Request for guidance on project

Dear all, I have been messing about with my Arduino UNO for a while, not really doing anything special with it. I have come up with a project that I would really like to get off the ground, but I see that I will need some guidance on what to do.

I am not a programming whiz, but I will not expect anyone to create the code for me. I just need some gentle nudges in the right direction I believe ;).

I would like to create an access system using rfid cards and keyfobs to control access to some locks (two doorlocks and either a lock on a cabinet or an electrical pneumatic valve). I also want this to be totally independent, meaning the only thing I want running is the arduino and the locks, no computer in the background.
I would also need some way or having a database on the arduino itself, on an SD card?
Each access must be logged, and IDed with which lock was used and of course date and time in addition to the card/keyfob ID.
There is also a need for a "command" console, if that is the correct name for it. A display where one can select to add or remove cards/keyfobs from the database. Adding a card/keyfob should also include the ID of the card readers to open for the possibility to exclude one or more locks per card/keyfob.

Think that covers it, is this possible to achieve?

It's possible. This might get you started:

There is no SD card, and no console, but you could work your way up. :slight_smile:

The "advanced" one I now have (built on that link) has a real-time clock, and prints accesses out on a thermal printer.

Thank you very much :smiley: I will have a look at this and actively use it for my own project if that is ok with you.

Sure.