Turning My Roller Gate into a Smart WiFi-Controlled System
Turning My Roller Gate into a Smart WiFi-Controlled System ESP32C3 Board on Proto Board Have you ever wondered if you could take any device and control it from your phone? Well, I did! I wanted to transform my home roller gate into a WiFi-controlled system , eliminating the unreliable RF remote provided by the manufacturer. The Problem with Manufacturer-Provided Remotes The RF remote that came with my roller gate has been a constant source of frustration: Excessive Battery Drain – The remote’s battery runs out too quickly. Lost Programming – The remote frequently forgets its paired state. Manufacturer Dependency – If the remote malfunctions, I have to rely on the manufacturer to fix it. To make things worse, the battery used in these remotes is: Difficult to find in Sri Lanka Toxic and disposable – A single-use battery with harmful compounds Additionally, for some unknown reason, the system often loses its remote pairing , requiring reprogramming. While the controller board...
