SlideDrive™ Instruction Center
Last Updated: October 17, 2026
Installation • Setup • Adjustment • Limit Sensors • Troubleshooting
SlideDrive upgraded 3D-printed production model
Current SlideDrive™ 3D-Printed Production Model

Package Contents

  • SlideDrive™ drive unit in the 3D-printed production housing, with the adjustable mounting / floor-guide bracket
  • Wireless remote (OPEN / CLOSE) with wall-mount holder
  • Magnetic limit sensors
  • 24V DC power adapter (24V / 10A, center-positive)
  • Mounting hardware
  • Zip ties for wire management

Optional items such as an external motion/photo sensor are included only when that option is part of your order.

Current SlideDrive™ Design

The current SlideDrive™ uses a purpose-built 3D-printed protective housing around the motor, controller, wiring, and drive system.

  • Integrated side-mounted DC power jack
  • Integrated external ON/OFF rocker switch
  • Removable housing secured by a single top screw
  • Two quick-disconnect power leads allow the housing to be removed completely for service or programming access
  • Adjustable mounting/floor-guide bracket supports doors up to 4 inches thick
Important: Turn the unit OFF and unplug the power adapter before removing the housing or touching controller wiring.

Your SlideDrive™ is shipped pre-programmed and bench-tested. Installation should focus on mounting, door pressure, limit-sensor alignment, and final testing.

Removing the Housing

  • Step 1: Turn the SlideDrive™ OFF and unplug the DC adapter.
  • Step 2: Remove the single screw on top of the housing.
  • Step 3: Lift the housing enough to reach the two power leads for the DC jack and rocker switch.
  • Step 4: Disconnect the two quick-connect wires.
  • Step 5: Lift the housing completely away for full access to the DIHOOL controller, motor, wiring terminals, and programming buttons.
  • Step 6: Reconnect both leads and reinstall the top screw after setup is complete.

Installation (Step-by-Step)

  • Step 1 — Position the unit: Place the SlideDrive™ at the baseboard/wall area where the adjustable guide will contact the lower portion of the door.
  • Step 2 — Loosen the two bracket adjustment screws: These screws allow the mounting/floor-guide section to slide in and out to match door thickness and drive-wheel pressure.
  • Step 3 — Remove one adjustment screw completely: This allows the SlideDrive™ assembly to pivot/swing outward.
  • Step 4 — Pivot the unit: Swing it out at an angle to expose the two mounting holes/screws on the vertical mounting plate.
  • Step 5 — Mount the base: Secure the unit to the baseboard/wall area through those two mounting points. Tighten into suitable structural material.
  • Step 6 — Swing the unit back: Pivot the SlideDrive™ back into operating position and reinstall the removed adjustment screw.
  • Step 7 — Adjust for door thickness: Slide the bracket in or out until it matches the door. Maximum supported door thickness is 4 inches.
  • Step 8 — Set wheel pressure: Apply enough pressure for reliable traction without excessive force or binding, then tighten both adjustment screws.
  • Step 9 — Install limit sensors after final adjustment: Sensor position depends on the finished bracket width, so do not stick the sensors down before the bracket is set.

Controls & Door Direction

The controller and remote use UP and DOWN commands. Door direction depends on how the unit is handed and installed.

Left-Opening Configuration

  • DOWN = OPEN — door travels left
  • UP = CLOSE — door travels right
  • The door continues moving until its matching magnetic limit sensor is triggered or movement is stopped from the remote/controller.

Right-Opening Configuration

  • UP = OPEN — door travels right
  • DOWN = CLOSE — door travels left
  • The door continues moving until its matching magnetic limit sensor is triggered or movement is stopped from the remote/controller.
Verify direction before final sensor placement. If the installed door travels opposite the desired direction, motor lead orientation may need to be reversed.

Magnetic Limit Sensors (Motor Stops / Brakes)

The magnetic limit system tells the controller when the door has reached fully open or fully closed. These sensors stop motor power. The barn-door rail stoppers remain the physical/mechanical backup stops.

