Installing the firmware

ratgdo v2.53i

1. You must use Google Chrome or a Chromium based browser. No other browsers support serial device communication at this time.
2. Connect ratgdo directly to your Mac or PC with a USB micro data cable (Additional USB to UART drivers may be required, Do not use a USB hub or Monitor). ratgdo v2.5x requires the CH340 USB to UART driver.
3. Choose the version you wish to install, and connect to your WiFi:
• ESP Home - best for Home Assistant, Control4, Nice/Elan, & Crestron integrations
• HomeKit - best for those with iOS and without home automation platforms (no dry contact control support yet)

ratgdo32 disco

1. You must use Google Chrome or a Chromium based browser. No other browsers support serial device communication at this time.
2. Connect ratgdo to your Mac or PC with a USB C cable (Additional USB to UART drivers may be required). ratgdo32 disco requires the CH9102 USB to UART driver.
3. Visit the ESP Home firmware installation page to install the firmware. Choose ratgdo32 disco as the board type, and choose the control protocol that suits your garage door opener model.
• After installing the firmware, you will be prompted to join your wifi after which you will be able to "visit the device" which will open the ESP Home WebUI.
4. To enable the buzzer, configure the Closing Delay to a time greater than 0 seconds.
5. To enable the vehicle detection sensor, configure the Vehicle distance target to be greater than 0. A proper Vehicle distance target should be approximately 200mm greater than the Vehicle distance actual when the car is parked under the sensor (see mounting).