PO Box Combination Lock w/servo

Uses potentiometer and joystick for input of combination. Three 1 or two characters are each step in the combo with 8000 permutations.

Feb 12, 2022

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Devices & Components

Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3

Rotary potentiometer (generic)

Analog joystick (Generic)

Servo Module (Generic)

Alphanumeric LCD, 20 x 4

Hardware & Tools

3D Printer (generic)

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Arduino IDE

TinkerCAD

Project description

Code

Running framework for your code and functional sub for combo lock

arduino

This is the minimum required code to implement a three character PO Box combination lock - add to your own code

1//
2// Code excerpt from larger working sketch
3// Copyright 2022   - Mark M. Lambert - Free Use with attribution
4//
5// Simulate a PO box lock.
6//   Turn pot to dial setting
7// Click Joystick to enter #
8//
9// Presumes 20x4   LCD
10//
11const int LCD_COLS = 20;
12const int LCD_ROWS = 4;
13//
14// Define   strings for PO Box Combo Lock simulator
15// 20 lock postitions
16//
17// Combination   dial is pot on A15
18//
19const int Wiper   = A15;    //Wiper from 5k pot
20//
21//   Servo needs a PWM output. Powered by Aux +5
22//
23const int PWM1      =  9;   //   Big servo
24//
25// Servo angles for locking mechanism - see CAD drawing
26//
27const   int LockAngle = 15;
28const int UnLockAngle = LockAngle + 79;   //Desired rotation   angle to open door from CAD
29const int MidAngle = (LockAngle + UnLockAngle) /2;
30//
31//   Joystick switch
32//
33const int Zaxis     = 44;       // Joystick Z (push sw)
34//
35//   Key codes
36//
37char *LockTable[] = {
38      "A", 
39      "A-B", 
40       "B", 
41      "B-C", 
42      "C", 
43      "C-D", 
44      "D",   
45      "D-E", 
46      "E", 
47      "E-F", 
48      "F", 
49      "F-G",   
50      "G", 
51      "G-H", 
52      "H", 
53      "H-I", 
54      "I",   
55      "I-J", 
56      "J", 
57      "J-A"
58    };
59//
60const String   LockCombo = "ECB";   // Min combo is three chars
61String LockEntryA;      //   These could be combined but are separated for
62String LockEntryB;      // easy   test
63String LockEntryC;
64String LockEntry;       // Combined string
65//    
66//   Code snippet begins with minimum needed includes
67//
68#include <Wire.h>               //I2C   Driver
69#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>  //I2C LCD display driver for all LCD's
70#include   <Servo.h>              //PWM Servo motorServo DoorServo;  // create servo object   to control large servo
71//
72// 0x27 is default address for I2C 20x4 LCD displays   - adjust accordingly
73//
74LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, LCD_COLS, LCD_ROWS);  //   set the LCD object address to 0x27 and for a 20 chars and 4 line display
75//
76Servo   DoorServo;  // create servo object to control large servo
77//
78void setup()
79   {
80  Serial.begin(9600);       //Warm up comm port
81  //
82  pinMode(Zaxis,   INPUT_PULLUP);   // Push sw on joystick
83  lcd.init();  //initialize the lcd
84   }
85//
86// you will have your own code here to call this routine
87// 
88void   loop()
89  {
90    // Your code goes here
91  }
92// =======================
93//
94//   Door lock sub
95//
96void comboLock()
97  {
98  lcd.clear();
99  lcd.backlight();
100   //
101  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
102  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
103  lcd.print("First   Code &");
104  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
105  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
106   lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
107  lcd.print("Code: ");
108  //
109  while (digitalRead(Zaxis)   != 0)
110    {
111      //
112      // show live reading - 3 chars
113      //
114       lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
115      lcd.print("   ");
116      lcd.setCursor(6,   3);
