Digital Keypad Combination Lock

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Schematic

Parts

Part Total Qty. Description Substitutions C1 1 1uF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor C2 1 220uF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor R1 1 2.2K 1/4W Resistor Q1 1 2N3904 NPN Transistor 2N2222 D1 1 1N4148 Rectifier Diode 1N4001-1N4007 K1 1 12V SPDT Relay Any appropriate relay with 12V coil U1 1 LS7220 Digital Lock IC S1-S12 12 SPST Momentary Pushbutton Keypad (see notes) HD1 1 12 Position Header

Notes

1. To set the combination, wire the appropriate switches to U1 pins 3, 4, 5 and 6 using the header. For example if S1 was connected to pin 3, S2 to pin 4, S3 to pin 5 and S4 to pin 6, the combination would be 1,2,3,4. Now wire all other unused switches across the header to pin 2 of U1. In this way you can create any 4 digit combination you want. Pin 2 is the reset pin, so connecting all unused keys to it assures that the entire combination must be reentered if an incorrect key is pressed.
2. When the appropriate combination is entered, the relay is activated for a period of time determined by C1. The 1uF capacitor specified in the parts list will result in an on-time of roughly 5 seconds. Increase the value of C1 to increase this time.
3. An easy way to make a keypad is to buy 12 PC board mount pushbuttons and then etch a PC board so that the buttons are in 4 rows of 3, similar to a telephone keypad. Place this in a case and then use a label maker or transfer letters to add your numbers to the tops of the pushbuttons. You can also use a pre made keypad but keep in mind that you need a pad which provides an output for each key. Most pads available have the keys connected to provide a row and column signal when they are pressed.

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