UPDATE !!!
Aug 5, 2014
TUTORIAL !
http://www.instructables.com/id/NFC-Ring-Lock-Box/
Here you are !
Tell me if I need to change something.
Maybe you want me to explain the sketch ?
A video to show how it works in real time?
28/05/2014
Hello everyone!
This thread is dedicated to the NFC Ring Lock Box by me, feel free to ask questions, I'd be happy to help you.
Don't hesitate to check this thread frequently because I'll edit posts to add some text and pics ;)
I'll try to be clear as possible despite english is not my first language.
Actually I received everything I needed to build it, just waiting for the ring which Lokki sent me in the context of Inventions.
I am suppose to receive it in the next few days.
Here is the list of what I'm using: (PM me if you want link for very cheap prices !)
- Arduino Nano
- PN532 Electro House NFC module
- Wooden Box
- Metal lock (for inside lock)
- Converter Micro USB female to USB female
- Servo SG90 (motor)
- Battery 2600mAh
- Round Rocker Switch
Actually I'm working on the design of the box(woodburning and dye).
It let me some time to think about the closing system(almost finished) and receiving the ring to test the software/hardware.
29/05/2014
How it works : The box is locked from the inside(NFC lock) and the outside(padlock). You need to open both lock to get access to the contents.
I had the idea of a secret lock box when I saw this. But seriously? Copy his work and offer it as a gift?
I had to create my own system. The first thing I noticed was the lack of free space in the box with his system: I wanted to hide it.
So I put everything in the top of the box, it has 1cm of high, and everything fits perfectly.
My system has to be self-sufficient, I added a battery(which can power and be charged at the same time, very important), and as little as possible -> Arduino Nano.
We need a motion to open and close the lock system -> motor -> Servo SG90.
It has a power switch, you power it when you need to open the box and unpower it when finish.
It also has a micro usb female to charge the battery AND to edit the Arduino's sketch, if there's a problem.
It also has a manual way to open the inside in case if nothing else works.
On the upper face of the box I'll burn the wood (woodburnig) to indicate the location where we have to present the NFC Ring, where is the NFC Reader.
Up to now I think that my system is complete, if you have comments or any ideas to improve it, please tell us.
I'm not saying that is the best way to build a NFC lock box but that's how I see it.
Requirements :
- Software security/backdoor
- Manual emergency
To complete.
Tutorial Steps :
- Woodburning
- Drill Holes
- Dye the box
- Try it with an NFC Ring
- Stuck everything in place
Next Edit : The inside lock system
Arduino sketch and Arduino connections
More pics