117      //
118      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 & display
119      // letters
120       //              
121      lcd.print(LockTable[ map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,   1023, 0, 19) ] );
122      //
123      delay(20);  //Reduce display flicker
124     }
125  loop;
126  // 
127  // Wait fast for button release
128  //
129  while   (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
130    {
131    }
132  loop;
133  //
134  // Button released,   use last reading
135  //
136  LockEntryA = LockTable[map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,   1023, 0, 19)];
137  //
138  lcd.clear();
139  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
140  lcd.setCursor(0,   1);
141  lcd.print("Second Code &");
142  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
143  lcd.print("Press   Joystick Btn:");
144  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
145  lcd.print("Code: ");
146  //
147   while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
148    {
149      //
150      // show live reading   - 3 chars
151      //
152      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
153      lcd.print("   ");
154       lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
155      //
156      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 &   display
157      // letters
158      //              
159      lcd.print(LockTable[   map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
160      //
161      delay(20);  //Reduce   display flicker
162    }
163  loop;
164  // 
165  // Wait fast for button release
166   //
167  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
168    {
169    }
170  loop;
171  //
172   // Button released, use last reading
173  //
174  LockEntryB = LockTable[ map(   analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19)] ;
175  //
176  lcd.clear();
177  lcd.print("PO   Box Sim");
178  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
179  lcd.print("Final Code &");
180  lcd.setCursor(0,   2);
181  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
182  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
183  lcd.print("Code:   ");
184  //
185  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
186    {
187      //
188      //   show live reading - 3 chars
189      //
190      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
191      lcd.print("    ");
192      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
193      //
194      // We wanna map 0-1023   to 0-19 & display
195      // letters
196      //              
197      lcd.print(LockTable[   map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
198      //
199      delay(20);  //Reduce   display flicker
200    }
201  loop;
202  // 
203  // Wait fast for button release
204   //
205  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
206    {
207    }
208  loop;
209  //
210   // Button released, use last reading
211  //
212  LockEntryC = LockTable[map(   analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ];
213  //
214  lcd.clear();
215  lcd.print("PO   Box Sim");
216  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
217  lcd.print("Code: ");
218  lcd.print(LockEntryA);
219   lcd.print(" ");
220  lcd.print(LockEntryB);
221  lcd.print(" ");
222  lcd.print(LockEntryC);
223   lcd.setCursor(1, 2);
224  // 
225  LockEntry = LockEntryA;
226  LockEntry += LockEntryB;
227   LockEntry += LockEntryC;
228  Serial.print(" Entered: ");
229  Serial.println(LockEntry);
230   Serial.print("Required: ");
231  Serial.println(LockCombo);
232  //
233  if   (LockEntry == LockCombo)
234    {
235    lcd.print("Access GRANTED.");
236    DoorServo.write(UnLockAngle);
237     delay(3000);
238    DoorServo.write(LockAngle);
239    }
240  else
241    {
242     lcd.print("ACCESS DENIED!");              
243    delay(3000);
244    }
245   //
246  lcd.clear();
247  //
248  }
249// ========================
250// FIN
251//   ========================
252

