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2010-01-21 , 14:39
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Its not just about the app, you need a transmitter that can broadcast on 433 mhz band. I dont think any phone or computer has something like that. The hardware can only transmit within preset limits for wifi bluetooth fm-radio etc...
 
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2010-01-21 , 14:44
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Originally Posted by vartanov View Post
Its not just about the app, you need a transmitter that can broadcast on 433 mhz band. I dont think any phone or computer has something like that. The hardware can only transmit within preset limits for wifi bluetooth fm-radio etc...
I know that it is also a hardware issue. What I was saying is that before the N900 hardware was finalized, they could have added the extra transmitter for a three channel garage door opener. Even my Nisan Murano has that feature.
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2010-01-21 , 14:46
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Thanks therock, I wasn't remembering the exact frequency
 
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2010-01-21 , 14:48
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Won't be so hard to implement.
Relay <--> PIC µC <--> ethernet <--> WiFi <--> N900 <--> Software

Garage project anyone?
 
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2010-01-21 , 14:53
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Sadly, I feel that for convenience, a GSM door opener would be a better choice. It isn't range limited (so you can trigger the door as you drive up the front driveway), it is zero cost once installed, and doesn't rely on auto-connecting. The added bonus is it would work from any phone.

My research (I was bored) led me here: http://www.gsm-secure.co.uk/GSM-Access-Control.php
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2010-01-21 , 15:17
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I agree that GSM door opener is a much more easy approach, but it's expensive too. WiFi is mostly installed in a house and the control circuit if your going with ethernet would be <$70 plus you get the added benefit of controlling other electronics too. You could maybe use bluetooth with a modded antennae (receiver side) to extend the range.
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=7830
 
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2010-01-21 , 16:05
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Bluetooth with a PIC would be good. You could even configure it to only accept connections from certain mac addresses, and to open when the dial button was pressed.
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2010-01-21 , 16:54
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Originally Posted by Den in USA View Post
I know that it is also a hardware issue. What I was saying is that before the N900 hardware was finalized, they could have added the extra transmitter for a three channel garage door opener. Even my Nisan Murano has that feature.
But your Nissan Murano is a car and the N900 is a phone? It makes sense to have a garage door opener built into a car and there's no shortage of space to put it.

Personally I'd resent paying for and having to lug around the hardware for a garage door opener on a phone (or computer or whatever it is).
 
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2010-01-21 , 17:03
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Originally Posted by wizbowes View Post
But your Nissan Murano is a car and the N900 is a phone? It makes sense to have a garage door opener built into a car and there's no shortage of space to put it.

Personally I'd resent paying for and having to lug around the hardware for a garage door opener on a phone (or computer or whatever it is).
Actually, the garage door opener is built into the rear view mirror.
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2010-01-21 , 17:04
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A bit dismissive don't you think? If you don't ask a question you can never find the solution.
I agree with you... to a point. But there are questions that people should really look into a bit, before they start asking them. If you (not YOU personally) can't be bothered enough to do some research before asking, then I (personally), reserve the right to give you a hard time over your question.

Google is pretty good at finding answers to a question. Chances are, that out of 6 billion people someone may have had the same idea(s) you've had, and have posted/asked about it online.
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