ratgdo is a WiFi control board for your garage door opener that works over your local network. No subscriptions required.
ratgdo connects to your door opener with three simple wires and works with virtually any residential Chamberlain or Liftmaster manufactured garage door opener and also offers basic support for other brands which use dry contacts to control the door.
It can control the door and report back the actual status of the door (closed, opening, open, closing). For Security + 2.0 door openers, the obstruction sensors, light, wireless lockout and even motion sensing are also integrated.
As a local based integration if there is internet disruptions you will still have control / feedback over your garage door through Crestron Home.
Features
- IP Control
- Custom Page for control
- Compatible with Lighting Door Control device (note Input Logic must be set to Reverse)
- Control
- Garage Door Open
- Garage Door Close
- Garage Door Toggle
- Garage Door Position Slider
- Garage Door Stop
- Remote Lock
- Remote Unlock
- Garage Light (on/off)
- Feedback
- Garage Door Open
- Garage Door Opening
- Garage Door Close
- Garage Door Closing
- Garage Door Position
- Motion Sensing (if wall control panel has motion detector built in)
- Obstruction (if Obstruction Detector IR/PE Beams installed)
- Light State
- Wireless Remote Lock State
FAQ
Why is this product so exciting?
Ratgdo is a WiFi control board for your garage door opener that works over your local network. No subscriptions required.
Ratgdo connects to your door opener with three simple wires and works with virtually any residential Chamberlain or Liftmaster manufactured garage door opener and also offers basic support for other brands which use dry contacts to control the door.
It can control the door and report back the actual status of the door (closed, opening, open, closing). For Security + 2.0 door openers, the obstruction sensors, light, wireless lockout and even motion sensing are also integrated.
As a local based integration if there is internet disruptions you will still have control / feedback over your garage door through Crestron Home.
What garage doors will this work on?
Any residential door opener manufactured Chamberlain/Liftmaster which has a yellow learn button except for wall mounted jackshaft openers with model # 8500, 8500C, RJ020 or RJ020C
A matrix of known / tested compatible garage doors can be found via link below.
How does the motion sensors and obstruction sensors work?
- Motion detection requires a wall control panel with a built in motion detector such as the 889LM.
- Obstruction Status requires Obstruction Detection Beams be installed. This can be purchased from the garage door manufacturer.
- The Ratgdo custom page includes the motion sensor and obstruction sections. If these are not available on your product configuration then please delete the motion sensor or irbeam sections of the custom page from your project.
What is the remote control lock?
This feature allows you to disable the RF remote control from controlling the garage door. This is useful if the car is parked outdoors or if it is loaned out to someone whom the homeowner does not want to give access to the garage to.
Help i cannot use my garage door RF remote anymore.
You have locked the remote control. Unlock it via the driver or via the Ratgdo web server.
How do i install Ratgdo hardware?
Please see link below instructions. Take note that you need to pre-install the ESPHome firmware as per instructions below.
How does the driver talk to Ratgdo?
The driver will communicate to Ratgdo via IP. Please ensure that the Ratgdo is put on a static or reserved ip address.
Do i need to install reed switches for garage door position feedback?
Ratgdo provides full two way feedback on the motor position. As such we know at any time if it is fully open, partially open or fully closed. As such no reed switches are required.
Where can i purchase Ratgdo?
This driver is designed to work with ratgdo with the ESPHome firmware installed. You can order the hardware from the following website
Do you offer showroom discounts?We offer dealers a free showroom licence for demonstration and educational purposes. See link below for T&C's and signup procedure. I want to try this driver out before buying it?
All Chowmain drivers for Crestron Home come with a 90 day trial. Just add the driverCentral licencing driver and this driver and you're good to go. No registration required.
Do you offer other drivers?
We have hundreds of drivers. Many of which are manufacturer sponsored and free. Please visit our website to view all available drivers including FREE drivers.
Version 20240226
Initial release
