Open Source Physical Access Control Solutions in Israel?

[Rabin Yasharzadehe]

I did some research about this some time ago,
and I found out you can use a basic/cheap RFID reader + RPi to achieve this,
my problem was that the cheap RFID reader i bought didn't come with any
documentation
and I only had a simple windows application which can do 3 actions Single
Read/Single write/reading in a loop
the driver was just a simple USB-2-SERIAL (FTDI) driver
and the application communicated via serial interface.
opening a serial-monitoring tool I found the command for each action.
... but this is where I stopped working on it.

but you can definitely make it a DIY project with the kids
you will also require to buy a electric lock and a relay (the RPi can't
drive/operate the lock directly)



--
Rabin

On 3 October 2017 at 15:55, Amichai Rotman <amichai at iglu.org.il> wrote:

> ​Specifically,
>
> I am loking for an Open Source solution with a local re-seller for
> controlling entry to the youth club using physical swipe cards (magnetic or
> RFID).
>
> Cost is an issue since the club is short on funding...
>
> It would be nice if I can make it a project for the kids to work on
>
> Hope I made myself clearer!
>
> Amichai Rotman ​
>
> 2017-10-03 12:44 GMT+03:00 Michael Shiloh <michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com>:
>
>> What do you mean exactly by physical access control system? Are you
>> referring to making access to the building easier for those with
>> physical limitations? If so,Tikun Olam Makers might be a good starting
>> point
>>
>> If you refer to physical computing, Arduino is readily available at
>> various locations in Israel. (Disclosure: I work very occasionally for
>> them)
>>
>> Or do you mean something else?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:48 PM, Amichai Rotman <amichai at iglu.org.il>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I volunteer at a youth center and they are looking for a physical access
>> > control system for the youth center.
>> >
>> > Any of you know of an Open Source system that has a reseller in Israel?
>> >
>> > I would like to make it a project for the kids to build using a
>> Raspberry PI
>> > or something like that...
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > Amichai Rotman
>> >
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