# Open Remote Start: reconstructing the Fortin antenna data-link

> Open Remote Start investigates the antenna data-link protocol of Fortin remote starters and alarm systems. Its Particle firmware implements an interface that can monitor the link and serve as a cellular or Wi-Fi remote, with an EVO-One port pinout and wiring schematic.

- Type: Case study
- Targets: Protocol
- Category: Independent reconstruction cases
- Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
- Sources reviewed: 2026-11-08
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09
- Original resource: <https://github.com/jmaxxz/OpenRemoteStart>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/jmaxxz/OpenRemoteStart/blob/d913a0a07a500f2d8d8fa23ac1d9cbd0842c0363/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/open-remote-start-case/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/open-remote-start-case/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/open-remote-start-case/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- **Prerequisites:** A Fortin remote starter or alarm system and a Particle Electron or Photon with suitable level shifting.
- **License:** BSD-3-Clause License; compiled builds may include AssetTrackerRK under a separate licence.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/jmaxxz/OpenRemoteStart/blob/d913a0a07a500f2d8d8fa23ac1d9cbd0842c0363/README.md>

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