Garage Door Sensor Tilt Hinge Mount

Problem:

Standard contact sensors don’t work reliably on up-and-over (tilt) garage doors.

The movement is not linear, so the magnet alignment breaks too early or too late.

Solution:

This simple hinged mount transforms the motion into a controlled tilt, allowing the sensor to correctly detect the door status.

How it works:

• The hinge keeps the sensor aligned when the door is closed
• As the door opens, the mount tilts and separates the contact
• In the fully open position (see photo 3), the sensor reliably detects the “open” state

Why this design:

• No electronics required
• Works with standard contact sensors
• Designed for real-world installation on up-and-over garage doors
• Compact and easy to print

Installation:

• Mount the base to the garage structure
• Attach your sensor to the moving part
• Align the magnet accordingly
• Fine-tune position based on your door geometry