Arduino Nano powers mixture lock cracker

Possibly it’s the pairing of summary numbers and bodily mechanisms, combining like magic. Nicely anyway, right here’s some expertise to automate the cracking. We’re speaking low-cost easy three-number locks, in fact, however nonetheless…

Because of the Arduino workforce for highlighting this one.

Powered by an Arduino Nano, it could possibly unlock the units in ~40 seconds, utilizing a TMC2208 Trinamic driver for a stepper motor and AS5600 magnetic encoder. There’s additionally a bit OLED display to show a menu, which the consumer can navigate with a rotary encoder knob.

You’ll be able to see it in motion within the video beneath.

You’ll be able to learn learn much more on github the place the creator, Mew463, goes into element on the challenge.

In addition to going via his lock cracking algorithm (how the lock may be “felt” for it’s geometries), he covers the CAD recordsdata required, particulars of the elecotrincs (together with a Customized PCB powered by a 12V USB C enter), and plenty of diagrams. Test it out.

He writes:

“I’ve at all times wished to construct a robotic that truly decodes locks whereas sustaining a cool desk toy vibe! I’m fairly proud of the user-oriented design and doubles as a pleasant fidgety-toy-thing to play with.”

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