Originally Posted by twoplanekid (Post 2039591)

Yes, I can understand that some will still use their security blanket (gate card) as they always have. :icon_wink::icon_wink:

After clearly learning the system in and out through emails to and from District staff who are very responsive and great to work with, I am using my own cloned chip installed in a side mirror in place of the old Village gate card. I have people standing in line on my street to have me clone their old gate card for free. The cost of the RFID device to clone the cards is around $17 and the chips (new card) is around $.75 . So, my cost to make for neighbors is around $1 per card. For those that what to do this but are willing to pay, there are people who will do everything plus install for between $30 ~ $40.

It's your choice to stay the same or try something different and maybe better.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2039726)

I do have the chip cloned and inside my mirror. That is not what I was referring to when I said I like the "card gate system." I was referring to the idea of a gate requiring some sort of key to allow entry.
And the cloned chip inside the mirror does NOT work for all gates, because some gate readers are too high. I have been through about 15 gates using my cloned chip in the mirror and only one gate reader (so far) has not worked for me. It's a great idea and even better when it is raining and you do not need to open your window.

Originally Posted by buzzy (Post 2039614)

How do you get the chip into the mirror housing? I checked the amount of adjustment, and I don't think the opening is big enough.

Originally Posted by twoplanekid (Post 2039615)

and "How do you get the chip into the mirror housing? I checked the amount of adjustment, and I don't think the opening is big enough."

From District staff -> "Thank you for the email. The gate cards that are issued to you when you purchase a home are assigned to you and that property. The purpose of the gates is to get vehicles to stop and watch for golf carts, bicycles and pedestrians. There is no law that would prohibit you from installing a third party proximity card in you mirror. While we certainly don’t condone or encourage the use of cards issued by third parties, all of the roads within The Villages are public and we cannot restrict access. The gate cards issued by third parties are also not guaranteed to work in the future as upgrades and improvements are made to the gates. "

It comes with a sticky mount side but I add mounting tape to it for the inside of the mirror.
see picture on how I insert the chip that is about a quarter in size ->

P.S. If you feel uncomfortable installing this yourself, please hire (not me as I am retired) someone mentioned in this thread to do it.