//
// Code excerpt from larger working sketch
// Copyright 2022   - Mark M. Lambert - Free Use with attribution
//
// Simulate a PO box lock.
//   Turn pot to dial setting
// Click Joystick to enter #
//
// Presumes 20x4   LCD
//
const int LCD_COLS = 20;
const int LCD_ROWS = 4;
//
// Define   strings for PO Box Combo Lock simulator
// 20 lock postitions
//
// Combination   dial is pot on A15
//
const int Wiper   = A15;    //Wiper from 5k pot
//
//   Servo needs a PWM output. Powered by Aux +5
//
const int PWM1      =  9;   //   Big servo
//
// Servo angles for locking mechanism - see CAD drawing
//
const   int LockAngle = 15;
const int UnLockAngle = LockAngle + 79;   //Desired rotation   angle to open door from CAD
const int MidAngle = (LockAngle + UnLockAngle) /2;
//
//   Joystick switch
//
const int Zaxis     = 44;       // Joystick Z (push sw)
//
//   Key codes
//
char *LockTable[] = {
      "A", 
      "A-B", 
       "B", 
      "B-C", 
      "C", 
      "C-D", 
      "D",   
      "D-E", 
      "E", 
      "E-F", 
      "F", 
      "F-G",   
      "G", 
      "G-H", 
      "H", 
      "H-I", 
      "I",   
      "I-J", 
      "J", 
      "J-A"
    };
//
const String   LockCombo = "ECB";   // Min combo is three chars
String LockEntryA;      //   These could be combined but are separated for
String LockEntryB;      // easy   test
String LockEntryC;
String LockEntry;       // Combined string
//    
//   Code snippet begins with minimum needed includes
//
#include <Wire.h>               //I2C   Driver
#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>  //I2C LCD display driver for all LCD's
#include   <Servo.h>              //PWM Servo motorServo DoorServo;  // create servo object   to control large servo
//
// 0x27 is default address for I2C 20x4 LCD displays   - adjust accordingly
//
LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, LCD_COLS, LCD_ROWS);  //   set the LCD object address to 0x27 and for a 20 chars and 4 line display
//
Servo   DoorServo;  // create servo object to control large servo
//
void setup()
   {
  Serial.begin(9600);       //Warm up comm port
  //
  pinMode(Zaxis,   INPUT_PULLUP);   // Push sw on joystick
  lcd.init();  //initialize the lcd
   }
//
// you will have your own code here to call this routine
// 
void   loop()
  {
    // Your code goes here
  }
// =======================
//
//   Door lock sub
//
void comboLock()
  {
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.backlight();
   //
  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
  lcd.print("First   Code &");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
   lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
  lcd.print("Code: ");
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis)   != 0)
    {
      //
      // show live reading - 3 chars
      //
       lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      lcd.print("   ");
      lcd.setCursor(6,   3);
      //
      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 & display
      // letters
       //              
      lcd.print(LockTable[ map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,   1023, 0, 19) ] );
      //
      delay(20);  //Reduce display flicker
     }
  loop;
  // 
  // Wait fast for button release
  //
  while   (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
    {
    }
  loop;
  //
  // Button released,   use last reading
  //
  LockEntryA = LockTable[map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,   1023, 0, 19)];
  //
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0,   1);
  lcd.print("Second Code &");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
  lcd.print("Press   Joystick Btn:");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
  lcd.print("Code: ");
  //
   while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
    {
      //
      // show live reading   - 3 chars
      //
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      lcd.print("   ");
       lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      //
      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 &   display
      // letters
      //              
      lcd.print(LockTable[   map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
      //
      delay(20);  //Reduce   display flicker
    }
  loop;
  // 
  // Wait fast for button release
   //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
    {
    }
  loop;
  //
   // Button released, use last reading
  //
  LockEntryB = LockTable[ map(   analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19)] ;
  //
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.print("PO   Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
  lcd.print("Final Code &");
  lcd.setCursor(0,   2);
  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
  lcd.print("Code:   ");
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
    {
      //
      //   show live reading - 3 chars
      //
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      lcd.print("    ");
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      //
      // We wanna map 0-1023   to 0-19 & display
      // letters
      //              
      lcd.print(LockTable[   map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
      //
      delay(20);  //Reduce   display flicker
    }
  loop;
  // 
  // Wait fast for button release
   //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
    {
    }
  loop;
  //
   // Button released, use last reading
  //
  LockEntryC = LockTable[map(   analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ];
  //
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.print("PO   Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
  lcd.print("Code: ");
  lcd.print(LockEntryA);
   lcd.print(" ");
  lcd.print(LockEntryB);
  lcd.print(" ");
  lcd.print(LockEntryC);
   lcd.setCursor(1, 2);
  // 
  LockEntry = LockEntryA;
  LockEntry += LockEntryB;
   LockEntry += LockEntryC;
  Serial.print(" Entered: ");
  Serial.println(LockEntry);
   Serial.print("Required: ");
  Serial.println(LockCombo);
  //
  if   (LockEntry == LockCombo)
    {
    lcd.print("Access GRANTED.");
    DoorServo.write(UnLockAngle);
     delay(3000);
    DoorServo.write(LockAngle);
    }
  else
    {
     lcd.print("ACCESS DENIED!");              
    delay(3000);
    }
   //
  lcd.clear();
  //
  }
// ========================
// FIN
//   ========================

