Motorized Blinds, Windows, Skylights, Louvers: Welcome to RollerTrol™ DIY

We specialize in automatic 12 volt motors for blinds, windows, skylights, and glass & aluminum louvers; see below for a quick summary of what we offer.

• Products for window openers. This is our "DO IT YOURSELF" website (our shopping cart, opens in a new tab).
  
  
• Motorized awning windows & skylight opener kits for DIY applications (see available colors).
  
  
• Blind and Shade Motors with Remote Control for DIY applications, including RV aftermarket. store category for blind and shade kits (opens in a new tab).
  
  
• Complete Custom Shades with Mermet^® fabrics for the NOT-SO-DIY.
  
  
• ShadeSlider™, our skylight COVER, when you want to darken your skylight, available in many different colors.
  
  
• Glass and aluminum CUSTOM louvers of any size. (Louvers).
  
  
• Automation: A unified home automation system for phones and tablets.

We have been active in the 3D CAD industry since 1990. If you have a special need, please visit the information page about our 3D solid modeling & 3D printing services.

Why buy from us? See some good reasons here ...

Do you need glass or aluminum louver windows? We have custom units built to suit your needs: motorized glass and aluminum louvers.

We also have Rollease™ side guides to make an effective light seal for blackout blinds in a media room.

Why do we say we use a Unified remote control system? Because our BroadLink^® automation hub can LEARN both radio (RF) remote control signals AND infra-red (IR) remote controls that are typically used with your TV and audio systems; see home theater phone app article series, with Alexa (optional).

This means you can say goodbye to that cluster of remotes you have on your coffee table! You can start with our simple hand held remotes to control our radio motors, and later add on a full home automation system for our radio motors, allowing control by any web enabled device (phone, tablet, PC, etc) - at home or away.

Our high quality RollerTrol™ DC tubular motors for motorized shades and blinds with state-of-the-art remote control systems are precision engineered, safe for children and adults, and easy to install.

PLEASE NOTE: Motorized openers can be dangerous to children and adults as they normally have a considerable amount of force that is used to draw a window closed and provide security. There is more than enough force to crush fingers of small children and/or cause injury to adults, pets, or other animals. Care should be exercised when these units are installed where adults or children could get fingers caught in a closing window - serious injury could result.

What our customers are saying:

♦ "Doing the blind myself with your 12 volt motors ... cost me $240.00 ... I saved $600" - DH, Edmonton, Alberta

♦ "Thank you for an impeccable service! Wish everyone would work like you!" - JC, Miami, Florida

♦ "Great product, exceptionally quick delivery" - PV, New South Wales

♦ "Great seller, fast communication and shipping, highly recommend, thank you" - RS, Verdun, Quebec

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Custom Sizes:

Our skylight and window opener motors (chain type) can be manufactured with a custom stroke that is shorter than the 12 inches they normally come with (300mm). These can be used when there is a requirement for ADA compatible motors. Please note that our sliders for sticky windows are always manufactured to specification (Note that our 20 lb actuator comes with an adjustable stroke).

In the case of blind motors, width is controlled simply by the length of slide-on tubing you select, and the height is controlled by the length of material you select (maximum motor turns is unlimited, unlike other brands). Different motor torque ratings are also available; for example we also have heavy duty blind motors that can lift 45 lbs.

Advantages of Our DC Series Rollertrol™ Motors:

• lower cost overall
• safe: low voltage 12 volts will not harm children or adults
• wiring is simple, typically lamp or heavy duty speaker wire, easy to conceal
• motor can be used in a variety of environments (home, RV, marine, etc)
• many power source choices: A/C house current, battery, solar, etc.