Automated sliding gate

An old sliding gate got upgraded with electric motors.

An old sliding gate got upgraded with electric motors.
This particular sliding gate is very heavy and gets opened and closed quite frequently.

Specification

  • Power supply: 230 V AC
  • Control Interfaces:
    • Buttons on gate
    • Buttons on control box
    • Remote control (radio transmitter)
    • Web interface

Components

Mechanical

  • 2x 3d-printed gear
  • 2x Toothed rack
  • 4x Custom end position damper
  • 2x Custom guide roller

Motor

  • Power: 0.3 kW
  • Voltage: 400 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Type: Three phase asynchronous motor
  • Connection: Connected with capacitor for single-phase operation

Control

  • Custom pcb with ESP-32 microcontroller
  • 12 V relays for controlling the motors
  • Sensors:
    • Limit roller switches
    • Photoelectric barrier
  • Radio receiver (for remote control)

schema heating system
Basic schema of the system with the used sensors.

Videos

First open

2018.02.06

First close

2018.02.06

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