F12: Android Door Lock

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Android Door Lock

Abstract

Using a Wifi connection, our door lock can be locked and unlocked remotely with an Android device.

Introduction & Features

  • UART communication between RN-XV WiFly Module and LPC2148 Microcontroller.
  • Andriod application that enables wireless door access.
  • WiFly module for wireless communication between Android and LPC2148 Microcontroller.
  • TCP communication running on LPC2148 handling requests from the Android application.
  • Web server to handle user permission, to set door codes, and to view time stamps of when the door was accessed.
  • MP3 player that allows customizable tunes to play when the door is unlocked.
  • Filing system that stores all the log times that the door has been accessed.
  • Electronic door strike that unlocks when door code is recognized.

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Team Members & Responsibilities

  • Rosemary Chen
    • Created the UART1 driver that enables communication between the wireless module and the micro controller.
    • Created the Real Time Clock driver used for logging the time that users access the door.
    • Created the user interface for setting and configuring the wifly module as well as automating the default settings for network connection.
    • Created a task for
      • Correct password detection
      • Enabling the lock when password is detected
      • Logging the time when the door is accessed
      • Playing a tune when the door is unlocked.
  • Cindy Li
    • Created the web server that allows the host to track door users, enable or disable users, and sets the door code.
  • Hai Wang
    • Create a TCP client Android application that allows connectivity between the wireless module (server) and the Android application (client). The application is responsible for sending the correct door code to the server in order for the door to unlock.

Schedule

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Week Number Scheduled Items Actual

November 2, 2012

  • Set up environment (Android)
  • Confirm/order parts
  • Update Wiki

Done

November 9, 2012

  • UART 1 Driver
  • Wifly driver
  • Android app UI
  • Update Wiki

Done

November 16, 2012

  • Android to LPC2148 communication
  • Automate default WiFly network connection
  • Start Web server
  • Update Wiki

Done

November 23, 2012

  • Construct door lock mechanism circuit
  • Write driver for GPIO to enable and disable lock
  • Continue with Web Server
  • Update Wiki

Done

November 30, 2012

  • Enable MP3 to play when door is opened.
  • Continue with Web Server
  • Update Wiki

Done

December 7, 2012

  • Write Real Time Clock Driver
  • Create a task for time stamp logging
  • Construct box to contain messy wires and modules
  • Write task for count down door unlock
  • Update Wiki

In progress

December 14, 2012

  • Testing
  • Fix bugs
  • Update Wiki

In progress

Parts List & Cost

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Parts Cost

Nexus 7 Android Tablet

$249.00

RN-XV WiFly Module x3

$34.95 x3

Electric Door Strike

$12.00

LPC2148 Microcontroller

$60.00

**Cost excludes shipping and handling

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