Project: Key Code Cutter
 
Description:

Using Stepper motors, and a X/Y stage to control the positioning of a key to cut the key based on the manufactures code.(Schalge, Kwikset, Master)

Video:

Stage Moving Prototype

Pictures: Wide Agle Shot

Stepper Motors

Motor Mount

Mega Board (needed for more digital pins)

Motor Driver Board

Key in the Cutter


Button Board

Menu SplashScreen

Toggle Button Status

Cutting Menu

Button for Immediate cutting Eg. Bulk Cutting (no menu buttons needed)

Move Carriage Menu


Key Set Menu(s)





Parts:

 

Quantity Part DX Part # Price
1 Arduino Mega 2560 215579 $22.10

More Parts comming later..

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