Gate Openers

[vickersbond]

Joe Striano places a chip on the outside mirror (inside the mirror) of your car that enables you to approach and stop at gates in The Villages, and the gate will open. No buttons to push, no widows to roll down. No wet arms in car when raining - and reduces possibility of car hijacking. He did an outstanding job on our cars. Call him. Get this chip. You will be glad you did. Phone 845-542-7365

[dewilson58]

Joe Striano places a chip on the outside mirror and reduces possibility of car hijacking.

Great, I was wondering how to reduce car jacking (with people in the car) in TV.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[MrFlorida]

How does the car jacking thing work ?

[dewilson58]

How does the car jacking thing work ?

...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Wow !! reduces the risk of hijacking , good to hear . I think I’ll cancel my coverage for that from State Farm

[Stu from NYC]

Do vendors give a discount for people doing commercials for them? Asking for a friend

[Bilyclub]

Joe Striano places a chip on the outside mirror (inside the mirror) of your car that enables you to approach and stop at gates in The Villages, and the gate will open. No buttons to push, no widows to roll down. No wet arms in car when raining - and reduces possibility of car hijacking. He did an outstanding job on our cars. Call him. Get this chip. You will be glad you did. Phone 845-542-7365


Welcome to TOTV. Where do you live that car jacking is a problem, like more than none ?

[Papa_lecki]

and reduces possibility of car hijacking. Phone 845-542-7365

You know what else reduces the possibility of car jacking, just being in The Villages.

[Stu from NYC]

You know what else reduces the possibility of car jacking, just being in The Villages.

Very true

[JMintzer]

Just pulling up the the gate sensor, which pretty much blocks you from opening your door, will prevent car-jackings...

Plus, I don't think I've -ever- seen anyone loitering around an entrance gate...

OTOH, some of those gate attendants do look a bit sketchy... :1rotfl:

[Bogie Shooter]

Getting that arm wet can be a real problem 🤪

[photo1902]

Getting that arm wet can be a real problem 🤪

The sole reason I keep a welders glove in my vehicle

[EdFNJ]

Joe Stxxxno places a chip on the outside mirror (inside the mirror) of your car that enables you to approach and stop at gates in The Villages, Thanks for the post Joe. :1rotfl: I thought blatant advertising wasn't permitted unless one is a paid advertiser.

[richrjones]

Joe Striano places a chip on the outside mirror (inside the mirror) of your car that enables you to approach and stop at gates in The Villages, and the gate will open. No buttons to push, no widows to roll down. No wet arms in car when raining - and reduces possibility of car hijacking. He did an outstanding job on our cars. Call him. Get this chip. You will be glad you did. Phone 845-542-7365

I for one appreciate the info. So tired of having to use that card to get into a gate that ANYONE can get through.

[Morgkell]

He did ours too. I love it. There are a few gates that the sensor is too high but it works almost everywhere. He also put it in the headlight of our pick up which is raised and it works great!

[bowlingal]

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

[thevillages2013]

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

Works through mine almost every time. Sometimes I try to let the window back up even though it’s not down. Trained behavior

[La lamy]

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

[thevillages2013]

Welcome to TOTV. Where do you live that car jacking is a problem, like more than none ?

I heard it’s like the Wild West down there by the Coleman prison :bigbow:

[Sandy and Ed]

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!
Actually it is the wire which is contained between the two pieces of plastic (i.e., the card) that activates the gate mechanism system. I don’t know where he gets those wires (discarded former resident cards???) but I had him install mine and we love it. Well worth the $$. I have heard rumors that former residents sometimes keep their cards so they can still attend “Villagers only” venues or events.

[Sandy and Ed]

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!
Yes. It sometimes does work. But attaching the “chip” to the side mirror housing gets the “chip” about six inch closer to the reader AND you don’t have to hunt for your card (or drop it) when you get to the gate.