Running framework for your code and functional sub for combo lock

arduino

This is the minimum required code to implement a three character PO Box combination lock - add to your own code

1//
2// Code excerpt from larger working sketch
3// Copyright 2022  - Mark M. Lambert - Free Use with attribution
4//
5// Simulate a PO box lock.
6//  Turn pot to dial setting
7// Click Joystick to enter #
8//
9// Presumes 20x4  LCD
10//
11const int LCD_COLS = 20;
12const int LCD_ROWS = 4;
13//
14// Define  strings for PO Box Combo Lock simulator
15// 20 lock postitions
16//
17// Combination  dial is pot on A15
18//
19const int Wiper   = A15;    //Wiper from 5k pot
20//
21//  Servo needs a PWM output. Powered by Aux +5
22//
23const int PWM1      =  9;   //  Big servo
24//
25// Servo angles for locking mechanism - see CAD drawing
26//
27const  int LockAngle = 15;
28const int UnLockAngle = LockAngle + 79;   //Desired rotation  angle to open door from CAD
29const int MidAngle = (LockAngle + UnLockAngle) /2;
30//
31//  Joystick switch
32//
33const int Zaxis     = 44;       // Joystick Z (push sw)
34//
35//  Key codes
36//
37char *LockTable[] = {
38      "A", 
39      "A-B", 
40      "B", 
41      "B-C", 
42      "C", 
43      "C-D", 
44      "D",  
45      "D-E", 
46      "E", 
47      "E-F", 
48      "F", 
49      "F-G",  
50      "G", 
51      "G-H", 
52      "H", 
53      "H-I", 
54      "I",  
55      "I-J", 
56      "J", 
57      "J-A"
58    };
59//
60const String  LockCombo = "ECB";   // Min combo is three chars
61String LockEntryA;      //  These could be combined but are separated for
62String LockEntryB;      // easy  test
63String LockEntryC;
64String LockEntry;       // Combined string
65//    
66//  Code snippet begins with minimum needed includes
67//
68#include <Wire.h>               //I2C  Driver
69#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>  //I2C LCD display driver for all LCD's
70#include  <Servo.h>              //PWM Servo motorServo DoorServo;  // create servo object  to control large servo
71//
72// 0x27 is default address for I2C 20x4 LCD displays  - adjust accordingly
73//
74LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, LCD_COLS, LCD_ROWS);  //  set the LCD object address to 0x27 and for a 20 chars and 4 line display
75//
76Servo  DoorServo;  // create servo object to control large servo
77//
78void setup()
79  {
80  Serial.begin(9600);       //Warm up comm port
81  //
82  pinMode(Zaxis,  INPUT_PULLUP);   // Push sw on joystick
83  lcd.init();  //initialize the lcd
84  }
85//
86// you will have your own code here to call this routine
87// 
88void  loop()
89  {
90    // Your code goes here
91  }
92// =======================
93//
94//  Door lock sub
95//
96void comboLock()
97  {
98  lcd.clear();
99  lcd.backlight();
100  //
101  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
102  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
103  lcd.print("First  Code &");
104  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
105  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
106  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
107  lcd.print("Code: ");
108  //
109  while (digitalRead(Zaxis)  != 0)
110    {
111      //
112      // show live reading - 3 chars
113      //
114      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
115      lcd.print("   ");
116      lcd.setCursor(6,  3);
117      //
118      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 & display
119      // letters
120      //              
121      lcd.print(LockTable[ map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,  1023, 0, 19) ] );
122      //
123      delay(20);  //Reduce display flicker