Sensor Wiring

  • Blue = Common (C) → GND
  • White = Normally Open (NO) → IN3 or IN4
  • Black = Normally Closed (NC) → NOT USED — insulate/cap this wire so it cannot touch anything

Left-Opening Sensor Assignment

  • IN3 = OPEN / DOWN limit
  • IN4 = CLOSED / UP limit
  • IN3 OPEN sensor mounts on the RIGHT side of the mounting bracket
  • IN4 CLOSED sensor mounts on the LEFT side of the mounting bracket

Right-Opening Sensor Assignment

  • IN4 = OPEN / UP limit
  • IN3 = CLOSED / DOWN limit
  • IN4 OPEN sensor mounts on the LEFT side of the mounting bracket
  • IN3 CLOSED sensor mounts on the RIGHT side of the mounting bracket
Handing summary:
Left-opening door → DOWN opens / UP closes → IN3 is OPEN / IN4 is CLOSED.
Right-opening door → UP opens / DOWN closes → IN4 is OPEN / IN3 is CLOSED.

Sensor Mounting

  • Sensors are stationary and attach to the sides of the mounting/floor-guide bracket with double-sided adhesive tape.
  • Attach sensors only after door thickness and wheel pressure are finalized.
  • The sensor face must align closely with the magnets on the bottom of the moving door.

Door Magnets

  • Install strong neodymium magnets on the bottom of the door, near the lower door corners, at the open and closed stopping locations.
  • Use a dual (redundant) magnet trigger at each stopping location for a larger and more reliable sensing target.
  • Correct alignment is critical. A weak or poorly aligned magnet may stop the motor inconsistently.
Correct behavior:
Magnet away from sensor → door can travel normally.
Magnet reaches sensor → motor stops.
While the magnet remains aligned, the controller should block additional travel farther into that same limit.

Final Stop Position

  • Set the magnetic stop so the motor shuts off before the door forcefully contacts the rail stopper, or at the same time with no impact.
  • The rail stopper is the physical backup. The magnetic limit is the normal motor stop.

Power

  • Power input: Side-mounted DC jack
  • Power switch: Side-mounted ON/OFF rocker switch
  • Controller: DIHOOL IPS-S2
  • Controller operating range: DC 10–30V
  • Current SlideDrive™ adapter: 24V DC, 10A, center-positive
Always verify adapter voltage and polarity before use. Turn the unit OFF before opening the housing or changing wiring.

Remote Operation

Standard Remote Operation

The SlideDrive™ is shipped and bench-tested in standard remote-control mode.

  • The supplied remote controls OPEN and CLOSE operation.
  • The remote may be used as a normal handheld remote.
  • The remote also includes a wall-mount holder, allowing the remote to be mounted near the doorway and used similarly to a wall control while still remaining removable.
  • When an OPEN or CLOSE command is pressed, the door travels until its corresponding magnetic limit sensor is reached or movement is manually stopped.
  • The standard shipped configuration does not automatically close the door after opening.

Optional Timed / Automatic Closing

Paused for safety testing: timed automatic closing is not offered on new orders until obstruction-force and safety testing is complete. Do not enable it on your unit. SlideDrive™ ships for remote OPEN/CLOSE operation.

The DIHOOL IPS-S2 controller supports programmable timed operation. Timed automatic closing is a controller function and can be used with remote activation or, when equipped, an optional external motion/photo sensor.

  • If desired, the installer/user can configure the controller so an OPEN command (from the remote or an optional motion/photo sensor) opens the door, the door remains open for a programmed amount of time, and the controller then closes the door automatically.
  • Example: OPEN → remain open for 10 seconds → CLOSE automatically.
  • The hold-open time can be programmed through the controller settings.
  • This is an optional advanced configuration and is not how the unit is currently shipped unless specifically requested/programmed.
Factory / Standard Setup: SlideDrive™ ships configured for normal remote-controlled OPEN and CLOSE operation. Timed automatic closing is optional and requires controller programming.
Safe operation: the magnetic limit sensors tell the controller where to stop. They are position stops, not obstruction sensors. Keep the door's path clear while it moves, supervise children and pets near the door, and use timed closing or hands-free (motion/photo-sensor) opening only where nobody can be caught between the door and the frame or wall. Turn the unit OFF with its rocker switch before working on the door, track or unit.

Optional Hands-Free Motion/Photo-Sensor Activation

Paused for safety testing: motion/photo-sensor configurations are not offered until safety testing is complete. Do not enable it on your unit. SlideDrive™ ships for remote OPEN/CLOSE operation.

SlideDrive™ can be configured with an external motion/photo sensor that triggers the door to open when someone approaches. When paired with the controller's timed-close function, the door can open automatically, remain open for a programmed period, then close automatically.