[Anne Cink]

I don't know why you got such sarcastic replies to your post. You wrote this because you really like the product and you wanted to let others know how good it was. Why do the posters here insist on stealing your joy?
We got the gate opener installed a couple of months ago and love it! Best $25 we've spent in a long time. I didn't get it to avoid a car jacking, but nothing wrong with thinking that way in today's world!

[hoagie]

What happens when you sell your car?

[EHS210]

What happens when you sell your car?

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[JMintzer]

Thanks for the post Joe. :1rotfl: I thought blatant advertising wasn't permitted unless one is a paid advertiser.

I thought recommendations ARE allowed... But, if you know for a fact that it IS Joe, report the post...

[Love2Swim]

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

Why would it be illegal? The roads are county roads, legally open to everyone. Anyone can get in by pushing a button. So they have the chip instead...big deal.

[JMintzer]

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

Nope. Not in my wife's car it doesn't...

[JMintzer]

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

He (and all the people who do it) takes YOUR card, copies the chip info and downloads it onto a new chip (the same type of chip that is sandwiched inside your card).

He then attaches the new chip with an adhesive disc...

There are multiple youtube videos on how to do it...

Perfectly legal...

[JMintzer]

What happens when you sell your car?

You don't own the car anymore... :icon_wink:

You can easily remove the chip, if you care to.

[JMintzer]

Actually it is the wire which is contained between the two pieces of plastic (i.e., the card) that activates the gate mechanism system. I don’t know where he gets those wires (discarded former resident cards???) but I had him install mine and we love it. Well worth the $$. I have heard rumors that former residents sometimes keep their cards so they can still attend “Villagers only” venues or events.

The chips (wires) can be bought on-line in various sizes and shapes...

[TNLAKEPANDA]

My .357 reduces the chances of car jacking too!

[JMintzer]

Yes. It sometimes does work. But attaching the “chip” to the side mirror housing gets the “chip” about six inch closer to the reader AND you don’t have to hunt for your card (or drop it) when you get to the gate.

Yup. I keep one credit card, my TV ID and a gate pass in my wallet. It's an RFID protected wallet, so, I can't just wave the wallet at the sensor.

I've launched my card out the window pulling it out of my wallet (after digging for my wallet in my back pocket) on more than one occasion... :a040:

The chip makes all of that go away...

[BlackHarley]

He did ours too. I love it. There are a few gates that the sensor is too high but it works almost everywhere. He also put it in the headlight of our pick up which is raised and it works great!

Inside the headlight?? Really?

[JMintzer]

My .357 reduces the chances of car jacking too!

Acute lead poisoning is not good for one's health!

[MCJEFE]

I heard that some guy was charging $35 a piece for these. You can go on amazon and get the programmer, 10 blank key fobs and 10 disks for under $30. I hooked up my close friends and family all for less than what he's charging for one.
WILSHIN RFID 125KHz Card Reader Writer - Readable 125khz EM4100 Chip card Compatible with Proximity II Card Including Key-fob 5pcs 3M Sticker 2pcs Blank Card 5pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBB29JT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_8NZP2PFG0KECXJ57M3ZF?_encoding= UTF8&psc=1

[transplanted]

Joe Striano places a chip on the outside mirror (inside the mirror) of your car that enables you to approach and stop at gates in The Villages, and the gate will open. No buttons to push, no widows to roll down. No wet arms in car when raining - and reduces possibility of car hijacking. He did an outstanding job on our cars. Call him. Get this chip. You will be glad you did. Phone 845-542-7365

There are multiple people that do this - probably one in one's own neighborhood even.

[retiredguy123]

I heard that some guy was charging $35 a piece for these. You can go on amazon and get the programmer, 10 blank key fobs and 10 disks for under $30. I hooked up my close friends and family all for less than what he's charging for one.
WILSHIN RFID 125KHz Card Reader Writer - Readable 125khz EM4100 Chip card Compatible with Proximity II Card Including Key-fob 5pcs 3M Sticker 2pcs Blank Card 5pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBB29JT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_8NZP2PFG0KECXJ57M3ZF?_encoding= UTF8&psc=1
Why does the product description say that it is not compatible with HID cards? My gate card is an HID card, and it looks exactly like the card that the description says is incompatible.

