xEM access controller for garage door question

[Steven1727]

He said he should be free Wednesday or Thursday . I’m going to feel like I’m waiting on Christmas to get here lol. But I did get the controller paired with my NExT.

[Pilgrimsmaster]

@Steven1727

But I did get the controller paired with my NExT.

[ODaily]

Careful. It’s addictive. You’ll just wanna do it over and over.

[Steven1727]

I’m already seeing that lol I have been thinking of all kinds of things I can do once I learn how to solder better.

[Steven1727]

Update:

Had to put a relay at the wall button… Have 12 volts going from the relay at the xEM controller to the relay attached to the garage door button. Relay on the garage door button is acting as a momentary switch. Everything works right now will post a video tomorrow after I get the wiring cleaned up. Thanks for all the help! THIS IS SO COOL!!!

[BioBeehive]

[Compgeek]

Glad you got it working, mate! Now you’ve had a taste of it, you’ll be actively walking around for things to our RFID readers on!

[ODaily]

That’s awesome. Be careful you don’t wear out the door.

[Steven1727]

I have no clue how many times I have gone up and down with my garage door already tonight

[ODaily]

Just wait till company comes over.

“Here, hold my beer, and watch this shit.”

[Steven1727]

Pretty much already started I sent tons of videos out

[Devilclarke]

This is why this community is great!
“I have x problem”
many iterations and helpful comments later
“problem solved and working great, thanks for the help. Pics and video to come”
post updated and left for future generations of implantees to gleem from

[Steven1727]

this was the video from last night

[ODaily]

I see that expression on your face there. You are now officially addicted.

There is no cure, time to learn to solder.

Simple Starter Solder Station Setup (& Arduino)

This is what I plan to purchase. [Screenshot_20200504-123358_Chrome] [Screenshot_20200504-123351_Chrome] Any input or suggestions?

Tinker lab setup

Setting up a space to tinker RFID and Electronics biased. As with most hobbies this will take up some space and cost some initial investment (money and time) however it is a worthwhile endeavor and one that can be started with very little investment to begin with.

Change log (no need to look here);

07 Apr 2020: Initial revision. 08 Apr 2020: multiple changes including slight format change, added; Space (cutting mat, solder mat, wood) Tools (helping hands) Hand tools (scalpel, strippers, cutt…

Also, as both a Cyborg and a Redneck, let me officially state. WOOOO HOOOO !!!

[Devilclarke]

The smile says it all! Well done!

[Steven1727]

Thanks yall I DEFINITELY would not have figured it out if it weren’t for all of yall! And trust me I got a lot of tips on my soldering last night lol. I have never used lead free or ever put the solder on the iron’s tip before. (no wonder my soldering has always looked like crap)… Need less to say @ODaily… YES I am addicted! Already looking into seeing what else I can do! Toolbox, Harley, deadbolts are all soon to come, and my buddy had the idea to make my alarm clock only shut off if I scan it. He said he will never get a chip but he wants to help me do stuff.

[Compgeek]

A good middle ground for some people who want the convenience but don’t want an implant can be an RFID wrist band - that’s what I’ve done for my mum. She loves the convenience aspect of not having to carry a fob or keys and doesn’t mind the extra step of putting it on in the morning - might be good for your mate if he’s interested in playing with RFID with you.

[Steven1727]

Most of my friends are iffy about it and think I am just being lazy, but the more I do with it the more I think they will start to come around to it

[Steven1727]

One thing Victor mentioned was I might want to think about putting a inline fuse to the xEM controller and same thing for my Harley. Does anyone know how many amps it draws so I know what size fuse to get?

[Devilclarke]

less than 1A, if remember it was 100 or so mA