Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Previous video: youtu.be/eIUuXEZtcsw
AliExpress Video with Fingerprint Reader: youtu.be/1dKLF2Ma8nQ
You can get the parts for this project here: (affiliate links):
Electric Lock: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlNJXLh
Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeBK2jl
Fingerprint Reader: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdkvDkF
5V Regulator: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlSy4rl
Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB5l7z5
Resistors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DD6M0XN
Capacitors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlENjYL
You can download code/schematic/pics for the project here:
patreon.com/posts/fingerprint-door-90326812
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In this video I try to create a lock system for the door of my lab/workshop. Commercial solutions do not really do the trick for me. But by combining some available components with custom designs, it should be possible to make an awesome DIY fingerprint reader door lock. So check it out and maybe get inspired to make one for yourself ;-) Let's get started!
Thanks to UpperStory for sponsoring this video
0:00 My Lab is UNSAFE!
1:14 Intro
2:20 Trying to Come up with a Solution
3:23 Electric Lock Solution!
4:27 Modifying to make the Lock fit
5:46 Control Circuit
7:39 Enclosure & Mounting
8:32 Door Knob FIX
9:15 Power FIX
9:58 Verdict
Check out Spintronics here: upperstory.com/spintronics/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=GreatScott
And don't forget to use code GREATSCOTT to get 10% off your total purchase ;-)
Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott!
Check out Altium 365: altium.com/altium-365
Check out OctoPart: octopart.com
(AD, Paid Promotion)
Previous video: youtu.be/eIUuXEZtcsw
AliExpress Video with Fingerprint Reader: youtu.be/1dKLF2Ma8nQ
You can get the parts for this project here: (affiliate links):
Electric Lock: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlNJXLh
Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeBK2jl
Fingerprint Reader: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdkvDkF
5V Regulator: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlSy4rl
Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB5l7z5
Resistors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DD6M0XN
Capacitors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlENjYL
You can download code/schematic/pics for the project here:
patreon.com/posts/fingerprint-door-90326812
Facebook: facebook.com/greatscottlab
Twitter: twitter.com/GreatScottLab
Instagram: instagram.com/great.scott.lab
TikTok: tiktok.com/@greatscottlab
Discord: discord.gg/zuAvkAuhsY
Support me for more videos: patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h
In this video I try to create a lock system for the door of my lab/workshop. Commercial solutions do not really do the trick for me. But by combining some available components with custom designs, it should be possible to make an awesome DIY fingerprint reader door lock. So check it out and maybe get inspired to make one for yourself ;-) Let's get started!
Thanks to UpperStory for sponsoring this video
0:00 My Lab is UNSAFE!
1:14 Intro
2:20 Trying to Come up with a Solution
3:23 Electric Lock Solution!
4:27 Modifying to make the Lock fit
5:46 Control Circuit
7:39 Enclosure & Mounting
8:32 Door Knob FIX
9:15 Power FIX
9:58 Verdict