124    }
125  loop;
126  // 
127  // Wait fast for button release
128  //
129  while  (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
130    {
131    }
132  loop;
133  //
134  // Button released,  use last reading
135  //
136  LockEntryA = LockTable[map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,  1023, 0, 19)];
137  //
138  lcd.clear();
139  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
140  lcd.setCursor(0,  1);
141  lcd.print("Second Code &");
142  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
143  lcd.print("Press  Joystick Btn:");
144  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
145  lcd.print("Code: ");
146  //
147  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
148    {
149      //
150      // show live reading  - 3 chars
151      //
152      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
153      lcd.print("   ");
154      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
155      //
156      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 &  display
157      // letters
158      //              
159      lcd.print(LockTable[  map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
160      //
161      delay(20);  //Reduce  display flicker
162    }
163  loop;
164  // 
165  // Wait fast for button release
166  //
167  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
168    {
169    }
170  loop;
171  //
172  // Button released, use last reading
173  //
174  LockEntryB = LockTable[ map(  analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19)] ;
175  //
176  lcd.clear();
177  lcd.print("PO  Box Sim");
178  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
179  lcd.print("Final Code &");
180  lcd.setCursor(0,  2);
181  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
182  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
183  lcd.print("Code:  ");
184  //
185  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
186    {
187      //
188      //  show live reading - 3 chars
189      //
190      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
191      lcd.print("   ");
192      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
193      //
194      // We wanna map 0-1023  to 0-19 & display
195      // letters
196      //              
197      lcd.print(LockTable[  map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
198      //
199      delay(20);  //Reduce  display flicker
200    }
201  loop;
202  // 
203  // Wait fast for button release
204  //
205  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
206    {
207    }
208  loop;
209  //
210  // Button released, use last reading
211  //
212  LockEntryC = LockTable[map(  analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ];
213  //
214  lcd.clear();
215  lcd.print("PO  Box Sim");
216  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
217  lcd.print("Code: ");
218  lcd.print(LockEntryA);
219  lcd.print(" ");
220  lcd.print(LockEntryB);
221  lcd.print(" ");
222  lcd.print(LockEntryC);
223  lcd.setCursor(1, 2);
224  // 
225  LockEntry = LockEntryA;
226  LockEntry += LockEntryB;
227  LockEntry += LockEntryC;
228  Serial.print(" Entered: ");
229  Serial.println(LockEntry);
230  Serial.print("Required: ");
231  Serial.println(LockCombo);
232  //
233  if  (LockEntry == LockCombo)
234    {
235    lcd.print("Access GRANTED.");
236    DoorServo.write(UnLockAngle);
237    delay(3000);
238    DoorServo.write(LockAngle);
239    }
240  else
241    {
242    lcd.print("ACCESS DENIED!");              
243    delay(3000);
244    }
245  //
246  lcd.clear();
247  //
248  }
249// ========================
250// FIN
251//  ========================
252

