in integration for /OUT/STATE](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/request-frequency-option-in-integration-for-out-state/) - I love MQTT integration with the published topic /OUT/STATE which publishes OPEN or CLOSED approximately every 15 seconds. I run my own local MQTT server and would really like the option to set the frequency to every 5 seconds. Would you please consider for the next release including under Options => Integration a setting - [Dumb post - but I love this thing](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/dumb-post-but-i-love-this-thing/) - Sorry, but I had to post. My OG has been running happily for who knows how long and has been great. Tonight I changed my WiFi AP password and was like doh! what about the OG - talk about easy! Just pushed the button on the OG, it advertised its internal AP, I connected and - [New IOS Blynk App Lost my Open Garage info](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/new-ios-blynk-app-lost-my-open-garage-info/) - I had the Blynk App running on my iPhone and was controlling my Open Garage system with no issues for a couple of years. I just upgraded from an iPhone 7 to a 12 and did the smart transfer - I went to open the Blynk App on my new iPhone and it said I - [New Blynk app - how do I move the project?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/new-blynk-app-how-do-i-move-the-project/) - New Blynk app - how do I move the project? And do I need to do any changes to the config on the device? - [Opengarage and SHT20 temp sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-and-sht20-temp-sensor/) - Hi Is SHT20 temp/humidity sensor supported in the firmware or I will need a custom one? - [RTSP stream in the app with operation button](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/rtsp-stream-in-the-app-with-operation-button/) - Hi I am trying to combine RTSP stream from within the garage with the button to open/close it through opengarage. Any suggestions on how this can be done? - [OpenGarage Firmware 1.1.2 Beta release](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-firmware-1-1-2-beta-release/) - We are getting ready to release OpenGarage firmware 1.1.2. Currently it's in the dev-1.1.2 branch of the OpenGarage github: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/dev-1.1.2/Compiled This firmware mainly addresses a number of issues and pull requests from the github repository. Here is a list of changes: - update ESP8266 core library to the latest version 2.7.4; update MQTT library to - [Apple Watch app for the OpenGarage controller](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/apple-watch-app-for-the-opengarage-controller/) - I love your OpenGarage controller so much that I have built an independent Apple Watch Series 4 or later application, which can be used to control garage door(s) from your wrist. This app runs independently without a companion app on iOS. This application is available as OpenSource at GitHub: https://github.com/mgsoyltd/WatchGarageDoor Enjoy! Best Regards, Erkki Kauhanen - [Calibrating distance sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/calibrating-distance-sensor/) - How do I calibrate the distance sensor? Mine is reading 81cm, but the door is down, there is no car below, and I can't reach the sensor from standing below it. I'm 6 foot, and can reach to 8 feet, so it's got at least 250cm of air below it and it's reading a third - [OpenGarage App New Version Alpha Test (Call for Help)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-app-new-version-alpha-test-call-for-help/) - Hi All, We are in the process of getting ready a new mobile app for OpenGarage. This new app is written by Deniz Guler and is built with React native. Its main goal is to unify the user interface and eliminating the currently confusing situation of having three different UIs (built-in web interface, Blynk, OpenGarage - [Opengarage iOS Shortcut for Hey Siri invocation](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-ios-shortcut-for-hey-siri-invocation/) - Thank you Ray for opengarage. I have it working the way I wanted to finally and wanted to share a minor thing back. My family is standardized on Smartthings + iOS devices. I have wanted a "Hey Siri" invocation to open/close my garage and I finally got it working and wanted to share it back. - [Sensor keeps going open close again and again](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sensor-keeps-going-open-close-again-and-again/) - One of my sensors seems to go open close constantly. The other garage has a different sensor and that works fine. Below is a snippet of the log. Any thoughts on how to address this? Event DateTime Details Closed 7/5/2020, 8:44:20 PM 177 cm Closed 7/5/2020, 8:41:32 PM 177 cm Opened 7/5/2020, 8:41:20 PM 75 - [App and Blynk stopped working](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/app-and-blynk-stopped-working/) - I have been using opengarage for about a year and it has been fine, but within the last couple weeks it all stopped working. I can connect to the internal website, and when I click the open button it works, but Blynx and the opengarage mobile app do not work. I have upgraded the firmware - [WiFi Interference?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wifi-interference/) - I built an OpenGarage device following the guide here: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/opengarage-open-source-wifi-garage-opener/17228. It works, except it seems to be causing some sort of interference with the remote. The remote works very intermittently after installation (sometimes have to press the button 7 or 8 times). The red LED on the side of the opener that lights up to - [Sensor going bad?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sensor-going-bad/) - My OpenGarage and its integration with HomeAssistant has been working flawlessly for years. Recently, though, after logging back into the Blynk app, I can see the sensor throwing off random distance numbers from time to time, which now trigger a few app notifications about the door opening and closing. The door remains shut, but I - [Fresh install - Mobile and Blynk connect, but won't operate](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/fresh-install-mobile-and-blynk-connect-but-wont-operate/) - The OG is on a decently strong WiFi signal, reports as connected, and shows the status of the door. However, the button on both the OG app and Blynk don't operate the door. If I go into the web interface and hit Open Door, it alerts and then opens the door. Also, I can't seem - [OpenThings Cloud (OTC) Beta Test Call for Help](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/openthings-cloud-otc-beta-test-call-for-help/) - Hi All, We are excited to announce that the OpenThings Cloud (OTC) first version is done, and we are now calling for help to beta test this version. Thanks to the wonderful work by Matt Oslan, OTC is an open-source cloud-based proxy that allows remote access of IoT devices. It will replace Blynk, which OpenGarage - [Is it possible to buy opengarage with an ethernetadapter?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/is-it-possible-to-buy-opengarage-with-an-ethernetadapter/) - Hello, is it possible to buy opengarage with an ethernetadapter or to upgrade this? Does opengarage work with Hoerman garage doors? Thank you and greetings from Austria - [Blynk works but OpenGarage mobile app does not](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-works-but-opengarage-mobile-app-does-not/) - I have Blink working perfectly with OG. I can also access OG via browser to custom fixed IP and custom port: 192.168.1.181:181. I added the controller to OpenGarage Mobile. It connects because I can see and change the settings and even restart it, but the main page shows Disconnected red dot and it just does - [Sensor suggestion for water level?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sensor-suggestion-for-water-level/) - Hi, I came across other old forum posts about using OG to monitor water level in a tank, and that is exactly one thing I would like to have. OG certainly would not survive in the 100% humidity of the tank, so I agree with the suggestion to to use a waterproof ultrasound sensor. What - [2 houses, 3 OG, multiple phones](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/2-houses-3-og-multiple-phones/) - Hi, Thinking to get three OG's to control two garage doors and one automatic gate in two different houses. For the automatic gate, I will install the OG in a sealed box and using a magnetic proximity switch instead of the ultrasound. 1.Can the same app from multiple phones control the three OG's independently, each - [Thanks for making OpenGarage !](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/thanks-for-making-opengarage/) - Just a quick note to say thanks for making this. I've recently received and installed mine and its awesome! Well done and thanks again :) - [Ultrasonic and switch at the same time](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ultrasonic-and-switch-at-the-same-time/) - Hello, Is it possible to add a feature to have both ultrasonic sensor and magnet switch at the same time? I want to use ultrasonic for the car detection and magnet for the door. Thanks - [Connect the cable](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/connect-the-cable/) - Hello everybody Can someone help me to connect openGarage? I have a Marantec Comfort250. I do not know which 2 cables I have to connect to the openGarage device. Thank you in advance. Kind regards stibe - [New Install / Door Won’t Open or Close](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/new-install-door-wont-open-or-close/) - Hello, I just installed a new unit which came with firmware 1.1.1. I have it all setup on the network and am able to see when the door is open or closed successfully. Unfortunately, it doesn’t open or close the door from the web app or Blynk. When I installed and wired it up, I - [Distance in MQTT?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/distance-in-mqtt/) - Are the distance numbers published in some topic when using MQTT? I'm integrating with Home Assistant and learning MQTT in the process, but the component (https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/opengarage/) grabs the distance from the API, while it seems like only open/closed status gets published to MQTT. I'd rather not poll the API every 10s or whatever and just - [Is it compatible with MyQ Liftmaster?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/is-it-compatible-with-myq-liftmaster/) - Where is the compatibilityist? - [Faulty unit or improper installation?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/faulty-unit-or-improper-installation/) - I sent an email to the support contact but I thought I would post here as well. I recently purchased three of the opengarage.io. Two out of the three installed flawlessly and I'm very happy with them. The third one I'm having trouble with. The network setup and web UI are working properly. I installed - [Variation in range](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/variation-in-range/) - The range to the open door moves 1cm while I watch. It goes from 91 to 92. I set my Door Thresh to 91 and so when it moves to 92 it then says closed... Likewise, I when car is in garage it goes from 190 to 196. I used a high amp powersupply, an - [Keep existing wall-mounted buttons?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/keep-existing-wall-mounted-buttons/) - This is probably a FAQ but I could not find the answer anywhere: since OG connects to the opener using the button terminals, it seems to replace them. Can I leave the button connected as well, essentially using the same terminal for both OG as the wall-mounted button keeping them both operational? - [Magnetic sensor in combination with ultrasonic sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/magnetic-sensor-in-combination-with-ultrasonic-sensor/) - Hello, Recently I bought OG device and I'm very happy with it. Great features were added siding the years. Congratulations for the hard work! I tried searching the forum but didn't found the answer for what I was looking for. So... I'm using the OG device (FW v1.1.1) in a garage with roller door and - [Sensor flipping between open and closed](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sensor-flipping-between-open-and-closed/) - I just installed my OG device and while it functions correctly (opens/closes) the sensor is repeatedly switching from open to closed. I have tried changing the door open, car and distance read intervals with no luck. Is there some other setting I need to change? Thanks! Event DateTime Details Opened 11/2/2019, 5:08:26 PM 91 cm - [Door opens on its own](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/door-opens-on-its-own/) - Hi, I have noticed in the logs that the door sometimes opens by itself, randomly... That is a bit scary because it can be anytime, during the day or the night, when we are here or not. Do some of you have noticed something like that as well? What to do to fix that? - [MQTT and home assistant](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mqtt-and-home-assistant/) - OG has been working great with Blynk, but I’m not able to integrate with home assistant via MQTT. Admittedly I had to resolve a quirky network vlan issue, but it’s fine now. I installed the core mosquito addon, temporarily allowed anonymous readwrite and tested pub/sub on my laptop on the same isolated ssid /vlan. (port - [Wiring questions](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wiring-questions/) - I'm having some issues with wiring the unit. I ran the wire from the OpenGarage unit into my garage door opener, twisting the wire together with the wall-mounted remote. However I'm having two issues: Whenever I use OpenGarage to open or close the door, the wall-mounted remote loses power and resets its clock. The second - [Setup issues](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/setup-issues/) - I'm having issues setting up the unit I got today. I followed the instructions and hooked it up. I did the wiring, connected to the network, and when I put clinic "open garage," it beeps a few times but nothing happens. It should be compatible because Nexx Garage worked just fine. Also,no matter which angle - [1 Blynk control 2 OG](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/1-blynk-control-2-og/) - I'm a complete noob regarding Blynk. I currently have Blynk iOS app controlling 1 OG door, and now just added a second OG to control a driveway gate. Are there any instructions on how to configure Blynk to allow me to control this second OG? Thank you in advance. - [Distance sensor no longer working](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/distance-sensor-no-longer-working/) - Hi, The distance sensor reading doesn't seem to be updating. It's always showing 0 cm. Is there any way to debug/diagnose? Sending unit back is not an option (postage cost is high). I *might* be capable of resoldering a new ultrasonic sensor if that is the last resort, although my soldering skills is near non-existent. - [Firmware 1.1.1?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/firmware-1-1-1/) - I just set up a replacement OpenGarage unit and noticed that in the web interface, it lists that Firmware v1.1.1 is installed, but I can't see anything about v1.1.1 on GitHub or anywhere else. What's changed with this version? Will the code on GitHub be updated? I was working on making some changes but I - [Poe and hardwire](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/poe-and-hardwire/) - Instead of independant power supplie and wifi,does someone already modify the original project To power and use It on a network as a poe device? - [Automatic WiFi reconnect](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/automatic-wifi-reconnect/) - Is the OG supposed to be robust against losing its WiFi connection? That is, does it detect if it has lost the connection and try to reestablish it and if so, how soon should it reconnect after it has actually been lost? I have MQTT configured and I have set notification for door state so - [Home assistant](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/home-assistant/) - I just install home assistant on raspberry pi.how to setup open garage.any guide step by step ? - [Minor User Manual correction](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/minor-user-manual-correction/) - In the Report IP section of the manual, there is a minor error. Where it states "continuously until G#5, indicating 9", that should actually be just G5. The #'s are for the even numbers and without the # for the odd numbers. - [Mounting Suggestions to maximize door open detection](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mounting-suggestions-to-maximize-door-open-detection/) - Any suggestions on how to mount so that it detects the door open as soon as possible. I worry that the door could get stuck partially open and the opengarage would still think it is closed. I could do a contact sensor, but I'd prefer to try other solutions first. Thanks - [3D Printer enclosure STL](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/3d-printer-enclosure-stl/) - Hi, Thank you Ray for sharing this project. It is working great and I love it. Is there any way you could share the STL of this OG enclosure. Thanks again! - [Garage door doesnt open](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/garage-door-doesnt-open/) - I am trying to get opengarage installed. I have the wire going from the device to my garage door opener. Connected it to the same location as where the wire from my wall mounted garage door switch is connected. However, when I try to open the door via the web or mobile - the device - [Sound Alarm on Close only?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sound-alarm-on-close-only/) - Is it possible to have the alarm sound ONLY on close and not on open? I don't like the delay to open for the beeping sound. I want it to open right away. Thanks - [MQTT Username/Password](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mqtt-username-password/) - This was mentioned in another mqtt post last year but unanswered. Is there a way to set an mqtt username and password for the device to connect to the broker? Are these fields something that could be added into the UI in the future? - [Mobile App Configuation Sanity Check Needed](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mobile-app-configuation-sanity-check-needed/) - I'm a fairly technical IT person (but not a dev) but I've spent 3 hours on these questions with conclusion. Need help. OpenGarage Android App. 1. It works fine on my local wifi if I add a Controller for the OG local IP. However, it does not work if mobile device is not on local - [Trouble finding some of the hardware parts.](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/trouble-finding-some-of-the-hardware-parts/) - Hello. Anyone here who got a link to where I can buy the following components for OpenGarage: D2 - 3v3 Zener SMD diode? OPENER - 2 pole screw terminal somehow? RELAY: Some spesifics on which relay is used? (default state e.t.c.?) - [New Blynk Platform coming - what does it mean for opengarage?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/new-blynk-platform-coming-what-does-it-mean-for-opengarage/) - I got an email about a new and improved blynk platform, going into beta. What will this mean for my opengarage hardware and software? If I download the new blynk app (when they release it) will it mess things up? Thanks, Tom - [Random distance sensor readings](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/random-distance-sensor-readings/) - Got around to installing over the weekend. The distance sensor seems to have a bit of a mind of its own. It can accurately read the distance for several hours, then goes into a fit, bouncing between actual distance and then some random value typically between 40-300 cm. Usually a reboot fixes this for a - [Relay not functional](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/relay-not-functional/) - I purchased OG about 2 years ago, thus I am out of warranty. Could the relay be replaced, or would this require board level sodering? If it is doable, what relay should be used? My unit has a clear plastic shell. - [Openhab](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/openhab/) - I have just installed openhab and my aim is now to get opengarage talking to it. Im trying to follow the guides but I havent got my head around it yet. Other people have mentioned here that they have got it working by using http binding or MQQT binding. So, Im after someone who can - [433mhz remote](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/433mhz-remote/) - Hi, I'd like to add a physical remote to my system (so i can program her homelink in her toyota to give her a button on the mirror). Has anyone added a 433mhz receiver to the opengarage board? Thanks, Alan - [OpenGate](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengate/) - I take it this could be used with an automatic gate as well? Anyone tried this or have any suggestions around implementing this. - [Solder external wifi antenna](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/solder-external-wifi-antenna/) - It’s possible to solder an external wifi antenna? I have a have poor wifi signal strength with integrated antenna I have read that it’s posssible, but i prefer your opinion. Thanks - [USB power needed?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/usb-power-needed/) - How much power does the USB brick need to provide for OpenGarage to work? Is 500mA good enough? Thank you - [Android application works on one phone not the other](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/android-application-works-on-one-phone-not-the-other/) - I just received and installed the opengarage, work nicely on phone phone, I was able to add it and using the opengarage application I can control if from inside and outside the home network. Now second phone, no luck, installed the application, on the local network I was able to add the controller but when - [Blynk Stopped working after upgrade to Android Pie](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-stopped-working-after-upgrade-to-android-pie/) - Blynk was sending me notifications but not allowing me to see anything after upgrading to Android Pie on my Samsung Note 8. Was working great before the forced update. Anyone know how to fix? I have already tried uninstalling and reinstalling Blynk but all that did was lose the notifications all together. I am still - [Safety Sensor Integration](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/safety-sensor-integration/) - Hello, Have been a big fan of Open Sprinkler, and am actually ordering a new version for the home I recently moved to, when I saw Open Garage. I have a garage door that has a very old legacy garage door opener (maybe 1980's) which works fine, but it cannot integrate with a safety sensor. - [UI Question (firmware size related)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ui-question-firmware-size-related/) - With the recent reset need in v1.1.0, I am curious if offloading more of the UI to CDN (so to speak) would benefit the project at all? I ask because it kinda looks all of the UI could be reproduced using web components that could be hosted on github or otherwise, with a single HTML - [Blynk notifications stopped working after upgrading iOS](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-notifications-stopped-working-after-upgrading-ios/) - So I upgraded to iOS 12.2 the other day from whatever the previous version was 12.1??? Anyway, since then I haven't been receiving my Blynk notifications when opening and closing garage so I assume all Blynk notifications aren't working now. Still working for Android phone. I don't believe anything else has changed from iPhone that - [Garage remote wiring](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/garage-remote-wiring/) - I'm new to soldering. How do I connect the OpenGarage to my garage door button remote? In the video I see that the wires from the terminal block are connected to the button on the remote, but where exactly on the button should I solder the wires to? - [Arduino/ESP8266 Core version 2.5](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/arduino-esp8266-core-version-2-5/) - Ray-not sure the exact issue, but when I load a new board with OG 1.1.0 that has been compiled with ESP Core 2.5.0 it won’t connect to my WiFi. I turned on DEBUG and it appears to work, but never completes the connection. After several days and multiple ESP boards and routers I rolled back - [Extend WiFi signal](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/extend-wifi-signal/) - Having a detached garage my unit keeps connecting and unconnecting I think that I am right on the edge of my wifi signal. Is there anyway of extending or strengthening the signal? - [[Resolved] Downgrade from 1.1.0 to 1.0.4 by mistake](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/downgrade-from-1-1-0-to-1-0-4-by-mistake/) - Hi, By mistake i downgrade my OG from firmware 1.1.0 to 1.0.4. OG reboot and connect to wifi. But no way to update it to 1.1.0. i test with all release version from 1.0.1. No way to connect to my computer with USB cable. Push to the button when connecting to USB port, blue led - [nothing on MQTT](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/nothing-on-mqtt/) - Hi all, I want Google Home to broadcasting a message when the garage door opens. For now, I have a virtual switch in Domoticz that sends the http request to OG and publishes to MQTT. A node-red flow detects this and casts the message. Obviously this is only working when I click the open/close button - [Vehicle Leave/Arrive](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/vehicle-leave-arrive/) - I am on the latest firmware 1.1.0 but this problem existed before for me and I forgot to report it. The Vehicle Leave and Vehicle Arrive buttons on the Integration page are disabled (grayed out) and cannot be checked (they appear unchecked). I have both thresholds set and they show when the vehicle is present - [Time in Log file invalid when using Static IP](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/time-in-log-file-invalid-when-using-static-ip/) - It seems that when I set the OG with a static ip address, the time in the log becomes invalid. I think I first noticed this in 1.0.9 and it's still there in 1.1.0 It works fine using DHCP. Just an FYI. Thanks, a - [Problems during Opengarage installation with security + 2.0 Adaptor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/problems-during-opengarage-installation-with-security-2-0-adaptor/) - I received a Opengarage device with additional security +2.0 adaptor. The adaptor is a Liftmaster wall switch with 2 short wires soldered to the board. The included diagram provide the instructions that 1." the short wires should go to the OpenGarage" 2. "Long wires go to the door button holes on your garage system" I - [Sensor readings stop updating](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sensor-readings-stop-updating/) - I've recently set up a nodemcu v2 with a HC-SR04 proximity sensor and a DHT11 T/H sensor in my garage using OG v1.1.0. When booting everything works like a charm - timings, thresholds, accessing via Blynk and even automating it with IFTTT or Stringify. If not for the problem that the sensors keep updating for - [OG Firmware 1.1.0 Released](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-firmware-1-1-0-released/) - I've just pushed out firmware 1.1.0 (user manual and api documents are also updated accordingly). This firmware addresses the following: The issue that 'options' page becomes blank at some point. I suspect this has to do with the RAM usage as the options page is the largest in size among all pages. This has been - [Controlling OpenGarage from multiple phones](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/controlling-opengarage-from-multiple-phones/) - We have a garage with double car door. Can the one OpenGarage hardware be controlled from multiple phones? ( I have a Pixel and my wife has a Iphone)? : Internet open / close : Internet status inquiry : geo fencing (open/ close) for multiple phones - [display ip in blynk](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/display-ip-in-blynk/) - Just received my OG, was easy to set up thanks :) In the video on this page you have the IP shown on the blynk app. https://opensprinkler.com/product/opengarage/ Could you share how you do that. I'm an new to Blynk so step by step would be appropriated. I understand that you pay for adding controls to - [Replace blynk histogram with superchart](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/replace-blynk-histogram-with-superchart/) - Hello Ray, As the blynk histogram is not supported anymore, I would like to use the blynk superchart as a drop in replacement. Could you let us know which virtual variables we should include in the blynk superchart to reproduce the same trends as the ones on the old blynk histogram? Thanks! - [OG 1.06 web server went unresponsive this morning](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-1-06-web-server-went-unresponsive-this-morning/) - Hi... I've been using the OG to control a roll-off roof on an astronomical observatory for about 2 years now. It's worked perfectly all along until today. At 9:30AM I got an automated alert that the control systems could no longer see the OG. I investigated and found that I can ping it, connect to - [Relay - High on boot?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/relay-high-on-boot/) - Hello, I have flashed a esp8266 with opengarage, hooked up the distance sensor and relay, and I noticed that when the power is connected, the relay turns on. When I reset the power (to simulate a power outage), it disconnects the relay. When the power comes back on, the relay turns back on. Shouldn't it - [Missing Options Page](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/missing-options-page/) - Hi all: I have an OpenGarage that I just received that is running firmware 1.0.9. Unlike the other poster here, I do have a working log page. But accessing the options page (http://[deviceip]/vo) returns a 200 status but no actual body data. A curl request looks like this: $ curl -v http://[deviceip]/vo > GET /vo - [web interface - no options or log](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/web-interface-no-options-or-log/) - After setup, I am able to access using dhcp assigned local ip address. 'Open Door', 'Reboot', 'Clear Log' all work. But 'Options' just loads a blank page (192.168.1.86/vo). 'Show Log' (192.168.1.86/vl) displays the current time, and has a back button that works, but always shows 0 records even after I open and close the door - [Custom sensors - where to connect?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/custom-sensors-where-to-connect/) - Hello everyone! I have just received the opengarage module (amazingly fast delivery to Czech Republic, wow :)) and am wondering how to do some modifications. I would like to use the magnetic switch for detecting the garage door state and still use the ultrasound detection for a car presence. And also would like to add - [Send data of wireless temperature sensor and power status of OSPI hardware to em](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/send-data-of-wireless-temperature-sensor-and-power-status-of-ospi-hardware-to-em/) - Send data of Wireless Temperature Sensor and power status of OSPI hardware to email ID. I have searched out IFTTT as best way but I am bit new in this, I need some suggestion in which I just want to send the warning or switching notification to my email ID and how many notification I - [adding a comera](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/adding-a-comera/) - is there a way i can add a wifi camera to capture images - [How do I reconnect after setup](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/how-do-i-reconnect-after-setup/) - I connected the garage opener successfully and opened it on my Wi-Fi on my PC to where I can adjust everything. What I want to know is once I close my browser how do I get back on the settings page to the garage opener in case I need to change something - [Status flapping between open and closed when weather gets cold](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/status-flapping-between-open-and-closed-when-weather-gets-cold/) - I have the garage sensor installed and it worked perfectly for about a month until the weather turned cold. Now the status flaps between open and closed about once per minute or more. The only thing that has changed is the weather. With the car in the garage and the door closed I should read - [LED meaning?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/led-meaning/) - I'm having an issue where every few days, my OG device webpage stops responding (power cycling brings it back) It seems that I am still getting MQTT updates though and the log of door openings/closing keeps getting updated. While trying to debug this, I noticed the LEDs flashing on my OG and can't remember "did - [Hassio.io with Homekit integration](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/hassio-io-with-homekit-integration/) - Hi, I'm using opengarage with a D1 mini + Sensor.. and is working great... I have homekit enabled in hassio.io, so I can use Siri to control. However, the only problem I'm having is the homekit notification (iPhone), every minute receiving notification "Garage Door was close." Maybe my distance sensor not working ok? I was - [OpenMonitor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/openmonitor/) - Just a suggestion - I really like the opengarage but feel that with a few changes it could be so much more. Rather than just being limited to garage door monitoring, I think it could have a lot of potential as a smart home monitoring device. My suggestion would be to keep the same web - [Late Push Notifications](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/late-push-notifications/) - I have OpenGarage set up to automatically close if left open for 20 minutes and also send me a push notification. It closes automatically, but I don't receive the notification until 4 or 5 HOURS later. It never used to do that. I used to receive them within a couple of minutes after the garage - [iOS app - Invalid Blink Token](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ios-app-invalid-blink-token/) - I have OpenGarage working using the web interface and it also works using the Blynk app. I am trying to set it up on the iOS app. If I add the controller using the local IP address it works; only whilst I'm on the local network as expected. However when adding the controller using the - [I might bricked my OpenGarage?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/i-might-bricked-my-opengarage/) - Today I updated the firmware (it's 1.0.9 with 2 of my patches built from https://github.com/fishy/OpenGarage-Firmware/commits/81b0d2159abe76a063cbc0bc88979f95944fdc61, I used the same patches on top of 1.0.8 for a few months without a problem). It worked for a hour or so, then my home internet connection was down. After I rebooted the router I no longer see OG - [Google Home integration](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/google-home-integration/) - Have anyone successfully linked OpenGarage to Google home (so I can check on garage door status and issue open/close commands, ideally geofencing) ? I have not find any instructions / episodes through Google search or searching on Youtube. TIA - [Setting up two OG for double garage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/setting-up-two-og-for-double-garage/) - G'day I have bought two OF as I have two roller doors. I have set the first up and it's working fine but I'm a little confused as to how to set up the two devices to operate independently from each other. Apologies off this had already been asked. - [Incorrect additional distance reading.](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/incorrect-additional-distance-reading/) - Hi - this is a great device and works mostly well. I close the door, and it measures it's closed (120cm), then about 8 seconds later I receive another reading with the distance again saying it's open 10cm (which it's not). Any idea why this is happening and how to fix this? It's running Firmware - [MQTT unwantingly opens garage door on wifi reconnect!!](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mqtt-unwantingly-opens-garage-door-on-wifi-reconnect/) - tl;dr DON'T USE MQTT! Huge issue here on the 1.0.8 firmware. Everything's been working great for about six months now. Decided to play around with MQTT. Setup a brand new mosquitto server and added the IP into the OG. Started getting OG messages no problem. Decided to send a "Button" message and the garage door - [log events size limit](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/log-events-size-limit/) - The current solution to the log of events getting too large is to reset it to empty manually. This means that the only way to reduce the size is to also give up recent entries. I think a better solution would be to provide a user defined size limit on the log page. Once the - [OpenGarage Ultrasonic Sensor and Glass](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-ultrasonic-sensor-and-glass/) - Sorry for the noob question… I've prepped two OpenGarage's for installation and I'm now ready to mount them. My garage doors have glass panes at the top of each door. Does glass affect the ultrasonic sensor? I can avoid the glass but it just means that my installation is going to be farther from my - [Distance readings only periodically correct](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/distance-readings-only-periodically-correct/) - I'm running two OpenGarage devices, bought months apart, with identical configurations on v1.0.8 and integrated into my Homeassistant setup purely to detect car presence in a double garage. Configuration: Ceiling Mount Door Threshold 0 Vehicle Threshold 150 Read Intervals 120 Over a period of time my first OpenGarage distance has become totally inaccurate, although the - [Blue light no longer blinks, now steady, and isn't communicating with Blynk](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blue-light-no-longer-blinks-now-steady-and-isnt-communicating-with-blynk/) - I noticed this the last heat wave we had when I lost connection via Blynk. It has since happened again. Factory reset fixed it last time, however I have not had the time to reset it again. I did reset the WiFi, and reconnected to my APs. I have also verified the Blynk token, however - [Strange network traffic?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/strange-network-traffic/) - Hello I have logged a few requests for help, but still having issues with my OG device. It worked great for some time but now very unresponsive - best to describe it is if you were right on the edge of your Wifi signal and having a huge packet loss. Nothing has changed and when - [Door state is the opposite of what it should be?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/door-state-is-the-opposite-of-what-it-should-be/) - Hey guys - i got my opengarage installed (it may be too close to the end of the garage door, but it's up there) on my ceiling. For some reason, it shows my door as open when it's closed and vice versa. How can I switch it or troubleshoot it? I changed it to a - [HTTPS + IPv6?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/https-ipv6/) - I'd love to be able to access my opengarage remotely, if it was secure. Not sure what the limitations of the platform, but HTTPS and IPv6 would make remote use much easier. I'd prefer not to depend on Blynk (loading the default app ran me out of "energy") of IFTTT (last I need is another - [ipv6 support](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ipv6-support/) - Hello, Today is the big day, my isp got acquired by a bigger one 1 year ago and today my line got migrated. So whats the big deal? The new ISP is using CGN, so the only option i have is to use ipv6 to reach things at home. Actually it sounds nice to have - [Security+ 2.0 Adapter for OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/security-2-0-adapter-for-opengarage/) - Been trying to figure out what this adapter does. Looked at the git repo and can't find any schematic or info on it or instructions. Am I missing a different location for the open garage info? https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Hardware - [Blynk (OpenGarage OffLine)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-opengarage-offline/) - Blynk has suddenly stopped working and I have not been able to revive it on my phone. I upgraded open garage to V 1.08 some time ago, and it was running fine, and then one day, Blynk just went offline. Blynk has never ever been stable. Ever since I purchased this about 1 1/2 years - [OpenGarage automation not working](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-automation-not-working/) - I have setup my opengarage to automatically close the garage door if open after time 10:00pm (see attached screen shot). The web screen requests UTC 24hr format, and allows for 3 characters. To represent 10:00pm EST, I entered 22 in the UTC field. However, it does not automatically close at 10:00PM EST, even if open. - [Distance stuck at 64/65](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/distance-stuck-at-64-65/) - Any ideas what could cause the distance to read 64/65 consistently ? Brand new running 1.0.8. - [Red light?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/red-ligh/) - I've been having trouble recently (not sure how long its been) where my OpenGarage device no longer triggers opening or closing my garage door (it does the pre-beeping, so I know it is being signaled properly). I've noticed that there is a red light on the device. I'm not sure what this means. Ideas? - [A few issues/concerns](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/a-few-issues-concerns/) - I just got my OpenGarage. My plan is to use it to replace MyQ for IoT integrations (mainly SmartThings). Upon some initial digging I've found the following issues: 1. blynk-cloud.com is http only for now: they do have https, but that's a self-signed cert right now (they claim to be switching to let's encrypt "soon" - [Compile error for V1.0.8 from github master branch](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/compile-error-for-v1-0-8-from-github-master-branch/) - After opening the demo app for the OpenGarage libray in the Arduino, when I try to compile I get thee following error also the include file "lwip/tcp_impl.h" is not found by the Arduino compiler Can someone point out what i am doing wrong Thanks Rambooka C:\Users\RayAb\Documents\Arduino\libraries\OpenGarage\main.cpp:565:26: error: 'MQTT' does not name a type void mqtt_callback(const - [Car status to Blynk app - feature request](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/car-status-to-blynk-app-feature-request/) - Hello I went through the code and there is no car status reported into Blynk. Can this please be added to the new update? I also saw that in the code it disables the car status if LOW/HIGH switch option is selected. Given that switch will be on a different pin, can the new firmware - [Unable to scan QR code](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/unable-to-scan-qr-code/) - I've attempted to scan the QR code on the Open Garage device with my iPhone and iPad without success. Are there instructions on how to setup Blynk manually? Regards, Mike - [Adding 10 turn potentiometer for door position?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/adding-10-turn-potentiometer-for-door-position/) - Hi everyone Will it be possible to add a potentiometer (10 turn) to the hardware side and modify the firmware to read its resistance? Would like to read door position as it opens. - [Device Key](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/password/) - Is there any way the OpenGarage phone app could have the OPTION to require a Device Key (like the Web Portal) in order to trigger the device? I know the Web Portal requires the Device Key, but it would be nice to have it as an option in the phone app. Just a thought... - [Struggling to get magnetic sensor working with OpenGarage (firmware 1.0.8)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/struggling-to-get-magnetic-sensor-working-with-opengarage-firmware-1-0-8/) - I'm sure I'm going wrong somewhere so hoping that someone here can help me out. I've received my new OpenGarage (clear / brown case) running the v1.0.8 firmware which I understand supports magnetic / contact door sensors. I've spent this afternoon trying to move over from my GogoGate 2 opener to the Open Garage, with - [BUG: if (Sound_Alarm_Disabled) Blynk_Working == false](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/bug-if-sound_alarm_disabled-blynk_working-false/) - I have v1.08. If I set the Sound Alarm to Disabled, then the button in Blynk won't work. The button on the web site still works though. Is there a good place to log this bug? Chad - [Sensor randomly reads under the threshold and thinks the door is open](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/sensor-randomly-reads-under-the-threshold-and-thinks-the-door-is-open/) - Hello, I love this little guy it's really neat. However, my sensor for a while has been randomly reading < 70 CM (the threshold I have set) even when the door is closed and there is nothing happening inside the garage. I have the OG mounted on the ceiling. Could this be a hardware defect? - [MQTT Help](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mqtt-help/) - I'm just getting started with MQTT on my Domoticz server and am looking for some help/pointers on getting the notifications working. I have mosquitto working for some Sonoff switches but am not seeing the opengarage devices communicate with my server at all. I've added the server IP to the integration page on the opengarage devices - [OG with private Blynk server](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-with-private-blynk-server/) - I'm new to Blynk and OG. I can't get OG to communicate with the private Blynk server. The app shows "Generic Board is offline" with no data. The Blynk web admin interface shows no hardware connections. I searched the forums here and didn't see anyone mention a private Blynk server. Any tips on how to - [Opengarage sleep](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-sleep/) - I would like to put the opengarage to sleep to save power. I have an opengarage and am very happy with it. I want to take the work further and make one up to monitor water levels in a water tank. So far I have a nodeMCU programmed and a waterproof ultrasonic sensor. Thats all - [NodeMCU build: buzzer sounding continiously](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/nodemcu-build-buzzer-sounding-continiously/) - Hi all, thanks to Ray for the fantastic product. I decided to do a DIY to teach myself a little about electronics and decided to build the one described in this thread over at HASS (https://community.home-assistant.io/t/opengarage-open-source-wifi-garage-opener/17228/) - I built it using NodeMCU v3 following the wiring diagram in that thread. The only problem I have - [OpenGarage integration Google Home - Door status?