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Automatic Gate Motors

by peteR 75hz · for Project Zomboid

BUILD 42 STABLE With the launch of B42 Stable, I will be revisiting my mods to update them! Stay tuned! Automatic Gate Motors Adds ways of remotely open and close gates that where built by a player.…

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About Automatic Gate Motors

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BUILD 42 STABLE With the launch of B42 Stable, I will be revisiting my mods to update them! Stay tuned! Automatic Gate Motors Adds ways of remotely open and close gates that where built by a player.…

[h1]BUILD 42 STABLE[/h1]With the launch of B42 Stable, I will be revisiting my mods to update them! Stay tuned!

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Automatic Gate Motors

Adds ways of remotely open and close gates that where built by a player.

New Update! - Version 1.1.6

To check out all the new features, take a look at the Changelog! If you have a server, be sure that BackupOnStart=true on server settings (or have a backup) to avoid issues!

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Features:

Adds 3 new items: Automatic Gate Controller, Automatic Gate Motor and a new magazine: (see How to use it?)

  • The Automatic Gate Motor can be crafted and installed on any gate that can be built by the player, turning it into a Automatic Gate.
  • (Can't be installed on garage doors or gates that already exists and can't be build by the player)
  • The Automatic Gate Controller can be connected to a Automatic Gate to interact with it.
  • The new magazine is called "All about Automatic Gates" and enables the player to craft all the above mentioned items.

Apart from new content, there also a few features to help with player interactions and enables the Mod to be more flexible

  • There are feedbacks to the player in almost every action related to the Mod.
  • The tooltips are very self-explanatory to help the player figure out things.
  • The Mod is completely translate-able (See pinned discussion for Translations).
  • A lot of things can be changed via the Sandbox Settings, including skill level requirements for crafting and other settings.

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How to use it?

[olist] [*] Find the magazine "All about Automatic Gates" to learn the recipes and how to install the motor. [*] Craft a Automatic Gate Motor and a Automatic Gate Controller [*] Install the Motor on a gate using a Propane Torch and Welding Rods (option only shows if you read the magazine and have a Propane Torch and a Welder Mask) [*] You can connect the Controller to the Automatic Gate to use it [/olist]

  • To open/close, the gate needs any car battery inside it's new container (corner part)
  • The gate can be locked/unlocked (automatically/manually) using a Controller (automation part can be changed via Sandbox Settings)
  • The gate can be renamed. Controllers will have the current name of the gate, and will update automatically on change.
  • The Controller have a maximum range to work (can be changed via Sandbox Settings)
  • The Controller can be attached and used on the Belt (On a Gamepad, use the Left-DPad RadialMenu)
  • You can Double-Click on the Controller to use it

This should be everything you need to know to use get around how to use the mod. If you want to know more and don't care about spoilers, I recommend you read the full List of Features

BE CAREFUL!

If the gate is locked, you cannot connect another controller directly to it. So, if you have no controllers connected to a gate, and it is locked, the only solution is to DESTROY the gate and build a new one. This is done for security reasons (MP). If you have a idea on how to do it better, see pinned discussion Suggestions.

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Questions:

Is it compatible with Multiplayer?

Yes! All the testing was done using the "Host" option, and all features are working without problems.

Does it work on existing saves?

Yes! It can be enabled mid-save without any problems. You will just need to explore new areas to get the Magazine, or (spoiler): [spoiler]Create a new survivor with the Engineer profession (already existing engineers will not know the recipes)[/spoiler] (If you already have motors installed there may be problems with disabling)

Does it work for all game versions?

Only tested on current game version: 41.78.16

What mods it is incompatible?

Currently, the only incompatible mod know is Sensors and Traps.

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Translations:

Planned Features:

  • Keybindings - Added on v1.1.0, with Belt attachment (Suggested by Astram)
  • Renaming Gates - Added on v1.1.0, compatible with Rename Containers
  • Master Controller
  • Proximity sensors

Found any bugs?

This is actually my first Lua mod, expect things to (sometimes) not work properly.

Read the full description on Steam Workshop →

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 3 yr ago.

Automatic Gate Motors on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Project Zomboid servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Project Zomboid — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2023-09-09, released 2023-09-09

Game versions by loader

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Run Automatic Gate Motors on a Project Zomboid server

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What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “Building”

Building & decoration

Blocks, furniture, decorations and building tools.

Compatibility

Game
Project Zomboid

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorpeteR 75hz, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Automatic Gate Motors, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Is it free?

Yes. Automatic Gate Motors is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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