  • The sensor decides what triggers OPEN. When it detects a person, it sends the OPEN command to the controller.
  • The controller's timer decides what happens after the door opens. Without timed closing, the door stays open until a CLOSE command. With timed closing, it holds open for the programmed time and then closes on its own.
  • Example sequence: person approaches → sensor detects them → door opens → stays open 10 seconds → door closes automatically.
  • The magnetic limit sensors still stop the door at the fully open and fully closed positions.
  • The remote keeps working alongside the motion/photo sensor.
Optional equipment: the external motion/photo sensor is not part of the standard SlideDrive™ package. It is supplied and set up only when ordered as an option. Follow the connection instructions provided with the sensor option, or contact us before wiring a sensor to the controller.

Optional WiFi Setup (Smart Control)

Optional: WiFi is not required for normal remote operation. The DIHOOL IPS-S2 supports 2.4GHz WiFi through the eWeLink app.
  • Download the eWeLink App and create an account.
  • Tap Home → Add → Quick Pairing → Add Device.
  • Enter your 2.4GHz WiFi name and password.
  • Press and hold the WiFi pairing button on the controller for 5–20 seconds until pairing starts.
  • For first-time pairing, keep the controller close to the router.
Default NamesDeviceXXXX
Channel1
Channel2
Suggested NamesMain Device → SlideDrive
Channel1 → OPEN
Channel2 → CLOSE
  • Tap settings (•••) in the app.
  • Turn ON Hide All ON/OFF.
  • Go to Inching Settings.
  • Set both UP and DOWN to 0.5 seconds.
  • Go to controller F1 settings.
  • Set parameter C = 0 if matching the standard SlideDrive™ self-holding configuration.
⚙️ Advanced Settings (F1 / F2 / F3)
Leave these at the shipped values unless we ask you to change them. The F1 overcurrent and stall settings are the controller's motor protection; do not turn them off. The F3 automatic-operation settings can make the door open and close repeatedly on its own; SlideDrive™ is not set up for that, so leave F3 off. Contact us at 1-844-377-5872 before changing any advanced setting.

F1 – Motor Protection

A Upward overcurrent protection
B Downward overcurrent protection
C Controller operating mode (Jog / Self-hold / Delay)
D Downward stall detection protection
E Upward stall detection protection
F Obstacle rebound duration
G Stall-protection delay
H Downward voltage regulation range
J Upward voltage regulation range
L Screen brightness
P Peripheral control mode
t Screen timeout
Lo Soft stop

F2 – Signal Operation Settings

A Motor UP working time
B Pause time
C Motor DOWN working time
D Signal logic / operation mode

F3 – Automatic Operation Settings

A UP working time
B Pause time
C DOWN working time
D Pause time
E Number of cycles
F Cycle operation mode
Timed Operation Example: F3 can be used to create an automatic operating sequence such as OPEN → pause/hold open for a selected time → CLOSE. For example, the door may be programmed to open, remain open for 10 seconds, and then close automatically. Settings should only be changed intentionally — record existing values before making any adjustment.
Do not change advanced settings unless needed. Record current values before making adjustments.

Final Wire Management

Zip ties are included with the unit.

  • After installation, adjustment, wiring, and testing are complete, tuck loose wires neatly under the SlideDrive™.
  • Use the supplied zip ties to secure wiring so nothing hangs loose.
  • Keep wiring clear of the motor, drive wheel, moving bracket, door edge, and rail hardware.
  • Reinstall the housing only after the wiring is secure and the unit has passed final open/close testing.
🛠 Troubleshooting
  • No power: Check the wall outlet, 24V adapter, side DC jack, and ON/OFF switch.
  • No movement in one direction: Check whether that direction's magnetic limit sensor is already being triggered.
  • Door stops inconsistently: Improve magnet strength and alignment.
  • Door continues into a stop: Reposition the magnet/sensor so the limit activates earlier.
  • Wheel slipping: Increase drive-wheel pressure with the adjustable bracket, then retighten both adjustment screws.
  • Door direction is reversed: Verify handing and motor lead orientation before changing limit-sensor locations.
  • Door does not close by itself: Timed automatic closing is optional and is only active when it has been programmed (F3 settings). Standard units ship in normal remote OPEN/CLOSE mode.
  • Motion/photo sensor does not open the door: Check the sensor's own power and detection range, and confirm the sensor option was connected and set up as instructed. The remote should still operate the door.
  • Housing needs removal: Power off, unplug the adapter, remove the top screw, then disconnect the two quick-connect power leads.