[Kjbatl]

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

You can buy the read/write scanners multiple places. He is simply reading your card with a scanner, then writing it to the sticker/button people talk about he installs in the mirror. It is still your information being used to open the gate. If anyone has a picture of the sticker/button he uses in the mirror, please post. I would be interested to see size is the sticker he installs.

[retiredguy123]

You can buy the read/write scanners multiple places. He is simply reading your card with a scanner, then writing it to the sticker/button people talk about he installs in the mirror. It is still your information being used to open the gate. If anyone has a picture of the sticker/button he uses in the mirror, please post. I would be interested to see size is the sticker he installs.
Here is a link with a photo.

https://www.amazon.com/YARONGTECH-125khz-rewritable-adhesive-thickness/dp/B07BVPWK7X/ref=pd_day0fbt_img_sccl_2/147-7641520-6811054?pd_rd_w=w7cRR&pf_rd_p=bcb8482a-3db5-4b0b-9f15-b86e24acdb00&pf_rd_r=QGBJA8XGK97VJ7BSNBV4&pd_rd_r=6eb7b641-2647-435d-a228-d244740fe891&pd_rd_wg=3m1x0&pd_rd_i=B07BVPWK7X&th=1

[JMintzer]

I heard that some guy was charging $35 a piece for these. You can go on amazon and get the programmer, 10 blank key fobs and 10 disks for under $30. I hooked up my close friends and family all for less than what he's charging for one.
WILSHIN RFID 125KHz Card Reader Writer - Readable 125khz EM4100 Chip card Compatible with Proximity II Card Including Key-fob 5pcs 3M Sticker 2pcs Blank Card 5pcs Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBB29JT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_8NZP2PFG0KECXJ57M3ZF?_encoding= UTF8&psc=1)

Or... Just pay a coupla' bucks and not worry about it...

[EdFNJ]

I thought recommendations ARE allowed... But, if you know for a fact that it IS Joe, report the post... Yea, the weekly 4 page "chip" advertisement from a 1 or 2 posters who is never seen or heard from again. Obviously I don't know if it's "Joe" (thus the :1rotfl: after the comment) or his "VP of TOTV sales" or the first post of his buddy on a farmed account. Sometimes when you read something if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck etc etc etc blah blah blah but I do appreciate your insight. :1rotfl:

[Maybelle]

Actually it is the wire which is contained between the two pieces of plastic (i.e., the card) that activates the gate mechanism system. I don’t know where he gets those wires (discarded former resident cards???) but I had him install mine and we love it. Well worth the $$. I have heard rumors that former residents sometimes keep their cards so they can still attend “Villagers only” venues or events.

How much do these things cost?

[Rodneysblue]

What happens when you sell your car?

You can only sell to a Villager. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[EdFNJ]

Why does the product description say that it is not compatible with HID cards? My gate card is an HID card, and it looks exactly like the card that the description says is incompatible. Because it is not. HID is a specific type of format. There are hundreds of cards on the market that are not HID compatible. Those generally need to be physically touched or inserted into to the reader like in a hotel entry door.. Many of the readers and cards you see on Amazon ands other sources are NOT compatible with this system.

[NoMoSno]

Actually it is the wire which is contained between the two pieces of plastic (i.e., the card) that activates the gate mechanism system. I don’t know where he gets those wires (discarded former resident cards???) but I had him install mine and we love it. Well worth the $$. I have heard rumors that former residents sometimes keep their cards so they can still attend “Villagers only” venues or events.
What "Villager only" events or venues require only a gate card and not a Villager ID?

[sowtime444]

Why does the product description say that it is not compatible with HID cards? My gate card is an HID card, and it looks exactly like the card that the description says is incompatible.

It says compatible with HID Prox, which is 125kHz, which is what your card probably is if it says HID on it. It says not compatible with HID iCLASS, which is 13.56MHz.