//
// Code excerpt from larger working sketch
// Copyright 2022  - Mark M. Lambert - Free Use with attribution
//
// Simulate a PO box lock.
//  Turn pot to dial setting
// Click Joystick to enter #
//
// Presumes 20x4  LCD
//
const int LCD_COLS = 20;
const int LCD_ROWS = 4;
//
// Define  strings for PO Box Combo Lock simulator
// 20 lock postitions
//
// Combination  dial is pot on A15
//
const int Wiper   = A15;    //Wiper from 5k pot
//
//  Servo needs a PWM output. Powered by Aux +5
//
const int PWM1      =  9;   //  Big servo
//
// Servo angles for locking mechanism - see CAD drawing
//
const  int LockAngle = 15;
const int UnLockAngle = LockAngle + 79;   //Desired rotation  angle to open door from CAD
const int MidAngle = (LockAngle + UnLockAngle) /2;
//
//  Joystick switch
//
const int Zaxis     = 44;       // Joystick Z (push sw)
//
//  Key codes
//
char *LockTable[] = {
      "A", 
      "A-B", 
      "B", 
      "B-C", 
      "C", 
      "C-D", 
      "D",  
      "D-E", 
      "E", 
      "E-F", 
      "F", 
      "F-G",  
      "G", 
      "G-H", 
      "H", 
      "H-I", 
      "I",  
      "I-J", 
      "J", 
      "J-A"
    };
//
const String  LockCombo = "ECB";   // Min combo is three chars
String LockEntryA;      //  These could be combined but are separated for
String LockEntryB;      // easy  test
String LockEntryC;
String LockEntry;       // Combined string
//    
//  Code snippet begins with minimum needed includes
//
#include <Wire.h>               //I2C  Driver
#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>  //I2C LCD display driver for all LCD's
#include  <Servo.h>              //PWM Servo motorServo DoorServo;  // create servo object  to control large servo
//
// 0x27 is default address for I2C 20x4 LCD displays  - adjust accordingly
//
LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, LCD_COLS, LCD_ROWS);  //  set the LCD object address to 0x27 and for a 20 chars and 4 line display
//
Servo  DoorServo;  // create servo object to control large servo
//
void setup()
  {
  Serial.begin(9600);       //Warm up comm port
  //
  pinMode(Zaxis,  INPUT_PULLUP);   // Push sw on joystick
  lcd.init();  //initialize the lcd
  }
//
// you will have your own code here to call this routine
// 
void  loop()
  {
    // Your code goes here
  }
// =======================
//
//  Door lock sub
//
void comboLock()
  {
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.backlight();
  //
  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
  lcd.print("First  Code &");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
  lcd.print("Code: ");
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis)  != 0)
    {
      //
      // show live reading - 3 chars
      //
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      lcd.print("   ");
      lcd.setCursor(6,  3);
      //
      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 & display
      // letters
      //              
      lcd.print(LockTable[ map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,  1023, 0, 19) ] );
      //
      delay(20);  //Reduce display flicker
    }
  loop;
  // 
  // Wait fast for button release
  //
  while  (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
    {
    }
  loop;
  //
  // Button released,  use last reading
  //
  LockEntryA = LockTable[map( analogRead(Wiper), 0,  1023, 0, 19)];
  //
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.print("PO Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0,  1);
  lcd.print("Second Code &");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
  lcd.print("Press  Joystick Btn:");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
  lcd.print("Code: ");
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
    {
      //
      // show live reading  - 3 chars
      //
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      lcd.print("   ");
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      //
      // We wanna map 0-1023 to 0-19 &  display
      // letters
      //              
      lcd.print(LockTable[  map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
      //
      delay(20);  //Reduce  display flicker
    }
  loop;
  // 
  // Wait fast for button release
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
    {
    }
  loop;
  //
  // Button released, use last reading
  //
  LockEntryB = LockTable[ map(  analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19)] ;
  //
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.print("PO  Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
  lcd.print("Final Code &");
  lcd.setCursor(0,  2);
  lcd.print("Press Joystick Btn:");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
  lcd.print("Code:  ");
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) != 0)
    {
      //
      //  show live reading - 3 chars
      //
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      lcd.print("   ");
      lcd.setCursor(6, 3);
      //
      // We wanna map 0-1023  to 0-19 & display
      // letters
      //              
      lcd.print(LockTable[  map( analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ] );
      //
      delay(20);  //Reduce  display flicker
    }
  loop;
  // 
  // Wait fast for button release
  //
  while (digitalRead(Zaxis) == 0)
    {
    }
  loop;
  //
  // Button released, use last reading
  //
  LockEntryC = LockTable[map(  analogRead(Wiper), 0, 1023, 0, 19) ];
  //
  lcd.clear();
  lcd.print("PO  Box Sim");
  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
  lcd.print("Code: ");
  lcd.print(LockEntryA);
  lcd.print(" ");
  lcd.print(LockEntryB);
  lcd.print(" ");
  lcd.print(LockEntryC);
  lcd.setCursor(1, 2);
  // 
  LockEntry = LockEntryA;
  LockEntry += LockEntryB;
  LockEntry += LockEntryC;
  Serial.print(" Entered: ");
  Serial.println(LockEntry);
  Serial.print("Required: ");
  Serial.println(LockCombo);
  //
  if  (LockEntry == LockCombo)
    {
    lcd.print("Access GRANTED.");
    DoorServo.write(UnLockAngle);
    delay(3000);
    DoorServo.write(LockAngle);
    }
  else
    {
    lcd.print("ACCESS DENIED!");              
    delay(3000);
    }
  //
  lcd.clear();
  //
  }
// ========================
// FIN
//  ========================

