Elevate your garage door opener experience with our innovative PCB, designed as a cost-effective alternative to the Ratgdo. Enjoy seamless connectivity by integrating it with your home WiFi network, enabling remote control from anywhere using Home Assistant.
This PCB is designed to work with Chamberlain models (yellow, purple, orange, and red learn button) and Liftmaster models (also with a yellow, purple, orange, and red learn button).
This PCB is provided without firmware, allowing you to customize your setup. It is compatible with Paul’s firmware, other firmware options, or firmware of your choice. HomeKit firmware will work with this version.
USB-C cable included for setup or power. All circuit boards are rigorously tested before shipping to ensure quality and performance.
Recognizing that an ESP has a limited lifespan, we designed all versions to allow for easy replacement of the ESP module. By avoiding permanent integration into the PCB, you won’t need to purchase an entirely new unit when the ESP eventually needs to be replaced.
We offer combined shipping if you wish to purchase multiple units!
Please see below for detailed descriptions of each version:
Vision: The most feature-packed unit in its class - unmatched on the market! Now with an integrated camera, with motion detection, person motion detection, vehicle motion detection, noise detection, and an alarm for enhanced security. PCB is equipped with a high-gain WiFi antenna for superior connectivity and interference avoidance. Requires 120v outlet for power. Includes USB wire.
v2.51: Our most popular version and most budget-friendly option. Features a standard D1 Mini and an onboard transformer*. This uses a USB-C (not included).
v2.52: This version uses a powerful ESP32 processor and adds extra sensors only in Home Assistant (buzzer, temperature, and humidity). It includes a standard Wi-Fi antenna and an onboard transformer*. It’s compatible with Home Assistant and HomeKit (without the buzzer, temperature and humidity), and it uses USB-C for power (included).
v2.53: Features a standard D1 Mini with a high-gain WiFi antenna and an onboard transformer*. Ideal for setups far from your router or WiFi access point. Note: Antenna is mounted on the case. No chip modification required. This uses a USB-C (not included).
v2.54: Same as 2.52 but with a high-gain WiFi antenna.Compatible with Home Assistant and Home kit. This uses a USB-C (included).
Feature | v2.51 | v2.52 | v2.53 | v2.54 | Vision | Competitors | Ratgdo DIY |
ESP Chip | ESP8266 | ESP32 | ESP8266 | ESP32 | ESP32 | ESP32 | ESP8266 |
Replaceable ESP Module | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Fuse Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
6V–30V Converter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Buzzer | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Temperature | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Humidity | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Status LEDs (Power & Data Transfer) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Access to All Circuits on PCB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Home Assistant Integration (GDO) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Apple HomeKit Support | Yes* | Yes | Yes* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi Antenna | Standard | Standard | High Gain | High Gain | High Gain | Standard | Standard |
Camera | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Obstruction Status | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | No |
Light Control & Status | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Door Control & Status | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Remote Lockout | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tariffs Included (U.S. & Canada) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |