Mighty Mule Gate Opener Cheap Solar Upgrade and Tips

I installed a Harbor Freight solar panel on my Mighty Mule MM271 opener to save money as well as added a second cheaper remote control.
Solar Panel
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Ammo Box
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Gate Opener
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Remote Control
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[@adanfranchi578]

Great job on the gate prefab. You did a professional job!

[@savemoneydiy87]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@aymanmoussa143]

I wish you show how to installed the motor . and post too Thanks

[@michaelboykin9881]

They're not bad but I prefer my ghost controls. I've installed both ad Ghost edges out the mule

[@user-fx1kk1bv2v]

You need to reset in the control box

[@miken5413]

Maybe a small magnet on the gate stop could help as a latch.

[@savemoneydiy87]

I actually reset the limits and had it force itself into the stop more and that seems to have mostly remedied the issue.

[@troybachhofer3417]

You can set the limits on it. Open and close limits..

[@rgoldsmith6560]

Yes, the limit is way to adjust once you find the directions.

[@user-qs3ju1it4q]

Did you connect solar panel to battery and then control box or just to control box?

[@savemoneydiy87]

I wired it to the control box.

[@user-qs3ju1it4q]

How do you program the cheaper remote to opener?

[@savemoneydiy87]

I did it the same way I did with the factory remote.

[@savemoneydiy87]

www.mightymule.com/wp-content/uploads/MM271-Installation-Manual.pdf Pg 22

[@user-qs3ju1it4q]

How do you program the cheaper garage remote?

[@savemoneydiy87]

It comes with instructions but it’s essentially like you program the one that came with it the best I remember. It is way better than the one that came with it as far as range goes.

[@user-qs3ju1it4q]

@@savemoneydiy87 I tryed to program like the 3 button that came with. Hold button while turning on power but does not do anything. I will keep working on it tho. Thank you for all the tips!

[@lonewolfmcquade105]

Replace that battery with a car battery if you have cloudy weather for a few days it will die

[@savemoneydiy87]

So far it’s been ok but I’ll keep that in mind.