Downloadable files

Gadget block diagram - DOESN'T MATCH PINS IN CODE

Basic schematic with available components on TinkerCad. Match Z-axis DI wired to value in code.

Gadget block diagram - DOESN'T MATCH PINS IN CODE

KY-023 Joystick

LCD2004 I2C Address Jumpers

I2C addressing jumpering

LCD2004 I2C Address Jumpers

Door Linkage

How servo rotation angles were determined

Door Linkage

KY-023 Joystick

LCD2004 I2C Address Jumpers

I2C addressing jumpering

LCD2004 I2C Address Jumpers

Door Linkage

How servo rotation angles were determined

Door Linkage

Gadget block diagram - DOESN'T MATCH PINS IN CODE

Basic schematic with available components on TinkerCad. Match Z-axis DI wired to value in code.

Gadget block diagram - DOESN'T MATCH PINS IN CODE

Documentation

Large Servo Mount 3D .STL print file

This mounts a large (3/4" x 1-9/16") servo. It has cable exit holes on both sides so the servo can be mounted in either direction. the base had f #6 thru holes for mounting. The servo attaches with four 6-32 x 1/2 screws. You should tap the four holes 6-32 before use.

Large Servo Mount 3D .STL print file

5/16" shaft mini potentiometer 8-way mount - 3D .STL print file

Mounts any standard 5/16" shaft mini potentiometer commonly found in Arduino starter kits. Has four anti-rotation holes sized to fit the tab on the pot. Allows mounting in any of four positions from either side for universal 8-way mounting.

5/16" shaft mini potentiometer 8-way mount - 3D .STL print file

20 x 4 LCD front side panel mount - 3D .STL print file

Use this to mount 2004A type LCD displays

20 x 4 LCD front side panel mount - 3D .STL print file

DuPont 5 station slip on connector shroud 3D .STL print file

Slips over cable to change five loose DuPont connections into a single, unified, connector.

DuPont 5 station slip on connector shroud 3D .STL print file

Door pivot for far end of servo 3D .STL print file

Servo arm has 1/16" dia holes for connecting rod. This little piece has a matching 1/16" hole and two #6 thru holes for mounting on the door.

Door pivot for far end of servo 3D .STL print file

Arduino Uno/Mega 2560 wide mount for screw shield clearance - 3D .STL print file

Mounts Uno/Mega

Arduino Uno/Mega 2560 wide mount for screw shield clearance - 3D .STL print file

20 x 4 LCD front side panel mount - 3D .STL print file

Use this to mount 2004A type LCD displays

20 x 4 LCD front side panel mount - 3D .STL print file

Arduino Uno/Mega 2560 wide mount for screw shield clearance - 3D .STL print file

Mounts Uno/Mega

Arduino Uno/Mega 2560 wide mount for screw shield clearance - 3D .STL print file

DuPont 5 station slip on connector shroud 3D .STL print file

Slips over cable to change five loose DuPont connections into a single, unified, connector.

DuPont 5 station slip on connector shroud 3D .STL print file

Large Servo Mount 3D .STL print file

5/16" shaft mini potentiometer 8-way mount - 3D .STL print file

Door pivot for far end of servo 3D .STL print file

Servo arm has 1/16" dia holes for connecting rod. This little piece has a matching 1/16" hole and two #6 thru holes for mounting on the door.

Door pivot for far end of servo 3D .STL print file

KY-023 Joystick Case 3D .STL print file

This mounts a standard Arduino starter kit KY-023 joystick. Four holes are to be tapped 4-40 for mounting the joystick. The top cover mounts with four 6-32 screws and ca be used without tapping, do not over torque! A cable outlet is provided large enough to a five wire DUPONT5 connector shroud.

KY-023 Joystick Case 3D .STL print file

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