After the Arduino course, I worked a bit on the access control system. I managed to solder the whole lot and tested it. The current version works using the Arduino Ethernet Shield; Tobie and I are working on the GSM version, which will be integrated into this soon.
The current version runs a small webserver and a GET request with the correct password will open the security gate. This is not very secure, so I am looking at adding some security (was thinking about code-hopping + SHA). User access will be mastered on the management system. A local copy could be stored on the SD card, to enable off-line operations.
I need to some help with the web side of things:
- a management console – add/edit/delete users
- backend, including sync with house controller
- smartphone friendly page with buttons to open the car gate, front door, alarm system, security gate etc.
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