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Locksmiths Both Feared and Admired Elmer

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After locking the door and leaving the keys inside one too many times, Elmer hit upon an entry strategy that involves no keys or codes to remember. He simply attached a timer to his door-bell, and a timer relay to the key switch terminals on the opener for the door on his attached garage. The doorbell operates normally, except when it is pushed continuously for 12-15 seconds, which automatically opens the garage door. Of course, if neighbors or friends find out, you're no longer secure!

For PDF links to Elmer Jones' instructions and drawings:

Schematic drawing of door bell activated delay garage door opener

Circuit board drawing

Doorbell timer drawing

Keyless entry system parts list
Amt Part Description Allied Part #
5 Diode 1N4148 950-1550
2 Disconnect female-12-18 AWG 617-1481
1 Capacitor 220µF25V 852-7030
1 Capacitor 47µF16V 852-7002
1 Capacitor 470µF10V 852-6500
1 Op amp LM741CN 263-0134
1 Reed relay 5V SPST, N.O. 681-0005
1 Resistor 0.5W. 560O 832-8315
1 Resistor 0.5W 680O 832-8330
1 Resistor 0.25W. 22KO 832-0585
1 Resistor 0.25W. 82KO 832-0703
1 Resistor 0.25 120KO 832-0727
1 Enclosure (1 × 1.5 × 2.5 inch) 736-0061
1 Switch, rocker - mini 676-0032
1 Hook up wire 22 AWG solid 696-9282
Additional parts required: Attached garage, garage door opener, common doorbell, circuit board, solder 1lb 60/40, 21Ga.
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