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what?
what?
The project aimed to develop an access control system for the Maker Studio to track equipment usage. The goal was to demonstrate to the administration how often each machine was used, supporting funding requests by highlighting the impact of providing free community access.
how?
how?
Components: The system utilized a Raspberry Pi Pico W for WiFi capabilities, a 13.56 MHz RFID reader for user authentication, and an RGB LED as a visual indicator of machine availability.
Functionality: When a user swiped their card, the system checked if they were authorized. If approved, the LED changed from red (unavailable) to green (available), and the Raspberry Pi Pico logged the usage on a server and activated the equipment.
Programming: All aspects of the project, from RFID handling to server communication and LED feedback, were programmed in MicroPython.
Responsibilities: You worked on soldering, configuring, and testing the components, ensuring reliable communication between the hardware and server and secure data transfer.
Result
Result
The system effectively tracked equipment usage and provided real-time feedback for authorized users. It helped the Maker Studio present data to the administration, demonstrating equipment demand and the community value of free access. This project taught me hands-on experience in Python programming, RFID-based security systems, real-time data communication, and hardware troubleshooting. It demonstrated my ability to build solutions that address practical needs and support data-driven decision-making in a collaborative environment.
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