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-integration-google-home-door-status/) - Hello, I'm looking at purchasing an Opengarage for some seniors who aren't too tech savvy. They do however love their google home, and I was hoping to be able to use GH to get a status on the door. What I believe would be a simple "Hey google, is the garage door open?" and get - [Tailgate / hatchback spotter](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/tailgate-hatchback-spotter/) - Any thoughts on adapting Opengarage to handle following scenario, as there is a demand for such a capable item. Problem: 1. Car hatch or tailgate sticks out beyond garage door and accidental garage door closure results in damage to vehicle. 2. Car is not pulled in garage all the way but wheel is not blocking - [Says it is open when it is not](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/says-it-is-open-when-it-is-not/) - Hi, I have my Open Garage setup and it works good to open/close the door. The problem is that several times a day it will show a false positive, reporting that the door is open, but only for a few seconds. Then it goes back to closed. Then after a few days it locks on - [Redefinition errors and lwip\tcp_impl.h not found during compile](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/redefinition-errors-and-lwiptcp_impl-h-not-found-during-compile/) - Not sure what happened to the original post but here goes. I am attempting to compile tthe open garage firmware on a Nodemcu esp8266 v3. First I got an error that lwip\tcp_impl.h could not be found. After checking the esp8266 library folder I saw that the file was there and so I defined the full - [Broken power connector](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/broken-power-connector/) - I broke the USB connector to my opengarage. Does anyone know the pinout assignments for the power connector? Am I better off cutting open the usb cable and soldering the 4 connection? - [I must be missing something (ioS app)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/i-must-be-missing-something-ios-app/) - I have just received my openGarage and am testing it inside before I mount it in the garage. Hooked it up with the Blynk auth code successfully. local network browser access works great, reports status correctly, button honors my click time setting, all is good. blynk iOS app works great, reports status correctly, button is - [v1.0.8 compile error (with pin_switch)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/v1-0-8-compile-error-with-pin_switch/) - Having a compile error, listed below, any ideas? Arduino: 1.8.5 (Windows 10), Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module, 80 MHz, 40MHz, DIO, 115200, 4M (1M SPIFFS), ck, Disabled, None" In file included from C:\Users\David\Downloads\OpenGarage 1.0.8\OpenGarage\examples\ogMainArduino\ogMainArduino.ino:30:0: C:\Users\David\Downloads\arduino_og\portable\sketchbook\libraries\OpenGarage/OpenGarage.h: In static member function 'static unsigned char OpenGarage::get_switch()': C:\Users\David\Downloads\arduino_og\portable\sketchbook\libraries\OpenGarage/OpenGarage.h:60:49: error: 'PIN_SWITCH' was not declared in this scope static byte get_switch() { - [Blynk Read Count no longer working after firmware up grade](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-read-count-no-longer-working-after-firmware-up-grade/) - Upgraded the firmware on my opengarage from 1.0.6 to 1.0.8 and now the read count in the blynk app no longer works. It does work through the devices web page. Any ideas? - [Minimum distance for sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/minimum-distance-for-sensor/) - Hello OpenGarage Community, I'm about to purchase an OpenGarage Module but there is 1 question. I only have about 6cm between ceiling and the door whens it's opened. Is this enough for the sensor to work properly? Thank you for any feedback. Kind Regards, - [Compile Error tcp_impl](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/compile-error-tcp_impl/) - I am getting an error when I try to compile. It cannot find the file lwip/tcp_impl.h that is included in the ogMainArduino.ino file. Where should this file come from? Did I miss a step of setting up the environment? Thanks, Ed - [Failed 1.0.7 OTA update](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/failed-1-0-7-ota-update/) - I have the clear box with the brown backplate. I attempted the 1.0.7 OTA update, and this failed. I then flashed the device per the instructions, which had me flash nodemcu.bin and then og_1.0.7.bin, both of which were successful. After this, I unplugged the device from power, and plugged it back in, and I still - [Error compiling for NodeMCU](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/error-compiling-for-nodemcu/) - I'm testing the code on my NodeMCU module (ESP 12) but when I compile I get the error: C:\Program File (x86)\Arduino\libaries\OpenGarage\main.ccp: In function 'void on_sta_upload_fin()'; C:\Program File (x86)\Arduino\libaries\OpenGarage\main.ccp: 710:12: error: 'class UpdaterClass' has no member named 'reset' Update.reset(); Does anyone have any thoughts on what might be wrong or missing in the code? Any help - [esp8266 core 2.4](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/esp8266-core-2-4rc2/) - Hello Ray, do you have any plans to upgrade the esp8266 core you are using to address potential Krack vulnerability? I only ask because I also use the open source tasmota firmware on other esp8266 devices and it seems like thats the only way to address Krack is with the new core 2.4. I tried - [Announcing OpenGarage Firmware 1.0.7](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/announcing-opengarage-firmware-1-0-7/) - Happy New Year! We've just released OpenGarage Firmware 1.0.7. This firmware is largely based on Jeff Lawrence's contributions (many thanks, Jeff!). If you have never seen the discussions there, the easiest is to just look at the release notes. There are a number of improvements/changes/fixes: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/releases/tag/1.0.7 If you are familiar with Jeff Lawrence's version, here - [Using protocol-relative URLs to allow for SSL encryption](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/using-protocol-relative-urls-to-allow-for-ssl-encryption/) - I would like to suggest replacing hard-coded HTTP URLs in the of the html pages contained in the latest OpenGarage firmware (v1.0.7) with the protocol-relative version. This is useful to be able to access the embedded web server through a proxy that enforces SSL encryption (and, if desired, additional password protection). That is, instead - [Firmware 1.07?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/firmware-1-07/) - Can someone explain how the Pin 4 Ext settings work under advanced? Choices are: Disabled, US Vehicle A, US Door/Vehicle B, Switch - B, and Temp Humidity (DHT11) 1.07 hasn't been announced yet but compiling the latest Github commits gives me a new firmware version along with lawrence-jeff's changes. - [Auto Open on Wireless connection from Mobile?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/auto-open-on-wireless-connection-from-mobile/) - Hi there, New user - have searched but didn't find what I was looking for. I ride a motorbike and am looking for an option that will open the garage door when my mobile phone initiates a connection to the wireless door opener Am I in the right place? Cheers Ivan - [WIFI reconnection PROBLEM](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wifi-reconnection-problem/) - Hi, I have OG connected to Openhab and everything works perfect. I get information about the state of everything that happens. I also have blynk running, the mobile application and everything I could imagine. I am really happy, but some times OG disconnects from the Wi-Fi network and never reconnects. I thought there was a - [Blynk Table](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-table/) - I paid for more Blynk energy to add a table widget in hopes that I could display the history logs of when the garage opens / closes (in addition to the graph). However, I can only select PIN or some other useless INPUT field. How do I get it to show V1 (button) status with - [Secure access to logs](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/secure-access-to-logs/) - I opened a port to access my Opengarage primarily for IFTTT integration. Unfortunately the software doesn't require you to login before you can see all the settings and worse, look at the logs. I'm really concerned by this. Anyone who knows how to access this can easily look at the log and determine my patterns - [Second Sensor for One Door 2 Car](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/second-sensor-for-one-door-2-car/) - @lawrence_jeff touch on it here ... https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/fork-with-mqtt-close-if-left-open-at-night-misc-other-changes/page/4/#post-724 I wanted to bring all the discussion into one place here. Look at which pins and how. The goal is to add the second sensor, make it backward compatible with older hardware and make it a simple hack if someone with older hardware would like to add it. - [Compile OG failed looking for OpenGarage.h](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/compile-og-failed-looking-for-opengarage-h/) - I was trying to compile an out of box OG in the Arduino environment. I was following these instruction at https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware Snippet To compile, launch Arduino, select: File -> Examples -> OpenGarage -> mainArduino. Tools -> Board -> Generic ESP8266 Module (if this is not available, check if you've installed the ESP8266 core). Tools -> - [Wifi continuous reconnections every 1 minute](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wifi-continuous-reconnections-every-1-minute/) - Hi, My OpenGarage wifi connnection gets disconnected and reconnected almost every 1 minute. Everytime I hear a buzzer 3 note melody. This was not the case in the past as far as I have noticed. It is close to the wifi AP with good signal power. I tried changing the channel and even connect to - [Using OpenGarage as Water Tank Level Sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/using-opengarage-as-water-tank-level-sensor/) - Firstly, let me start by saying that I have absolutely no knowledge of the electronics or coding. I was hoping you could help me figure out a way to have some sort of Water Tank Level sensor. What I need is for the device to measure the Water Tank Level and when it gets to - [Opengarage is offline after electricity reconnect](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-is-offline-after-electricity-reconnect/) - Dear All, i found another bug. After electricity is switching off (for whole house, temporary) OG is being offline even though it is ON. I think it is due to different power-up speeds. It powers up faster than my router, thus wifi appears few moments later. Could OG restart or try reconnect after 1 minute - [Apple Homekit support](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/apple-homekit-support/) - I have Apple Home/Homekit support mostly working, let me know if there is any interest (and willingness to help test) and I can post instructions. - [Alexa with Query Door status support](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/alexa-with-query-door-status-support/) - For anyone else that wants to query whether their door is open or not via Alexa and hit a brick wall with ifft. I wrote-up a way to do it without needing to create your own skill. It uses the very useful node-red app and an online bridge available for use. A step by step - [Blynk app - How to?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-app-how-to/) - Hi Everyone, Just received the OpenGarrage unit and was able to perform it's basic configuration via device's URL. I am very keen to use the Blynk app and was wondering if someone could kindly post a basic 'step by step user guide' on how to configure the Blynk app to control the OpenGarrage unit. I - [Box ip68 trasparent](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/box-ip68-trasparent/) - If I put opengarage in a ip68 box with trasparent cover, can works or recognize the cover like an obstacle? I’m trying to use this product outdoor... - [Order Security 2.0 Adapter](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/order-security-2-0-adapter/) - Is it possible to purchase the Security 2.0 Adapter separately? I forgot to order one with my second order. I have definitely loved my OpenGarage sensor so far - just want to ensure this second one works properly! - [alarm setting](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/alarm-setting/) - Hi, I would appreciate the possibility to set different durations for the alarm. When I say 'hey google, open the garage door', I want the door the open now so by the time I arrive, the door is open. When the door closes automatically after the set time, then I do want an alarm 5 - [Resetting the log](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/resetting-the-log/) - The OpenGarage is awesome! It would be nice to have an option to clear the log every now and then, as it gets too big. Maybe a new button ? There seems to be a method called log_reset() that should do it. Another thing: I would like to be able to flash a compiled - [Fork with MQTT, Magnetic Sensor support ,Close if left open at night - misc](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/fork-with-mqtt-close-if-left-open-at-night-misc-other-changes/) - Ray (or anyone else) I forked your 1.0.6 and incorporated the MQTT code floating around in the forum (with some improvements). Also added support for magnetic or contact switches. On the automation side also added a built in function to close the door at a certain time at night. Incorporated everything into option pages (attached) - [Bug with multiple routers](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/bug-with-multiple-routers/) - Hello, i found bug that is related with multiple routers using same SSID. In my house i have 3 routers which covers whole house. All 3 share same SSID, so i can use same network in all home without problems. But, as appeared it is a problem for OpenGarage. Firstly, i noticed that in setup - [Android app isnt working](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/android-app-isnt-working/) - i can access my OG via web browser and it is working, i can push button, i see distance, state etc. But via android app i always see CLOSED and button isnt working though i see history, settings and etc. - [Notifications using OpenGarage (not Blynk)](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/notifications-using-opengarage-not-blynk/) - So I have my Blynk token setup before the official OpenGarage app took it's place. Back then I was on Android and now on iOS. It was nice getting notifications but it appears that the Blynk app is required to receive notification on my phone. Why isn't there native notifications on the OpenGarage app without - [OpenGarage not triggering the motor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-not-triggering-the-motor/) - Hi, I've been enjoying OpenGarage for two weeks during which everything worked like a charm. All of the sudden it doesn't work anymore. I've intergrated OpenGarage in Domoticz and I am also using the Blynk app. opening the door works most of the time, but the reaction to the command is rather slow. URL: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/cc?click=1&dkey=aaaaaaa - [So long open garage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/so-long-open-garage/) - Recently after my garage door opened about 2" too little and caused me to rip off the shark fin antenna on my suv and rack up a large repair bill. I decided to replace the opener with a nice chamberlain belt driven myq (internet connected) model. I use home assistant and there is an integration - [Wont log into app](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wont-log-into-app/) - Im having issues logging into the opengarage app. I enter all the details correctly yet it only comes up with a pop up saying 'one moment please' and nothing happens. - [Check to see door is open before closing with IFTTT and apilio.io](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/check-to-see-door-is-open-before-closing-with-ifttt-and-apilio-io/) - So I was wondering how to set up independent open and close functions for OG and incorporate them into IFTTT. Instead of just operating like a button, the open command would make sure that the door was closed before attempting to open and vice versa for the close command. For example, this would allow us - [IFTTT through Blynk](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ifttt-through-blynk/) - I have only had OpenGarage up and running for a couple of days now and think I have a reliable solution for those who want to use IFTTT through Blynk. This is an alternative to setting up port forwarding through the router, which not everyone is able to do. You need to have the Webhook - [IFTTT instructions on setting up e-mail/sms notifications when door left open](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ifttt-instructions-on-setting-up-e-mailsms-notifications-when-door-left-open/) - Anyone have instructions on how to do this? I looked through the forum and IFTTT but can't seem to find how to do this. - [Chamberlain CS60EVO - Security+ 2.0 Adapter](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/chamberlain-cs60evo-security-2-0-adapter/) - Hi, I am looking at purchasing OpenGarage however I am a stuck on the Security+ 2.0 Adapter requirement. My CS60EVO system only has the yellow button and not the yellow antenna (black). Chamberlain does mention that the remote for my system is Security+ 2.0. Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/fYK6N Manual: http://www.chamberlaindiy.com.au/Chamberlain/files/d5/d5e202ec-cd9c-4792-afaf-a7c384b9dff1.pdf Would someone be able to advise? I - [Announcing OpenGarage Firmware 1.0.6](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/announcing-opengarage-firmware-1-0-6/) - OpenGarage firmware 1.0.6 has been released in OpenGarage Github. Changes in this firmware include: - Provided two ways to reset WiFI SSID and password without factory reset. The first way is through the web interface -- there is now a Reset to AP mode button. The second way is through the on-board push-button -- pressing - [Anyone have Alexa working with OpenGarage?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/anyone-have-alexa-working-with-opengarage/) - Looking to get my two garage doors to work with Alexa. Anyone have this working yet? Could you post a step by step? Thanks, Chad - [Step by Step Blynk Setup for Two Doors](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/step-by-step-blynk-setup-for-two-doors/) - I have two doors with OG installed. I was able to get the first door up and running on Blynk, but the app is not very intuitive. I also added the second door, but cannot figure out how to select the second door for reading distance, graph, etc. Is there a step by step configuration - [Power OG from Garage Door transformer?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/power-og-from-garage-door-transformer/) - Did you ever consider powering the OG from the opener transformer? I believe most openers use a 24VAC transformer to power the circuit board. Granted, it would add more complexity to OG by adding a similar circuit from OS, plus the user would have to tap into the opener's transformer. Maybe an add-on board/option? - [Get OG mobile Apple app approved for carplay](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/get-og-mobile-apple-app-approved-for-carplay/) - Admin, I believe if you were to get the IOS app approved for apple carplay so we could use the interface on our vehicle screen when our phone is connected, you would sell a million of your OG devices. Such a simple and robust tool if it were integrated into our vehicle interface. Love it - [DateTime Incorrect](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/datetime-incorrect/) - Where do I update the date/time for opengarage? I have one controller working and one controller that will not work. I had them both working. I reset it and set it up again but it still does not work. I noticed the date/time is not correct on the one that is not working and maybe - [OG not operating Overhead Door Odessey](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-not-operating-overhead-door-odessey/) - I have installed OG and registered with Blynk. The door opener is an Overhead Door, Model Odessey 1000. The door (and car) sensing functions are working fine, but OG will not open or close the door. I have connected the red/white wires to the same two terminals that are used by the wall switch, labeled - [Pins for additional remote distance sensor?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/pins-for-additional-remote-distance-sensor/) - It would be great if OG had pins available for an additional remote distance sensor in order to detect a partially open door or if anything is in the way of the door closing (for safer auto-close). I'd like to have a second distance sensor to side-mount that aims across the doorway, so that it - [OG shows same distance measure no matter the distance](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-shows-same-distance-measure-no-matter-the-distance/) - I've been using my OG for about a month now. Late last week it began reporting the same distance measurement no matter whether the door is open or closed. Each time I look it's stuck at 562cm and in the OPEN state. I've rebooted it several times. Each time it comes back reporting 562cm and - [OpenGarage disappeared from Blynk](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-disappeared-from-blynk/) - So I got OG installed and left for Europe. It was working pretty well. I had to shut off notifications in the Android App Manager, and even then I got a vibration alert, but no actual notification text, every time the door opened or closed. About a month later, I opened Blynk on my phone - [IFTTT value1 data](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ifttt-value1-data/) - Hi i have configured my maker channel and put the ID in to OG but i cant work out what i need to create to "read from" the OG. any suggestions would be great. thanks Raptor - [OG box dead](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-box-dead/) - My OG has worked well for over a year. I am very pleased with it. We had a Spectrum internet outage last night. When service was restored, all my stuff came back up except OG. I powered it off and on again but Blynk would not recognize OG. I did a hard reset and went - [Blynk and VPN](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-and-vpn/) - I just setup my router to use a VPN service for privacy purposes. VPN is setup at my router, so all traffic (including OpenGarage) is encrypted and tunnelled to various servers of my choosing. Blynk however stops working when I do this .. any ideas? Port issue? Any insights? - [Home Assistant component](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/home-assistant-component/) - All, I wrote a component for the popular open-source home automation software, Home Assistant. This makes the component integrate with other automations you have hooked up to the system. (ie. when garage door opens - turn on garage light, etc). Here is a sample screenshot: See Home Assistant site for more information about this excellent - [Push Notifications](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/push-notifications/) - I am not receiving push notifications when my door opens or closes unless the Blynk app is actually open on my iPhone. Notifications are properly set in my iPhone settings. Any idea what I should check? - [Homebridge plugin for OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/homebridge-plugin-for-opengarage/) - If you use homebridge (iOS HomeKit API emulation) or would like to control OpenGarage with Siri on your iDevices you can go ahead and install the OpenGarage plugin I just released here It allows you to tell Siri to open and close your garage from anywhere and receive notifications as well. - [Mower Garage Questions](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mower-garage-questions/) - After having installed my OpenSprinkler and being very happy with it my next project is a garage for my Robomow. I already ordered an electrified roller shutter in mini size (80x50cm). The shutter can be opened and closed by a button press so it's possible to do this with OpenGarage. The usual workflow would be - [Notifications](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/notifications/) - It would be nice if there was more choice regarding notification. For example, I probably never care when the door closes. I might like to know if it opens at an unusual hour, but I don't like it most of the time, as I just opened the door myself and already know. I really like - [mobile access](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mobile-access/) - I had been using blynk but started getting random triggers today so I installed the OG app and upgraded device to 1.05. I deleted blynk. My question is, without using blynk, do I only have wifi access now or is there a way to use the mobile app over internet connection remotely? - [Setting notification after ____________ Time](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/setting-notification-after-____________-time/) - When I set the check box for Automation "notify" and I type in code and click submit, it indicates setting saved then the interface jumps to the button screen and when I click on options again the options page opens and the changes are gone. Check box is not checked. Tried several time. Thanks - [Was working, now freezes every few weeks](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/was-working-now-freezes-every-few-weeks/) - The title says it all. I have two opengarage devices. The oldest one has decided to quit responding every few weeks. Requires a power cycle to get it back. No changes to power supply or other settings and the newer one which uses the same WiFi AP works just fine. It was working fine the - [Port Change](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/port-change/) - Mobile App: Unable to access Settings and History. Error says Local Connection Required. Home, Location Control, and Manage Controllers all work. Opengarage device HTTP port was changed. Accessibility set for Direct IP + Cloud - [Automated Restart after prolonged network failure](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/automated-restart-after-prolonged-network-failure/) - After assigning IP addresses using reserved IP addresses mapped to the devices MAC addresses (I have two devices) the devices worked really well. After a modem reboot however, the devices didn't reconnect and stayed in a failed network state. Both devices needed physical rebooting (which wasn't ideal as they were mounted on my garage ceiling, - [Firmware V 1.0.5 and Blynk](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/firmware-v-1-0-5-and-blynk/) - I just updated Opengarage firmware from 1.0.4 to 1.0.5. My Blynk app is no longer sending notifications to my mobile when the status changes (closed to open and vice - versa). Any ideas? Is it related to the firmware update or do I have something misconfigured? I am very new to this, so pardon my - [Introducing EchoGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/introducing-echogarage/) - Today I am very excited to share with you the EchoGarage project, my first prototype ever!! I personally want to thank Ray. There is a reason for this, let me explain. I have no programming or electronics background and everything started about one year ago when I decided to buy an OpenSprinkler for my yard - [Wemos D1 open garage with DHT22 temperature/humidity sensor](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wemos-d1-open-garage-with-dht22-temperaturehumidity-sensor/) - Ray and his contributors have come up with many great products and have been kind enough to provide them to others as open source. I have limited knowledge and experience with Arduino and with esp8266 and I decided to build my own opengarage as a learning experience. I decided to use the Wemos d1 mini - [Blynk problem](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-problem/) - Went through the instructions and had some trouble scanning the QR code. Finally that bit worked. Local web control works to open and close the garage. But although Blynk has the project it did not actually see a device. Added one manually but none of the pins are configured. Manually setup GPIO 15 for the - [Security](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/security/) - How secure is this device? Since the app is in the cloud, is the transmission etc secured and safe? - [Opengarage App](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/opengarage-app/) - Opengarage App is much better than Blync. I also think Blync is running a scam with extra energy request when the dam things go down. I now use Opengarage app for the garage door and this app works fine with the apple watch as well. Only drawback of this app is two buttons at bottom - [Request: SmartThings Integration](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/request-smartthings-integration/) - I purchased the OpenGarage in hopes that I could integrate it with my SmartThings hub. I've played around with the SmartThings code all weekend, but with my beginner level scripting expertise, I can't figure out how to get the SmartThings hub and OpenGarage to communicate effectively. SmartThings has a garage door controller capability, but I - [Blynk not connecting](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-not-connecting/) - So I am a novice I followed the directions sent with OG and can access the device via local network web, going directly to iP + port over LTE and iOS app over wifi. But for some reason the blynk app will not connect to my OG so I can not have remote access without - [Push Button Inactive](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/push-button-inactive/) - Hi, My garage door pushbutton is inactive when open garage is wired in parallel. As soon as I pull the open garage wires pushbutton works again. Thoughts? Brad - [Relay input opengarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/relay-input-opengarage/) - Hello, Love your project, build it. One question, why is the relay always on? I measure high level all the way, if the button pressed it will de low for a moment. why this way of working? regards, Erik - [Good surge adapter with USB](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/good-surge-adapter-with-usb/) - Just picked these up for my OG devices. They have USB output for OG and the regular power for the garage door motor. It also has built in surge protection and made for durable material to stand up in garage temps. Sorry didn't post earlier, I think as of now only an hour is left - [Apple Watch Support](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/apple-watch-support/) - Just wanted to let everyone know we have a new update, 2.1.0 which adds Apple Watch support (screenshot below)! This has been submitted to Apple and should be available shortly. Thank you! - [Upcoming 2.0 release of OpenGarage app](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/upcoming-2-0-release-of-opengarage-app/) - Hello everyone, We've been working on the next major update for the app and I can happily say it is ready and should be live early next week. This version adds a lot of major functions but the most important is geofence support. This means the app can notify you and even open/close your garage - [GO does not connect to Internet](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/go-does-not-connect-to-internet/) - Is there any tech support for this product? I have written to their support email a couple of times but no response. Does anyone have a phone number for them? My problem is that the GO does not go online and so Blynk does not connect to it. Setup went OK. I can also see - [reminder for open door at 10 p.m.](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/reminder-for-open-door-at-10-p-m/) - Is it possible to get an email or push notification when your garage is still open let's say at 10 p.m.? You might have forgotten to close it and you don't want it to stay open the whole night. - [Home automation integration](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/home-automation-integration/) - Hi, received my opengarage hardware. Everything works like described. Thanks! Any chance to see in future a step-by-step integration tutorial for noobs to use OG in various HASs? I am personally interested in Domoticz integration. Maybe using MQTT is the easiest way? I know that there is a JSON output in opengarage, but my scripting - [Button colour](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/button-colour/) - Hi Ray I am using OG for more than 3 months ,went thru the 2 software upgrades and I think the Blynk app is not very reliable. It is working for a couple of days and after that is saying. Generic board is offline. Now i am using ddns service with my open garage page. - [Temperature, humidity](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/temperature-humidity/) - Hi, OpenGarage is great handy tool. You may consider adding temperature and humidity sensor (like DHT22)? Thanks. - [WiFi to Mobile Handoff](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wifi-to-mobile-handoff/) - Should the Blynk app's connection to my OG unit survive the transition from Wifi to mobile network? My Blynk widget works fine as long as it's on the same LAN as my unit, however when I leave and come back to my house (or temporarily switch off Wifi on my phone, forcing mobile network) I - [Wiring for remote button](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wiring-for-remote-button/) - I've been thinking of how to connect OpenGarage to my garage door. I have a Craftsman 139.53918D which has a digital wall controller, so I can't wire directly into the opener wires (I've tried using Garageio, but I'm way more interested in OpenGarage). I can, however, wire into the button inside the wall controller. The - [Local Blynk Server instead of cloud Blynk?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/local-blynk-server-instead-of-cloud-blynk/) - I am wondering how would I go about altering the code for the opengarage door to point to my local Blynk server, instead of the cloud based Blynk server. I was looking at https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware and it looks like it may be in the main.cpp. In particular the OG_STATE_CONNECTING method, if(curr_cloud_access_en) { Blynk.begin(og.options[OPTION_AUTH].sval.c_str()); Blynk.connect(); } Is - [HOWTO: App Integration to Check Garage Door at 10 PM](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/howto-app-integration-to-check-garage-door-at-10-pm/) - I have been playing a lot with a few different app integration tools, and mostly the work I've done centers around Blynk's REST API. You can find a great listing of the API over at Apiary.io, http://docs.blynkapi.apiary.io I was looking for a few things: A "garage door button" on my Android phone (and my Pebble - [WPA2-Enterprise?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wpa2-enterprise/) - I am curious if this device will connect with my WAP which uses WPA2-Enterprise. The reason for using WPA2-Enterprise is because it allows seamless swapping between 2.4GHz and 5GHz. In the video, it appears to only show an SSID with a password but with Enterprise, you use a username and password, which gets verified with - [Web interface says "Check device key and try again"](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/web-interface-says-check-device-key-and-try-again/) - Ray, Just got OG today. It works fine on the bench and with the web interface. The relay clicks and the LED is flashing just fine. Option is set to Direct IP + Cloud Whenever I copy the AUTH TOKEN from Blynk (done the QR scan) to the Device Key in the web interface (Android - [OG vs Adafruit Feather](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-vs-adafruit-feather/) - I'm interested in creating this project but need to modify the code for a Parallax Ping (I have one collecting dust that I can use), so I wanted to mock this up on an Adafruit Feather to do the dev work. https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-huzzah-esp8266/overview The problem at the moment is the feather keeps rebooting with this code - [Mobile App for OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mobile-app-for-opengarage-2/) - Hello everyone! I finally installed my OpenGarage a few days ago and now have developed an app to control it. The first version is working now however I am going to try and add a few more features before publishing to the app stores. The app is built on AngularJS and Ionic. Github: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-App PhoneGap - [“Alexa, open my garage door” — Using IFTTT with OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/alexa-open-my-garage-door-using-ifttt-with-opengarage/) - In case you haven't seen this blog post: http://rayshobby.net/ifttt-with-opensprinkler-and-opengarage/ it describes a way to make OpenGarage (and also OpenSprinkler) to work with IFTTT. This capability also allows using Amazon Echo (Alexa) with OpenGarage to enable voice-based control. Please refer to the blog post for details. - [MQTT and OG](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mqtt-and-og/) - I figured that having MQTT support might be of use to a few people, including myself. The addition of MQTT was pretty trivial (using PubSubClient http://pubsubclient.knolleary.net/)...thus far. Is this something you want to incorporate into the released version? If so please let me know I'm happy to share what I have. - [Wifi doesn't reconnect](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wifi-doesnt-reconnect/) - I've noticed with my OpenGarage that if it loses its wifi connection, for example when I upgrade the firmware on my access points, that it never reconnects. I need to power cycle the OpenGarage to get it back on the network. Any way you could add some code in the main loop to account for - [static ip](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/static-ip/) - Am I missing something? There does not seem to be a way to set a static IP address on the opengarage web interface. I have other systems accessing it and the IP is changing when the lease is up--which breaks the other systems. - [Blynk access consistently works but not local access](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/blynk-access-consistently-works-but-not-local-access/) - I posted this issue under the new native app post, but I thought it might get better visibility as a standalone topic... I'm hoping someone can explain how this is possible: Ever since I installed the OG earlier this week, I have rarely been able to access it with the local web interface. I almost - [Shared Code: OpenGarage Tools](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/shared-code-opengarage-tools/) - Here are some scripts i have coded to work with opengarage in powershell and bash. This is the latest version. It now has a scan feature to find the devices when IPs change. - [water tank level?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/water-tank-level/) - Hi, I was wondering whether I could use opengarage just as a water tank level sensor. For example, put it at the top of my home water tank in order to monitor the water level. What kind of waterproof enclosure should I use? Could the above be an alternative use of opengarage? I've been looking - [Mobile App for OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/mobile-app-for-opengarage/) - Hello everyone! I finally installed my OpenGarage a few days ago and now have developed an app to control it. The first version is working now however I am going to try and add a few more features before publishing to the app stores. The app is built on AngularJS and Ionic. Github: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-App PhoneGap - [Is this the correct forum?](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/is-this-the-correct-forum/) - or should we be posting to http://rayshobby.net/phpBB3/ for the opengarage project? - [OG Not connection to WiFi](https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/og-not-connection-to-wifi/) - I just received my OG, when I try to connect to my wifi it never reports the new IP address. I have a Cisco 3602i running in autonomous mode (I do not have a controller). I have updated the firmware to 1.0.4 through the USB Port. What am I missing? Thanks, EDIT: The LED is ## Replies - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2670/) - i think i solved it by replacing the usb power supply. I guess after 8 years the old one was not being consistent. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2625/) - It should be worth noting that the shortcut (don't know if it has been updated) points to http rather than https port, so just change to https and port 9443 would also be recommended. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2624/) - It's been longer than 3 weeks. I'd say closer to 2 months when iOS 18 released. Don't know if that has anything to do with it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2619/) - I am aware of the issue. Currently investigating. We've just released firmware 1.2.3, which has added support for email notifications. As most users have migrated to OTC, we will probably phase out Blynk soon, since iPhone users can no longer use the legacy Blynk app. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2609/) - Well I tried replacing the distance sensor, now it always reads 0cm :( I guess I damaged something removing the old sensor. I've ordered a replacement OG. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2611/) - I unplogged the OpenGarage unit for a few minutes and, after replugging it in, the sensor started working again. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2605/) - What version of firmware is running on your opengarage? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2594/) - Newer update to this... I cut IFTTT out of the picture completely. I setup MQTT and that updates the switch in HomeSeer. Loving my expanded hobby into Home Automation. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2591/) - Thank you for the help. Figured it out. For reference: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/docs/fw1.2.0/OGAPI1.2.0.pdf - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2580/) - I finally figured it out. I kept trying to use the "OpenThings Blynk Token" on the "My OpenThings Blynk Devices" page at https://openthings.io/my-account/blynkdevices/ to put into the Integration tab on the local web page. I finally realized I needed to go into the Blynk project and get the key there (click the square icon in - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2579/) - Hi Ray, Sorry for the late follow up, but I just got around to trying to get this to work. The second OpenGarage is up and working as far as the local web interface goes. I'm trying to add it to the legacy blink app... I have tried a bunch of things but I'm not - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2584/) - Yes, you can. Take a look at the OpenGarage API document for explanations of supported MQTT topics. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2577/) - Just a quick follow-up in case anyone is interested... I made this work by running HomeSeer HQ4 and tied a virtual switch to my OpenGarage via IFTTT. IFTTT updates the switch. HQ4 events send web requests to OpenGarage when the switch is toggled. Alexa integration with HS4 shows the switch which enables me to control - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2564/) - Ray, that sounds terrific! Thank you for the info! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2563/) - You can set up to 10 OpenGarage devices in the same account. There is no charge. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2556/) - We are looking into this. It's a server overload issue most likely. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2551/) - Hi Ray, I have been seeing a lot of 500's getting to cloud.openthings.io this evening. Things were fine earlier this morning. Can you please look when you get a moment? Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2554/) - https://github.com/openthingsio You can follow the instructions in the Proxy repo to set up your own server. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2550/) - We are looking into the issue and it should be fixed shortly today. Thanks for your understanding. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2541/) - I have the same experience with mobile app version 2.3.3. Web app also shows correct info for me. I moved all my monitoring to HomeKit with Homebridge using Homebridge Og plugin and Homebridge Delay Switch plugin for reminders if I've left the door open. It also correctly show door status and vehicle presence status. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2537/) - You can NOT use both at the same time. It should be obvious because the selection of Blynk and OTC are through a radio button so you can only select one of them. It's by design. If you prefer OTC but want notification, you can use IFTTT notification. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2535/) - I'm running firmware 1.2.1. I'm confused as to whether or not we can use Blynk AND OTC simultaneously. I have Blynk setup and working fine with notifications but when I tried to setup by filling in the token, it would overwrite the Blynk side token and vice versa. I'd rather have notifications than be able - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2533/) - Thanks to @thebearmay over at the Hubitat forums, there is now a driver for OpenGarage: https://github.com/thebearmay/hubitat/blob/main/openGarage.groovy - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2527/) - I am in Sydney Australia and bought the kit in Nov 2016, and it worked first time and with Blynk until today and Blynk started to ask for subs for their new App and also told me their old iOS app will be not supported by 31st dec 2022 (cloud servers gone). I had old - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2525/) - Just a quick update that I updated from 1.08 to 1.20 without any problems. Furthermore, I was pleasantly surprised that my settings were not reset. I switched over to OTC + IFTTT which works great. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2524/) - Yes you can do the same with blynk.openthings.io - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2521/) - I've been controlling my OpenGarage for years via IFTTT going through http://cloud.blynk.cc and activating pin V1 to simulate clicking the garage open/close button. With this shutting down in a few weeks, I'm curious if the same functionality will work once I migrate over the blynk.openthings.io? I have an Android device and I'm hoping that once - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2520/) - Thank you! For my reference, can you tell what version of OG I have? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2519/) - Based on the picture, it should be upgradable to 1.2.0 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2517/) - Trying this again! Ray, can you please check out this photo https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asjb9_Aw9XW1nbc6wV0TRfJXGXBtOQ?e=CopLXK - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2516/) - Your picture isn't attached correct. You can either shrink the picture or upload it to google drive or something and post a link - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2514/) - I'm trying to figure out which OG I have to know of it is compatible with 1.20. Can someone please help me understand from the picture. I've had it for about 5 years now. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2503/) - I just have a question When I log in to the device page on my network choosing OTC gives the server as ws.cloud.openthings.io and port 80. is the connection secure or something is wrong? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2510/) - I have bought opengarage from you, and I have 2 device, with same configuration, and only one of this have this problem, but this was not present when I have bought my device, I have noted this after some firmware upgrade - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2509/) - Google "DS18B20 ESP8266". - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2507/) - Did you buy OpenGarage from us or did you build one yourself? I am not aware of this as a common problem. If you build it yourself, you need to be careful which GPIO pin you use for the relay -- the official OpenGarage uses GPIO 15, which is pulled down at boot so shouldn't - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2501/) - Thanks, installation and configuration of OTC was simple and easy, works with the app. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2496/) - Hi Ray, I'll try connecting it to openthings.io again. My recollection from testing the 2.0 firmware was that OTC API keeps working, but port 80 stops responding. Openhab just polls the web interface every minute to check the door status. When I updated on Friday morning, I was periodically trying to refresh the webui on - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2495/) - re: flash memory: even with 2MB flash, the firmware upgrade can still succeed, but there will be issues, most likely it never goes out of AP mode. Since yours is connected to your WiFi, I assume yours is 4MB flash. I should probably update the firmware to include the flash memory size as a controller - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2493/) - Hi Ray, My OG has been stable for > 24 hours now running the latest firmware and NOT connecting to openthings.io I'm querying the local IP every 60 seconds for openhab integration - but with openthings.io it stops responding after a while. re: the flash memory - I'm assuming that if the flash succeeded all - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2490/) - Probably the only way to tell is to check the OpenGarage circuit board. If it looks like this: (ESP8266-WROOM2) then it's an early version with only 2MB flash: https://cdn.sos.sk/productdata/29/56/3f698269/esp-wroom-02.jpg If it looks like the one below (ESP12-F or ESP-12E) then it has 4MB flash: https://www.elecrow.com/pub/media/blog/cache/840x620/magefan_blog/_-1_04_3.jpg Because this firmware is larger than 512MB, and support OTA - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2488/) - Hi Ray, Installed this build this morning - not 100% sure what OG version it is - but I've had it for at least 5 years - perhaps longer. I don't remember if it's one I brought from our old house, or if I ordered a new one when we moved here. With the previous - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2485/) - yes, I followed the instructions. I had it working at one point, but now it no longer works. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2483/) - Did you follow the instructions? you need to create a new key, use it in the new firmware, reboot and you should be able to connect - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2481/) - Is the test cloud still up? I had this working earlier, but now am now longer able to access either of my OG's. I can access them locally, by IPADDRESS, but remotely with https://cloud.test.openthings.io/forward/v1/your_OTC_token/ The error I get is: >{"message":"Specified device does not exist or is not connected."} - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2479/) - G'Day Is there any intention to move from the test cloud to openthings cloud so that the mobile application can work? Regards Damian - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2477/) - I've uploaded the BETA version to my OG, through the web-interface. The upgrade went through nicely. I thought I would be able to configure without the factory reset, but it seemed locked somewhere, so I went ahead and did the factory reset, and configured my home-network. I'm glad with the forward construction, since it allows - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2475/) - I followed the instructions and upgraded from version 1.12 to version 2 through wifi, the upgrade was a breeze. After the upgrade I just rebooted, connected to the hotspot that was created by the opengarage unit, pointed to my house network and was able to connect, registered with the site and received a new token - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2470/) - Hi Ray, if the app connects to cloud.openthings.io where do we go to register our devices to get a key and what do we use for the OTC domain? I've tried a few educated guesses for these URLs but no luck. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2468/) - I originated this thread but don't recall getting an email about @Lostsoulfly's post even though I have notify checked. I very much like the idea of getting the MQTT OPEN/CLOSED status upon detected change. This would be better than being able to change the heartbeat time. But I also would very much not want the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2463/) - Just wondering if something in particular causes it to flip the led sequence? Mine seems to be doing invert thing where blue led is on all the time, and flashes off. Its perfectly synced too, because I have two units, and they both flip at the same time. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2461/) - Not to hijack this thread but I am curious why MQTT doesn't simply send the information on connection or state change instead of every xx seconds? I mean, it could certainly still send heartbeat containing the current status once every 60 minutes or so but it is excessive to do it every 15 seconds without - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2458/) - Hi Ray, I uploaded the 2.0 beta firmware, then about 10 minutes later I did the reset on the device. The OG wifi network comes up, but after connecting to it, I can't connect to the 192.168.4.1 IP. The page does not load on my iphone or Chromebook. Chromebook tried to open an authorization portal - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2453/) - The best way is probably modify the firmware and recompile it yourself. The particular 15 second interval is here in the source code: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OpenGarage/main.cpp#L1304 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2446/) - Thanks, I was able to load the old App and it all works as before. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2444/) - Thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2443/) - Are you using the OpenGarage app? The latest OpenGarage app does support OTC token but it assumes the official release site (cloud.openthings.io instead of test.cloud.openthings.io), so the cloud server it's connecting to is not the same as the beta test server. At the moment I suggest you follow the methods in: https://tinyurl.com/otcbetadoc to do remote - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2438/) - Thanks, I look forward to that. For further feedback on the beta version. I reset my router and I could then access the device via the cloud, but no longer locally via IP. So I rebooted the device and can now access via both. Using the app test it works fine, however trying to add - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2441/) - Make sure you download the Blynk legacy app. The new IoT app is very different and does not work with OpenGarage. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2437/) - We are working on getting this firmware officially released (which will probably happen in another week or two). While the beta test described in the doc should still work (all the servers are still online), you might want to wait for a couple of weeks for the official release. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2434/) - Ray I’ve set one of my devices as per the instructions, it works fine locally using the IP address however it won’t register or be recognised by the method outlined in sections 5 & 6 of the set up. Is there something that I’m doing wrong? I will upload the local page as it seems - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2433/) - Firmware 1.1.2 is officially released, so the beta link is no longer available. https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/master/Compiled - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2431/) - Is 1.1.2 still available, the link is broken? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2429/) - FYI, Home Assistant now has OpenGarage as an integration now and doesn't require editing the config manually, which is nice. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2424/) - An update: we've replicated the Blynk server at openthings.io. While we are still working on transitioning to our own OTC cloud server, at the moment you can continue using the Blynk (legacy) app by setting it to use our custom server: https://openthings.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/5000872170 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2417/) - I'm not using any automations with it, but I am using a card on my dashboard to open/close as needed. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2422/) - We are just made aware of the fact that Blynk legacy app has removed new user registration, and we are working on transitioning to use our own cloud server. Here are some temporary work-arounds and notes: 0. Those who already have an account with Blynk legacy app are not affected at the moment. 1. Any - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2418/) - Today I updated to firmware v1.1.2 mostly because I wanted MQTT username/password. The update was successful. I noted after reboot that under Options/Advanced that the Host Name: field was not retained and was replaced with OG_XXXXXX where formerly I had it as simply og. I reset this to og and rebooted and it appears to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2416/) - I don't think so. The implemented sensors are all in the source code: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OpenGarage/OpenGarage.cpp#L353 I am not sure if SHT20 is similar to DHT11 or DHT22, but it can be easily added if not. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2412/) - Which was is a quicker update on the state of the door? Via API (dependent on the polling setting both in HA and OpenGarage) or MQTT? Was caught out with the garage closing on me as Home Assistant kicked off the "open garage when I am home" automation while I was already inside and the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2410/) - I'm using it with HA. What issue are you having? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2408/) - Hello Anyone managed to get it to work with HA? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2404/) - Did you ever figure something out on this? I just attempted to install into a setup with a Liftmaster 3850 with a Smart Control Panel (398lm) for the wall button, however I have been unable to figure out the magic formula with this hardware. If I bypass the Smart Control Panel entirely, OpenGarage works as - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2405/) - any plans for SSL option for the management of the device? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2400/) - Looking at adding magnetic reed sensors to my devices. Just to be clear, you have to solder the connections to the pins, right? Since it’s unclear if it’s pin 4 or 5, I want to make sure I do this correctly. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2401/) - Working great! Installed a magnetic door sensor today and upgraded to this build so I can now use both sensors independently. So far, so good! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2398/) - Here's your solution: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/opengarage-open-source-wifi-garage-opener/17228/235 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2394/) - Updated both of my units to this firmware and no obvious issues with it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2392/) - Are there any plans for Google Home integration so we can open/close/check status of garage through GH? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2378/) - I have just swapped from using HomeBridge to Home Assistant, but can't get HA to recognise my OpenGarage unit. I have read the documentation referred to above, but still can't get it to work. My configuration.yaml is as follows ... ` cover: - platform: brunt username: !secret brunt_user password: !secret brunt_pw - platform: group name: - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2382/) - Thank you for this. Just loaded it up, entered my blynk token and my garage door opened. The shortcut didnt work to close the door though. I checked the blynk app and the button was stuck on pressed, so I had to toggle it then the shortcut worked again. I havent set up audible indicator - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2384/) - When will you release this for everyone's use? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2385/) - Hi, Any idea when this new app will be released on iOS? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2383/) - Does it take time for the OTC key to show up once defined in the settings? It doesn't appear to be recognizing my key. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2379/) - Almost 2 months later and everything is still rock solid. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2377/) - Hello Ray, looking forward to the new IOS app. I updated to beta firmware and saved the URL in my browser on my Iphone and it works great from that interface. I wonder if you will now be able to add this to "carplay" in our enable vehicles There are many new apps added recently - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2375/) - I think I may have finally figured this one out. I mounted the unit off center of the garage door because I didn't want it to "see" the drive rail but I think I needed it mounted ever further off center. I have moved it and it seems rock solid now. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2373/) - Thanks for the contribution! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2366/) - You have to use a large flat surface, like a relatively large cardboard box. Paper is too small because ultrasonic waves are not lasers, they can't pin point the distance to a small object. It has to be a relatively large flat surface. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2364/) - I am not sure what you meant by "the original version have a temp/humidity sensor" -- OpenGarage has never had such sensor pre-installed. The firmware supports readings these sensors but you have to solder them on yourself. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2359/) - Why did the original version have a temp/humidity sensor? I'm wondering if temp and humidity affect the ultrasonic distance sensor? My part of the world has huge sweeps in temp and humidity -10F to 110F 20%-100% RH. And the garage sometimes gets hotter than outside. Would my sensor read more accurately if I added a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2340/) - I just set up a new device and Blynk works for me, but the OpenGarage app on iOS does not work for me. I can't open or close the garage. Does it work for anyone else? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2337/) - It's actually a Linear opener...but it seems I can't edit my post. My OpenGarage device is a couple feet away from the opener mounted on the ceiling. I've tried placing it all over on the ceiling (within 20 feet) and the issue persists. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2331/) - I decided to revisit my OpenGarage today, which has had this problem for a very long time. I started using a MyQ instead, but would prefer the OpenGarage to work. Long story short, I got on the ladder and removed the top piece of the acrylic case. For the last hour it has only varied - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2329/) - I gave up on my OpenGarage a long time ago... over a year ago. My readings jumped all over the place. I tried flashing different versions of the software, using different USB bricks, etc. I think I just solved it, but will have to watch it for a bit longer before I get too excited. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2325/) - For anybody that stumbles onto this, please look at the link below to debug. Hope this ends up being useful. https://blynkapi.docs.apiary.io/#reference/0/write-pin-value-via-put/write-pin-value-via-put?console=1 I finally ended up getting this to work via curl curl -H "Content-Type: application/json" --data @msg.json -X PUT "http://blynk-cloud.com//update/V1" msg.json is a file which looks like this [ "1" ] - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2320/) - Hello...How does it stopped working? Did you sent crash report? What device and what android os version are you using? Blynk has uploaded a new build recently - it should be available soon and maybe fix your issue - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2316/) - Ray, I tried the OG on the app.test.openthings.io web link and the https://cloud.test.openthings.io/forward/v1/ web link today and both WORKED. I really like this new update. I have the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2287/) - I just relocated and installed my third unit into a garage that has several different variables (on a lake with more humidity and windows). Issue is now I’m constantly getting fluctuations in readings, so false positives for open/closed status. Previous two units also had sensor read issues at one point... Running firmware 1.1.1 and have - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2305/) - Thanks for your feedback. I've been testing OTC on a very old version of OG for a week now. I did experience connection loss a few times, but somehow as I keep trying the cloud connection eventually comes back (though local connection doesn't always come back). So it looks like when connection is lost it's - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2303/) - Ray, all works well up to step 5 and 6, I cant see my Open Garage on these steps. I do see OG locally at its IP address, all works fine there. I have the same OTC token in my OG and have used it on the test site and cloud.test.openthimgs.io without success. Otherwise, OG - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2297/) - I want to thank timnunes for his instructions on how to update the firmware. Without this, I would have wasted a lot more time. Hopefully others will come across the thread and be able to get their system up again. I flashed all 3 of mine to 1.1.1, huge mistake. All 3 did not come - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2295/) - Hi Ray, Last night I disabled the cloud connection, and the OG is still responding on the local IP some 14 hours later. Seems the cloud connection is somehow killing the local interface. I didn't think of trying to reboot via the cloud interface, but I can try that if it helps. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2294/) - I can confirm that I also encountered issues with the device losing connection, but in my case, it's local connection (i.e. using local IP) that's lost. The cloud connection seems always available. I use the cloud connection to trigger a reboot, and the local connection came back alive after the reboot. But after some time, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2292/) - Following up - the OG is offline again. I currently have openhab polling the OG for status every minute... I can try and check logs to see when it stopped responding... off to reboot it now. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2289/) - Hi Ray, installed the new firmware today and all seems well. After doing the configuration, I did find the OG had stopped responding and I had to power cycle it, but all seems good now and I'll monitor stability. I've confirmed I see the OG via the remote interface; and also that it still works - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2282/) - Sorry, no, wired Ethernet is not supported. While it's possible to develop a version that uses wired Ethernet, the majority of IoT garage door openers use WiFi. I have frankly not seen any that uses wired Ethernet. So I suspect the market will be very small. OpenGarage works with almost all garage door systems. You - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2276/) - I did more tests, including resetting the board. I tried having the board on standard http port 80, and a different one (my preference). Blynk port always set to default 80. My finding: blynk works all the time, from local network and from outside. Mobile app works only from local network. The moment I turn - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2270/) - Same problem here, but I cannot scan the one linked in the manual either! https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/master/OGBlynkApp/og_blynk_1.1.png does not work. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2263/) - Re: 3: my automatic gate is one of those villa/garden two sides heavy metal gates with hydraulic arms, and works like this: push N.O. button once (close contact for a few ms, 1 sec is also ok), sides of the gate open and continue open after you release the button; after 1-2 minutes they close - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2262/) - 1. Yes, the same app can operate multiple OGs. If you use the Blynk app, you can scan the OpenGarage Blynk QR code three times to create three projects, and you can give each a different name so it's easy to remember. If you use the OpenGarage mobile app, it also supports adding multiple controllers. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2256/) - Awesome. Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2254/) - FWIW, the changes have been merged and will be in openhab 2.5.5 when it comes out - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2251/) - Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2249/) - Yes, this is possible. Will be including this in the next firmware. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2242/) - Fixed link to PR is https://github.com/openhab/openhab-addons/pull/7486 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2241/) - Thanks for sharing your contributions! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2239/) - Hi All, I added a 'Contact' and 'RollerShutter' item for help with google assistance and rules. PR for the change is at https://github.com/openhab/openhab-addons/pull/7480 Testing jar is at http://smedley.id.au/tmp/org.openhab.binding.opengarage-2.5.5-SNAPSHOT.jar Cheers, Paul - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2234/) - many thanks. this contribution helped me. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2233/) - According to this post: https://community.garadget.com/t/marantec-comfort-250/2193 It should be connected between GND and Impulse ports. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2204/) - Agreed, that’s possible. What does the log show on the OG web interface? Mine still flaps open/close from time to time - meaning the device has a bad reading and reports from ~230cm (open, no vehicle) to ~50cm. It cycles back and forth rapidly and the door hasn’t actually moved, but that might confuse any - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2203/) - It could definitely be possible - OG just switches a relay momentarily to open or close the door. If the door is already closed, and OG thinks the door is open, so automatically "closes" it (ie momentarily pushes the button) , the door will open.... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2202/) - Oops didn't see your answer. No I am not using MQTT but maybe this is my setup that is causing the issue. My sensor is pointing towards the garage door and it read the distance to the door. If it opens, the distance is tends to be very big, if it is close it is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2191/) - And another update... turns out it was the MQTT server settings totally throttling the CPU. I disabled that and it’s working at normal speed now, and opening/closing when instructed. Note: for MQTT anonymous access needs to be enabled on the broker to keep the opengarage from going crazy. Only remaining issue - it now randomly - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2190/) - Additionally, after pressing the button a few more times, it did eventually close. I'm noticing things seem generally _very_ slow and also of note the Log isn't recording anything. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2189/) - Update - it randomly just opened roughly 20 minutes after I last pressed the "open" button on the web app. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2134/) - Sounds to me like you have diagnosed it pretty well. If touching the wires together triggers it but not the device there is a problem. Now it could be the relay or it could be the connectors or their connection to the relay. So there is more than one possible reason but they all would - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2133/) - You should not set the threshold right at the distance you sometimes measure. You say roughly 91 to open door and 193 to car. You should set door thresh to half way between open and car, in your case 140 will do. And set car thresh to half way between car and no car (ie - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2111/) - Just another update. The problem seemed to just clear up. Nothing changed, in fact it's been colder for 3 days than the day it started going crazy. Seems to just have been an isolated event. If/when it starts happening again, I'll note any conditions that seem to cause it and post the info back here. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2103/) - Edit: just wanted to add that my opener has been working in really cold weather for weeks. It has been well below 0F at night and hasn't gotten over 25F for weeks. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2101/) - I've had my opener running for a few months now with a 1.5A power adapter. Everything was fine, but today it started repeatedly firing the garage closed event. The distance reading never changes (+- 1cm), it just shows an entry of garage closed in the log. There is no matching garage open entry like when - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2098/) - thanks both! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2096/) - Yes, as jagos said: you can keep your existing button -- in fact you can install as many buttons as you want and if any of them is pressed, it triggers the garage door action. You can think of OpenGarage as a WiFi-enabled door button. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2094/) - Yes, the only hassle is trying to get 2 wires into those tiny holes. But it can be done and it works. The OG just has a relay that closes the connection in parallel with the wall buttons connection. There is no polarity to the OG wires so it does not matter which of its - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2074/) - I purchased mine few months ago, everything was stable, recently I started to get false readings. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2073/) - Yes, some users in the past have requested this feature: i.e. the ability to use both distance sensor and magnetic sensor together. I have added this to the todo list and will consider this for future firmware update. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2072/) - @orcua: is this a specific question for OpenGarage or a general question about Blynk? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2070/) - Hi! I know this is a very old post, but I have a question Im trying to do the same with blynk but I couldnt reset the V1 state to 0, basically Im stuck in the first part, how do you create the opengarage event? with the first part you could send a webhook request - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2065/) - Good that you found the problem. But the OG's should not mess up like that when the server rejects the connection.They should display a useful error message in the Integration page and retry periodically. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2064/) - Ok, I found the problem. Obvious really, but so is any problem like this until you know the answer. I installed Mosquito MQTT on Home Assistant through the GUI add-on tool, set it up, and set up most of my MQTT devices, and they all worked just fine. When I tried to connect the Open - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2062/) - I have MQTT working though I am still on 1.1.0. I just put in the IP addr and that is it. I run the MQTT server on a local linux box on a different subnet. I have Door Open and Close checked as well as Notify me for both Open longer than 10 and at - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2057/) - Got onto the Dev branch, and got v. 1.1.1; but it has exactly the same issues as the other versions. As soon as I define an MQTT Server IP, the system implodes. If the screenshots I took upload properly, you can see where I am preparing to save the MQTT server target (am I missing - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2056/) - At https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/master/Compiled change the branch to dev-1.1.1 to have access to this version. I do not understand why 1.1.1 has not been properly released. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2055/) - Yes it does, I managed to add two devices then I copied the controls In the app and changed the settings. Set one up as right door and one as left door. Awesome, can't wait to try it out. Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2049/) - Yes it does, I managed to add two devices then I copied the controls In the app and changed the settings. Set one up as right door and one as left door. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2048/) - Does the OpenGarage app support more than one OG unit? I'm sure I can get Blynk to handle more than one OG, but I'm curious about the app. I'm going to be buying a new OG for my new place which will have two garage doors as well. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2047/) - I just tested 1.1.0 It suffers the same issues as 1.0.9 When I define an MQTT server, the polling stops functioning correctly. However, this time the interface was stable enough for me to reset the IP of the MQTT server to the following: -.-.-.- Doing this, the system recovers and works in Home Assistant with - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2046/) - Are you using MQTT? I caused mine to open on it's own by setting the 'retain' flag in home assistant. Completely my fault. There were connection issues that night, OG disconnected then received the last command when it came back online. ("open" in Garage/IN/STATE) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2045/) - I have never gotten mine working correctly. Replacing the power supply seemed to help for a while but it has been terrible since the weather has gotten cold again. I suspect a cold solder joint on one of the boards somewhere. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2044/) - I know this is a bit old, but mine just started doing this a day or two ago. It's flapping between 50 and ~280cm which is the no vehicle distance. I've only been running it since August on v1.1.1 without issues. I thought I purchased the USB adapter, but I guess I didn't. I'm pretty - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2043/) - I am still running the http-based OpenGarage HA module and MQTT. Both are working, so I'd definitely upgrade to at least 1.1.1. Mine has been going "crazy" the last 2 days for some reason, though it's the distance sensor flipping back and forth so it thinks the door is opening all the time. I don't - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2042/) - I am having some unusual behavior with MQTT and OpenGarage. I am using home assistant, and it works fine. Currently, I am using the OpenGarage component where it polls every 10 seconds, which is less than ideal. When I add the IP for my MQTT server, OpenGarage goes “crazy”. What I mean by crazy, is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2018/) - Just for clarity, I was using the PS ordered with the unit from OG. I replaced it with an iPad PS that is 5V 2.1A. PS doesn't appear to be the issue. Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2017/) - After I disabled the Car Threshold that appeared to resolve it. It did it a couple of times later in the evening and I replaced the power supply. That also appeared to resolve it until this morning. After I opened the garage door this morning it started again. It was fine from 9:52 PM until - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2016/) - Sometimes this happens with a bad or inadequate power supply/adapter. Do you have another you can try to see if it makes a difference? Less likely, but if the power supply/adapter does not do the trick, maybe the power cable is at fault. Try changing it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2015/) - I finally found a way to stabilize it. I set the Car Threshold to Zero to disable it. Wonder if I have a bad sensor? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2012/) - I have a forked build with all of the current Pull Request's merged in (#39, #40, #41, and #42) and have been running it for a couple of months now, so I have decided to go ahead and post the build I am using! I have versioned it at 1.2.0 for now and you can - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2005/) - Ok, I'll do that. It is very obvious during the night because nobody is awake at 4am. Most difficult to see during the day because there is a lot of back and forth. I'll keep you posted of of the results. I noticed it at least 3 times/nights (say in a month), this is why - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2004/) - That is indeed bad. You could try to prove whether the OG is doing the opening by disconnecting one of the relay wires and see if you still get spontaneous opening. The log would still record the opening as it depends on the distance sensor. That depends a bit on how often it happens. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/2002/) - Thank you for your reply. I know for certain the garage door opened by itself because I have cams that captured those events. That is a bit scary. It is not an isolated event. It happened several times. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1999/) - Do you know for certain that the door has opened or maybe it was just a bad distance read? How does the distance read look in the log on open at such times compared to what its value is when you know for sure the door is open? If it is a bad read, try - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1941/) - Hello Ray, in complicecated area running one wire for network and poker is situation. I am living in a condominium. The internet entre is like 20 m away and my personnal wifi is 4 floors upper with 4 concrete floors Poe in my case is the simplest way - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1940/) - Well, honestly I have never seen any smart garage door opener that supports wired Ethernet. Running a long Ethernet cable into the garage sounds inconvenient and I'd rather stay with a wireless solution. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1937/) - Seconding this, but I mainly just need wired ethernet and not necessarily PoE (though that would be nice) I really like to avoid wifi on devices that tend to stay in one place and is the main thing keeping me from buying this. I tend to rig one of these to anything I run ethernet - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1876/) - Note: Openhab 2.5 Milestone 3 is out and includes: [opengarage] opengarage initial contribution by Paul Smedley (#5911) (detail / githubweb) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1875/) - Issue #43 opened. I'll do a pull request if I have a chance, but it appears there's several other recent pulls involving mqtt. (#39 and 40 - which is awesome, I was looking at adding those as well.) https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/issues/43 https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/pull/39 BTW, what is everyone doing with anonymous MQTT? Allowing readwrite to all topics or restricting - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1874/) - This was a weird one. It started working and immediately sending mqtt traffic after I added a space after the IP. It was only 9 characters before the space. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1871/) - Figured it out! I needed to strip down the wires more and used the same QR code in your link. Thanks for the help. Is there an easy to way to integrate this with Google Assistant? From what I'm seeing, it's either IFTTT or HA. Any other ways? Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1870/) - FYI - code is now in the Openhab 2.5 repository, and should be included in Milestone 3 when it's released. Meanwhile, a snapshot build can be downloaded from https://openhab.jfrog.io/openhab/online-repo-snapshot/2.5/org/openhab/addons/bundles/org.openhab.binding.opengarage/2.5.0-SNAPSHOT/org.openhab.binding.opengarage-2.5.0-SNAPSHOT.jar - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1862/) - After beeping, did you hear a click (the relay clicks)? The Blynk QR code is here: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OGBlynkApp/og_blynk_1.1.png which is described in the user manual. This is NOT on the product bag: what's on the product bag is the QR code for opengarage website, that's NOT the Blynk QR code. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1843/) - lol, I think you forgot to reply in all caps.... I missed where Ray mentioned the connection check and a subsequent reboot, but it sounds like we're describing the same watchdog behavior. In the nano and other network equipment I'll have it ping the next hop forward and reboot after X failures/timeframe. (and/or do wan - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1842/) - idxman01, there is already a watchdog feature in the OG which checks WiFi.status. My point is that there are cases where it fails to detect the lack of connection. Whether my case is unusual is not the point. As I pointed out in a post above, if there is one such case, who knows what - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1840/) - Thanks tekbar7522. I never got this sorted. Can confirm using your code works for me too, thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1838/) - Tried that but during a power reset the relay trips which will cause the garage door to open. Will need to find an active high relay. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1837/) - Sounds like you want to add a watchdog feature. Yeah, I use that on Uniquiti nanostations for a P2P link which is handy. Anyway it sounds like a wonky edge case between asus AP and OG. Have you considered getting a UniFi AP? I have an AC lite with several SSID’s and vlans with an - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1836/) - Either get a active-high relay, or, if you have an active-low relay -- every relay has a normally open (NO) pin and normally closed (NC) pin. Just use the NC pin, that will reverse the logic. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1834/) - I think I am having the same problem you did. Which relay module did you order? Thank you. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1832/) - I think one channel with the latest action (open/closed at [date time]) is sufficient, unless you may be thinking of something else too? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1831/) - Hi, something like this would definitely be possible. Are you thinking two separate channels/items, or one with the latest action (opened or closed)? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1830/) - Just thinking out loud here, would it be possible to maybe show the "Last time garage door opened" and "Last time garage door closed"? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1829/) - Overwrote the previous JAR and added new item in and voila! "Vehicle detected" is showing on my sitemap! It's late night here in NZ now so will move the car tomorrow to see if vehicle status changes. So far so good! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1828/) - Hi again - can you try http://smedley.id.au/tmp/org.openhab.binding.opengarage-2.5.0-SNAPSHOT.jar Pretty sure you'll need to delete your Opengarage 'thing' and re-add it to show the new Item. It will report: "No vehicle detected" "Vehicle detected" "Vehicle Status Unknown" Depending on the value from the controller. Cheers, Paul. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1827/) - Thanks Paul! Yeah, temperature readings not a massive biggie for me. Main thing is the distance sensor, vehicle detection and that it can open/close garage. :) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1826/) - The best way is for you to submit a support ticket, we will check your order and see if we can send a replacement. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1825/) - Hi again, See: https://community.openhab.org/t/new-binding-opengarage-controller/78750 for the openhab forums post. I'll try and add channels for vehicle detection over the weekend - I don't use this as we have a 2-car garage with a single door, so I have the opengarage centrally mounted. I guess I could move it over above one of the cars for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1824/) - By the way, did you ever receive AUD25 from @opengarageio ? :D - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1823/) - No problem @psmedley Yeah it would be great to add your binding to the Openhab releases. Have you tried creating one of these threads on the OpenHab Community Forums? You may get more people there who could test too if they also have an OG. In terms of adding vehicle detector or temperature sensor channels, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1822/) - Hi @sonyxperiageek, Thanks for testing! Do you have any need for the vehicle detection or temperature sensor output from the Opengarage? I haven't added these to the binding yet, but it should be pretty trivial to do so. I'm already reading the values from the json output, I just need to add more channels to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1821/) - Well that was easy! :-) Dropped the gson jar into the add-ons folder, and OpenGarage binding is there now. Set up OpenGarage settings and now I have a switch for my garage door as well as distance measurement on my sitemap! Thanks @psmedley for building this binding! Now I just need to see where I - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1820/) - Based in Australia. Postage was nearly the cost of the OG. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1819/) - Just scan the Blynk QR code again, it will create a new project with a new token. So you can have multiple identical projects at the same time (each with its own unique token). You probably do need to pay a dollar or two to get more Blynk energy points as they only give you - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1818/) - Are you based in the US? Postage is just a few dollars within the US. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1817/) - It hasn't messed anything up here:) Meanwhile, I'll see if I can work out how to build the binding targetting openhab 2.4 to avoid having to install extra dependencies. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1815/) - Found the issue. Yep it's what you just described! org.osgi.framework.BundleException: Could not resolve module: org.openhab.binding.opengarage [217] Unresolved requirement: Import-Package: com.google.gson; version="[2.8.0,3.0.0)" Will installing that version of gson mess anything else up in OpenHab I wonder? Thanks. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1814/) - Hi, Thanks for trying to test! Does the binding appear in the list of bindings in Openhab? There might be some missing dependencies :( Can you check openhab.log and look for an entry around opengarage? IIRC (from when I was trying to get this working) I had to install a newer version of gson (this - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1812/) - Hi @psmedley, I have added your jar file to the addons folder of my openHab installation. What are the next steps to get this going please? Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1809/) - On github, change the branch to dev-1.1.1 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1808/) - You can also integrate OpenGarage with Home Assistant using MQTT. I've switched to going this route because then OpenGarage is pushing updates to Home Assistant, rather than Home Assistant having to poll the OpenGarage unit with HTTP requests for updates. Arcik100, let me know if you want more information on this option. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1806/) - Hi All, I'm currently working on a binding for the OpenGarage (https://opensprinkler.com/product/opengarage/) controller. An initial build is at: http://smedley.id.au/tmp/org.openhab.binding.opengarage-2.5.0-SNAPSHOT.jar Source is currently at https://github.com/psmedley/openhab2-addons/tree/opengarage Feedback appreciated. Cheers, Paul - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1803/) - Home Assistant documentation Follow the instructions there. Once set up, Home Assistant talks directly to your device (s) over WiFi. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1794/) - If you have not read the post immediately before this one, please read that one first. I have thought about this a bit more and I realized that I do not know if a ping with timeout is even available on this platform. If it is not, then I guess end of discussion. So for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1793/) - First, I would like to emphasize that the ping test would be optional contingent on a user supplied IP address. If no such address is supplied, there is no change to the current behavior. Before, I suggested an optional interval setting but I no longer think this is necessary. I would set the ping IP - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1792/) - Hmm... Sounds complicated. I don't know how to exactly reproduce this since I don't have kind of router setup you have. I have reservations regarding adding the ping test, because it could introduce other issues such as false positives. I still don't quite understand why the condition WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED fails. How is resetting SSID - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1791/) - First, I use an ASUS router in AP mode. My router is an EdgeRouter Lite from Ubiquity which has no WiFi. I am on the 1.1.0 firmware and have been since shortly after it came out. As I stated earlier, my AP is not powered down. This problem occurs when I enable or disable one - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1789/) - I am having trouble understanding how is it possible that when your router is powered down, the condition (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) is still true? If this is the case, what if the ping also returns successfully? This doesn't make sense to me. What firmware version are you on? Note that the auto-reconnect logic was not - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1788/) - On the test, yes I accidentally copied the code 10 lines up (line 1438) from where I meant (line 1448). The line I meant just tests the status and not the localIP. Your test case is clearly detected and the code recovers appropriately. But my case is a clear example, I think, that there are - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1787/) - Yes, this feature has been tested. Here is how it's tested: OG is connected to our WiFi router in station mode, then we unplug the router, wait for a while (we've tested gap of both less than a minute, and much longer, like 10 minutes), then the router is powered back, and OG is able - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1785/) - I understand that logic for connection testing. But there is still a failure. I used my phone to reboot the OG and watched while it rebooted. I saw the blue LED flash quickly a number of times and then settle into one blink every 5 seconds. I did not hear any sounds - I thought - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1783/) - result:1 means the command is successful. You can take a look at the API document to see the result status code: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/docs/ - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1782/) - I thought I'd have a go at this but I'm getting stuck. The instructions refer to a webhook. I've constructed the URL http://ip:port/cc?dkey=xxx&click=1 However instead of opening the door, I get the result. {"result":1,"item":""} I think that if I can get this working then the next step is to link this with Sinric, IFTTT or - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1778/) - Yes the firmware already handles re-connection. The specific code is here: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OpenGarage/main.cpp#L1463 the basic logic is that if it gets disconnected from the router, it waits for 60 seconds and if still disconnected, it will reboot to try to reconnect from the beginning. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1773/) - Nevermind, I figured it out. I did it like this just in case anyone else is interested. Just change the IP address of your opengarage. sensor: - platform: rest resource: http://192.168.1.111/jc name: attic temp value_template: '{{ value_json.temp }}' unit_of_measurement: '°C' - platform: rest resource: http://192.168.1.111/jc name: attic humidity value_template: '{{ value_json.humid }}' unit_of_measurement: '%' - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1772/) - Trillian, can you let me know how you added the temp and humidity into home assistant? Brendans, were you able to figure it out? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1771/) - FWIW - I think I'm going to try and create a proper openhab binding for the OpenGarage, no idea how long this will take me, but it shouldn't be too hard :) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1769/) - OK then, that demonstrates my musical ignorance. What were those musical designers thinking? They sure were not software engineers. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1768/) - # indicates a 'sharp' in music notes. From C, the notes are C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, so if C is 1, then G# is 9. I believe the user manual is correct. Note that there is no E# (E# is F). - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1758/) - You can use your OpenThings / OpenSprinkler login to log into freshworks. Does it not work? You can also use your Google account to log in, or Facebook, Twitter account. Finally you can also email to support@openthings.io - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1757/) - Looks like mine has a faulty sensor as well. I ordered about a week or so ago and just installed it yesterday. I noticed I was getting periodic odd readings. I read the first few posts of this thread and saw that taking the acrylic casing off helps and it actually does reduce the number - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1756/) - So I finally sat down to look at what was wrong with the HC-SR04 sensors, and the discovery was quite interesting: it turns out it's a capacitor on the circuit board that went bad, replacing that capacitor fixed the defective sensors. My suspicion is that this batch of sensors are technically HC-SR04P, rated for 3.3V - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1755/) - Sure, adding another field for NTP is pretty straightforward. I haven't had time to update the API document. The added option name is 'dns1': https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/dev-1.1.1/OpenGarage/defines.h#L148 the reason it's called dns1 is that the ESP8266 library can accept 3 DNS servers, so in the firmware we left dns1 as user-configurable, and the other two default DNS - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1754/) - In the blog post where I initially announced OpenGarage, I shared a Tinkercard link to the 3D enclosure: https://rayshobby.net/wordpress/introducing-opengarage/ That's for the first version of OpenGarage. The current version is slightly modified, and we now use laser-cut acrylic enclosure. The laser-cut design is embedded in the EagleCAD files of the PCB, in the 'Enclosure' layer. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1753/) - @EVisser4: I got mine at: https://www.tinytronics.nl/shop/nl/sensoren/afstand/ultrasonische-sensor-hc-sr04 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1749/) - unknown_entry Where did you get a replacement sensor? I'd like to buy a couple spares just in case. Thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1748/) - Hi, just want to share my experience. I also had the 3-5cm issue after less than 1 week of usage. Today, I asked a friend to replace the distance sensor, and everything seems to work fine now. Will keep you guys posted if it starts failing again. Starting to sound a lot like a bad - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1746/) - How about also adding a field for NTP IP address that is settable independent of static or DHCP? My router acts as an NTP server and I might point the OG to that. May be too late for 1.1.1 but maybe in future? ETA: Are the new fields also added to the http API for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1745/) - The closer you put it to the closed garage door, the sooner part of that door will be below the sensor when it begins to open. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1740/) - Thank you! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1737/) - This feature has been implemented in firmware 1.1.1, as described here: https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/time-in-log-file-invalid-when-using-static-ip/#post-1736 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1736/) - A new firmware (1.1.1) has been committed to github (it's in dev-1.1.1 branch, not yet merged with master). You can download and try the compiled firmware 1.1.1: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/dev-1.1.1/Compiled It added DNS parameter which should fix the NTP time sync issue when using static IP. It also includes another option to disable alarm when opening door - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1735/) - You can order the adapter separately here: https://opensprinkler.com/product/security20/ - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1734/) - Oh. I didn't realize that. Yes, both my garage door openers have a yellow antenna and learn button. How can I order just the security module for 2 units? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1733/) - What type of garage door system do you have? Maybe you need the security+ 2.0 adapter -- this is required if your system comes with a yellow antenna or yellow learn button. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1732/) - Attached is a picture of the wire coming from OpenGarage going into the same location as the wire from my wall switch. Not sure why its not working. I have two units for 2 doors - both are not working right now. I also have a distance sensor issue but that looks like a separate - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1728/) - Sure, this can be easily implemented. Added to todo list. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1727/) - Thanks, yes I did pretty much make the same changes and that indeed fixed the issue. I haven't got around time to push the code out yet but should be able to do so this weekend. Thanks. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1726/) - I second this suggestion. I have often thought the same. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1716/) - I noticed the same thing and modified the firmware to allow specifying the DNS value for a static configuration. I've attached an updated firmware which is working well for me if anyone wants to try. Ray, I've attached the source if interested. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1715/) - Hi Ray, its beeping repeatedly and I cannot find it in available wifi to connect to and set up. Also i tried to reset to factory setting by pressing the button for a long time but did not work either. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1714/) - Mine never entered AP mode after the OTA update. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1710/) - As the release note of firmware 1.1.0 says: upgrading to 1.1.0 will restore the controller in AP mode -- this is because 1.1.0 uses a different flash layout, so it will not preserve the WiFi settings. If you hear beeping sound, that means it's in AP mode (it's not bricked, otherwise you won't even hear - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1712/) - Probably not -- the current MQTT implementation does not incorporate HTTPS connection. If you want to enable user name and password, most likely that's going to require HTTPS connection, and this is not implemented in the firmware yet. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1709/) - Yes, this is most likely a DNS issue -- the current firmware 1.1.0 does not accommodate custom DNS. I'm already working on firmware 1.1.1 which will allow custom DNS and should fix this issue. In the meantime, as suggested earlier in the thread, you can use your router's DHCP reservation feature to bind a fixed - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1707/) - Update: sent mine in and a sensor issue was found. The unit I got back has been working now without issue for about a week or two. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1706/) - I have the same issue. Installed it 2 days ago and it's stuck on 4cm distance. I've tried new usb cord and charger, as well as reflash the firmware. Taking the cover off helped for a couple hours, but then the issue comes back. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1700/) - All of the tools that I found on the FAQ page or in forum posts for re-flashing didn't work for me. You need a Serial to USB converter, which are very cheap. It needs to have a 5v option. Most can switch between 5v and 3.3v. You also need some DuPont wires to make the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1699/) - I also did the same thing. I updated my device to 1.1.0 using OTA but it bricked it. I could not find if from my wifi and it gives beeping sound. I then went to the FAQ to try to reflash it but it didn’t work as well. Spent a good hour doing reading and - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1697/) - Could this be a DNS issue? - DHCP will supply the DNS, but there is nowhere on the static IP page to insert one I worked around this by doing a DHCP static mapping and it came good - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1696/) - Hi Trillian, how did you bring the temperature and humidity values through to Home Assistant? Does the default platform have the capability? I have the DHT22 working on the OG web server but want to show these in HA. Cheers - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1692/) - I started logging the new sensor values from the DHT22, it's looking quite good. I have not used the sensor before and noticed that it returns some obviously erroneous errors from time to time. I didn't add the pull up resistor as I believe the DHT22 does not need it, could that be the cause? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1690/) - I have updated my FW to 1.1.0. I was getting the issue where the options screen would not load. The update seems to have resolved the issue. I also added a DHT22 sensor which is working well. Thanks for the update and new features. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1687/) - https://opengarage.io/faqs/ is where it talks a bit about it. It also has a link for downloading tools to flash 1.0.1, which I eventually managed to do. Unfortunately I can't succeed in any OTA updates or flash any new bin files. The OTA gets as far as "rebooting", but nothing happens. When I try flashing other - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1684/) - OK, will update document. Actually, where did you see the instructions for firmware update using USB? The current OG user manual only mentions OTA update, does not mention anything about USB firmware update: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/docs/OGAPI1.1.0.pdf - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1682/) - Please update your documentation stating that USB flashing might not be supported. I wasted a lot of time trying to do that. Mine became "bricked" while trying to OTA update to 1.1.0. Luckily I have a little experience flashing chips in Sonoff switches, so I succeeded using a USB-serial FTD thing. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1680/) - Ok, so I fixed the Blynk App, OG just needed a reboot after setting the Auth Code. Back to my OpenGarage App Questions. In OpenGarage mobile app, is 1 Controller configuration sufficient for controlling the door both locally on the wifi network and when remote? Or do you need two Controller configs, one for internal - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1679/) - Let me first answer your second set of questions: Blynk App Questions: What device type do you choose for the OG? My Blynk app just lists it as Generic Board. Does it even matter? This is what it chose after I scanned the QR code for OG. ===> It doesn't matter. Generic Board is fine. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1673/) - The zener diode is actually not necessary -- the only diode you need is the one for the relay, which serves as a flywheel diode. Any 5mm/5.08mm terminal block would fit (or you don't really need a terminal block, you can just solder two wires onto the terminal block pins). Relay: the one we use - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1672/) - You can use your opensprinkler.com account to log in. Or you can log in by using your Gmail or social media account such as facebook or twitter. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1668/) - OK, here goes.... items file: Group Garage Switch Garage_Opener "Garage Door Opener" Contact Garage_Door_Status "Garage Door [%s]" (Garage) { http=" - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1667/) - I'll try document what I'm using tonight... Sorry, I've had a busy few weeks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1666/) - Going to offer $25AUD via paypal to anyone that can assist with instructions that help me get it working. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1665/) - Could you install the opengarage somewhere else, like a bedroom aimed at a wall and see if the fault still occurs? That would confirm or rule out an interference issue. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1664/) - Thanks. How do you register to be able to submit a ticket. I can't see a registration option. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1663/) - No idea -- I haven't received such notification actually. Just checked their website, there is indeed a beta version of the new app. Will try that out shortly. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1662/) - I suggest that you submit a support ticket so we can arrange to get it back to us for some testing. It could be the problem of the distance sensor, or maybe some other sources in your garage that interferes with the ultrasonic sensing. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1659/) - I've swapped out power supply and removed the cover to see if this made a difference and still get the random readings which occur over a period of around an hour, every 12 hours or so. Any suggestions or advice? Is this a bad unit? A sample log is attached. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1641/) - It may be easier to get an off-the-shelf 433 relay module, which comes with a remote and a receiver that has a relay built-in. It's basically a RF controlled switch. The receiver can be powered y 5VDC. This should probably be the easiest solution for you as it does not require any software changes. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1640/) - I am having the same problem. I am running old firmware, but since I added static IP the date and time is wrong... it says January 1 1970! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1637/) - Here's an update to the JavaScript for the fulfillment: https://pastebin.com/derwZmE2. The trick was to sleep 2s then set the v1 and v2 pins back down to 0. Now I can open and close with the button, remote, and Google Home. Also, I had to set my Firebase project account billing to blaze to get it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1633/) - Hi there, I have it working, will try put something together for you.... I'm using http binding (FYI) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1629/) - I'm not sure what the general application would be but in my case I have an older third bay without an rf remote. I'm probably going to add a solidremote kit to it and call it good but a 433 radio would allow opengarage to add rf tilt sensors to measure door position and tie - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1627/) - I've never done this but I am curious: why not just use a garage door remote that's compatible with your garage door system? OpenGarage does not interfere with any existing remote that works with the garage door system, it just provides another way to control the system. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1626/) - It depends on the type of automatic gate. The basic features of OpenGarage is that it has a distance sensor to sense the door status, and a relay to trigger a button click that simulates someone pressing on the garage door button. You can leverage the features to use it creatively on other types of - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1620/) - Oops, sorry, missed that part too. Guess I should read posts more carefully :) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1617/) - I think you missed my second post, I was able to finally get it working. My wife has iphone she will try to install it soon, we'll see if it works. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1615/) - Out of curiosity: could you try to install the Blynk app on the phone that doesn't work, and log in (using the same Blynk account as the other phone), and see if you could remotely control the door using the Blynk app? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1613/) - LG G6 was the original phone with Android Ver 8. The second phone was LG G7 with Android Ver 8. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1612/) - Since you said you have the LCD widget, I assume you still have the older blynk project while in the new blynk QR code we have removed the LCD display because it's not that useful and there is now an audible way to find out the IP address instead of having to rely on the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1611/) - The built-in WiFi chip on our OpenGarage does not have external antenna plug. However, if you want you can place a custom order so that we can use the ESP-07S module instead, which has an external antenna plug. This is what the module looks like: https://www.electrodragon.com/product/esp-07s-esp8266-serial-wifi-module/ - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1610/) - Ah, sorry, I probably mis-read your original message. What are the specs of the two phones, specifically what's the phone model, version, and what's the android version of each phone? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1605/) - Sorry to keep replying. But I am still having problems with opengarage 1.1.0 on iOS with blynk and the chart. The door status graph stops working after a few hours and the IP address also drops out from the LCD display after a few hours. I also graph the car status and that drops out - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1603/) - We actually had support for this in the app using Geofencing however due to many issues supporting this with Apple's Swift changes we had to remove it. This could be explored again in the future though. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1602/) - Just a follow up. I think I can just tinker with the blynk settings to get the output Im after. Or failing that I know now what part of the code I need to modify if I do want continuous readings. So there is no issue with 1.1.10, just messed with my custom setup a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1592/) - I have had blynk issues since upgrading to 1.1.0. In the superchart I was monitoring door status (V0), car status (based on V3) and distance (V3). I have 'connect missing data points' setting turned off for each. On my previous firmware version I got a great graph that showed the distance reading as well as - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1595/) - Just a follow up. It seems in version 1.1.0 there has been a change to the way that the data is sent to blynk. This has only affected me because I have a few modifications and additional features that I have added in to blynk. Instead of ....Blynk.virtualWrite(BLYNK_PIN_DIST, distance); We have........if(distance != old_distance) { Blynk.virtualWrite(BLYNK_PIN_DIST, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1591/) - it doesn't, if you search in the playstore there is application called opengarage, you can use that one. works fine on both of my phones. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1590/) - Remote control requires Blynk app. It sounds like you were trying to access it remotely with the built-in web interface, and that won't work. It needs to be through the Blynk app. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1589/) - 500mA should be ok, but I would recommend 1amp. Most USB adapters these days are rated at least 1amp, so should be easy to find. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1588/) - After removing the app, adding it few times finally it started to work, I though this is a robust solution, maybe I was wrong? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1579/) - While it can integrate a safety sensor, I am not sure how to use that information to trigger garage door action. Specifically, it's not easy to tell whether the door is in the process of 'closing' -- I guess one thing you can do is to keep track of the time stamp when the door - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1578/) - OK. Sounds like the distance sensor is still having a problem. If you want you can submit a support ticket and arrange for a replacement. In the next batch we will try some different distance sensors to see if that makes any difference. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1576/) - Thanks for responding Ray. I love this implementation, and hope to use it to its potential. I've been testing more on this thing, and hove found that the modifications I made earlier worked for about a day. It seems to be strictly temperature related. I have now completely removed all of the covering, and I - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1575/) - OK that's really strange but interesting to know. I would think that raising the lid should cause problems for the sensor as it's more likely to be partially occluded. What happens if you completely remove the lid, is the problem gone or still there? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1571/) - If it makes you feel better, unlock doesn't work in the US either - at least using the node red bridge, Alexa replies not supported yet. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1568/) - I found the same issue. On top of this, it also seems if the date/time is wrong, blynk doesn’t see the board online. As soon as you use DHCP and date/time is correct, blynk says the board is online. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1567/) - So far, I’ve been able to fix the unit by accident. I found that if the case lid was offset, the issue went away. So I wedged some foam in the end closest to the sensor, and the problem hasn’t reoccurred. https://imgur.com/LLxNRBj https://imgur.com/mITQIPS https://imgur.com/hVvDObw - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1564/) - I know this is an old post, but it fits my issue as well. My sensor started reading 5 cm overnight. I installed it last night and this morning the sensors are reading 5 cm, and nothing I do fixes the issue. What else can I try? Id like to use the built-in distance sensors - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1562/) - For anyone interested, I discussed this with the Amazon development team. The current unlock API is indeed restricted to the US, Japan and Germany devices only at this time, although not documented. They are ‘hoping’ to update their documentation to reflect which APIs are country dependent. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1561/) - I have recently upgraded to 1.1.0 and I’m getting random Blynk notifications telling me my garage door has either opened or closed even tho it hasn’t. I checked the log and the distance sensor gets a reading of ~50cm, then back to around ~125cm. The same problem I was experiencing back with firmware version 1.0.7. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1558/) - Looks like I answered my own question after going through the documentation etc further. I also read that 'unlocking' is now supported on some lock devices (maybe not all?) -- however this doesn't seem to work for me, as when editing a device configured in this way, only the name is changeable. The API suggests - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1557/) - And this was in no way a suggestion or recommendation to do so, it was quite literally, a question of curiosity since the recent release had to have a special note due to space concerns. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1556/) - Have just ordered my door opener and started looking through all the documentation in preparation :) I was just looking at the Alexa skills API and notice they do have a ContactSensor which allows a 'is X open?': https://developer.amazon.com/docs/device-apis/list-of-interfaces.html however it states that it's en-US only, does that mean I can't use it, being that - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1555/) - I strongly support keeping the device as independent as possible with all resources hosted locally. I have my device completely walled off from the internet with only access from my local network. It is even on its own VLAN. For remote access, I have my phone connected 24/7 via the WireGuard VPN to my home - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1552/) - Makes total sense, i figured, its an internet connected controller, it's generally expected to be there. I was actually hoping it could be done as a PWA which via offline support would solve those problems too, but that requires an SSL cert which is beyond the resources of an ESP board. My main reason for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1551/) - Sure, that's certainly possible. In fact, that's what we do with our OpenSprinkler product -- there the UI files add up to several MB so can't be stored locally on the controller, and hence are hosted on opensprinkler server. In comparison, the OG UI files are much smaller. Generally we prefer to host them locally - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1549/) - It seems I should pay more attention to the Release notes instead of the updating docs. My apologies. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1547/) - Blue flashing LED means it's reset in AP mode. The release notes specifically said so: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/releases/tag/v1.1.0 Just follow the WiFi setup process and get it logged onto your WiFi network again. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1541/) - Just updated and my OG is stuck with blue flashing led... never came back up :( I am guessing I'll have to do a manual reload, since OTA is now not an option :/ Edit: And after numerous attempts to reflash over USB I am hitting the exact same problems as this user here. (tried - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1540/) - Problem is fixed after finding other people having similar problems from Blynk forum. Appears that after updating iOS it stopped working and the solution was to remove the Blynk app then install it again. The app was still there when I logged back in. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1539/) - I have recently upgraded to 1.1.0 and I'm getting random Blynk notifications telling me my garage door has either opened or closed even tho it hasn’t. I checked the log and the distance sensor gets a reading of ~50cm, then back to around ~125cm. The same problem I was experiencing back with firmware version 1.0.7. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1533/) - good post really very informative for me, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1532/) - Open up the remote, locate the button on the circuit board, generally a button has either 2 pins or 4 pins. If 2 pins, that's pretty obvious; if 4 pins, usually the pair of pins on the same row are internally connected together, so solder the two wires one onto each row. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1528/) - I have 2 OGs. I upgraded my first one to 110 using code Compiled with Core 2.5; it reconnected to wifi and looked OK, but in fact was dropping and reconnecting multiple times per hour. I recompiled with Core 2.4.2 and no drops... The 2nd OG was the subject of the original post. Working great - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1522/) - I noticed the same thing after setting a static IP. Not a big deal for me since I'm using Home Assistant and that's my source of truth for logging, but I still decided to manage my IP reservation through the router to remedy this. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1519/) - Thanks for the update. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1518/) - I haven't tried Core 2.5.0 yet so I don't really know what the issue is. I may have to take a look at the 2.5.0 documentation to see what are the main changes. It's possible that maybe it changed flash memory layout. In that case, try to perform a factory reset (while the device is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1517/) - ESP8266 has a particular version (ESP-07) which supports external antenna. If you need you can make a custom order so that we can solder the ESP-07 module onto the board, which has a connector for external antenna. Another solution is to add a WiFi range extender somewhere between your router and the device. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1516/) - Sorry for being so late on responding -- I was out of the country last week for an emergency trip. You are right that it basically just requires 4 wires: 5V, GND, TX, RX. Glad to hear that you figured it out on your own. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1514/) - I have not had any false readings since my last post. OpenGarage has been rock-solid stable. Use a name-brand 1A or more USB power brick ended up being the resolution. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1508/) - Problem resolved by flashing OG with a little usb-ttl dongle ;-) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1504/) - Hi Ray, Can i connect directly to this connector ? UBL-TTL TX to the OG RX UBL-TTL RX to the OG TX and +5V and ground Thanks Eric - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1496/) - Hi Any news ?😉 I open a support request. Best regards Eric - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1495/) - Hi Could you tell me how can I can I connect my usbttl port to the OG ? 😉 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1494/) - Yes, your image shows that the board does NOT have a built-in USB-serial chip. If you have a USB-serial converter, you can flash the firmware yourself. Otherwise, send a support ticket and arrange for it to be shipped back to us, so we can flash the firmware for you. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1491/) - Hi No error when downgrade and no error when upgrade with the latest version but after reboot it's always the 1.0.4. Hi can a see which chip my OG have ? Thx Eric - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1490/) - Depending on what version of OG you have, it may or may not have on-board USB-serial chip (CH340G). You can certainly use an external USB serial adapter to flash the firmware. Before you do that, I am not entirely sure why OTA update doesn't work: sure you downgraded to 1.0.4, but all firmwares support OTA - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1472/) - I was too impatient, the messages do appear. They take at least 15" to appear though. My goal was to have kind of an announcement system, but if it takes that long, the person entering is in my living room by then, making the system obsolete. :-( sorry for posting in the wrong branch - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1470/) - What browser are you using? I don't recognize from its interface. In any case, I've asked others to check the links too and they observe the same as I did. So I can't reproduce this issue on my side. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1469/) - I plan on using OG with my ceiling mounted WyzeCam. The WyzeCam even has a passthrough 1A USB port that I hope I can use to power the OG. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1464/) - Now that's strange. Refer to attached screenshots. I have now deleted the project so both are returning invalid for me. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1462/) - Huh? I just clicked on the two links you posted, the first one (what you created) returns invalid, the second one (what I created) returns a value of 62. I don't understand how we are observing completely opposite outcomes. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1461/) - The API returned a valid response when called on the new token I created (fd...). When the API was called on the token you provided earlier (f7...) it returned an invalid response. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1459/) - I am confused by the last part of your message: it looks like calling the API on the token I gave you worked (gave a value), and calling it on the token you created returned invalid token (what you said was the reverse). I really don't know why this is happening, as I scanned the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1456/) - The token actually works. So I went ahead and I deleted my Blynk project and created a new one. The token of the new project is fd07a0dd3d684a3687474741efa225da; which does not work with OpenGarage app. I created the project using the QRCode here: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OGBlynkApp/og_blynk_1.1.png EDIT BELOW Strangely enough calling the API on my new token works. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1455/) - Thanks for reporting this: I think those options were there and we planned to make them available but the feature was not fully implemented or tested. We can remove it next time we update the firmware. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1454/) - OK, thanks for letting me know. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1453/) - Well, the problem is that without seeing the token you pasted, it's hard to tell whether you pasted the correct token or maybe it was wrong. Try this token: f7e0aeff238446cfbfc07ddbbc1e547c it's not actually hooked up to any real OpenGarage so is good for testing purpose. I just tried it on my android phone and there - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1448/) - Thanks Ray. I can confirm here that the added sensor support is working. I was able to connect a DHT22 and I'm getting temperature and humidity on the web app. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1446/) - I am trying on an iPhone 6s running iOS 12.1.4. I just downloaded the app and tried to add the Blynk token. I took a screen recording which I'm attaching here. Let me know if I can gather any logs from the phone. The screen recording skips the part where I am pasting the Blynk - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1445/) - I can't reproduce this issue: I just tried the OpenGarage app on my Google pixel 2, an iPhone X, and an iPad 2. Adding controller using Blynk token worked fine on all three of them. What device did you use, and what iOS version? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1444/) - @antibalascoder: not yet -- for this firmware I just did the minimum needed to get several sensors supported. Once they are verified to work, in the next firmware I can make the readings available on MQTT and Blynk as well. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1442/) - Has any progress been reported on this please? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1440/) - After you install the device handler in the web IDE under device handlers you need to create a new device from the devices section. There is a button to create a new device. Choose the device handler you just installed. It should be at the bottom of the list under device types. After that is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1439/) - I am trying to get the smartthings integrations to work. In what field do you put the hub IP? Do I need to change any of the code in the device handler or just add it? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1438/) - Hi Ray, Is there a way to grab the temp/Humidity measurement via MQTT or in the blynk once we connect the sensor or it can only be seen on the web app? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1436/) - Good catch, will fix it right away. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1435/) - Apparently ESP is 5v tolerant, at least according to CEO Mr Teo Swee Ann. That said, 2.2k resister on echo is a good idea if you don't have a HC-SR04+ More... https://www.ba0sh1.com/blog/2016/08/03/is-esp8266-io-really-5v-tolerant/ I'm in the process of building a hobo twin sensor right now using one wire hack (and newping)... will report on results. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1434/) - Thanks, Ray. That is, in fact, how I created the new static ip. I only noticed it because in trying to reset the device, the default is DHCP and suddenly the time was right in the log. I then set a static ip address and the time stamps were all wrong. Initially I did not - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1433/) - The new OGAPI1.1.0.pdf still states 1.0.9 API at the top with a date of Sep 10, 2018. The contents seem to be updated. So the in document title is confusing and should be corrected. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1431/) - OK, I will check. I don't think it should have anything to do with static ip vs. DHCP -- the only reason for time being invalid would be NTP time sync fails. By the way, even with DHCP, you can still set a fixed IP, by going to your router's configuration page, and set a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1428/) - 1. No: this is referring to the short wires already on the adapter, and those wires should go to OpenGarage. 2. The long wires are referring to the white wires in the OpenGarage package: on one end, screw the two wires to the adapter's big metal screws, the other end goes to your garage system's - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1425/) - Hey Ray, Thanks for getting back at me. As I'm quite an impulsive person that needs to do stuff the moment they get an idea before losing interest the delivery time to Germany wasn't really gonna cut it. I also really like to tinker around, even though computer science at university wasn't really my thing. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1424/) - You said "set up a nodemcu v2 with a HC-SR04 proximity sensor and a DHT11 T/H sensor in my garage using OG v1.1.0." -- so I assume this is using your own hardware and not purchased from us? Also, did you modify the firmware yourself? The stock firmware does not send T/H readings to Blynk, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1423/) - If at the homepage you see firmware version 1.1.0, then you are all set. It's possible that a previous firmware that was uploaded to your device used the same flash layout so it didn't trigger a factory reset. In any case, if the homepage says 1.1.0 then the firmware has been correctly updated. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1422/) - You can either submit a support ticket or before that maybe try to update to firmware 1.1.0 and see if it helps. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1420/) - Hi Ray, I'm a new user of the opengarage :-) thanks. All is working well. I've just update firmware to 1.1.0, no reset was done, it reconnect to home wifi. Is it normal ? best regards Eric - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1419/) - It just happened again. Unfortunately a hard restart (power cycle) does not recover it. Same behavior as above. It's online for about 6 seconds then reboots itself. Any suggestions before I send someone over to poke it? It would be neat to recover it somehow. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1412/) - Hi Ray, Thanks for the detailed response. Sorry yes, I know what the IP address is as you say from the router. I was just interested in how to add it to the blynk app. It's not needed i am aware, but wanted to try it out. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1411/) - Yes, you can log into Blynk using the same account, so all users can control the same devices. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1409/) - The LCD widget has been removed since it was only used to display IP address and wasn't that useful otherwise. The current firmware implements a tone-based method for finding IP address: press and hold the on-board button (using a small screwdriver or something that's thin enough to pass through the enclosure hole) for 4 seconds - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1407/) - Not sure about the cause, but it's possible that software reboot might not be able to fix it and only a hard reboot (unplug and re-plug power) will recover the state. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1395/) - Hello, everyone. It's been a really long time since this thread has had any action. Jeff seems to have gotten busy and this finally came up on my list of priorities so I made a version of the firmware that supports SmartThings (and Hubitat). The code for the firmware can be found here: https://github.com/codahq/OpenGarage-Firmware The - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1402/) - Following up... After replacing the USB power brick, I still had false readings for one or two nights. Downgraded to 1.0.8 firmware, things seemed stable. Upgraded back to 1.0.9 firmware, still stable. At this point everything is working fine, not 100% sure what part of my rain-dance resolved the false readings. Love the product, hopefully - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1401/) - Thanks. I fulfilled my requirements mostly with Sonoff Dual which costs around $10. Open & close schedules are working. Network also. With the Sonoff Dual R2 and ESPurna Firmware one could add two more sensors. I will have to use that in the future to realize incoming and outgoing mower automatically. My current setup - - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1400/) - You can get customized roller shutters installed from ADV Contractors. We provide shutters that works exactly as per your requirement. To solve your issue of opening roller shutter at a particular time, we will install automatic operative roller shutter which you can operate from a long distance also. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1398/) - Never mind: I was scanning an older version of the QR code. thanks. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1397/) - Oh, by the way... For those of you have who have been using the device handler in SmartThings up to this point the only thing this changes is that instead of having to wait up to 5 minutes for SmartThings to poll the OpenGarage the firmware on the OpenGarage tells SmartThings (and Hubitat) when a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1396/) - That’s great codahq. I’ve dropped the ball since starting this project and haven’t updated my system with all new additions but plan to do that shortly. Particularly, because it seems to have broken since Samsung got involved and doesn’t currently work! Looking forward to implementing your code codahq, and thanks very much for posting it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1393/) - I managed to get someone to head over and reset it for me. All is working now. Interesting that it got in that state. I power cycled it about 30 times and only managed to get the UI up 3-4 times. Is this something that may have been identified and fixed in the later firmware - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1392/) - Interesting find - the OG is still trying to report status to Blynk. I can see the TCP handshake and a small bit of data going out. Unfortunately I deleted that profile from my Blynk account long ago because I didn't need it at the time. Guess I kept the key in the OG though. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1390/) - In the course of troubleshooting I noticed the OG keeps asking for a DHCP address every 15 seconds or so. Not sure if this is indicative of a boot loop. Jan 11 11:37:27 observatory dnsmasq-dhcp[5406]: DHCPDISCOVER(ap01) 5c:cf:7f:d6:1c:af Jan 11 11:37:27 observatory dnsmasq-dhcp[5406]: DHCPOFFER(ap01) 172.16.255.1 5c:cf:7f:d6:1c:af Jan 11 11:37:27 observatory dnsmasq-dhcp[5406]: DHCPREQUEST(ap01) 172.16.255.1 5c:cf:7f:d6:1c:af Jan 11 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1388/) - Sorry about the issue. We are looking into it right away and will report back. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1387/) - Same over here on android - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1386/) - callifo, great input. I purchased an opengarage in October, it started failing with false readings at the end of the month as the weather cooled. After some discussion, I sent the opengarage in for testing, they could not replicate the issues, and sent a new unit back. The new unit has started to have the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1384/) - I had this happen mainly for cold weather. It was the PSU that was doing it, its voltage would go up and down and cause the unit to have constantly changing readings. The website says any old phone charger will do, but my advice is use nothing less than a good quality 1A unit. Both - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1383/) - Thank you Ray. I just tested it by hooking up a multimeter to the nodemcu, and it stays at 0v (even when I reboot it). The volts only go up when I switch the door open/closed. I will order a relay that activates on high. Thanks for your help. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1382/) - Yes, OpenGarage uses active high logic, signal is low at resting state. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1381/) - Thanks for your quick reply. So the signal is actually low coming off the board during boot, right? In that case, I will order a relay that is active on high, and test again. What is the best way of testing with a multimeter if it is high or low? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1376/) - I suspect this has to do with the flash memory layout. I recompiled firmware 1.0.9 with a different flash memory layout, you can give it a try (attached here) and see if it fixes the options page issue. Caution: before you update the firmware, please make sure to take snapshots or copy your existing configurations, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1375/) - This depends on what kind of relay you have. Some relay modules are active low, so if the control signal is low, it activates the relay. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1373/) - Just tried again to be sure, a reboot doesn't seem to change anything. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1372/) - OK, will take a look at it. Quick question: if you reboot the controller, does the options pages show up again? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1366/) - Are you sure you have any log data to display? Judging from your /jl return results, there isn't any log data yet, that's why nothing is displayed on the log page. About the options page, rebooting the controller should work (I did encounter the same issue once but rebooting resolved the issue). If rebooting doesn't - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1365/) - "but this seems to disable the ultrasound distance sensor" -- that's correct, it assumes that you are using one or another, not both, since if you are using both, then it needs to know the logic of the two difference sensor results (AND, OR, or something else). About your suggestions: 1. Because the ultrasonic distance - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1364/) - I think the firmware currently only supports full hours -- you can only set it to 22 or 23, it doesn't support granularity of minutes. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1363/) - Thanks for your help. I am using web browser, tried safari and chrome, when point to devip everything works with the interface except the options button. It loads a blank page. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1362/) - Are you using the web browser or did you copy the link and add it to the home page? If you added the link to your home page delete it and make a new one. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1361/) - You can do that with Home Assistant and GPS tracking - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1360/) - Thanks, I've tried reboot many times. Will try some more. I can view and set the option variables using hhtp and json variables but not through the interface. Trying to view the log with devip/jl returns: {"name":"My OpenGarage","time":1544553557,"logs":[]} Nothing ever changes except the time. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1359/) - Click the reboot button on the first web page, that worked for me. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1357/) - Thanks for the reply. I have noticed the support for magnetic switch has been added already, but this seems to disable the ultrasound distance sensor. So I'll need to modify the firmware and web interface anyway. Unfortunately I don't have any programming skills yet, so this will be a learning lesson :) I have few - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1356/) - I understand GMT+0 time. Of course, that means you need to adjust for daylight savings time twice a year. No biggy. Still not clear on the input field format. If I want it to close at 5:30pm EST (-5), then that would be 22:30 GMT+0 so do I put in 22:30 or 2230 or what? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1354/) - Support for magnetic switch has already been added a while back: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/releases In Options->Basic tab, Sensor Type, you can see options for switch sensor. It should be wired to GPIO4 and GND. Please note that in some early versions of OpenGarage, GPIO4 and GPIO5 are mistakenly reversed. So in case GPIO4 doesn't work, try GPIO5. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1352/) - As I said, if you want the auto-close to trigger at 3am your time zone, then yes, put 8 in that box. Military time is only relevant if this is a time in the afternoon. Since 8am is in the morning, it's 8 either way. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1351/) - I'm eastern also... So what number do I put in the box? 8? Is it like military time for GMT+0 Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1350/) - This is the forum for OpenGarage -- your question should be directed to the OpenSprinkler forum. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1349/) - Not really -- the controller uses ESP8266, which is not sufficient to process camera images. There are plenty of low-cost security cameras (for example the famous WyzeCam), which are much better for capturing images. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1348/) - Because the controller doesn't record or ask for your time zone, the time set there must be GMT+0 (Greenwich) time. For example, if you want it to be closed at 3am your local time, just figure out what GMT+0 time that is, and use that time in the settings. As an example, I am in - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1341/) - Thank you! One more thing, I'm confused about the auto close and the form of time it's set up with. I'm in eastern time and let's say I left my door open and I wanted it to auto close at 3am. What number do I put in the settings? Thanks... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1340/) - You need to know the IP address of your OpenGarage and just type in that IP address in a browser to access the homepage (and options page too). If you don't know the IP address, you can find out on your router's configuration page, or you can use a thin screwdriver to press the button - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1337/) - This same thing is happening to me during the cold weather. Its very odd - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1336/) - Not sure what's causing it, but I suspect it may be due to multiple reflections of the ultrasonic wave in the room which resulted in the error in distance sensing. It could be affected by temperature. You can submit a support ticket and arrange for a replacement, to see if it makes any difference. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1334/) - Hi, I'm using FW v.1.09 and can't seem to get mqtt control to work. /OUT/STATE with message button does nothing. also found this on github: 'OGNAME/IN/STATE' with a message of 'close' or 'open', it will trigger the door action. OGNAME is your OpenGarage device's name (you can change it in Settings). out/notify does work. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1333/) - When the controller is in AP mode, the LED flashes very rapidly (2-4Hz). When it's trying to connect but not connected yet, it flashes more slowly (0.5 to 1Hz). If it has connected to a WiFi before and lost connection, it will try to re-establish connection, so if you see a slow flashing pattern, it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1332/) - Thanks for the suggestion. This is certainly doable, in fact, I've been thinking of modifying (I should say simplifying) the firmware to make a WiFi temp/humidity sensor based on DHT22. My only hesitation is that from a product marketing point of view, it's better to say something is designed for a particular purpose as opposed - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1331/) - @Scott: thank you very much for sharing! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1330/) - I assume you are referring to the Blynk app notifications. I really don't know -- it could be due to a lot of possible reasons, for example, your phone may be delaying the notifications; if your phone is on power saving mode it delays notifications; there could be a connection issue between the Blynk server - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1322/) - How things look at my house when it strikes 9PM and the garage is open.... Closing the garage shuts the light off. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1320/) - Hmm, I see what you're saying but, when it comes down to it opengarage needs to do something to make sure it only opens when the user wants it to. There shouldn't need to be special settings or special flags or anything else special on the broker or client to make sure this issue doesn't - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1319/) - Whatever you are using to send the button command is sending the message with the retain flag set. This causes the mqtt server to save the last known good message and send it to any client that connects and subscribes to the button topic. The receiving client (opengarage) has no control over this. Whatever mqtt - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1318/) - As I said, it's very unlikely it's bricked -- the firmware you uploaded probably had a problem which caused it to not respond. But the chip can still be reprogrammed I am pretty sure. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1312/) - Hi Ray, I haven't had the issue since that first night after installing. So I'm not sure what the interference might have been that particular night. I'm keeping an eye on things but it hasn't read the magic 13cm imaginary distance for a couple of weeks now. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1311/) - Holding the button for 10 seconds doesn't work. OG isn't connected to my wifi router and I can't find an OG_ prefix AP in my phone's wifi, so I guess it's broken. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1310/) - Does pressing the button for 10 seconds recover it to factory default? If not, you may have to send it back to us for reflashing firmware through USB. I don't think the chip is bricked -- the bootloader is very robust that unless if the chip is physically damaged it's almost not possible to brick - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1309/) - It's showing blue light exactly once, not flashing/blinking. This happens to both normal power on and my attempt to power on to booatloading mode. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1306/) - The flashing blue light: is it relatively high frequency (like more than 2-3 times a second) or relatively low frequency (like once per second)? You can perform a factory reset: when the device is powered on, press and hold the button for 10 seconds, then release. It should recovery to factory reset. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1305/) - A while back we published an article about how to make OpenGarage work with Amazon Alexa: https://opensprinkler.com/ifttt-with-opensprinkler-and-opengarage/ this is done through IFTTT which can connect Alexa or Google Home with your OpenGarage. The connection to OpenGarage can be done either through port forwarding or using the Blynk API (more secure). The steps are a bit - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1304/) - Since the sensor is based on ultrasonic, if there is anything nearby that's generating ultrasonic signals, it could interfere with the sensor. Also, try to use a different USB adapter as the USB adapter quality may be a factor. If you suspect it's the sensor's problem, you can send email to: ray@opensprinkler.com for support. The - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1299/) - I haven't had the issue for over 24 hours now. Seems to be working just fine. Weird. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1298/) - Yeah, I've been using another OpenGarage for 2 or 3 years now -- works great! Both are running 1.0.9, same installation location / method, same config. Wondering if there was a problem with this batch of sensors... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1297/) - Interesting. In the very brief time I've had this thing, this issue only appears to happen at night. It's been working perfectly fine since 10:30am this morning. Whether it's temperature thing or something I dunno. I'll have to wait and see how it goes over the next few nights. Would be great to be able - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1296/) - I'm having the exact same issue(s) -- getting spurious distance readings, and unable to get on to the support page to put in a ticket... help! Closed 9/25/2018, 10:46:54 PM 450 cm Opened 9/25/2018, 10:46:42 PM 96 cm Closed 9/25/2018, 10:45:48 PM 450 cm Closed 9/25/2018, 10:45:00 PM 450 cm Opened 9/25/2018, 10:44:48 PM 87 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1295/) - I've sorted it out by fiddling with Blynk. I added a new device, set it up using the new code generated, then copied the controls then edited them. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1294/) - Yep I'm in the exact same boat pkm. Login times out with email and username, and then doesn't work on the next page it takes me to. To continue the thread's topic in the meantime. here's what my log looks like overnight: Event DateTime Details Opened 9/26/2018, 7:17:50 AM 14 cm Closed 9/26/2018, 7:17:38 AM - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1292/) - Hi Ray, I've tried using email, same problem. Then it bounces me to another login page where it says ' The email and password you entered does not match' i try reseting password but don't receive anything. I can login fine on the main site. I think I give up :( - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1291/) - Hi Sebconn, Sounds like a similar issue. It's been a week now and it's started working ok, no idea why as haven't changed anything in the setup. Hopefully it stays working! Fingers crossed. You can try submitting a ticket by clicking through to the support section. I couldn't get it to log me in, but - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1290/) - Please use your email address to log in. Somehow using user name to log in results in session expired error, still investigating. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1289/) - Hi Did you ever resolve this without a replacement? I've just received mine and it's randomly showing 13cm when there's absolutely nothing at that range. The closest object is at around 30 cm. Seems to be random, 1 hour ago it was reading correct at 136cm with a car in the garage, I've just checked - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1287/) - Ray, I just upgraded firmware to 1.0.9. Thanks for adding the log size setting. I have set it to 20 but haven't opened and closed the door enough yet to even reach that limit. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1286/) - Hi Ray - I've tried logging to the support portal but it keeps on saying my session has expired. So can't seem to submit a ticket. Am i doing something wrong? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1285/) - If you haven't done so, please submit a support ticket so we can send you diagnosis instructions and send a replacement if needed. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1282/) - I suspect "internet connected" means to the internet at large as opposed to just the local home network. I use mine this way sandboxed in an isolated vlan where it can respond to local net requests but not initiate them. The one exception is I allow it to the internet for dest port 123 so - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1281/) - Ok, I did not see than anywhere in the documentation. So it already does what I want except with a fixed size much larger than I would want. It still would be nice to have the size be user settable. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1280/) - No, you don't have to empty the log events: it's set to the most recent 200 records, and when it's full it overwrites the oldest record, so it's on a rotating basis. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1279/) - You said "Not everyone runs it internet connected" -- but I don't understand the point of using OpenGarage if it's not Internet connected -- I mean, without the ability to remotely monitor and control the door, how is this different from a standard, non-WiFi based garage door remote? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1277/) - I just wanted to add my thanks for this thread. I couldn't connect to WiFi after the 1.08 update, but had been trying to re-connect to a Meraki AP with a Meraki MX supplying DHCP. I switched to a different AP with built in DHCP and connected first time. TL;DR I had an issue with - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1266/) - Hello I usually do set to DHCP, but when things have issues with router/wifi compatibility you'd want to set it to manual. If you can add it to the next release that would be great! Maybe also add the NTP settings too. Not everyone runs it internet connected and if it cannot get to somewhere - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1242/) - I've now been able to resolve the issue - the problem has not reappeared for the past 12 days after I dismantled it and refitted the case. I can only assume that something shifted inside the case over a period of time after originally mounting it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1240/) - Glass should be fine because the sensor uses ultrasonic waves (not light) to detect the door, so optical reflection does not affect the sensing. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1239/) - I suggest that you submit a support ticket to get a replacement. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1238/) - If blue light does not blink within 10 seconds (sometimes the logic is reversed, so it stays on, and blinks off every few seconds, that's normal), it sounds like the software is getting stuck somewhere, which could be because of sensor reading or something. On the other hand, if you can still connect to it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1237/) - We can probably add an option to customize the DNS IP as well. But generally we don't recommend setting static IP on Opengarage -- I know this is provided as an option, but we recommend you to use the DHCP reservation feature on your router to assign a fixed IP to the device. This way - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1236/) - I also have glass panes at the top of my door and it does not seem to matter. But you can test this just by holding the unit above the open door panes (don't obscure the sensors with your hands) and watching the status on say your phone with the unit's web page and look - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1235/) - Anyone know which homebridge plugin is better: homebridge-og homebridge-opengarage - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1233/) - A secure alternative is to vpn into your home network and then use a browser for the device's web interface. It is a bit more of a hassle as you need to do the vpn connect first and disconnect afterward but it is the most secure method. I have this working. Also, there is no - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1232/) - Now consistently reads 3-5cm. I'd really appreciate some advice at this point as essentially this unit (of my two) is now useless for the purpose I purchased it for. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1224/) - Ok thanks. I did not know that it was just the lift master button with wires attached. That's why I was asking. I am unable to find any info on the git repo on what it is. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1223/) - What type of garage door do you have? If the logic is reversed, the simplest fix is to go to Settings and change the 'Mount Type' from Ceiling Mount to Side Mount. That reverses the logic. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1222/) - The adapter is not made by us -- it's a standard LiftMaster security+2.0 door button. The only thing we do is to solder wires to the button so it can interface with OpenGarage. How do we know the schematic if the manufacturer doesn't publish it? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1221/) - Yes, as you have figured out, it does support control as well. Sorry that this is not well documented. We will add documentation to the user manual. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1220/) - If OpenGarage is to function as HTTPS server, you need to install SSL certificate, which is a hassle. The Blynk way (through cloud server) is more efficient and scalable. Blynk gives 2000 points to begin with, and the OpenGarage Blynk app uses less than 2000 points. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1219/) - @florian.zahn: for OpenGarage, since it supports Blynk, you shouldn't need to use port forwarding so ipv6 doesn't really matter. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1216/) - Right, but what does it do? Is it converting a latch to some encoding? Or is it using radio? What's the schematic of this adapter? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1215/) - Sorry to answer my own question again. I read the source and open/close is supported. $ mosquitto_pub -m "Button" -t "myog/IN" I'm listening with MQTT in another window and sure enough: 18:37:26 Garage door OPEN Very cool. So now I can control the door via web API or MQTT from anywhere on my network. Now - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1214/) - Can OpenGarage be controlled by MQTT to open/close the door? What string to I publish to, something like /OUT/STATE? What do I send as a message? "OPEN"? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1212/) - Correction, another post had an example and I now get push updates on door position via MQTT: $ mosquitto_sub -v -t "myog/OUT/STATE" myog/OUT/STATE CLOSED myog/OUT/STATE OPEN myog/OUT/STATE OPEN myog/OUT/STATE CLOSED - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1211/) - Sorry, it works, I cut/paste from one of the web pages and managed to get some unicode character instead of double quotes. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1210/) - I was hoping for exactly this functionality, push based notifications without depending on an external cloud service. However I installed mosquitto and the mosquitto-clients, and named my device "myog" without quotes. From the command line I ran: $ mosquitto_sub -t "myog/OUT/STATE” In the mosquitto log I see: 1530875249: New connection from 127.0.0.1 on port 1883. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1209/) - Seems like not a particularly good idea. At least by default SSL isn't supported. So you want to send plain text over IPv6 to control your garage door? I was thinking of writing a small proxy that could support IPv6, SSL, and be secure/robust enough to be Internet facing. Similarly I'm pondering an android app, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1207/) - The OpenGarage product page explains it: https://opensprinkler.com/product/opengarage/ Specifically: For Security+ 2.0 systems (with a yellow antenna and yellow learn button), please add a Security+ 2.0 adapter to your order. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1205/) - Update. Blynk is now working ... Things I did: 1. I purchase Blynk energy and redid my Blynk QR Code using the latest QR scan found in Github repo 2. Downgraded firmware to V 1.0.7 3. rebooted arduino at the device itself - it beeped with a 4 sound sequence and then eventually stopped beeping. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1203/) - Hi Ray, I use an Android Version 8.1.0 on a Nexus 5 and my apps and Blynk are updated quite frequently (I don't update automatically, but typically weekly). I am very glad to hear that it is stable for you. It gives me some hope that I can make this reliable. I use the internet - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1202/) - I am not: I have used Blynk for more than 3 years and it has always been quite reliable. What phone do you use? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1201/) - The car present indicator currently is only available in the direct web interface, I think -- it hasn't been added to either Blynk app or OpenGarage app. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1200/) - Because the controller currently does not detect or store your time zone, this time needs to be UTC time (i.e. Greenwich time). For example, if your time zone is UTC-4, and you want it to close at 10pm your time, you have to calculate the UTC time (which would be 2am). - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1199/) - Generally opening the door is ok but the issue is when the door closes, either automatically, or because someone remotely triggers it to close. The audible alarm is for compliance reasons (I think it's UL-325) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1198/) - You can try to unplug and plug back in the USB cable -- at powerup it tries to determine the polarity of the LED and occasionally the polarity detection doesn't work so the logic the LED is reversed. But as I said, it does not affect the functionality of the controller, just that the LED - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1194/) - I removed my controller and re-added it using the add by Blynk token. I can now open and close the garage when not connected to wifi but I don't get the car present indicator now. I'll try re-adding by IP. UPDATE: After re-adding by IP, I still can't see the car present indicator. It is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1191/) - Yeah, I can't reproduce it anymore either. I hear what you're saying and I am going to leave it with the audible warning. With that said, one could argue that a standard remote control for a garage door also doesn't give any audible warning (ex. I'm in the garage when my wife pulls up in - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1189/) - I don't know what version mine is. It's only about a year old. Here's a pic. It's running 1.0.8. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1188/) - I figured it out. Seems that when I mount the OG to the ceiling on the right side of the opener's chain rail it was reading the chain rail's distance. I moved the OG to the left side and the problem is resolved. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1187/) - Has anyone submitted a support ticket yet? I just tried the android app and can't reproduce this issue. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1186/) - What should the distance value be? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1185/) - Depending on the version of your OpenGarage -- earlier batches had an LED indicator light, mainly used during setup to indicate whether the controller is in AP mode or Station mode. Later the indicator light is removed since ESP8266 WiFi module itself has a blue LED. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1184/) - First of all, I highly recommend you to keep the Sound Alarm (at least 5 seconds) -- technically there should be a mandatory 15-second sound alarm for all automated garage door openers -- when someone controls the door remotely, it's potentially dangerous (or at least surprising to the person at the garage) to observe the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1181/) - I'm seeing this problem too in the android app. I can open and close my garage using the Blynk app, but when I am not connected to my local network, the OpenGarge app shows not connected. In the settings, I did choose the Connect Locally and Cloud option, and the app displays the same Blynk - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1180/) - Update: I somehow managed to fiddle enough with the wires and push the button on the device enough to fix it. However, I'm still baffled as to what the LED signifies. I'd love some explanation of that. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1179/) - Bump! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1177/) - I did manage to compile my modified (different modification: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/pull/26) firmware and it works fine, so I'm not sure that my esp8266 version is wrong... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1176/) - The compilation error may have to do with the ESP8266 core version. PROGMEM is a Arduino keyword that indicates the data is to be stored in flash memory instead of RAM. It has nothing to do with Blynk. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1174/) - When trying to compile the firmware with BlynkSimpleEsp8266_SSL.h (this is with Arduino app, Using Makefile always complain that it can't find Blynk header files), the compiler complained about: In file included from /Applications/Arduino.app/Contents/Java/libraries/OpenGarage/main.cpp:28:0: /Applications/Arduino.app/Contents/Java/libraries/blynk-library/src/BlynkSimpleEsp8266_SSL.h:27:55: error: expected initializer before 'PROGMEM' static const unsigned char BLYNK_DEFAULT_CERT_DER[] PROGMEM = ^ I didn't see PROGMEM defined in the whole - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1173/) - And I just finished the SmartThings integration here: https://github.com/fishy/SmartThings-OpenGarage - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1172/) - I just finished the blynk-proxy, it's at https://blynk-proxy.herokuapp.com and more info can be found on its github page. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1171/) - Additional question for 2: Is it implemented via direct open/close command from the relayed garage, or is it still switch, just the firmware code will check the current status first? If it's the latter then I can implement that logic on SmartThings instead (and still use blynk). - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1170/) - 1. It would be nice to have a switch on the web config ui so user can choose between http and https :) 2. Nice! Is it possible to expose open and close commands to blynk? I do have a linux box running in the house with nginx and let's encrypt configured so I can - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1169/) - I realized the documentation doesn't contain any information about MQTT. We are working to add this information. In the meantime, here is a quick tutorial. First, you should install mqtt, say on your Linux computer, by following: https://www.vultr.com/docs/how-to-install-mosquitto-mqtt-broker-server-on-ubuntu-16-04 you only need to read up to Step 2, because that explains the basics of how MQTT - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1168/) - I'm sorry -- but I can't figure out what all this is telling me. Is there any place I can go to get step-by-step instructions on how to configure your product to work with a private blynk server? Or is there somebody willing to walk me through it? I'd be glad to create the documentation - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1167/) - Thanks for the information. For those of us who aren't quite so technically saavy, it can be a challenge figuring out where to look for information, especially with so few hints in the documentation. Again, thanks for the information -- and for all the work you've put into this! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1166/) - This is well documented on Blynk website: https://github.com/blynkkk/blynk-server#blynk-server particularly the section about what to change on the firmware side and app side: https://github.com/blynkkk/blynk-server#app-and-sketch-changes On the firmware side it's just one line of change (Blynk.begin). Note that OpenGarage firmware uses Blynk.config function (because the firmware manages the WiFi itself and does not delegate Blynk to manage - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1165/) - 1: if you can compile the firmware yourself, there is a simple way to switch to HTTPS: in main.cpp, change the include file BlynkSimpleEsp8266.h to BlynkSimpleEsp8266_SSL.h that's it. We did test this internally and found that the response speed can be slow: something when you click on the button in Blynk app it doesn't response - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1164/) - Hello, I think I have the same Problem. I used the blynk App and from there I am able to open the Garage by Pressung the button. But with your App I can't open it. The settings Do Show the key. I do use my external IP and Differential http Port (not Port 80). Florian - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1163/) - How do I get the firmware with configurable Blynk server? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1161/) - Yes, that is the crux of my question. I did try it out and nothing is happening. Is the extent of the support a field which says "MQTT Server"? Is there any other configuration? As I mentioned, I added my Mosquitto server's IP to that field and the server logs show no communications from OpenGarage. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1160/) - The current OpenGarage firmware (1.0.8) has MQTT support. Did you try it out? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1159/) - You can modify the firmware and homepage HTML to show temp sensor data on the webpage. You can further add a Blynk widget to show temp data. The firmware is relatively easy to modify -- you can add a temp sensor variable by following the example of some existing controller variable, such as door status. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1158/) - There is one analog pin (A0) that's available on the board to read analog sensor. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1157/) - I have not personally tried magnetic sensor myself -- but I think the firmware correctly handles the sensing part and the automation and notifications should be working just like when using ultrasonic distance sensor. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1156/) - The readme page: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware says there are several libraries you need to install, including the MQTT one. Did you install the library? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1154/) - The QR code on OpenSprinkler is the product QR code (it shows the product URL opengarage.io). You are right that the one in the manual is the Blynk QR code. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1153/) - OK, these have been added to our todo list for next firmware. Thanks foe the suggestions. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1152/) - I don't see any activity on lawrence-jeff on github so if Jeff is working on it it's not committed yet. I haven't tested but I'm pretty sure you can still install my device handler and it will work as it did before. The problem is that SmartThings won't know if you control the OpenGarage from - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1151/) - Was there any further progress made on this integration - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1144/) - I found an existing post which provided me with the details... the QR code on the device will not be read by Blynk but the QR code in the manual (PDF) does work. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1140/) - Hello Have a question about adding the sensors. I am still waiting for my opengarage unit, so getting prepared. If I wanted to add a sensor to check that the door is closed, is the new firmware already accommodates it? Do I need to write my own modifications of the firmware? I want to be - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1138/) - One thing to check would be the power supply. Just went through this myself and even on 1.08 the unit would constantly alternate between car in garage and car not in garage (when the car was not in the garage). Distance sensor would jump between 2M and 0.9M. I couldn't adjust the tolerances, as when - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1127/) - I will check in the new schematic later today, but the differences between different versions are pretty small, mainly layout changes in order to find the best way to mount the distance sensor. If GP4 doesn't work, try GP5 -- some of the early ESP modules have swapped GP4 and GP5 (they were labeled wrong - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1125/) - Is there a way to show the temp sensor data on the web page? OpenGarage does not work with my MQTT server which needs authentication. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1124/) - Is there a way to set username and password and port number for MQTT server? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1123/) - BTW, just to mention what I have done so far. I have a MQTT server (mosquitto) running and I've put that server's IP into the MQTT field in opengarage. Running tcpdump I see no MQTT traffic to/from the opengarage device. I also tried ip:port (1883) and this produced the same result. I'm wondering if the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1122/) - Bump, somebody (Ray?) must know something about MQTT in opengarage. After all, it is an option in the latest firmware. Anyone? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1118/) - Thanks for the suggestion. I will update the firmware and see if that helps. I have the device mounted to the roof pointing at the floor. It reports the garage door as open when it is not only the minivan is in the garage. I monitor it though the web app and home assistant. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1116/) - We can consider this as an option for the app, sure. Is the idea to add a layer of protection after opening the application? If so, we could explore adding a passcode or biometric input when opening the app (similar to banking and insurance apps). - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1110/) - I noticed that there was a new firmware in GitHub (1.0.8), so I installed it. The new firmware has resolved my issue! Thank you! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1098/) - My OpenGarage is marked v1.3, however the latest schematic I can find at github is v1.1 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1094/) - Thanks, I've temporarily removed the buzzer. It's this one. I'll try and reverse the connections and see how it goes. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xarduino+310mhz+rf.TRS0&_nkw=9012+buzzer&_sacat=0 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1087/) - First, hardware wise, I believe to use deepsleep you need to connect GPIO16 to the RESET pin, otherwise ESP won't be able to wake up from deep sleep. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1084/) - First of all, the buzzer is there for compliance reasons (sound alarm is required for automated garage door controller), and if you build it DIY you don't necessarily have to use the buzzer. Second, you should check the buzzer's spec -- is it an active low or active high type? The OpenGarage circuit uses an - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1078/) - I got it working. It wasn't an issue with certificates. Turns out the OG firmware doesn't allow you to adjust the Blynk domain/port so it always defaults to Blynk public cloud. I opened a PR to make this configurable. https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/pull/20 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1075/) - I'm thinking it might have to do with self-signed certificates on the blynk server. A few questions: Can someone confirm that OG requires the blynk server to have publicly signed certs in order to communicate? Any way to configure OG to ignore invalid certificates? Is it possible to look at system level logs on OG - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1073/) - Hi, Thanks for all the inputs, unfortunately I don’t have the knowlede or time to do what you are suggesting, but thank you very much for the replies and suggestions. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1064/) - Hey Jeff, thanks for the link....I see 3 references. Some of the reference/docs are perhaps a little dated, because I see reference to OG checking if the garage door is open before opening and same for closed which i believe is in the latest firmware. Also only found pin V1 for triggering as opposed to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1065/) - Attached are 1. Instructions for setting up an Open garage agent for Google Assistant to communicate with OG through Blynk api 2. OpenGarageAgent.zip - the agent to import into DiagFlow 3. opengarage_firebase.js - the code to load into FireBase to process request. Must insert your Blynk api key. Notes: 1. Open and close links may - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1059/) - I tried to upload 1.08 from github using 2 different computers, Internet explorer, chrome, firefox, edge. None of them work. I downloaded 3 times. Didn't say upload successfully and eventually I just have to turn my device and back on again to recover it. Using the Zip file provided above, it worked first time. Maybe - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1055/) - I would look at the code for the IOS/Android app - this is the approach it uses to reflect whether the door is open or closed and to open/close it upon button push. One relevant file is this one https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-App/blob/a132d0f545a24e5972fc0453ec964d64dc4a6f4b/src/js/utils.js Jeff - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1054/) - Hey Ray, Jeff, Thank you both for the answers. Let's start by tackling the status request, then the setting. So to get the status we need to perform the get request: http://blynk-cloud.com/auth_token/get/V0 Please let me know if it's not V0 What answer do we get back if its open vs closed? I'm going to start - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1053/) - As Jeff said, you can use Google -> IFTTT -> Blynk route. This is actually what I use at the moment, so that I can speak to my Google Pixel 2 when I need to open my garage door. Basically, you can go to IFTTT to create an 'applet' that connects your Google home with - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1052/) - @heyhogen: DHT22 has higher accuracy than 11, though price-wise is also quite a bit more expensive. If humidity isn't necessary, there are plenty of low-cost temperature sensors out there like MCP9700/9701, or even a thermistor -- these are analog sensors that ESP can read through its analog A0 pin. The current OG firmware (1.0.8) is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1051/) - Check if you are running firmware 1.0.8, the latest firmware. It has better noise filtering to suppress false positives. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1050/) - My guess is that this is referring to situations where some parts of the car are sticking out of the garage above the safety/IR sensor. The easiest way to address this is probably to add a second set of safety/IR sensor at some height above ground. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1049/) - Sorry to hear about that. You can submit a support ticket to get it fixed. If you prefer fixing it yourself, you don't really need to connect all 4 pins -- assuming OTA firmware update works, the USB really just provides power, so you only need VIN (5V) and GND pins. It's probably easier to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1048/) - The normal way is to use a float switch. It is simple and cheap, but the only problem I have is that you can’t see the level of the tank and there are no warnings or alarms if for some reason the pump is not working or if there is no water. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1047/) - Without changing the firmware, probably the best work-around is to set the sound alarm to 15 seconds (or you can modify the firmware to make the sound alarm even longer). This way it will beep for that long before it triggers closing. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1046/) - Cool. Thank you Jeff! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1045/) - Would it not be cheaper and easier to set this up with float switches? No programming logic required. Just some electrical diy - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1044/) - Breaking this up a bit As long as you have the OG setup with Blynk it will keep Blynk up to date upon change (and every 15 seconds) So if we know Blynk knows the status and is available via the internet. TO RETRIEVE STATUS ON REQUEST To get status you just do a normal - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1043/) - Absolutely possible but would need some modification, if you dont have electronics or coding knowledge it might be difficult. Im working on something similar myself. The existing ultrasonic sensor and opengarage+ isnt waterproof, so your probably going to have issues eventually with it. Even if you protect it from the weather, being so close to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1042/) - Thank you Samer - seems to be working now! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1039/) - Sorry for the delay in replying here and also for the issue that's been frustrating so many. The good news is it's finally fixed and the update is available in the app store now. Look for version 2.1.4. Let me know if you have any further issues. Thank you! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1036/) - Hi @Gompka, Firstly thanks for providing the above instructions. I've tried to follow them, however I'm not entirely sure what the overall result is once everything has been done. I've been running open garage with a NodeMCU for the last month or so with no issues, and simply not done anything with the connected DHT22 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1034/) - Thanks for the quick response. I found Google Home Helper but I don't think it would integrate with Blynk. So i started searching for a bridge (none exists), but I've looked through a few assistant tutorials and I think I could create one and happy to share if it works. The question becomes approach, hopefully - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1033/) - I think you can hack together open and close with Google -> IFTTT -> Blynk Querying device status is a different matter, I'm not aware of anything there for Google, You need a web service that supports Assistant queries.. IFTTT doesn't handle that natively, Blynk doesn't either.. so unless someone has written a bridge service, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1032/) - Thanks for the clarification. I kinda figured it was still in development phase, but just wanted to check. You guys are awesome for putting this effort into it! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1028/) - @kculhane It is definitely for everybody but it is not ready yet. Don't install it until we give you an okay. Also, I think what Jeff is getting at is if we do this change correctly on the firmware for ST we may be able to get away from doing one-off changes for every integration - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1027/) - My hope was to implement a somewhat generic webhook type notifier so OG can tell any system (whether it is SmartThings or something else (like Node-Red) that a door or vehicle status has changed. This avoids the need for them to have to constantly query OG and watch for the status to change (This is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1025/) - You two have lost me a bit on this. I've just been using the code provided but honestly not really understanding it. Is what you're implementing meant for everyone, or is it really for something specific only you two are working on? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1023/) - Great to hear - after thinking about this a bit - would this be more flexible if instead of sending refresh:true it sent the new status (door open, door close, etc) That way you would have the option of either taking the updated status as is (and not rechecking) or you could always recheck exactly - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1022/) - It seems to work perfectly. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1021/) - Np - you're through the rough part - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1020/) - So I think I found the solution. First off, yes I needed to switch to 2.3.0, but I also somehow missed the line about "Follow the README.txt in the Modifications folder to modify Update.h in your ESP8266 core files." I figured that out after digging through the logs and finding the specific error message: C:\Users\\Documents\Arduino\libraries\OpenGarage\main.cpp:711:12: - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1019/) - So I think I found the solution, and as is often common it's a case of RTM (Read The Manual). I somehow missed the line about "Follow the README.txt in the Modifications folder to modify Update.h in your ESP8266 core files." I figured that out after digging through the logs and finding the specific error - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1017/) - First off, thanks for getting back to me. I'm using a CH340 NodeMcu V3 so this is all DIY. I compiled the blink example just to make sure everything was working and it compiled although it did give quite a few warnings such as: C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266.3.0\cores\esp8266\spiffs_api.h:57:29: warning: missing initializer for member 'spiffs_t::max_erase_count' [-Wmissing-field-initializers] C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266.3.0\cores\esp8266\spiffs_api.h:57:29: warning: missing - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1016/) - Here is a version hardcoded to make that request to the IP and port you specified https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/master/Compiled - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1013/) - Awesome, let's do http://10.10.10.225:39500/ for now. Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1012/) - Use 2.3 of the ESP core per the instructions and it should compile as is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1011/) - Yes that makes sense, before I try to fiddle with the UI, can you send me the specific URL for your config (I guess I just need the IP) and I will create you a firmware hardcoded to make that call on update. If it seems to work we can figure out how to incorporate - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1009/) - @lawrence_jeff Ah, sorry for the confusion. It isn't anything you have to handle in the request on the firmware side. If you are setting up the device in SmartThings it was something very specific that you have to do on the hub side. It was so specific in fact that I programmed around it making - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1008/) - Doing an HTTP post with that bit of JSON is no issue, but I don't follow this part The trick was that the device network ID of the OG had to match the MAC address without the octet separator What exactly do you mean when you say netwtork ID? Is it the user agent sent - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1007/) - @lawrence_jeff I guess I didn't realize that the current integration calls weren't HTTPS. I would prefer not to go through IFTTT but that is an option. There is probably a way for an IFTTT recipe to perform a GET to any given URL. Maybe the Maker channel does that already. I think MQTT or any - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1006/) - Are you running the latest firmware - when you say it shows a false positive what exactly are you referring to, the App, the webpage a 3'rd party service monitoring it? Is the distance sensor pointing directly down at a flat surface when this happens or is it potentially hitting something angled (like the edge - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1004/) - Are you trying this on an OpenGarage device or a DIY device. Backing up a bit - with your arduino install can you compile a simple example like the Blink one? That will help make sure your compile env is working before moving on to OpenGarage If that looks ok - the next challenge is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1003/) - @codahq - One challenge off the bat is the HTTPS requirement of smart things, this isn't available in the current OpenGarage codebase, as all the web calls it currently makes are http. Looks like the change to add SSL would eat a good bit of the ESP's limited memory Is it an option to bridge - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1002/) - I don't really follow - how would opengarage detect these scenarios any better than the IR sensor already on the door. I understand the premise of how it would stop a door (by moving something in the beam path) but not seeing how it would detect it needs to do that. Can you explain more - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/1000/) - Yes - working on getting my dev environment back up based on 1.0.8. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/999/) - I did some searching around and I found a similar project that uses this approach. I think this will be okay. I have implemented a SmartApp already for this approach if you can get the firmware to call the URL. Here is the code for the SmartApp. https://github.com/codahq/opengarage.io-handler/blob/master/OpenGarage.io-smartapp.groovy In postman (or something similar) I was - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/998/) - Huh, sure enough. I had 2.4 installed. I downgraded to 2.3 and that solved that error but now I'm getting something else. Ideas? Arduino: 1.8.5 (Windows 10), Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module, 80 MHz, 40MHz, QIO, 115200, 4M (1M SPIFFS), ck, Disabled, None" C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino-builder -dump-prefs -logger=machine -hardware C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware -hardware C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages -tools C:\Program - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/997/) - Are you sure you are using version 2.3 of the core, you get this issue on v4 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/996/) - I think it's working pretty okay with just TLS certs and without user/pass enabled. I will delve into it a bit more when I get a chance to see if there are any errors, etc. Compiling, yeah no. Over my head unfortunately. Andy - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/994/) - I'm running into the same issue and I'm very sure I have esp8266 core installed. Any suggestions? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/993/) - The more I think about it the more I wonder if we shouldn't just have the openGarage tell SmartThings when a refresh needs to happen and then the SmartThings can go ask the OpenGarage what values it has. I think this will work the best with the least amount of change on both sides. So, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/992/) - @lawrence_jeff Yes, it does. It is pretty simple to register a URL for events if the URL is hosted on the SmartThings platform. Apparently it gets a little harder when you try to have a local device make calls at the SmartThings hubs directly. If you want to add something to the firmware that would - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/985/) - @andyss There are probably a few things to think through on this one to avoid breaking existing implementations. I wonder if you have username and password enabled if you get an error message back specific enough to then try again with a username and password - the OG name and existing key could be then - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/984/) - @codahq - Does smartthings support a webhook model? If so and you have the info handy could you point me to it I am having a problem with some of my polling where they pickup transient door states via the http endpoint - Opengarage itself is smart enough to filter these out and not update - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/982/) - @vrbt150 You are correct it doesn't currently handle this scenario very well, you should have at least 5 seconds due to the beep warning, you could bump this setting to 10 and it would give you at least 11 seconds to pull in (under the rare chance you show up 1 second before the auto - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/981/) - Thanks @lawrence_jeff. The open/close/click messages work perfectly. I'm not connecting to an open broker, I have mosquitto installed on a VM with port 8883 open for owntracks using TLS + auth, and everything in my network including the OG unit connecting to 1883 locally. Mosquitto, to my knowledge, only allows anon access (no user/pass) on - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/980/) - Yes you can send open, close or click to the topic /IN/STATE Open and close are preferred since they implement logic to make sure nothing happens if you send open and the door is already open. Username and password isn't hard to add but the use case I envisioned at least was generally a private - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/977/) - Hi all, just got my unit and playing around with it before I mount it in the garage. A few questions if anyone can help me out with an mqtt config (@lawrence_jeff). I'm successfully receiving messages to my broker (mosquitto). Can I send messages to open and close the door (activate relay) via mqtt? What - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/975/) - Thanks! I am going to be building this project, and wanted to integrate it with my Amazon Dot. I was OK with IFTTT, but like the Node-Red option better. Thanks!!! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/974/) - Was also wondering if you did (or have seen) a Fritzing image of the hardware project. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/973/) - Thanks a lot for putting this together. I am planning on doing the same exact thing (but was planning to use DHT11, not the 22). Why did you choose the DHT22 versus the 11? Any idea why board version 2.2.0 is needed? Did you try to setup a local Blynk server? I just got it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/971/) - Sadly, no I don't have multiple streams from my ssid/wifi, pretty simple setup here. Blynk and the OG are definitely communicating - I can trigger from blynk no problem, whether on my wireless network or via the internet, seems odd that the iOS app is having issues (via internet or wireless network). FWIW I have - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/970/) - Do you have wifi that have multiple streams from same ssid ? I have seen this issue from apple airport extreme since it generate multiple streams with extended network. BTW other extended network devices do the same.. Issue is you may have 5ghz and 2 ghz streams generating from your wifi router and the device - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/966/) - Ray, not sure what fixed it, but i just reinstalled the arduino ide and all libraries and did everything all over again. No more error and compiled correctly, probably user error on my part somehow. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/964/) - Can anyone tell me how to access the Apple watch version of this app? I have 2.1.3 on my iPhone and would love to use Apple watch app. On my App Store is just says iPhone and iPad apps - no mention of Apple Watch! Thank you! Edit: Just checked the version history - did - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/963/) - I don't really know. PIN_SWITCH is clearly defined in defines.h. Is it possible that your defines.h is not at version 1.0.8? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/962/) - I recently had a situation where my garage door nearly closed on my car while pulling into the drive way. I had the auto close setting set to UTC: 13; 21:00 my local time. I got home just before 21:00, opened the garage, went to drive in, and the garage door auto closed on me. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/961/) - A bit late..., but I agree with jeff5. I had the Jeff Lawrence version running and updated over the air to 1.0.8. No problems at all, rebooted OK, working fine. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/960/) - Thanks @codahq. I just saw this. I have just implemented this and will report back. Thanks again! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/958/) - @Alonzo By the way, the polling I added is for every 5 minutes. I could add 1 minute but SmartThings has rate limits against device handler's execution time and discourages frequent polling especially when doing it the way that I did it. I've been polling the last couple of days at 5 minutes and it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/957/) - I added vehicle presence support today. Knock yourselves out. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/956/) - OK, thanks for all the feedback. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/955/) - The read count is retired because the current Blynk app can detect and report device offline status. The read count was originally put in place as a 'heartbeat' so that you can tell if the board is online. Because Blynk can now report it anyways, the read count is no longer necessary. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/954/) - The minimum distance is 3cm so it should be fine. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/953/) - That's part of the ESP8266 core. Did you install ESP8266 core, or selected Generic ESP8266 as board? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/952/) - OK, thanks for letting me know. It does seem to have to do with the compilation flags then. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/950/) - I can also confirm that random false Blynk notifications are gone. I did get a delayed Blynk notification about half an hour later yesterday but better than a false OPEN or CLOSED notifcation. Compiled firmware 3 days ago. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/949/) - Thank you for 1.0.8. I was also experiencing similar problems to vrbt150 and thought that my distance sensor was dying on me. I went as far as to order a replacement module to solder in. lol Running 1.0.8 for half a day now and it looks good so far. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/948/) - Thanks Ray. I've been running 1.0.8 for 2 days now, and haven't experienced anymore random Blynk notifications. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/947/) - I made some more changes today. Instead of (or perhaps alongside) polling the OG for state I put logic in the device handler to refresh state before it blindly performs an open or close. If the door is found to be out of synchronization it updates the status and then decides whether or not the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/944/) - Ray, I was having the exact same problems that Geert describes. Flashing the new 1.0.8 fixed these issues and I was able to actually flash to the new version. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/943/) - I've improved the noise filtering and I believe the distance sensor reading is now more robust and clean. The new firmware is numbered 1.0.8 and it's available at Github, also directly from the following zip file: http://raysfiles.com/og/ogflash.zip The main difference of 1.0.8 with 1.0.7 is the added median filtering to smooth out sensor data, and - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/942/) - I suspect this has to do with the way the new firmware is compiled (some compilation flags have changed since the previous version). I've reversed those flag changes and updated the reflash zip file: http://raysfiles.com/og/ogflash.zip it's now named og_1.0.8.bin. Give it a try and see if it works. If not, please submit a support ticket - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/941/) - The button is inside on the circuit board. There is a hole on the enclosure -- you can use a small screwdriver or something sharp to pass through the hole to reach the button. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/938/) - Apologies for the delay in replying and Thanks Codahq for tidying up and correcting my code - I've updated the handler to include your work. I'll have a look at refreshing the door status automatically in the future.... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/937/) - Thanks codaHq! The code you posted worked for me. Only thing that could make it better is if the sensor could be polled every min or so. Seems that if I use my normal garage door opener smartthings is not refreshing the door status to tell me the state has changed. I have to hit - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/936/) - Jamie, I have configured opengarage to integrate with OpenHAB using a Mosquitto Broker. I installed this using the options within the Openhabian configuration script. Configure Opengarage to use this MQTT broker (in the opengarage options menu) Install the MQTT binding in OpenHAB. (see binding details at https://docs.openhab.org/addons/bindings/mqtt1/readme.html), I use the following garage door item in - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/935/) - I had issues with this handler as well. I found a couple of problems but namely the methods in the device handler to convert the IP address to hex do not support IPs in the form of 10.*.*.* and other internal IP addresses. Here is a fork of Ian's work that fixes this issue. https://github.com/codahq/opengarage.io-handler/blob/master/OpenGarage.io-handler.groovy - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/934/) - If you’re like me, you’ve purchased the black box rather than the clear box early on. I was never able to get OTA working with it and had to update by USB. I had the same complaint as you that I had to get the ladder out just to update. On another note, I’ve been - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/933/) - Any fix to your problem of not reading the status correctly? I am having the same issue - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/932/) - same here, no luck. Flashed nodemcu.bin first, then I've tried both og_1.0.7.bin and og_1.0.7_median.bin After flashing and reconnecting to power, it just the solid green/yellow led, no AP. Not even after pushing the button for at least 5"... What else can I do? Thanks. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/930/) - same here. It's not connecting after the update. (It cann't take hours, can it?) Netgear Nighthawk R7000 router with latest firmware. The OG is kind of hard to reach for me now (surgery on shoulder). A very stupid question, I know, but where is that button? I'd have my son push it, but I don't - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/929/) - Thanks Ray, once I got it onto a happy AP, I was able to reflash it - it's running 1.0.7 now - still doesn't seem to like the Cisco/Meraki AP, but it's working fine on the Billion - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/928/) - If OTA update fails, you can try to use a microUSB cable and a computer/laptop to update firmware. I have prepared a zip file that contains necessary tools to reflash the firmware through USB. Please download it here: http://raysfiles.com/og/ogflash.zip take a look at the README.txt and give it a try to see if it works. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/927/) - There is a new firmware that we released recently (1.0.7) which compiled the code with ESP8266 core 2.3.0, and that may have addressed the connection issue. I have prepared a zip file that contains necessary tools to reflash the firmware through USB. Please download it here: http://raysfiles.com/og/ogflash.zip take a look at the README.txt and give - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/926/) - I have prepared a zip file that contains necessary tools to reflash the firmware through USB. Please download it here: http://raysfiles.com/og/ogflash.zip take a look at the README.txt and give it a try to see if it works. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/925/) - I suggest you look at switchur.com as a better alternative to apilio. https://switchur.com - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/924/) - OK - As a followup, I have got it all working with another AP, but it still won't connect to the Cisco/Meraki. I suspect this is an ESP8266 firmware issue. Maybe this will get fixed later, but for now, I have a workaround. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/921/) - Does 1.0.7 support the stateful switches that the Lawrence version did? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/920/) - Update: I flashed the 1.0.1 firmware after the nodemcu.bin, and that seems to take, so I then tried the 1.0.7 again, and it re broke. I then did the og_1.0.6-LawrenceJeff.bin version, and that seemed to work. Does 1.0.7 change something that previous versions did not? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/918/) - I may be seeing the same issue - my OG refuses to connect to my network - In my case I have a pair of Meraki WiFi basestations with a Cisco router doing the DHCP. It seems the ESP8266 has issues with Cisco DHCP servers. It connects very occasionally and gets a valid DHCP response, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/916/) - I tried Chrome and IE. IE hangs... Uploading message doesn't go away. Chrome gives Update Failed. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/915/) - @chalina: when you say you can't get this to upload, what specific error message do you get? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/914/) - Mine is new. Just got it last November and it had a clear case. Are there some logs I can pull that can help the developers understand why this is failing to update? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/912/) - If you're like me, you've purchased the black box rather than the clear box early on. I was never able to get OTA working with it and had to update by USB. I had the same complaint as you that I had to get the ladder out just to update. On another note, I've been - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/911/) - Maybe it's just me but I can't get this to upload. It always fails for OTA update. I haven't tried the USB route yet simply because it's a bit more effort to get on a ladder and unscrew the device from my ceiling. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/910/) - Make sure to check free heap (/db) if compiling with a new core - I originally started with the RC but it consumed much more memory for the same program.. they may have fixed it since. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/909/) - You have missed a step in the instructions to modify a file - See here https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/master/Modifications - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/907/) - Yes, I noticed that core 2.4 just got released, so will be working on that next. You said you tried to compile og with core 2.4 and it will not work. What error messages did you get? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/897/) - OK, that's a good point -- haven't thought about it. Added to todo list now. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/896/) - I am not sure actually if this is supported in the firmware. In the official firmware 1.0.7 this option has been removed. Jeff Lawrence can confirm whether this is supported or not. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/895/) - The issue is now fixed by compiling the firmware with Arudino core 2.3. Also the WiFi reconnection issue is fixed in the upcoming firmware 1.0.7 (will post shortly). - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/893/) - A couple of thoughts after quickly reading through the posts (sorry if I missed something you already discussed): there are a number of spare pins that OG doesn't use, particularly if you use your own custom hardware, these can be easily freed up. For example, GPIO4, 5 (these are also the I2C SDA/SCL pins), GPIO16 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/892/) - I am not sure if this is easy to implement. If there is an app that supports sending an HTTP command when the phone connects to your WiFi, that would do it, but I don't know if such an app exists. I actually have set up my Google Pixel phone (which supports Google Assistant) to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/891/) - OK, so this has to do with Log data I guess. Note that the Blynk history graph is already a visual form of log. If that's not sufficient to you, yes you will need to modify the firmware to send log data to the cloud server. I don't know if there is any limit on - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/890/) - @chalina: because we recommend using the Blynk app for remote access, we don't actually recommend setting port forwarding for OpenGarage. You may have seen such instructions in our Tutorial on how to set OpenGarage to work with Amazon Echo or Google Home. Now that Blynk also supports HTTP API: https://blynkapi.docs.apiary.io/ there is no need to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/887/) - hm..trying to flash your graphics file, but it just stops almost at the beginning. Might have a clue as to why? thanks I had the same problem as you and it was due to writing in the wrong space. It will complete if you provide the right address. For me it was 0x100000. Nevertheless, even - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/883/) - I built me a secondary OpenGarage unit to see if I can replace it with my commercial one since I have issues with OTA updates. I'm using NodeMCU v2 8266 module and I can program your firmware just fine using ESP8266Flasher.exe. However, when I tried to include the graphics file at address 0x300000, the process - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/882/) - Unfortunately you can't get the icons via the built in update function (it doesn't update the place where they are stored) If you want to use a firmware burning tool you can use the bin Graphics-placeat00300000.bin to get them on the device. I don't believe I have seen mention of the IGMPv2 bug, can you - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/881/) - The icons are not displayed on your @lawrence_jeff firmware. Everything else worked great for me. Specially that the IGMPv2 reset bug is fixed. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/880/) - I just upgraded to og_1.0.6-LawrenceJeff.bin. The reset issue does not happen on this one! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/877/) - So I just set up my open garage using this code, and for some reason it is always reporting that it is open, even though the API is showing "door":0 Could you possibly help me figure out this part of your code: def initialize() { log.debug "initialize triggered" // initialize state state.doorStatus = 1 // - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/875/) - OK. I did lots of investigations. The issue is not related to 5G. This is a ESP8266 bug. The issue happens when one of my accesspoints sends an IGMPv2 Membership Query, general". This resets ESP8266 connection to wifi and itself altogether. I used Wireshark and got a smart switch to mirror my Ethernet ports. What - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/874/) - Look at this: https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wifi-continuous-reconnections-every-1-minute/ - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/873/) - @lawrence_jeff the 2.2k worked like a champ as expected. So now I had confidence, I tried my 200 ohm and it worked. I will stay with the 2.2k, but not sure what I had wrong. Looks like we can use the single pin mode. Cool thing is we can pass the same pin for both - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/872/) - Thanks for sanity check. :-) My assortment of resistors are at work. All I have today are a few led current limiting and putting them in series was not enough. I will test it, which I am sure it will work, when I can get access to them, maybe Monday. My first thought was maybe - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/871/) - Ok I found a sensor that did the same thing as yours using this code - Adding debugging into the code it was failing at this part while((digitalRead(ECHO)==LOW)&& (micros() - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/869/) - Will try your code tonight, at a glance I don't see anything wrong. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/868/) - Sorry took so long, setting up the home network. Never had access to a public IP before, I was behind 2 or 3 different NAT with the hotspot. Anyway, tried the 3 wire again. Not sure what I am missing, maybe a second set of eyes. So I cut the read_distance and read_distance_once straight from - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/847/) - Do you mind if i ask how you integrated OG with openhab? I have been trying for a while now with no success. Thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/845/) - You might try my fork of the firmware - I changed several things to make the wifi more resilient. https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware If you want to use an external process to reboot it you can always do a get request to http://IP/cc?reboot=1&dkey=key Where IP represents your device and key is your passcode - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/843/) - I have not figured this sites markdown and style conventions yet, so I just guessing. Are you powering the sensor with 5v or 3.3? 5V My code uses the 3 wire mode as in the URL you sited Ok, let me make another run at it. My code is on my mac at home. Just - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/838/) - Just to clarify, having two share the same trigger is not what I am recommending nor what I have in the code, that will be inherently problematic in our application. My code uses the 3 wire mode as in the URL you sited, this ensures that only one sensor is active at a time and - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/837/) - @lawrence_jeff Thanks. Bottom line on the sonic sensors. After a bit of testing, 2 can share the same trigger. I think even though the transmitters are firing at the same time, if they are close they act as one transmitter. I found angling a hard surface played with the readings more than how close they - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/830/) - Thanks. I installed Blynk and following what was mentioned here: https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ifttt-through-blynk/ I was able to very easily modify the WebRequests I had in IFTTT to perform the open/close of the door and close off the external access to the OpenGarage hardware. I think the instructions should never suggest port forwarding if the device doesn't have - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/829/) - Yes, IMHO the ifft integration is really only good for notifications which is an outbound request. It would involve another service but if you can use IFFT to trigger Blynk it would remove the inbound need; Blynk is fairly easy and you can query and open/close via a Blynk public URL that is then routed - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/828/) - Yes, via port forwarding. I am using IFTTT plus apilio.io to do things like close my garage when my garage has been open for 20 and it's after 10pm. If it's before 10, send me an SMS if it's open for more than 20 min. I can also use IFTTT with my Amazon Echo to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/827/) - I would get 1 GPIO Distance sensing work as an easy first step that makes all the code 1:1 as far as open GPIO to devices - I haven't had any issues in my setup and it shouldn't be a current issue since the code won't power both sensors at the same time. So starting - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/826/) - Sorry -I missed the reply to my earlier message. If the device is still doing this it is probably outputting the reason to the USB diagnostic/firmware output. To debug you may have to take down the device and plug into a PC to see what messages are being output when this happens. If you want - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/825/) - When you say open a port - do you mean on your router via port forwarding? It seems Blynk is the preferred way the developer use for remote access and it doesn't require inbound access so not sure if this request would get much priority. I can look at adding it my firmware branch but - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/795/) - @keymaster, Still trying to find out for sure, but for now looks like there is a bug. Been emailing Holien, the step to hack the libwpa2.a file, If I understand right, is because espressif did not wire the user name. And espressif only distributes binary libraries, we have to wait for them to fix it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/793/) - Well I have have one and I am willing to test. Using Hallgeir Holien instruction I did get it to connect to the one in our building. Here is a thread of my trials http://www.esp8266.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15040 My biggest issue was how to convert Holien instructions into windows. There could be still one issue. Holien instructions have - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/792/) - I am not sure about this. The issue has started from around the time a 5G router has been installed however OG is not connecting to that SSID. OG is not even connected to that router. It is connecting to a different SSID on a different router that does not have 5G at all. The - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/791/) - Thanks for the information. Indeed support for WPA2-Enterprise has been added to the ESP8266 library, and it can be integrated into the firmware now. The only thing is that we don't have a WPA2-Enterprise router in house to test (they seem rather expensive), so ideally we will need to find some users to help test - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/790/) - One thing that caught my attention recently is that the rebooting issue may be related to 5G network -- check if your router is a 2.4G only or 2.4G/5G hybrid network. The WiFi chip is only compatible with 2.4G, and if it somehow got connected to 5G (likely because you have set the same SSID - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/789/) - My last couple of post have disappeared. I did get my HC-SR04 working. Then I did get it working with OG. Then I downloaded https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware that @lawrence_jeff posted above. Got it working. Before I go to my next step, I want to mention that this project is not only teaching me ESP2866, how to compile, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/788/) - Is this the support that is needed ... https://www.hallgeirholien.no/post/esp8266-eap/ I will start working on a hello world .ino to test the lib, but if it works then who can wire it into the OG app? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/782/) - You are right. This is a reboot then. I changed the power supply but still the issue exists. I didn't understand what you mean by the last paragraph. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/780/) - I would recommend starting with my fork Thanks. I will do that. I had to put a lot of debug for me. My board is only a meg flash. So now I learned about flash memory and SPIFS. :-) Right now I am waiting for my parts. I did have a dev board that had - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/779/) - If you are hearing the startup melody (you can unplug and replug to verify that is the same sound you are hearing) that only occurs on startup You can see it in the code here https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OpenGarage/OpenGarage.cpp see play_startup_tune(); The only other sounds are the closing automatically beeps which are different It actually happens before Wifi - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/778/) - No, I don't see any odd distance there (258cm max). I wish in the log, I could see the reason for reboot if that's the case. Are you sure this is a reboot? It takes only a few second. Can it really shutdown, restart, connect to wifi, get a DHCP address in that time? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/777/) - If you are doing custom development I would recommend starting with my fork - I add lots of serial debug statements that make it easier to use (as well as a number of improvements). I also improved the compile instructions (which probably don't help you now that you have worked through it) https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/776/) - If you are hearing the notes it means its rebooting. There could be various reasons for this - one can be if the sensor is not responding quickly enough the watchdog timer will reset the device (at least with stock firmware). Do you ever see odd (high) distance numbers on the webpage? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/775/) - No, this one is not. The signal is strong and the AP is very close to OP and I didn't have this issue before. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/774/) - I'm experiencing a similar problem but may be more related to the weak wifi signal - not sure. I get frequent packet loss (on average about 30%) to both opengarage devices and, more importantly, timeouts from Home Assistant polling which really messes with automation (e.g. it doesn't know if the state changed legitimately or was - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/773/) - I ran accross this post https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/wemos-d1-open-garage-with-dht22-temperaturehumidity-sensor/ In it there was this line Also, copy Updater.h and paste it into C: |Users | (name of your computer user) | AppData | Local | Arduino15 | packages | esp8266 | hardware | esp8266 | 2.2.2 | cores Now I can verify/compile without errors. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/769/) - I have an update. I thought about editing the my original post, after further thought I will leave it in case someone else makes the same mistakes. As I suspected it was the directory tree. Since I am new to Github/Arduino/microcontroller world/C++/... Still building my skeleton little on starting to flesh it out. So the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/767/) - There is a Home Assistant integration for Open Garage built-in as well. It has been there since April. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/765/) - I had a similar problem with OpenGarage being unavailable from WiFI and requiring power reset to get it to reconnect. I switch out the USB power adaptor and my problem seems to have gone away (haven't had the problem in months, or since). I don't know what the real issue is but the original adaptor - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/760/) - The sensor (which is a ultrasonic distance sensor) can actually be used to detect water level. I haven't tested it myself, but I've seen a sump pump monitor project that uses exactly this sensor: https://lowpowerlab.com/2013/04/25/sump-pump-alert-with-moteino-hc-sr04/ - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/759/) - Is yours running firmware 1.0.6? We did add reconnect functionality in firmware 1.0.6 so that if it disconnects from the router it will detect this and attempt to reconnect. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/757/) - Great to hear - I kept all the API stuff backwards compatible so it shouldn't break anything. I did add explicit close and open commands I wonder might help with using things like home assistant. The vanilla firmware accepts only a click command so can get out of whack if something else is changing the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/756/) - Tested this for a few days, it's great. Works with home assistant. Had only one fail,but that was my fault - closed the door before home assistant changed stato from opening to open. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/755/) - The extra pictures require you to manually burn an additional firmware file which can’t be done currently through the GUI – but in your case if you can’t see the vehicle I wouldn’t worry with it. i have uploaded this file Graphics-placeat00300000.bin more picture are present but not the image of NO VEHICLE I didn’t - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/754/) - All working great here! I would love for a mod where you could use the distance sensor for vehicle detection and the magnetic one for the door. Ok - let me take a look at just moving that scenario from dev to the prod firmware.. need to fight the urge to rewrite lots of pieces - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/753/) - I didn't understand your response, did you mean No my OG can not see vehicle, if you can't see the vehicle you can disable detection by setting the vehicle detection threshold to 0 (which I think you probably know as your screenshots appeared to have it off) The extra pictures require you to manually burn - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/752/) - Also is your OG Unit able to see your vehicle with the distance sensor? I was planning on making it so the firmware had a mode where the built in sensor can be used exclusively for determining if you have a vehicle present and the door sensor used the switch. Let me know if this - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/751/) - All working great here! I would love for a mod where you could use the distance sensor for vehicle detection and the magnetic one for the door. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/750/) - Oh cool - thanks for the pointer I must have missed this. I will give this a try - I couldn't quite get the transition states to work correctly in node-red (what I was using). - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/749/) - Great to hear it is working for you- let me know if you see anything with this config you think should be changed, one thing I notice is that I should hide the fake distance. Basically to maintain compat with all the built in code I just set the distance to either a fake high - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/745/) - Hi lawrence_jeff, Magnetic contact works very well with your firmware, let me know if you need more images Tomorrow I con mount OpenGarage and magnetic contact on my external gate... Thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/743/) - There already is Homekit support via Homebridge here. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/742/) - @lawrence_jeff i have received my official opengarage just now, now i update your firmware and during this weekend i mount the magnatic sensor... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/741/) - Sounds great.. post if you have any issues with it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/740/) - I received magnetic switches today, will give it a try tomorrow and post pics. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/739/) - @lawrence_jeff my opengarage is still locked in customs I'm angry with my postal service, they tell me it may take 1 week or 10 days - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/737/) - @lawrence_jeff My package was stopped in customhouse, and postal service say me that can receive it today or tomorrow... If all is ok i think to test and mount the sensor this evening or tomorrow evening... I’m waiting... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/736/) - @italoc Did the firmware work ok for you with the magnetic sensor? Love to see a picture if you took any - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/734/) - @lawrence_jeff Thanks work great... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/733/) - Hi lawrence_jeff, during this week-end i think to receive a new official opengarage and i try to mount the sensor, and of course i send you some picture. the GPIO4 and GND contact are located on the LEFT-TOP of the device. i have installed your firmware on my actual opengarage and seems to work very - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/731/) - Thanks, will give it a go with arduino SW, not that big of an issue, but graphics would be nice:) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/730/) - Since you're looking to adding temperature support, how about motion detection like the HC-SR501? Use it in conjunction with auto door closing after X amount of minutes of no detection. Sometimes people work in their garage with it open so an idle open garage will not necessarily close if it has detected motion. You can - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/729/) - I was thinking in terms of a single door garage with two cars but two garage doors would even be better. I hadn't thought of that but it makes sense, my high level thought was to reformat this so you can select what you want each of the 3 available inputs to do with the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/728/) - hm..trying to flash your graphics file, but it just stops almost at the beginning. Might have a clue as to why? thanks I have seen that exact error with that flashing tool (in the same spot), I'm not sure why it gets stuck at the beginning like that. Last time I just used the flashing - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/727/) - I was thinking in terms of a single door garage with two cars but two garage doors would even be better. :) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/725/) - hm..trying to flash your graphics file, but it just stops almost at the beginning. Might have a clue as to why? thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/724/) - Have you implemented support for adding a second ultrasonic sensor to monitor two car garages? Since I’m unable to update my firmware OTA, I’m looking to replace it with a DIY one similar to this: OpenGarage DIY I’m also interested in seeing what your DIY solution looks like. Support is close for an API only - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/723/) - Thank you but at the moment it’s not necessary… for me the priority is the magnetic sensor i think to upload Graphics-placeat00300000.bin on my opengarege because now i can’t see icon, can i use this tool (i use OSX) ? https://github.com/espressif/esptool after flashing i lost all setting? thanks That should work - any ESP flashing - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/722/) - Have you implemented support for adding a second ultrasonic sensor to monitor two car garages? Since I'm unable to update my firmware OTA, I'm looking to replace it with a DIY one similar to this: OpenGarage DIY I'm also interested in seeing what your DIY solution looks like. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/721/) - Is there a particular aspect you are interested in – I can get that into the master branch? Thank you but at the moment it's not necessary... for me the priority is the magnetic sensor i think to upload Graphics-placeat00300000.bin on my opengarege because now i can't see icon, can i use this tool (i - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/720/) - Hi lawrence_jeff, during this week-end i think to receive a new official opengarage and i try to mount the sensor, and of course i send you some picture. the GPIO4 and GND contact are located on the LEFT-TOP of the device. i have installed your firmware on my actual opengarage and seems to work very - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/719/) - Hi lawrence_jeff, during this week-end i think to receive a new official opengarage and i try to mount the sensor, and of course i send you some picture. the GPIO4 and GND contact are located on the LEFT-TOP of the device. i have installed your firmware on my actual opengarage and seems to work very - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/717/) - @italoc Instructions for the magnetic switch can be found at the end of my updated readme. Let me know if you have any questions. If you go through these and wire it up please send me a picture so I can include it. https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/README.md - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/714/) - Yes, I just have one official OpenGarage device that I use for my internal garage door, I’M waiting the second for the external gate - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/713/) - Yes - I was intending to write it up along with instructions on how to add my firmware, I will try to do it tonight. The only part I am unsure on is exactly how to access the header on an official opengarage device, I don't have one myself I have a custom made one - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/712/) - Hi lawrence_jeff, during this week i receive all material for test your firmware, can you explain me how to connect a magnetic sensor to an official opengarage device? I suppose to connect to GPIO4 and GPIO5, but it's only my personal opinion.... thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/710/) - I use homeassistant with my garage opener. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/709/) - Here is the quick tutorial: 1. Install Blynk app on your phone (find Blynk in your app store and install it). 2. Run Blynk app, in Blynk can find a QR code scan button, click it and then scan the QR code that's in the user manual: https://openthings.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/5000717107-user-manual 3. Once the project is scanned, go - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/708/) - Do you use the Blynk app? If so, check if the yellow button in the Blynk app is solid on. If so that means the button is in 'Switch mode'. You can follow my previous messages above to change it back to 'Push' mode. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/707/) - If you use a different sensor you will have to change the firmware to support that sensor. The ultrasonic distance sensor has a very particular way to read distance value, this is generally different from other sensors. You can certainly drill a hole on the enclosure to expose the ultrasonic sensor. But I am worried - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/705/) - I'm sorry, English isn't my native language. I have only one door, but I thought about using the magnetic sensor for door status and ultrasonic for movement detection. Instead I will use ultrasonic version on my door (section garage door) with xiaomi pir sensor for movement. For my friend I will use your modified version, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/704/) - I was thinking about using the magnetic sensor for closed/open state and the ultrasonic one for movement detection, as I dont have a car in my garage, but 2 motorcycles and would have to move the ultrasonic sensor to a different location. But now thinking about this, I will probably just buy the xiaomi sensor - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/703/) - I was thinking about using the magnetic sensor for closed/open state and the ultrasonic one for movement detection, as I dont have a car in my garage, but 2 motorcycles and would have to move the ultrasonic sensor to a different location. But now thinking about this, I will probably just buy the xiaomi sensor - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/702/) - I would expect that switch to work fine. Just to be clear though you don’t really need this with an official opengarage device unless for some reason the built in ultrasonic sensor won’t work for some reason. in this case i don't need ultrasonic sensor but only a magnetic sensor... can you say mw how - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/700/) - thank you Lawrence I think to use this sensor https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00901DDYU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=WKAFHZHA7NIZ&coliid=I2DJ6UQLXIA59N I’m waiting your info I would expect that switch to work fine. Just to be clear though you don't really need this with an official opengarage device unless for some reason the built in ultrasonic sensor won't work for some reason. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/699/) - thank you Lawrence I think to use this sensor https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00901DDYU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=WKAFHZHA7NIZ&coliid=I2DJ6UQLXIA59N I’m waiting your info - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/698/) - That should be fine, I will post more info on the connection of the sensor, do you use an official device or DIY? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/697/) - Actually either type of sensor will work, there are two options (one to mount on the bottom of the door and one at the top) since these would be closed at opposite times one of the two will work with a NO or NC sensor (depending on where you mount it) (With my firmware at - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/696/) - As a followup on my Blynk notifications with the Nexus 5X, it has been resolved when Blynk updated their app yesterday which had compatibility issues with Android Oreo. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/695/) - let me know, i'm very intrested - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/694/) - I have no idea tbh, as I've only tried official firmware for now, still waiting for magnetic switch to arrive from china, usually takes about 2-3 weeks to Slovenia. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/693/) - you can't find any option in options page? in github readme i see this: "Option page changes Support for added functions - like magnetic switch sensor type and close at certain time" let me know - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/692/) - italoc, I believe you need a normally closed sensor, so when both ends are together its in closed position. As far as this firmware goes, this is perfect, but where do I change how open door is read - from distance sensor to magnetic switch? I am really new to all of this... Thank you! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/691/) - I like your fork and i think to try your firmware with a magnetic conact, but i have a question: mangetic contact need to be connected to GPIO4 and GPIO5 correct? a magnetic contact like this is ok ? https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00901DDYU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=WKAFHZHA7NIZ&coliid=I2DJ6UQLXIA59N thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/690/) - I have the same issue, when using open garage firmware 1.05 I notice that the buttons on the cars have to be pushed for longer or multiple times before the garage door will open. Any ideas please? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/689/) - Can I use one of this magnetic sensor? http://salestores.com/secolarmsm4601.html#.WcY31XrOPmo And connect this one to GPIO 4 and 5? Thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/688/) - your solution is very intresting... how it's work your solution? which is the range of magnetic sensor? my idea is to use opengarage on my external GATE anche put opengarege inside/near the motor and use it for know the status (open/closed) of my GATE Can you help me? thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/687/) - I wrote a somewhat lengthy post only to have the website crash when I tried to post. Arrrggh. Bottom line, I was able to get it to compile with your updated readme. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/686/) - That will not work, the distance sensor is ultrasonic (sound based) so any obstruction to sound will cause invalid readings. If you are DIY'able I have a customized firmware that supports switch or magnetic based sensors instead of the onboard ultrasonic which would make this doable, but I would not expect any official support on - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/685/) - I updated the readme's of my fork to hopefully make this process more clear - reference that instead of this post and let me know if you still have issues - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/683/) - Ok - finally had a chance to look at this - I took a clean Win10 laptop and went through all the steps successfully. Here is what I did *Installed Arduino 1.6.13 *Once installed installed 2.3.0 of the arduino esp8266 core via board manager *Installed the latest Blynk software via Manage Libraries *Manually added the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/681/) - Grrr somehow when editing my last reply it doesn't show up but it sensed I already had a duplicate post. Here it is again. After I edited the missing libraries from Ray's firmware, this is the result Arduino: 1.6.5 (Windows 7), Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module, 80 MHz, 40MHz, DIO, 115200, 4M (1M SPIFFS), ck, Disabled, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/678/) - That doesn't ring any bells, do you get the same issue with Ray's? Does a basic ESP8266 example compile? I can install it all from scratch on a different machine tonight to see if there are any steps missing but as I recall I just followed the instructions and didn't have any trouble getting it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/677/) - Thanks Jeff. I tried compiling Ray's original 1.06 firmware and had errors then switched to your firmware and this is the result I got: Arduino: 1.6.5 (Windows 7), Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module, 80 MHz, 40MHz, DIO, 115200, 4M (1M SPIFFS), ck, Disabled, None" In file included from C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266.3.0/tools/sdk/lwip/include/arch/cc.h:39:0, from C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266.3.0/tools/sdk/lwip/include/lwip/arch.h:43, from C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266.3.0/tools/sdk/lwip/include/lwip/debug.h:35, from C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266.3.0/tools/sdk/lwip/include/lwip/opt.h:46, from - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/676/) - Yes - you only need to change the one file, the instructions probably changed at some point and not all references were updated. I noticed this when making my changes Jeff - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/675/) - It is the black enclosure. It was purchased 9/5/16 order #6607 if that helps. I do anticipate I will flash it further with Jeff's firmware changes so if I can get the firmware to work OTA that would help immensely. I can't be the only older OpenGarage user attempting to flash OTA. I'm open to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/674/) - Got it - thank you very much for accommodating my oversight :-). I will place the order now. - Ben - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/673/) - Yes, you can send a support ticket with the request, or you can directly go to: https://opensprinkler.com/product/custom-price/ add 20 of the one dollar custom pricing item, then proceed to checkout. During checkout you can leave a message saying this is for a Security 2.0 adapter. The reason we don't sell it separately is that similar - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/672/) - @CuriousG: does your OG come with a black-colored enclosure, or a brown acrylic enclosure? The black-colored ones used a different ESP8266 chip (WROOM-02) and I don't quite remember whether OTA update has been tested for that chip -- it should work, but perhaps some compilation settings need to be changed to fit that chip. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/671/) - Yes indeed. Thanks Jeff! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/670/) - Wouldn't setting the value to disabled meet this goal? Even if disabled it will still do a 5 sec beep for automated closes (for safety) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/667/) - @Ray Take a look at the dev branch of my fork - the readme has the changes. Its pretty stable but I was going to finish testing those things for a few days and then pull to my Master. It has a number of other improvements over what I posted (listed as updates in the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/666/) - Ray, The thread I liked to above has a quote from Espressif where they indicate it picks the AP that has the lowest channel number (given multiple SSIDs) unless you specify a BSSID in your WIFI connect. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/665/) - Router A - main, also it is DHCP server. All devices are seen on this router, even though they connects to B or C. While B and C works as repeaters covering wifi zone where router A isnt reaching. Till OpenGarage i havent noticed any weak connection spots in my house. But Somehow OG was - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/664/) - Ray, I'm aware on how to get it into programming mode. The question remains why doesn't OTA work? And for me it's a hassle since my Opengarage unit is mounted up high with double stick tape. Because the unit is mounted, I have climb up a ladder while bringing up Surface along with me, then - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/663/) - The clicking of the solid orange button in the Blynk app does successfully turn it hollow, and in turns fixes the issue with the relay being stuck closed. I checked the app, and it is in fact set to "push". I normally do not use the Blynk app. My family either uses standard RF remotes - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/662/) - If you use Windows or Linux chances are that you don't need to install driver (unless if you use Windows XP). Driver is generally only needed for Mac OSX. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/661/) - If in the Blynk app the button shows as solid orange when you click it and does not turn back to hollow, then it has to do with the Blynk button setting. This may have been due to a Blynk import bug. To fix it, stop the Blynk project first (by clicking on the square - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/660/) - The ESP8266 API we use in the firmware only depends on the SSID name and password. If all three routers have the same SSID name, it's not entirely clear to me how it decides which one to connect to. What kind of network arrangement do you have with the three routers? Are two of them - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/659/) - @CuriousG: if you unplug the microUSB cable, then press and hold the pushbutton onboard, then plug in the microUSB cable while holding the button, and then release the button, that will get ESP8266 into programming mode waiting for a new firmware to be uploaded. This is fairly common procedure to program ESP8266. Note that when - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/658/) - @lawrence_jeff: thanks for creating the fork and adding additional support like MQTT and graphics -- will try these out and integrate them into the master branch. One quick question: do you know if there is a way to flash in the graphics.bin using OTA update? At the moment the firmware only supports OTA update of - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/657/) - Thanks Ian for writing the sharing the code! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/656/) - Have you tried the Blynk app? Does that work? Note that when you are outside of your home network (i.e. remotely access OG), you have to either use the Blynk app, or at least use it once in order to get a Blynk token, otherwise the Android app will not be able to communicate with - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/655/) - IFTTT has been integrated into the firmware since 1.0.5. If over the air update doesn't work, you can still update by using a microUSB cable. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/653/) - I was actually getting ready to start a thread about this same thing. Occasionally the garage door will be opened via the standard RF remote. We'll try the push button in the garage, which is just a switch using the same terminals as the opengarage unit. The physical button will not work. I then open - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/652/) - If it would help I can at least add the BSSID (MAC of the AP you are connecting to) in a debug screen - but you would have to use my custom firmware, discussed in another thread here - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/651/) - There is mention of similar here http://www.esp8266.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2396&start=8 Their workaround was to set the channel of the AP you want it to connect to a lower channel number than the others. You can specify a BSSID to force a specific AP in the OG firmware but it would take quite an update to store and handle - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/650/) - So, the problem is that Opengarage connects to the weakest signal and thus it appears not to be working. And it is not reconnecting to same SSID with strongest signal. The problem isnt related to the fact that it cant connect across multiple routers, but the fact, that it doesnt reconnect or initially connects to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/647/) - So I just checked my WiFi signal and it varied from -57 to -59dBm from the minute or so I watched it update. edit: Seems my tablet appears to be receiving Blynk notifications now but the Nexus 5X still does not even though I went through the battery optimization options and turned off optimization for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/648/) - FYI - 562 is what is returned if the read distance function hits this code if (lapse>32767L) lapse = 32767L; and then in the conversion function 32767 is multiplied by 0.01716f which gives you 562 So the distance sensor isn't properly working or connected. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/646/) - I have no idea why OTA doesn't work. No one has suggested a workaround which is why I'm manually updating by USB. I have tried rebooting it through web interface, powering it off. Doesn't matter how many times, it just never works for me. I just get the Update Failed message. I've flashed it with - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/645/) - On your blynk question I will turn this on when I am home to see if I see the same thing, I would try making sure Blynk is set to be excluded from data saver and allowed background network access, it may be Android battery optimization not allowing it to get the notification (when not - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/644/) - Let me think about the USB programming question - Any idea why OTA doesn't work for you? Have you tried with my version lately? I changed how reset works in an earlier update which made it more reliable for me, although I still notice if the wifi signal is weak it still fails. Sometimes trying - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/640/) - Thanks for all the changes you've incorporated. I have a request if it's possible to implement. Since OTA web update doesn't work for me, is it possible to simulate pressing the reset button down for half a second or second upon power so that the device goes into programming mode or some other means to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/637/) - Ray I have added this to my fork if interested Here is the specific committ https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware/commit/cdf3d1337705b53c132d09c51dd41d37382d0667 I haven't baked it into the MQTT piece yet - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/636/) - No problem - let me know if you run into anything not working correctly or have any other wish list items (Feel free to add into the github issues on my fork) I have a few more things in the dev branch - the base seems pretty stable so most of the improvements are making - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/635/) - So OpenGarage is happily connected to Router A (with IP acknowledged by both router and Device) But any device connected to Router B and Router C can't reach the IP? But if you turn off B and C forcing everything to talk to Router A (So everyone is on the same device) access works? This - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/634/) - Thanks a lot, Jeff! I uploaded your fork and graphics and got it to work! Among all the goodies that came with you fork, also clearing the log works great! :) Next I will try the MQTT option. Cool stuff! I really appreciate your kind help! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/633/) - Yes, i am getting message that OG was succesfully connected, and i am getting IP. Also, i can see same on IP on my main router. But i can not connect to this IP nor from my phone, nor from computer, unless i am switching off 2 other routers, or i am changing SSIDs. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/632/) - I'm not the developer but from looking at the code, the first part of your issue (the same SSID listed multiple times) is simply because the code doesn't filter out duplicates and it picks up your 3 instances, the good news is the only thing it really gets from this is the SSID name and - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/631/) - This is in my fork of the firmware if interested, details in the firmware section https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware You can burn the firmware with any of the ESP8266 tools, esptool is one example esp8266flasher is another - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/630/) - Yes -mentioned above the graphics wouldn't work unless you use the arduino env to upload the Spiffs file that includes them (this is separate from the code bin). I haven't tested using another tool but it looks like what it does is upload a second bin to address 00300000. I have uploaded it to the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/629/) - I have confirmed that open/close Blynk notifications have returned. I am starting to use Home Assistant so the additional features could be beneficial to me. I uploaded the blank.bin and then your firmware afterwards using esptool.exe and it is not showing the graphic. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/628/) - Gotcha- From seeing people ask in the forums and looking at the code, in 1.0.6 the notify on change was moved into the function that handles the notify if leave it open for X minutes, so unless you had one of those options selected (notify or auto-close) the notifications aren't sent. I made it worse - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/626/) - Let me see if I can clarify. Firmware 1.04 didn't have any options for notify. It just did it from within Blynk whenever the garage door opened and closed. Also I went straight from 1.04 to your 1.06 so I don't know the behavior of 1.05 or 1.06. I'm up to try your updated version - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/624/) - No problems. Glad its working for you. I've been meaning to have a review of the code, as its not always refreshing correctly and it doesn't do that automatically, so if you operate the garage door without using opengarage it doesn't always report the correct status (or, at least, we've had one occasion where the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/623/) - Thank you Ray, I can confirm that inserting a wire to short those two terminal ports does work. I've now ordered my OpenGarage. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/620/) - I used your code and it worked great! Thanks so much for posting it! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/619/) - Sorry I didn't get an alert for some reason on your post so just saw it a bit ago. If I understand you correctly, prior to my firmware if you had the Notify or close option selected in the Close door after being open for X minutes section you would also get a Blynk notification - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/618/) - So I finally got around to manually updating the firmware by going the USB route since OTA does not work for me. I'm coming from v1.04 to your v1.06 since it appears to have more features than the standard firmware. Not finding the IFTTT settings within the Android or iOS app threw me for a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/617/) - At least you can upload through the web. I'm not looking forward to getting the ladder out, move the car, press the button just so I can flash it. At least with OpenSprinkler it's on the ground level. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/616/) - Its more geared right now for someone familiar with the development process (especially those who are using some of the other dev MQTT builds). If you are confident in worse case re flashing with the stock firmware over USB I have uploaded a compiled version here https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/master/Compiled I have noticed some weird things with the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/615/) - Am I missing something or do we have to download your whole repository along with all the other prerequisites and compile it in order to get the .bin file? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/613/) - Thanks for your suggenstions. The problem was gone the next morning, so I didn't have to follow your suggestions. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/611/) - I'm running 1.04 firmware and of course I haven't had luck updating it to the latest 1.06 through the webpage. Is IFTTT incorporated in that firmware? I think it may have been later iterations 1.05 or 1.06. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/610/) - I tried to update my firmware from 1.04 to 1.06. Using the webpage it consistently gives me the result 'Update Failed'. This happens after if I hit the reboot button or unplug the unit. I haven't tried plugging the unit directly into USB yet since it's a hassle to load the driver if it's anything - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/609/) - From what I saw in the code, the notifications are tied to Blynk and IFTTT. If you don't use Blynk, you can still use IFTTT for notifications through its own app or set up an email or text message without requiring an app.. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/606/) - Hmmm, now, after i set the sSID and PW it works STA mode with AP for few seconds, after that "saving config file... failed" is appear on the serial monitor, and the ESP restarts in AP mode. I use it with a breadboard, just the resistors, and the distance sensor are connected. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/602/) - The code posted above fixes this issue. If your interested in a version with this incorporated you can find my fork here https://github.com/lawrence-jeff/OpenGarage-Firmware It also adds MQTT and integrated automation to close the door at a certain time (my normal use case when I leave it at night) Lots of other misc changes. I tried - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/601/) - Thanks! Yes, the missing sensor was the problem. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/599/) - The firmware assumes there is a distance sensor (HC-SR04 or compatible) connected to the designated pins. Without the sensor, it will cause a watchdog timeout and reboot. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/598/) - Two quick suggestions: 1. try to manually trigger relay action by clicking the button (depending on when you bought OpenGarage, the button may be on the side exposed; or it may be the inside the circuit and you can click it by using a small screw driver or something long and skinny). If the relay - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/596/) - Zipp, I had this issue also - Do you not have the distance sensor attached? If not there are some sensing loops the code gets stuck in and this causes a WDT reset. This updated function will fix it ulong OpenGarage::read_distance_once() { digitalWrite(PIN_TRIG, LOW); delayMicroseconds(2); digitalWrite(PIN_TRIG, HIGH); delayMicroseconds(10); digitalWrite(PIN_TRIG, LOW); // wait till echo pin's - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/595/) - Dear Ray, Is it possible to upload the newest FW directly to a new, empty Wroom2? If it is, how? (I can upload xxxx.bin files with esptool, but if i upload the 1.03 fw, the Wroom2 always restarts, i don't know, why) Thanks your support, Zipp.... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/594/) - Sorry for the delay but happy to hear it's working now. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/593/) - I have previously logged a support ticket which also went unanswered. It appears to have corrected itself after re-installing the app serveral times. I was logging in with my username. Cheers - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/592/) - Are you trying to login with your username or email? It should be the username. If it still is not working please open a support ticket as Ray suggested. Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/591/) - If this is a support question, please submit a support ticket. Go to opengarage.io, click on 'Support' right at the top. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/590/) - It would be nice to get some sort of support regarding this issue?. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/587/) - When the 'automation' feature is implemented, I did consider adding a time condition -- i.e. only perform automation during specific time range of a day, but eventually decided to drop that: for one, I don't know if this is a common feature people need; also, adding these tends to clutter the UI and make it - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/585/) - @Chad: there are plenty of LM2596-based stepdown regulators you can buy on Amazon or eBay for just a few bucks, for example: https://www.amazon.com/DZS-Elec-Voltage-Converter-Charger/dp/B0728KXFZV/ While most of these require DC input voltage, you can add a rectifier diode (like 1N4002, 1N4004 etc, anything with at least 100V reverse voltage and 1amp forward current), and the diode - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/584/) - I've done a blog post a while back about how to set up IFTTT to work with OpenGarage: https://opensprinkler.com/ifttt-with-opensprinkler-and-opengarage/ admittedly since IFTTT has changed quite a bit some of the snapshots are not the same any more. I will try to update it soon. I believe the setup is still similar. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/583/) - Yes we do plan to very soon add a new API to the firmware that allows you to trigger 'open' or 'close' in addition to just be able to 'toggle' (or click). Specifically, open will check if the door is already open and only triggers relay if the door is currently closed, and similarly for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/582/) - Yes, I think an Alexa Skil would be needed to answer questions like 'Alexa is my garage door open'? You can obviously set up IFTTT to send notifications to you when the door is open, but that doesn't provide a way for you to query the status at any given time. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/581/) - I agree that it's unclear whether this needs Security+ 2.0 adapter or not. I would say not, because usually if it was Security+ 2.0 you will see signs of it on the product and user manual. A simple test you can do is to simple find the terminal ports that correspond to wall button wires, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/531/) - Ok, now on to the meat and potatoes. I apologize in advance as I have the programming skills of a room full of monkeys with laptops. On apilio.io I have the following set up: String Variable Name: Opengarage_status Value: blank Conditions Name: Garage_door_already_closed Variable: Opengarage_status String contains: closed Name: Garage_door_already_open Variable: Opengarage_status String contains: left - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/578/) - Yeah, I couldn’t figure out how to get IFTTT to read the data AND do something with it. It seems to be one or the other. I tried to perform multiple webhook actions through platform.ifttt.com but it wouldn’t let me. But, the event “opengarage” pushes a string that is meant to be the Blynk notification. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/577/) - The OG firmware has a built-in setting now that will send you a notification that the door is still open after a set amount of time. It also seemed to repeat the notification after some time if the door remained open. I think this would obviate the need to keep checking door status after attempting - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/576/) - The OG firmware has a built-in setting now that will send you a notification that the door is still open after a set amount of time. It also seemed to repeat the notification after some time if the door remained open. I think this would obviate the need to keep checking door status after attempting - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/575/) - Yeah, I couldn't figure out how to get IFTTT to read the data AND do something with it. It seems to be one or the other. I tried to perform multiple webhook actions through platform.ifttt.com but it wouldn't let me. But, the event "opengarage" pushes a string that is meant to be the Blynk notification. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/551/) - Here is my tasker Setup: 1. RESTask--Under Host enter Blynk-Cloud token: http://blynk-cloud.com/{your_blynk_auth_token}/pin/V0 2.If Closed (i.e. %rtres eq ["0"]), 3. Send SMS to specified number, just enter number and any message. 4. Else If OPEN (i.e. %rtres eq ["255"]), 5. Send SMS warning door is open, and then, 6. HTTP Post, sends http request to OG - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/573/) - @billstein Cool, I very much like your “close, then check” process. Thanks, for whatever reason, my dog likes to cross under my door(s) just before they close--EVERY TIME!--setting off the safety, and raising the door(s) open again. So, I that's my answer. I thought about adding a second check, but where do you stop....? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/569/) - Cool, I very much like your "close, then check" process. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/558/) - @Ray how can I delete unused attachments? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/537/) - I've been doing a similar thing with Tasker on my Android. Except it uses V0 with blynk to determine the status of the door. I was thinking one could do the same with IFTTT, but I haven't figured out how quite yet. Basically, it makes a request (GET) to blynk: http://blynk-cloud.com/xxx/pin/V0 the return value of - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/536/) - Ray, Would you be interested in setting up a DIY solder kit of your 24VAC to 5VDC circuit? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/528/) - I also got Alexa working through IFTTT using Blynk since we already set it up for OG. You can incorporate filter code in an IFTTT applet if you become a Maker (free): https://platform.ifttt.com/maker Unfortunately, that is beyond me. Perhaps doing the status check through a custom Alexa skill would be possible? Edit: Apparently Alexa can - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/534/) - Ok, I have figured out a way to get IFTTT to check if the door is open. You will need some sort of trigger like a time of day, a SMS to IFTTT, etc. https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/check-to-see-door-is-open-before-closing-with-ifttt-and-apilio-io/ - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/532/) - Now with IFTTT, I required an applet that sets Opengarage_status and an applet that will CLick the button for OG. After that, you can make up any applet to open or close your garage door based on whatever trigger you want. So on IFTTT: Applet: Whenever OpenGarage changes status, send to apilio.io Trigger: Receive a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/530/) - You will need to have IFTTT already set up with your OG. Ray has a write up on this thread: https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/alexa-open-my-garage-door-using-ifttt-with-opengarage/ I also have an alternative method using Blynk: https://opengarage.io/forums/topic/ifttt-through-blynk/ You will also need to sign up at apilio.io and input your IFTTT key: http://www.apilio.io The idea is to have OG send status changes through - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/527/) - Under the "Automation" setting on the OG, you can enable a notification or auto-close after a specified amount of time. I haven't figured out how to make IFTTT check the status of the door yet. