Circuit Documentation

Summary

This circuit is designed to control a 12V solenoid door lock using an RFID-RC522 module and an Arduino UNO. When an authorized RFID tag is detected, the relay is activated, unlocking the door. The door remains unlocked for 5 seconds before locking again.

Component List

1. 12V Solenoid Lock

   • Description: A solenoid lock that operates on 12V.
   • Pins: VCC, GND

2. RFID-RC522

   • Description: An RFID reader module that operates on 3.3V.
   • Pins: VCC (3.3V), RST, GND, IRQ, MISO, MOSI, SCK, SDA

3. Arduino UNO

   • Description: A microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P.
   • Pins: UNUSED, IOREF, Reset, 3.3V, 5V, GND, Vin, A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, SCL, SDA, AREF, D13, D12, D11, D10, D9, D8, D7, D6, D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D0

4. 12V Single Channel Relay

   • Description: A relay module that operates on 12V.
   • Pins: NC, COM, NO, IN, GND, VCC

5. 12V Power Supply

   • Description: A power supply that provides 12V.
   • Pins: +, -

Wiring Details

12V Solenoid Lock

• VCC connected to NC of 12V Single Channel Relay
• GND connected to + of 12V Power Supply

RFID-RC522

• VCC (3.3V) connected to 3.3V of Arduino UNO
• GND connected to GND of Arduino UNO
• MISO connected to D12 of Arduino UNO
• MOSI connected to D11 of Arduino UNO
• SCK connected to D13 of Arduino UNO
• SDA connected to D10 of Arduino UNO

Arduino UNO

• 3.3V connected to VCC (3.3V) of RFID-RC522
• GND connected to GND of RFID-RC522
• D12 connected to MISO of RFID-RC522
• D11 connected to MOSI of RFID-RC522
• D13 connected to SCK of RFID-RC522
• D10 connected to SDA of RFID-RC522
• 5V connected to VCC of 12V Single Channel Relay
• GND connected to GND of 12V Single Channel Relay
• D2 connected to IN of 12V Single Channel Relay

12V Single Channel Relay

• NC connected to VCC of 12V Solenoid Lock
• COM connected to - of 12V Power Supply
• VCC connected to 5V of Arduino UNO
• GND connected to GND of Arduino UNO
• IN connected to D2 of Arduino UNO

12V Power Supply

• + connected to GND of 12V Solenoid Lock
• - connected to COM of 12V Single Channel Relay

Documented Code

Arduino UNO Code

/*
 * Solenoid Door Lock Control with RFID RC522
 *
 * This Arduino sketch controls a 12V solenoid door lock using an RFID-RC522 module.
 * When an authorized RFID tag is detected, the relay is activated, unlocking the door.
 * The door remains unlocked for 5 seconds before locking again.
 */

#include <SPI.h>
#include <MFRC522.h>

#define SS_PIN 10
#define RST_PIN 9
#define RELAY_PIN 2

MFRC522 rfid(SS_PIN, RST_PIN);

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  SPI.begin();
  rfid.PCD_Init();
  pinMode(RELAY_PIN, OUTPUT);
  digitalWrite(RELAY_PIN, LOW); // Ensure relay is off initially
}

void loop() {
  if (!rfid.PICC_IsNewCardPresent() || !rfid.PICC_ReadCardSerial()) {
    return;
  }

  // Assuming a specific UID for authorized access
  byte authorizedUID[] = {0xDE, 0xAD, 0xBE, 0xEF};
  if (memcmp(rfid.uid.uidByte, authorizedUID, rfid.uid.size) == 0) {
    digitalWrite(RELAY_PIN, HIGH); // Unlock door
    delay(5000); // Keep door unlocked for 5 seconds
    digitalWrite(RELAY_PIN, LOW); // Lock door
  }

  rfid.PICC_HaltA();
}

12V Single Channel Relay Code

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the circuit, including a summary, component list, wiring details, and the code used in the microcontroller.