Introduction: The Keyless Bike Lock
One thing many people don’t know is that it is much easier to pick bike locks than it seems. That is why our team is proposing our design for a RFID enabled bicycle U-lock. Instead of using an antiquated mechanical lock, users can simply hold a unique RFID tag or chip of their choosing (including UT ID cards) to the surface of the device to unlock it – an entirely keyless solution. Any
five-volt cell phone charger can charge the proposed device. With that in mind, our team estimates that the lock can be used at least 500 times before needing to be recharged – power should not be an issue.
Step 1: Materials
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Pro Mini Arduino 5v (16MHz) ($6.49 each)
https://www.amazon.com/Arducam-Atmega328-Developme...
USB FTDI Breakout for Pro Mini ($9.95 each)
https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Basic-Breakout-Modul...
Micro solenoid x1 ($3.36 each)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC-5V-6V-Mini-Sma...
Kryptonite 4" x 9" U-LOCK
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kryptonite-4-x-9-U-LOCK...
TIP120 Power Transistor x1 ($2.50 for pack of 3)
https://www.adafruit.com/product/976
Fairchild Diode ($3.65 for pack of 5)
https://www.amazon.com/FAIRCHILD-SEMICONDUCTOR-1N...
Powerboost 1000C charging module x1 ($19.95)
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465
SparkFun RFID Reader breakout x1 ($1.95 each)
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13030
ID-12LA RFID Reader chip x1 ($29.95 each)
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11827
3.7v 2200mAh Li-Ion battery x1 ($9.95 each)
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781
Small Waterproof push button ($8.99 for pack of 10)
Step 2: 3D Print Parts
Print both of these files in ABS, higher quality prints.
Step 3: Make Arduino Low Power
Follow "madcoffee's" instructions on making Arduino Pro Minis low power. Remember that we are using he 5v model:
Step 4: Put Together Circuit
Follow the circuit schematic to put together the device.
Step 5: Install Solenoid
Bolt the solenoid down to base
Step 6: Finish
Insert the 3D printed base into the printed shell, insert a U-bar, and test!