[askcarl]

What are the Legal issues in doing or having this done? Does The Villages management prohibit dupliction of the Cards? I don't see a Do Not Rep[licate notice on my card and sure don't remember the forms I signed 11 years ago. Has anyone followed up with The Powers That Be?

Thanks for posting.

[Dirtracer49]

Does anyone have first hand experience with the amazon linked cards and programmer? I want to make sure this is compatible with our exiting cards.
Thanks,

[Diver Man]

Yes it is a RFID 125khz ,T5577 card. I can confirm, this is what I use. The problem with the one listed on Amazon is it is only 25 mm, works good on golf cart mirror, but to small to work thru car mirror and distance. You really need the 35 mm RFID chips, which can be found on aliexpress. These work behind mirror and have the longer range needed. The problem is the newer gates south of 44 seem to be at different heights, and some Trucks and SUV mirrors sit to high. I have been doing a lot of trial and error, and the chips work good, but not on all the gates or vehicles.

[tedquick]

Joe, I have NO idea why you've gotten so many negative responses and I'm hoping that you are simply ignoring them. I have a chip in both of my golf carts and my car and both my wife and I love them. About 15 of my neighbors also have them and we are believers and supporters of the chips.

[JMintzer]

What are the Legal issues in doing or having this done? Does The Villages management prohibit dupliction of the Cards? I don't see a Do Not Rep[licate notice on my card and sure don't remember the forms I signed 11 years ago. Has anyone followed up with The Powers That Be?

Thanks for posting.

These questions have been asked and answered in the past.

No

No

Yes

[Bilyclub]

What "Villager only" events or venues require only a gate card and not a Villager ID?

The Paradise gate in the Historic Section.

[Bilyclub]

Joe, I have NO idea why you've gotten so many negative responses and I'm hoping that you are simply ignoring them. I have a chip in both of my golf carts and my car and both my wife and I love them. About 15 of my neighbors also have them and we are believers and supporters of the chips.


Are you saying "Joe" is the original poster? As in Joe the chip guy. A lot of the flack is over the car hijacking comment.

[NoMoSno]

The Paradise gate in the Historic Section.
That gate is not an event or venue.

[Bilyclub]

That gate is not an event or venue.

It's the one thing a gate card is good for if you're not a resident.

[Bogie Shooter]

There are more…….

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/automatic-gate-openers-available-317449/?highlight=gate+chip
68 posts
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/great-gadjet-324064/?highlight=gate+chip
107
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/gate-emplooyee-327148/?highlight=gate+chip
108
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/gate-opener-328934/?highlight=gate+chip
100

[retiredguy123]

Yes it is a RFID 125khz ,T5577 card. I can confirm, this is what I use. The problem with the one listed on Amazon is it is only 25 mm, works good on golf cart mirror, but to small to work thru car mirror and distance. You really need the 35 mm RFID chips, which can be found on aliexpress. These work behind mirror and have the longer range needed. The problem is the newer gates south of 44 seem to be at different heights, and some Trucks and SUV mirrors sit to high. I have been doing a lot of trial and error, and the chips work good, but not on all the gates or vehicles.
Will these 35mm discs work?

https://www.amazon.com/50PCS-NFC-Ntag215-Label-inches/dp/B075MD13Z7/ref=sr_1_21?crid=214PK3D5EGK9Z&keywords=rfid%2Bsticker%2Btags%2B35mm&qid=1649697961&sprefix=rfid%2Bsticker%2Btags%2B35%2Bmm%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-21&th=1

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

Will these 35mm discs work?

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/50PCS-NFC-Ntag215-Label-inches/dp/B075MD13Z7/ref=sr_1_21?crid=214PK3D5EGK9Z&keywords=rfid%2Bsticker%2Btags%2B35mm&qid=1649697961&sprefix=rfid%2Bsticker%2Btags%2B35%2Bmm%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-21&th=1)


No, these are NFC and not suitable for this application. You need RFID 125khz tags.

[JMintzer]

The Paradise gate in the Historic Section.

That's an event?

[DaleDivine]

You don't own the car anymore... :icon_wink:

You can easily remove the chip, if you care to.

What difference does it matter. If someone wants to get in to TV all they have to do is PUSH THE RED BUTTON...
:popcorn::popcorn:

[DaleDivine]

The Paradise gate in the Historic Section.

I don't think this is an event or venue...

:bigbow::bigbow:

[DaleDivine]

It's the one thing a gate card is good for if you're not a resident.

Non residents can get in to TV just as easily as I can with my gate card..
:shocked::shocked:

[lschwirtz]

Joe Striano places a chip on the outside mirror (inside the mirror) of your car that enables you to approach and stop at gates in The Villages, and the gate will open. No buttons to push, no widows to roll down. No wet arms in car when raining - and reduces possibility of car hijacking. He did an outstanding job on our cars. Call him. Get this chip. You will be glad you did. Phone 845-542-7365
How much does it cost?

[thevillages2013]

My .357 reduces the chances of car jacking too!

Hell to the yes!

[tedquick]

Are you saying "Joe" is the original poster? As in Joe the chip guy. A lot of the flack is over the car hijacking comment.


Bilyclub, my bad! My note should have been addressed to the OP Vickersbond instead of Joe. That's what I get for hurrying into and through a post. I thank you for the "catch".

[JMintzer]

What difference does it matter. If someone wants to get in to TV all they have to do is PUSH THE RED BUTTON...
:popcorn::popcorn:

Really? I had no idea! :ohdear:

[Incoblack1]

Didn't work for me. It might have been someone other than Joe.

[Bill14564]

The Paradise gate in the Historic Section.

It's the one thing a gate card is good for if you're not a resident.

Non residents can get in to TV just as easily as I can with my gate card..
:shocked::shocked:

How do non residents get through the Paradise gate just as easily as you can with your gate card?

[nick demis]

What card? I put mine in the office and haven't used it for the past 2 years. I thought the red button was what you used?

[thevillages2013]

How do non residents get through the Paradise gate just as easily as you can with your gate card?

99% of people who read this have never been through that gate. Relevant for 1%, irrelevant for 99%

[JMintzer]

99% of people who read this have never been through that gate. Relevant for 1%, irrelevant for 99%

Probably true...

Never used it, never will... If I'm going shopping that far North, I'm taking the car...

[Bill14564]

Probably true...

Never used it, never will... If I'm going shopping that far North, I'm taking the car...

Might go there sometime just to say I did.

Was initially concerned I would be able to get out but not back in until someone on the forum explained that you needed the card to get out too.

[EdFNJ]

Will these 35mm discs work?

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/50PCS-NFC-Ntag215-Label-inches/dp/B075MD13Z7/ref=sr_1_21?crid=214PK3D5EGK9Z&keywords=rfid%2Bsticker%2Btags%2B35mm&qid=1649697961&sprefix=rfid%2Bsticker%2Btags%2B35%2Bmm%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-21&th=1) NO. MUST BE HID Compatible. Look on the reader at the gates. "HID"

[dietpepsi]

Here is a link with a photo.

https://www.amazon.com/YARONGTECH-125khz-rewritable-adhesive-thickness/dp/B07BVPWK7X/ref=pd_day0fbt_img_sccl_2/147-7641520-6811054?pd_rd_w=w7cRR&pf_rd_p=bcb8482a-3db5-4b0b-9f15-b86e24acdb00&pf_rd_r=QGBJA8XGK97VJ7BSNBV4&pd_rd_r=6eb7b641-2647-435d-a228-d244740fe891&pd_rd_wg=3m1x0&pd_rd_i=B07BVPWK7X&th=1

Where do you put it on your car that it will stick and stay and not have to worry about coming off on her car wash but still be scanned

[dietpepsi]

I was thinking about putting one of these on my wife’s forehead and then she could just stick her head out the window like a dog

[retiredguy123]

Where do you put it on your car that it will stick and stay and not have to worry about coming off on her car wash but still be scanned
Inside the mirror casing.