Control a outside marquise - new idea needed

Hi there,

this is a topic where I mostly ask for a new idea, because my own haven’t worked.

I want to control a outside marquise with a motor. Basically it is one of those types which are removable on each balcony. It will be pinched between the roof and the floor of my balcony.

Such type
https://www.amazon.de/VOUNOT-Klemmmarkise-höhenverstellbar-Balkonmarkise-UV-beständig/dp/B09NQ3256F?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=2F3A8XT522RUT&s=garden&sprefix=klemmmarkise%2B250%2Bcm%2Bhöhe%2B320cm%2Coutdoor%2C92&sr=1-7&th=1

My plan was to install a tubular motor with zigbee and control it from home assistant, but because of the shape of the shaft I can’t get the motor in. I have tested a Zemismart ZM25EL which don’t fit and a ZM16EL which fit, but has not enough power to move the web, which is 2,5m x 1,4m long.

So I need a new idea, maybe I can attach a motor to the gearbox of the crack handle. Would be great I you can share some thoughts with me.

Thank you, I will attach some pics to show the gearbox and the shaft.

Micha




Maybe something like this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008244671399.html

Attached to the same place the handle connects. Controlled by esphome

There are hundreds of similar motors on Ali.

Some metal working / DIY will be required.

This form factor might be better. Trouble is, I have no idea what torque you will need.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007082141076.html

Thanks for the input. I have considered such kind of motors, but I haven’t figured out some questions.

Where do the motor know which way to turn, left or right?
There seems no way to stop it with a switch if it would be full in or out
Maybe an automation with time, so motor on for 10 second would be possible.

What I have red. 10-15nm should be enough and I think it is important that the motor turns quite slowly 30rpm or so.

I will ask a friend of mine, how to control the motor.
Thanks

For a DC-motor, one polarity makes it turn one direction, flipping it changes direction.
Easiest DIY setup is probably Esphome devboard, limit switches and a motor driver.
Another option could be smart switch like Shelly 2PM and two relays to swap the polarity.
Or go with mains powered AC-motor and Shelly 2PM.

As I say, use esphome. ESPHome — ESPHome