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DIY RFID Access to your Front Door

DIY RFID Access to your Front Door If you enjoy the convenience of keyless entry technology at work then perhaps you've thought about having a similar unit installed at home to make life a little easier, like when you struggle to reach your keys with armfuls of groceries or when you're being chased by neighbourhood thugs and vagrants.

ExtremeTech.com walks you through the creation of just such a device with this tutorial on creating a handy RFID access controller for the front door of your home. This is a very nice, detailed tutorial that includes a parts list, tool list, software and schematics. The project looks pretty intensive, so set aside a good chunk of time to see it to completion.
    


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