While
IoT projects were buzzing all around, I decided to make one and came up
with Nucleus.It's a Smart lock based on Internet of things(IoT) built on
Arduino uno and Ethernet shield.It can be accessed by a Key and internet through Software interface built in Java.There are many
Electronic locks available in Market ,but they are Expensive as they use
Fingerprints, RFID card, Keypad (Password) as Key. I've used an I2C
EEPROM as key which hardly costs 15 Cents resulting in an Inexpensive
Key.Thus Nucleus can be Inexpensive as compared to other Electronics
locks.As Nucleus is IoT lock,you can access it anywhere in the world if
you are online.I will also develop Mobile apps to access the Nucleus
though Mobile.Thanks to Thingspeak.com for providing free IoT services.Here's a snapshot of my project..
Let's see what the project is made up of..
ARDUINO UNO
Image source: www.arduino.cc
Arduino Uno is do-it-yourself kit with AVR Atmega328P Microcontroller which can be programmed through IDE provided by Arduino and Codebender. Its simple to use as there are many Libraries available online useful to interface different sensors and devices to Ardiono Uno.Learn more here.
ETHERNET SHIELD
Ethernet shield is built on Winzet W5100 which provides a network (IP) stack capable of both TCP and UDP. It connects Arduino Uno to internet.I've used a MEGA Compatible Ethernet shield in Nucleus which is similar to Arduino's Ethernet Shield. In Nucleus,Arduino Uno interfaced with Ethernet shield acts as Webclient.The Ethernet shield also has SD card slot to store and retrieve data from Micro SD card.
IC 24C32
I've used IC 24C32 as key.It is a Serial CMOS EEPROM that uses I2C Protocol to communicate with Micro-controller.It's a 8 Pin DIP IC. There is a post in Arduino Play ground regarding interfacing 24C32 with Arduino Uno.
IC L293D
L293D is motor driver IC .I've used it to connect Motor to Arduino Uno.It's a 16-pin DIP IC.It has capability to control two Motors at time. Engineer's Garage has got nice post regarding L293D.It has internal buffers which protect the circuit from back EMF of motor and avoid power loading.
Apart from the above parts, I've used a Geared Motor, Buttons, LED's , Connecting wires and Breadboard.
Key Features
Nucleus can be unlocked/locked by Multiple Authorized Keys and Software over Internet.
Owner can Add or Remove Keys through Software.
The Software displays logs regarding the access of lock.
