Recent grad with an EET degree and total noob to Arduino.
I'm an avid motorcycle rider, and have been hearing and reading a lot about how people are getting their bikes stolen.
I want to set up a biometric interrupt to the ignition on my bike to prevent it from being started by the wrong people. I'm thinking too that I might like to add a readout stating that there is either a good print read, or that further attempts to start will result in disabling and possibly damaging the bike.
I'm looking for guidance on which arduino board would be best for that endeavor and which protective cover would be best given the temps and vibration of an antique motorcycle.
TIA for any help you may be able to provide me.
Whatever stuff You install it needs to be safe in the respect that a thief just simply disconnects it.
Are You thinking about a fingerprint reader, or an RFID tag for identification?
Of course You can decode a false entry to blow up the bike, but I don't think the law will set You free.
I suggest You bring down Your project into smaller pieces.
Good luck getting insurance after fitting your home made anti theft device.
Back in the 1980's I built a thingy that would allow the car to be started but after one minute if the thig do is not done, the car shut off and would not start. Thieves have time to steal your car, they do not have time to fix it when it breaks down when they are staling your car.
the plan, at this point is to install a fusible link (hidden under the seat or under the tunnel in the fuel tank) to "permanently" disable the bike.
I was initially considering a retinal scanner mounted on the handle bars, but have since decided to go with a left and right finger print scanner
Good idea! Beat the bastards!
I once had a moped, 1969... , and installed a kill switch under the long saddle. As far as I know, nobody attacked my wheels... But I was "protected"...
Should have taken a course in what makes thieves tick, you would have found they don't really give a fug. No key to begin with so just chuck it in the back of a pickup and deal with it later.
Fix it on the spot...?? no problem either. Chances are some passers-by will help get it going.