Lockitron Hardware Hookup Guide

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Contributors: Shawn Hymel
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Installation

The fine folks at Lockitron made a fantastic video showing how to install the Lockitron device. We skipped past the first 1:14 of the video, which shows how to connect the Electric Imp in the housing to WiFi (we don't need that; we made our own electronics!).

If you want to mount the breadboard next to the Lockitron, you can use the sticky tape on the back of the breadboard or add your own tape/glue.

Lockitron and breadboard mounted on a door

We're using an RFduino in this picture, but the idea is the same.

Once you have everything working, you can always enclose the electronics for added security.