Hi guys,
I've been researching access control, for a storage room (networking, radio communications, etc,), I'm hoping to build in the near future here, & so far, any "kits" out there, are the ones, that the keypad/ reader itself is the controller, & due to its setup, is not tamper proof.
I came across this video, which by the title, says it's an HID RPK40, supposedly controlled by an Arduino, but gives no evidence that it is, & just shows it being used, first with an RFID Card & then a 4 digit PIN Code.
I am wondering, if it'd be possible to (as the title says) setup an Arduino with an HID RMK40, (which is basically the exact same as the one in that video, just with the added ability to accept a magnetic swipe card as well), to control access to this future room, with it setup to accept, either an RFID Card (or tag), PIN Code (5 digits?), or magnetic swipe card for access, using an electric door strike (setup to stay locked in the case of power failure. Would just manually use a key to access in that situation).
I'm aware, this may not be possible, considering I will likely not be the only one accessing this room, & therefore I would need to enroll at least 3 RFID tags, PIN codes, & magnetic cards for access (possibly more IF any tags get lost/ damaged) & the likely complexity of the coding required to do this. I am mainly wondering if it'd be possible?
Sorry for the long post. I have tried researching HID & Arduino, but all the results I find, none have showed the coding, & most of them use a standard HID Proximity reader, without the keypad, which only accepts RFID cards or tags.
~ KN1IGHT
P.S. If it turns out it isn't possible with an Arduino to use/ enroll more then one RFID Tag, PIN Code, magnetic swipe card, etc. I do have a plan B lined up, which, sadly does not involve an Arduino, but will hopefully help me accomplish this anyways.