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/525/) - Here is the link for developers for CarPlay https://developer.apple.com/carplay/ Thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/524/) - My garage door has a 24VAC output off the main circuit board, so I purchased a 24VAC to 5VDC buck converter and soldered a USB connector on the output end to power my OG. They can be picked up cheap off eBay. I've been running it like this for over a year and never had - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/523/) - I’ve set up my OpenGarage with homebridge running on a Raspberry Pi, which means I can say “Hey Siri, open/close the garage”. I reckon this is just as good as a dedicated app, which would have the problem of not really working well outside your wifi network (without needing to poke holes in your routers - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/521/) - Got it! See Alexa open my garage door - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/516/) - Auto-closing is already supported in current OG firmware. Go to Options -> Automation and you can find where to configure the auto-closing. I did see that, but, especially during the summer here in MN, my garage doors remain open most of the day. What I wanted was a way to check at a specific time, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/515/) - @Ray, Any idea how we could set a trigger like "Alexa is my door open?" with a similar method? Then the next phase could be to set a filter?, so that I could say "Alexa Close the door", the filter would check the door status, if "open", closes; else if "closed", "Your door is already - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/508/) - I know IFTT has changed alot, but I was able to figure it out. Spending too much time here, need to get busy on Honey-DO-List... Here is my Alexa Open/Close Trigger recipe: This is built on IFTTT.com Maker Platform For 'IF' trigger choose "Amazon Alexa", and "Say a specific phrase" from the dropdown. I chose - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/507/) - Auto-closing is already supported in current OG firmware. Go to Options -> Automation and you can find where to configure the auto-closing. Blynk API uses the authorization token, which is the secret key only you know about. So that's your 'authorization'. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/506/) - You can post pictures here on the forum (there is a size limit so if your picture turns out to be too large just scale it down). IFTTT has changed quite rapidly over the past several months and it's difficult to update all our old posts and tutorials to match their current web interface. I - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/505/) - Each Blynk project has its own unique authorization token. You can duplicate the same project for each garage door you have, and each of them will be assigned a different authorization token. On your first OG device, put the first token, and on your second device, put the second token. This way each device communicates - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/503/) - After some trial and error, I figured it out. For choosing an action, you need to choose "Webhooks" now instead of "Make a Web Request". So, under action search for "Web", and choose "Webhooks". I was also able to get Alexa set up to open/close my doors. I will post a recipe here soon, as - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/502/) - Hi Chad, I’ve got a crontab (scheduled job) setup on my linux box that runs that script every night at 10pm. It communicates over http using the OG API. Gotch, I thought you were implementing this on the OG itself. Makes sense. I could do that on my pi that runs my OSPi. However, I - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/500/) - Hi Chad, I've got a crontab (scheduled job) setup on my linux box that runs that script every night at 10pm. It communicates over http using the OG API. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/498/) - I wondered how it would know who I was without some kind of authorization... Thanks Now if we could just automate closing the door if it is open...? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/497/) - Hi, Please see the reply I just posted. I'm sorry about that, but there was a problem copying the article over from the old rayshobby site to the OG site, and a part of the link was cut. Also, since the accounts are different, I'm not the "author" of this article, so I can't edit - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/496/) - Hi all There was a problem with the way the article copied over from rayshobby site to the new OG site, and one of the pieces of the link seems to be missing. The article shows http://blynk-cloud.com//pin/V0 In actuality, it stripped out the stuff between the second set of slashes. The link should, actually, read: - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/491/) - I keep getting a return code of 404, what am I doing wrong? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/489/) - How do you implement this? Hi, I’ve created a Python script to check the door status that uses the OG API. It uses the Requests package for Python. #!/usr/bin/env python2 import requests og_address = 'opengarage.lan' # set OG IP or hostname og_password = 'password' # set OG password response = requests.get('http://%s/jc' % og_address) data = - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/488/) - I'm trying to set up a trigger on IFTTT, and I'm completely clueless??? The steps at the above link do not match what I am seeing at IFTTT.com. I THINK?, I was able to start setting up a trigger, but when I get to "Next, to choose an action (i.e. that), search for ‘Maker’, and - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/486/) - I am not sure how to access the transformer -- most garage door systems have a 110V powerline plug, and I don't know where to access the internal transformer, or its wires. That said, it's interesting to know that the internal transformer is 24VAC -- this is the same as sprinkler controllers. Our other product, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/484/) - Ben, I've been too busy to try your fix, i actually just removed the mqtt code for the time being to get things working since my mqtt server won't be put into action for a little while while I remodel. I'll let you know when I get a chance to test out the increased timing. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/483/) - Thanks for the response Ray! It might have been a router issue as you pointed out. The day after I posted this I was working from home and in the afternoon my router lost internet connection. A couple minutes later it came back up. That evening the one OpenGarage controller was working again. I just - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/479/) - I am not familiar with apple carplay or what the approval process is like. Any directions for information? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/478/) - The date time is directly obtained from NTP server. It gets UTC time, and the actual time displayed on the web interface depends on your web browser -- the web browser uses the UTC time from OpenGarage combined with the local time zone to display local time. The only thing I can think of is - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/477/) - I've responded to your through support ticket. Here is what I said: There are a few things to check: 1. Does your garage door system have an antenna or a 'Program' or 'Learn' button? If so, what's the color of the antenna or button? Systems that have a yellow antenna or learn button needs to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/472/) - I am working on the OG firmware this weekend and I do plan to include static IP in the firmware. So you can expect to see it fairly soon. But let me comment on this line that you said: "wouldn’t it be better to put the static IP feature in and let the customer decide" - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/471/) - Ray, I can see you have a definite idea about this and it is pretty set. However I think I see a different angle to much if not most of the thinking you have around this. First I have to replace the cheap routers periodically as I need to increase range and get latest features. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/470/) - Curious I've not see that before. There is a non-blocking reconnect every 5 seconds but that shouldn't hold anything else up. If I get some time I will try to reproduce this on my hardware (I'm not using Blynk though). Beyond that you could try changing the following to increase the retry interval: From: if - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/469/) - I would like to bring up something I came across recently. My open garage was running slow as molases. Pressing the button on the webpage or blynk, it would take 5 minutes before the garage door would open. I figured out the problem was that my mqtt server was down. As soon as I got - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/468/) - How often do you have to replace a router? I personally think it's a really bad approach to set static IP on the devices -- the IP may not be compatible with your router's IP range (especially if you change your router, the IP range may not match at all), or you may accidentally configure - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/467/) - Yes it has several pins available, notably digital 4, 5, and analog A0. Digital 4 and 5 are also the default i2C pins (i.e. SDA, SCL). You can use them to add a second distance sensor, or any I2C device. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/466/) - Sorry about my late response. I am not sure why it reads 562, that's a quite large number. If the problem is not resolved, please submit a support ticket. Thanks. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/465/) - Very cool. That's an innovative use of OG :) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/464/) - I have to disagree about static IPs. First of all clearly a lot of people, such as myself, want this. The reasons are pretty obvious. Since I run the ISC DHCP server I can go and edit the configuration on that server to include the MAC address and get this done, so it's not like - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/461/) - Thanks for checking into it! By the way, I'm using the OG to control an astronomical observatory roof. It's very comforting to know that the roof is open or closed without having to check a camera! Good stuff! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/460/) - Sorry that the issue still exists. I am pretty sure the latest firmware code handles re-connect, but I suspect the compiled firmware that we flash to OG doesn't have this portion of the code. I will check asap and fix the compiled firmware. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/458/) - You can set up port forward and access OG remotely. That way you can change the token. I don't really know why the project disappeared from your Blynk account. Could it be possible that you logged into a different account? Yes you can reboot the device remotely, that is, if you can set up port - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/457/) - The event name is opengarage: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/OpenGarage/main.cpp#L541 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/455/) - Looks like this happened to me today. The OG was online for several weeks then dropped offline today. The light was blinking slowly, not reconnecting. A power cycle cause it to re-connect. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/453/) - Thanks @ChickenMilk for making this plugin. I have installed it but for some reason, it seems to be doing everything twice?? Any idea whats going on here? May 29 18:00:35 raspberrypi homebridge[721]: [5/29/2017, 6:00:35 PM] [Garage] Getting current state... May 29 18:00:36 raspberrypi homebridge[721]: [5/29/2017, 6:00:36 PM] [Garage] Getting current state... May 29 18:00:36 raspberrypi - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/452/) - my apologies for not being clear, this is what ifttt want to get from anything posting to the maker channel: https://maker.ifttt.com/use/key To trigger an Event Make a POST or GET web request to: https://maker.ifttt.com/trigger/{event}/with/key/*key* what i am looking for is what is the {event} that Open garage sends? thanks Raptor - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/451/) - Thank you for fixing it on your own. Sometimes the OTA update may get stuck due to data transfer failure but generally if it gets stuck you can unplug power and reboot the device, and just try again. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/450/) - I am not sure what you mean by "read from" OG -- the IFTTT feature pushes messages from the OG to the IFTTT server, it doesn't read from OG directly. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/449/) - I am not really sure about this. Does Blynk work when you don't have VPN setup? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/448/) - Fixed. I did the update on my PC via a USB cable and it now works fine again. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/444/) - screenshot of smartthings with the OpenGarage device added - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/443/) - I've just written a device handler for the opengarage device for smarthings, which is working well for me. You can try it yourself here: https://github.com/littlegumSmartHome/opengarage.io-handler/tree/master Just create a device handle, copy this code in, and publish for your own use. Then add a device using the device handler and fill out the preferences. Cheers Ian - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/442/) - Blynk issue is fixed, details on Blynk not connecting lines - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/441/) - This is fixed. I have gone through the Blynk cloud network connection and all the pin config on the Blynk. Issue is If OG is reset and Blynk is open on iOS, Blynk will not get a IP address from the OG. There seems to some funny code here and I suggest OG code to - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/440/) - I was hoping someone would make this. Thank you. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/438/) - Samer, It is better to get the critical features working first and then you can get watch etc.. working later. I thought watch feature was a great achievement since it was so convenient. BTW, yesterday OG app got settings working again with history but main button does not work for open and close. Also yesterday - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/437/) - Ray, I got a major issue with Blynk from yesterday. Some how Blync app is not connecting to the device and saying device is off line... I can see the device from the web address and it is set to local IP+ cloud. I could get the garage door working via the web but not - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/434/) - Apologies for the delay in replying to this thread. As you might be aware I am undergoing my residency in Pathology and currently preparing for my board examinations. With that said, Blynk had a change in their API which required a change in the call the app is making to query the Blynk API for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/433/) - After so many Blync updates some how that app is now stable... But Opengarage App is gone Kaput and worst is Opengarage Apple watch was gone dead.. It does not even open it when you touch the App button on the watch.(2nd gen watch). As a R&D Director running million doer products design and development, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/432/) - This is definitely doable if you modify the firmware code. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/431/) - One thing you can try is to install Blynk on a different mobile phone, or pad, and log in to your account. See if you receive notifications on a different phone. If not, it's possible that the notification widget is for some reason removed. You can add it again -- this is a widget available - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/430/) - Is there a way to customize the push notification message when adopting OpenGarage for other applications (e.g., Full/Empty, High/Low instead of Open/Close). Thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/428/) - Cool. Thanks a lot for sharing! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/427/) - Connection from phone to cloud can be easily made secure -- Blynk supports secure connection, it's just a matter of changing a few lines of code in the firmware code. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/421/) - Ok, as I asked Ray by email I would like to give the answers here for reference: My requirements are: Open/Close shutter at given times OpenGarage doesn't do time-based action yet (the only automation it does is to trigger closing the door if it's left open for more than xxx minutes). It's certainly possible - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/422/) - What would it take to secure the connection between the device and the server? IMO, security should be a very high priority for OpenGarage, as it has the capability to let someone into my house. If the authorization token isn't encrypted, it's probably not that hard for an attacker to get it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/419/) - Glad to hear it's working well for you. Thanks for the update! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/418/) - I have been using your mqtt addition with home assistant for 2 garages for over a month now and it is working flawlessly. Thanks again for the help Ben! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/417/) - If you don't want notification, you can go to the Blynk project, stop the project, click on the Notification widget and delete it. Then click on the Play icon again to run the project again. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/416/) - You said you are 'using IOs' -- what is IOs? The OpenGarage user manual: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/raw/master/docs/OGManual.pdf has some basic descriptions about how to get IFTTT notification to work. You need to: - create an account on IFTTT - enable the maker channel, and copy / paste the Maker key to OpenGarage - create a recipe in - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/415/) - Without the Blynk app, you can set up port forwarding on your router so that you can access OpenGarage remotely by using your router's external IP address. I am surprised to hear that Blynk produces random triggers. I've never had such a problem before. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/413/) - Has this been addressed yet? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/412/) - It is accepting the setting now... Not sure what changes. However, I am not getting any notifications. I am using IOs and have all notifications set to on. Do I need to set up that IFTTT routine to receive notifications??? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/408/) - Hi all, I have just completed a new upgraded version of EchoGarage. New features has been added like detection of the car presence using an extra HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor and parking assistance with the aid of a nice neopixel led ring! You will find detailed instructions here. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/407/) - What firmware version is it running? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/405/) - You can find the D1 mini's pinout here (Wemos removed the direct link from their page) Wemos D1-mini - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/404/) - Thanks Ray - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/403/) - OK, it may be that the released bin does not contain this last minute change. I will check and update this weekend. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/400/) - The OpenGarage mobile app does not use cloud connection yet, so it cannot show settings and history when you are remote, and you can only access them when you are on the local network. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/394/) - Ben, i think you just nailed it. I put your mqtt code on my main opengarage that is setup in my garage last month, but it wasn't working. I am now working with another open garage on my test bench, and i just realized that now that mqtt is working, i bet that both open - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/393/) - OG is setup to take readings every 4 seconds via the webpage, however it looks like mqtt is reporting readings every 1 second. Do you know how to get mqtt to publish every 4 seconds and so i can test if this fixes the issue? I put the MQTT publish commands in the same function - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/391/) - I’m not sure what the root cause might be; I’m using the same variable (“distance”) that is being written to the log, webpage, and to Blynk. On mine I’m seeing the number move a little (from 145-147) but not wide changes like you are seeing on your bench. Ben, OG is setup to take readings - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/390/) - I'm not sure what the root cause might be; I'm using the same variable ("distance") that is being written to the log, webpage, and to Blynk. On mine I'm seeing the number move a little (from 145-147) but not wide changes like you are seeing on your bench. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/389/) - Ben, i removed the user/pass and it seems to be working. Not sure if it was just the user pass or the way i have mosquito setup. Anyway, now that open garage is publishing to mqtt the issue i'm having is the distance variables it is printing are strange. I have it on my test - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/388/) - OK .. now it seems to work. I discovered the problem. The "automation - notify me" check box must be checked. I never noticed this under the previous version. All is well now. Thanks. Very cool product. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/387/) - I did that .. BLYNK is working .. it senses distances and changes when it senses "open" vs "closed"... but it doesn't send that change status to my android phone. When I was using V 1.0.4, all this worked. Since I upgraded to V 1.0.5, all seems to work, (I can activate the relay, etc. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/385/) - Hi Ray, Thank you for responding. My OG's are both very new and both were and are already using 1.0.5 firmware. I haven't upgraded them since they arrived. I assume that the issue remains in this firmware version. Michael - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/379/) - That's a known issue with firmware 1.0.4. From 1.0.5 we have added capability for the device to re-connect once it detects the connection to router has lost. I need to add some descriptions in the user manual about how to update firmware, but here is a quick walk-through: 1. Download the new firmware from: https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/raw/master/Compiled/og_1.0.5.bin - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/376/) - First, check your Options page and make sure the blynk authorization token is still there (this token needs to match your Blynk's project auth token), and 'accessibility' is set to Direct + Cloud. The reason to check this is that in some cases, upgrading from 1.0.4 to 1.0.5 may trigger a factory reset of options, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/375/) - nope and that would explain it!!!! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/374/) - Have you done the Blynk modification? https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/tree/master/Modifications - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/373/) - Gompka and DynamoBen - using the Arduino IDE and getting errors of: redefinition of 'BlynkWifi Blynk' main.cpp:519: error: 'class UpdaterClass' has no member named 'reset' main.cpp:815: error: no matching function for call to 'BlynkWifi::begin(const char*)' and others.... assuming I have the wrong libraries loaded or IDE wont work here....my brain tells me this is something - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/371/) - Thanks for making the app. I have two OpenGarage controllers and would like to be able to control them from the lock screen on my android phone as well as from my wife's phone. A lock screen control means that the garages could be opened from phones with minimal interruption to safe driving. Is there - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/369/) - Yes thanks .. I figured that out after I posted. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/368/) - He means phone app which can be found on Google Play or Apple App Store. If you have having issues with Blynk I would suggest starting a new thread so others can help troubleshoot. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/367/) - When you say OpenGarage app, are you referring to the firmware? I just updated my OpenGarage firmware to V 1.0.5. I am using Blynk as my cloud/mobile app. I noticed that the Blynk push notifications stopped working. When the garage state changes (open to closed) with ver 1.0.4, Blynk sent a notification to my phone - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/366/) - thank you for the information. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/360/) - Cool. Thanks for sharing and the detailed documentation. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/359/) - OK, I will send a note to Samer to investigate this issue. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/357/) - This QR code issue is only discovered recently, and it's due to a bug in Blynk. The video was made a year ago so we couldn't have anticipated this issue when making the video a year ago. Also, I emailed the Blynk team and they said they are working to fix this issue for the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/351/) - Ben, I have a spare esp8266 that i will rig up as a pseudo open garage so that i don't have to run back and forth to the garage when its 14F here in Chicago lol. I'll do some testing and report back. Thanks again. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/350/) - Yes just "GarageDoor" no slashes. Also its worth noting that I've not tested user/pass since I'm not doing access control on my server at the moment. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/349/) - Hey Ben, thank you for the files, i compiled and uploaded and seems like everything opengarage relate is working but i'm not getting anything on my mqtt broker. The topic is just "GarageDoor" right? I changed the mqtt server and added my username and password, am I missing anything else? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/344/) - After iOS update 3 days ago, I got a strange problem with your app.. Blync is ok but OG App can open and close but all others are stuck. Cannot get into, settings, history since it start to scan saying "One moment please" but thats it since it is stuck on that message. I deleted - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/343/) - Hi Ray, when you did the video, you did not create a Blync set up info which you published recently with 6 photos which I found to be very useful. Pls. add that set up pictures to the video. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPFHAlTTHmpiL96sAFa5akGD3sTM0Uk87SOsOR4Yua7xU8D7tQl8BWoDutYkN7LgQ?key=U015NGlTbDQxSzJWLTY1SHYxT3BOQzhnR3dhRkpn BTW, I have to mail QR code and opened it via the mac screen for - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/342/) - We are getting close to get our own cloud proxy working and put it to real use. It seems this is a good time to part ways with Blynk as it has started becoming a liability for us... - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/341/) - @siri: put the photo of what in the first with the video? Did you mean the QR code? That's already in the user manual. This is an open-source project, and we are a very small team with only 2 people. I am not sure what's your expectation, but please be patient as we have limited - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/340/) - Why didn't you put the photo in the first place with your video? Would have save saved many freking hrs trying to get this working after Blync shutting it down with off line message and then extortion kicking on.. I run huge R&D for a US tech company and I am very disappointed about documentation - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/338/) - I am afraid, Blync app is always off line and does not see my local ip, even though I can get to the controller via the browser .. Any idea how to get Blync back to recognise the controller.. I got this fixed, Seen photos at firmware forum and tks for this since it would - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/332/) - I've added distance, the only file that changed was main.cpp. Enjoy! - [Reply To: Opengarage App](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/reply-to-opengarage-app/) - The camera issue is know and should be fixed in the next update. I will look into the buttons not working as well Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - [Reply To: Upcoming 2.0 release of OpenGarage app](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/reply-to-upcoming-2-0-release-of-opengarage-app/) - I am working on resolving this and should have it fully working. In development it worked but the release did not. Sorry for the delay but should hopefully have an update for this soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/329/) - Ben thank you for the code, it will same me a lot of time and swearing lol. I will load it up when i get home and let you know how it goes. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/324/) - OK things are now functional; the rearchitecting of Blynk threw things off a bit. This is the latest version from Github with MQTT added. The only files that change are main.cpp and you need a modified Arduino parent file (it needs the PubSubClient include). The MQTT server IP is at the top of main.cpp along - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/327/) - Awesome thanks!!! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/322/) - Will do, however I tried merging the latest changes to the project with my code and now it's broken so I need to fix that first. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/321/) - The connection from your phone to the cloud server is through secure channels, the connection from the device to the cloud is currently not secured, though someone would have to know your 32-byte authorization token in order to cause any problem. For that reason, the authorization token should be kept for yourself. If you don't - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/320/) - Your wife can use the same Blynk login as yours and therefore will not need to create a separate account. Once logged in, you should see the same OG project. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/318/) - Ben if you could send me your code or upload it here i would appreciate it. My email is gompkaa@gmail.com - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/317/) - So blynk is working flawlessly at this point but the actual iOS app will not work when on a cellular connection. Also will I need blynk on every device that has the iOS app. For example does my wife need blynk on hers or is it good just on my phone. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/316/) - Ray, Way to go! Fixed the issue immediately. You're a champ! I have a lot to learn about IOT but this has been a big confidence boost. Love the product. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/315/) - We are working on our own cloud support so that in the future we can bypass Blynk and use our own service. Blynk has worked well in the past. Pretty much the only reason to use Blynk is its cloud access feature, and it was fairly easy to use. But their frequent updates sometimes introduce - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/313/) - It appears that this is a bug with Blynk's QR scan on iOS. Just received another report of the same issue. Here are the details: Apparently the problem is that the widgets have no associated pins, hence they are not getting any value. This seems to be an issue with Blynk's QR code scan feature - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/311/) - Ah OK that helps, thanks! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/308/) - Thanks for the reply Ray I have checked those settings and rebooted to no avail. But things have gotten weirder. If I have blynk running I get open and closed notifications but I can not tell it to open or close with the blynk app or remotely with the OpenGarage app. I am running on - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/307/) - My understanding from talking to Samer is that the geofence does not actually trigger any garage door action (because the plugin he is using does not support triggering action). It does send you a notification that you are within some certain range to the garage door, and you can then trigger door action if you - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/306/) - The OpenGarage API is available here: https://openthings.freshdesk.com/solution/folders/5000283224 everything is implemented through HTTP GET requests, which most services support. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/305/) - Make sure the 'accessibility' is set to 'Local + Cloud'. Once you change the settings, make sure you reboot OpenGarage for the setting to be effective. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/304/) - I can't think of any reason. The OpenGarage wires are connected to the internal relay, which is in open circuit state unless if the relay is activated. I can't imagine how two open circuit wires will affect your door pushbutton. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/303/) - I've never seen this issue. Did you build you own OpenGarage or did you buy from us? If you are using a relay board, note that many relay boards are 'active low' type, and that could explain the reverse logic. If you are using your own relay, and use a MOSFET to drive it, make - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/302/) - So if two users have the app and control the same door how does the geofencing work? First person to leave the fence closes the door or both users must leave? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/300/) - I have had working MQTT code for a few months now. What is missing at this point is the UI config options. If someone wants to work on that part I can post my code someplace. Just let me know. NOTE: I'm sending unencrypted messages to the server, I've not tried to do anything with - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/297/) - I have the same problem - Blynk app not connecting to my OG. Auth Token from Blynk is the same as the cloud token in OG. Any ideas? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/293/) - At start up the relais is immediately activated, saw some posts on Blynk with other guys having the same problem with other projects. Still don't get it, code is correct and defines pin low when not activated by a trigger. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/292/) - Cool. Thanks for sharing! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/291/) - Hello all, I wrote the original post over on the old site, so if you have any questions about Android integration projects, or Tasker or RESTask or the Blynk REST API, I can try my best to answer them. Regards, Bill - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/290/) - Also interested in the mqtt code, would like to run my own mqtt server instead of relying on blynk. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/289/) - Here is a link to my post wemos d1 and dht22 - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/287/) - thanks, I am looking forward to your post. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/286/) - Sotrios I will start a separate post with a more detailed write up on what I did. I'm working on it, will takeemail another day or two. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/284/) - Would love any code you have as a starting point and would share back what I make. I have an audio notification that announces the garage door as opened and MQTT would align with the ESP8266/nrlf24l01 sensor network in the greater house. Also - as the device is overhead i use the distance as a - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/282/) - You should be free to explore without worrying about bricking the thing -- ESP8266 comes with a built-in bootloader that's very robust. I've never seen a case where the bootloader is corrupted. Because OpenGarage firmware supports over the air (OTA) update, there is actually no need to update firmware through the USB cable -- of - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/281/) - You said you measured 'high level' all the way -- could you clarify you which two points are you measuring this voltage? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/280/) - Hi Gompka, I am also interested in adding a dht22. Could you please share the details of your project (code modifications, DHT22 version, library, pin diagram etc.)? Have you also made changes on opensprinkler UI or you just use blynk app? All these could be very useful for users with little programming experience like me. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/279/) - Ray, i finally got everything working, thank you for your direction, i am just waiting for a project box to come in and will be installing this on the garage! - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/278/) - I have been playing with MQTT and some MQTT topics for open Garage as well. I'm also tossing the blynk stuff and cloud integration overboard and hopefully will use Nodered in it's place. I have the open Garage hardware and am anxious to program it with straight Arduino code without nodemcu or esptool. Can I - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/276/) - thanks, this is a useful information. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/275/) - The current rating of the relay is 3A @ 250VAC (also 3V @ 30VDC) - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/272/) - Hi, I mean the max voltage (AC or DC) and max current that I can directly switch on/off with the on-board relay. I made a diagram below: thanks - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/271/) - OpenGarage is completely open source, you can find the circuit design at: https://github.com/opengarage I am not sure what you mean by 'the voltage output of the relay' -- the relay does not output any voltage itself, it's a switch. The on-board relay is rated 3 amp contact current. If your water pump exceeds 3 amp, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/270/) - Just reference dht.h in main.cpp. You can define the dht pin anywhere, but I would suggest defining it in defines.h as that's where all hardware pins are specified. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/269/) - Ray, i can get the dht sensor working with the blynk examples and my wemos d1, however when it comes to open garage the code is much more complicated and I don't even know where i should reference the dht.h library and where i can define the dht pin. I'm sorry to be a pita, - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/267/) - Thank you Ray, where could I find the technical specification of OG board. What is the voltage output of relay? Can I use the on-board relay to switch on/off for example a water pump? Great product! Sotirios - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/262/) - Yes, I think this is a great alternative use of OG -- a while back I saw a project here: https://lowpowerlab.com/2013/04/25/sump-pump-alert-with-moteino-hc-sr04/ that uses the same ultrasonic distance sensor for sump pump monitoring. I think the stock OG firmware can already be used as a water level sensor -- you can set the threshold to an - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/261/) - Looking forward to it. - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/260/) - what are your ping results on your local network to Open Garage? Maybe try to reset to factory defaults (hold down physical button for 5 seconds) and try again. Assume you didn't select "cloud only" in the configuration? - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/252/) - Hi, I've created a Python script to check the door status that uses the OG API. It uses the Requests package for Python. #!/usr/bin/env python2 import requests og_address = 'opengarage.lan' # set OG IP or hostname og_password = 'password' # set OG password response = requests.get('http://%s/jc' % og_address) data = response.json() status = (data['door']) if - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/251/) - I had the same thought - weak wifi - as soon as the local control became hit or miss. But I dropped that theory once I saw how reliable Blynk was. Your suggestion seems reasonable, tho. I'll have to get an extender to test it and I'll let you know the results. Thanks. Btw, the - [](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/250/) - Hi, I am not sure how this is possible either. One explanation about why Blynk works is that when you access Blynk you are accessing the Blynk server which is always alive. OG may be experiencing network connectivity issues but as long as it communicates with the Blynk server once in a while to update - [Re: Re: Button colour](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-button-colour/) - OK, good suggestion and will definitely consider it for the next firmware release. - [Re: Re: Local Blynk Server instead of cloud Blynk?](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-local-blynk-server-instead-of-cloud-blynk/) - The begin() method can take optional parameters such as your custom server IP. Specifically, check the begin() function's parameter list https://github.com/OpenGarage/OpenGarage-Firmware/blob/master/Modifications/BlynkSimpleEsp8266.h#L65 the second and third parameters provide your custom server and port number (if it's different from the default). - [Re: Re: HOWTO: App Integration to Check Garage Door at 10 PM](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-howto-app-integration-to-check-garage-door-at-10-pm/) - This is great. Thank you for sharing. I learned about Blynk's REST API, which I didn't know before. - [Re: Re: Mobile App for OpenGarage](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-mobile-app-for-opengarage/) - Thanks for the app! I like how it gets right to the point with the big Open button. :) I do have some questions/issues/suggestions, though. I came to this forum because ever since I installed the OG earlier this week, I have rarely been able to access it with the local web interface. I almost - [Re: Re: WPA2-Enterprise?](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-wpa2-enterprise/) - I don't think it supports WPS2-Enterprise. This is more of a general question for ESP8266 module -- I don't think I've read its support for WPA2-Enterprise, or 5G anywhere, so I assume it doesn't. - [Re: Re: MQTT and OG](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-mqtt-and-og/) - I am not very familiar with MQTT (followed a few tutorials and so on). Please share what you have, and we are definitely interested in incorporating MQTT into future firmwares. I am sure many users would appreciate it too. - [Re: Re: Shared Code: OpenGarage Tools](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-shared-code-opengarage-tools/) - OK, cool. Thanks for sharing! - [Re: Re: Wiring for remote button](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-wiring-for-remote-button-3/) - Wired up to the wall button, worked like a CHAMP! I'm excited for my OG to arrive!!! - [Re: Re: Wifi doesn't reconnect](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-wifi-doesnt-reconnect-3/) - Well, I'm a network engineer, so more often than you would think. :D I'm actually more worried that the device will somehow lose its wifi connection, maybe due to temporary wifi interference, and then it's off the network until I power cycle it. If it happens while I'm not home that could be impacting since - [Re: Re: static ip](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-static-ip/) - The best way to set static IP is to use the router's DHCP reservation (or called IP reservation) feature, which binds a specific IP to the MAC address. This way, if OpenGarage reboots, or router reboots, the IP assigned to it will remain the same. - [Re: Re: static ip](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-static-ip-3/) - What router do you use? I've not seen a router that does not have IP reservation (or DHCP reservation) feature. It's definitely possible to change the firmware to support static IP. It's just that using static IP that way is not recommended because it can result in IP conflicts. It's best to have the router - [Re: Re: Wifi doesn't reconnect](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-wifi-doesnt-reconnect/) - OK, this has been added to todo list. I have previously rebooted my router multiple times and didn't encounter any problem with OG reconnecting, so I didn't think this is an issue (i.e. I assume the ESP8266 library automatically handles reconnection). But now I will add some more explicit code to handle reconnection. - [Re: Re: Wifi doesn't reconnect](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-wifi-doesnt-reconnect-2/) - I will look into this. How often do you upgrade the firmware on your access point? i assume it's not very often? - [Re: Re: static ip](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-static-ip-5/) - OpenSprinkler firmware started several years ago, and back then IP reservation wasn't as prevalent. On today's routers, IP reservation is pretty much a standard feature. - [Re: Re: static ip](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-static-ip-2/) - @ray wrote:The best way to set static IP is to use the router's DHCP reservation (or called IP reservation) feature, which binds a specific IP to the MAC address. This way, if OpenGarage reboots, or router reboots, the IP assigned to it will remain the same. while that may be the 'best' way it is - [Re: Re: static ip](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-static-ip-4/) - it's an older wrt54g. I'm considering flashing it with dd-wrt but until then it does not have dhcp reservation. > ip conflicts really? then why does the open sprinkler have static ip features? ;-) - [Re: Re: reminder for open door at 10 p.m.](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-reminder-for-open-door-at-10-p-m-2/) - +1 here but no programming experience. - [Re: Re: reminder for open door at 10 p.m.](https://opengarage.io/forums/reply/re-reminder-for-open-door-at-10-p-m-3/) - I wasn't up for doing a whole firmware, so I put together this python script using selenium package that I run as a cron job from my RaspberryPi. 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