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====== NFC-enabled Tool Lockers ====== | ====== NFC-enabled Tool Lockers ====== | ||
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+ | See also [[https:// | ||
We have portable tools that require training before use, or which are valuable and at risk of being borrowed or stolen. The proposed solution is to create individual lockable compartments operated by our existing NFC tokens. | We have portable tools that require training before use, or which are valuable and at risk of being borrowed or stolen. The proposed solution is to create individual lockable compartments operated by our existing NFC tokens. | ||
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===== Compartments ===== | ===== Compartments ===== | ||
- | Option: | + | We will purchase a [[https:// |
- | Option: We will purchase a KALLAX shelf from IKEA. This can mounted to a wall or left floor-standing. The back will be closed | + | Doors will be laser-cut |
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+ | The unit will be placed in the workshop, under the workbench where the small bench grinder/ | ||
===== Mechanical ===== | ===== Mechanical ===== | ||
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===== Electronics ===== | ===== Electronics ===== | ||
- | A single controller will operate a group of lockers. | + | A single controller will operate a group of 8 lockers. |
- | I2C expanders and relays will be mounted on stripboard for the interface to the locks and sensors. | + | * to interface to an 8-way relay board to control |
+ | * to interface to the touch sensors | ||
+ | * to interface to the lock closure | ||
Addressable RGB LED strip will be installed in each compartment to provide status feedback (tool checked in/out, compartments authorized after an NFC swipe). | Addressable RGB LED strip will be installed in each compartment to provide status feedback (tool checked in/out, compartments authorized after an NFC swipe). | ||
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+ | ===== Use Cases ===== | ||
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+ | Some of the tools or equipment that might be stored securely (some of these are only likely to be purchased if secure storage is available): | ||
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+ | * Makita cordless tools (to avoid borrowing or theft) | ||
+ | * Angle grinders (to ensure that users are trained) | ||
+ | * Good quality measurement tools (calipers, micrometers) | ||
+ | * Hand tool kits with easily lost parts | ||
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+ | ===== To Do ===== | ||
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+ | * Doors | ||
+ | * Identify appropriate size for the doors (compartments are 33x33cm so doors should be bigger) | ||
+ | * See if a better source of laser acrylic can be found (Hobarts sizes may be wasteful for this) | ||
+ | * Select hinges | ||
+ | * Design door layout: | ||
+ | * Rounded corners | ||
+ | * Holes for selected hinges | ||
+ | * Holes for mounting lock and touch sensor plate | ||
+ | * Lock assembly | ||
+ | * Create a spacer to mount the lock in the correct (repeatable) position | ||
+ | * Decide how to screw the lock into the KALLAX | ||
+ | * Install wiring (use alarm cable and leave a tail at the back of the cabinet for connection to the electronics) | ||
+ | * Electronics | ||
+ | * Relay board and I2C expanders are on order | ||
+ | * ... | ||
+ | * Software | ||
+ | * Will be based on the door/tool controller software | ||
+ | * (plenty of changes required) | ||
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