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Doorbot

The doorbot is responsible for scanning key fobs and unlocking the door for members. The software is written in C++ and runs on an ESP32. It expects to use the Wiegand protocol for reading fobs. It communicates with a server written in Python.

Implementation of the system is split up into a few repositories:

Building a Doorbot

To deploy a doorbot, you will need the following major materials:

* RFID reader for 125KHz fobs that outputs the Wiegand protocol (https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Wiegand-125KHz-Control-Proximity/dp/B01LWRQMN5) * Electronic strike running at 12V or 24V (https://www.amazon.com/UHPPOTE-Standard-Fail-Secure-Fail-Safe-Adjustable/dp/B00V49S2NI) * A power supply matching your 12V or 24V strike * An ESP32 [TODO: exact model of dev board] * The doorbot hat (see below) * An enclosure (3d prinSted)

Building the hat is covered elsewhere (TODO make that page)

* TODO: RFID reader connections * TODO: Power connection * TODO: Strike connection * TODO: Configure firmware * TODO: Uploading firmware

Serial Port Debugging

The ESP32 has a USB port, and much useful information is given about the cache status, key reading, etc. There are also a few commands you can send:

* check <ID> - Check if a keyfob is valid * newcache - Rebuild the cache * open - Open the door * stats - Dump info about this doorbot

doorbot.1701227727.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/11/29 03:15 by Timm Murray