Next time we’ll show you how to make the permanent version of the keypad, walk through the code for the Arduino, make the PC board, cut a custom wall plate, and install the lock strike.

[Andrea] just sent us this great student hack he made for his room. He’s constructed an Arduino keypad door lock — without using any proper fastening hardware! The entire build is made out of ...

2) Display information to LCDs controlled by your Arduino. 3) Be programmed to act as an extensive combination lock 4) Offer commands, such as ENTER, LOAD, CLEAR, etc.

The hack is still pretty hardware intensive, but Arduino fans will love this clever hack—especially if you're the type that locks yourself out of your room a lot.

Arduino enthusiasts, makers and those of you looking to learn more about electronics. May be interested in a new smart Arduino lock project which uses voice recognition for access privileges. Created ...

We went in search of the best keypad door locks to find models that are secure, easy-to-install, and easy to use. Here's what we found.