Mission Description
- Context: Managing attendance or access can be automated. Build a combined RFID Attendance and Door Access System for your school’s lab. Students tap their ID to enter, and the system logs their entry and unlocks the door if authorized.
- Task: Using an RFID reader with your Arduino, maintain a list (in code) of authorized RFID tag IDs (these could correspond to students enrolled in the lab). When a card is scanned, the system should check if it’s in the authorized list. If yes, unlock the door by moving a servo and record the entry: e.g., print “Student [ID] at 08:45 – Access Granted” to an SD card module or the serial monitor (or display it). If not authorized, keep the door locked and maybe display “Access Denied” and log the attempt. This involves using real data storage (SD card or database via Wi-Fi, if ambitious) to mimic attendance logs.
- Expected Output: A secure entry logger. In a test scenario, swiping an authorized card causes a green LED and servo unlatching action, plus you see on a connected computer or LCD: “ID 12345 – Welcome!” with a timestamp. Swiping a random or unauthorized card shows a red LED and “Denied” message, and nothing moves on the lock. Later, you can open the log file to see time-stamped entries of each card scan. This mission combines security, data logging, and real-world school life automation – very much like systems used in offices and modern schools.
Student Goal
Using an RFID reader with your Arduino, maintain a list (in code) of authorized RFID tag IDs (these
could correspond to students enrolled in the lab). When a card is scanned, the system should check if it’s in the
authorized list. If yes, unlock the door by moving a servo and record the entry: e.g., print “Student [ID] at 08:45 –
Access Granted” to an SD card module or the serial monitor (or display it). If not authorized, keep the door locked
and maybe display “Access Denied” and log the attempt. This involves using real data
storage (SD card or database via Wi-Fi, if ambitious) to mimic attendance logs.
Mission Information
Status
Open
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Category
School
Grade
G12 — Capstone Technology Missions
Rewards
Recognition, Internships, Prizes
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