Summary of How to Make the Knock Lock for Arduino Starter Kit
This article documents the author's first Arduino project: building a knock lock using the official Arduino Uno Starter Kit. The creator followed the kit's manual but encountered wiring issues with the piezo sensor, specifically regarding spacing and interference with the reset button. They resolved these problems by adding jumper wires to properly connect the piezo. A video demonstration of the working project is also referenced in the text.
Parts used in the Knock Lock:
- Arduino Uno Starter Kit
- Piezo sensor
- Jumper wires
In this instructable i will be showing you a video on how I made a knock lock using the arduino uno starter kit. I did run into a few problems along the way but figured out a solution after thinking it over. this is the first arduino project I have made so i went solely off of the directions in the booklet provided in the kit. I may have gotten a bit ahead of myself when choosing to do the knock lock with no prior experience but i completed it and mostly to the manuals specification I hope you enjoy this instructable and I would appreciate any tips and suggestions that you have to offer.
Step 1: The Knock Lock in Action
click here to see my video on my overview of my project (sorry about my voice i was sick when making this). I had to rewire the piezo because not only was it not clearing the reset button the prongs on the bottom were not spaced as showed in the book so I had to use jumper wires to properly wire it then wire it to the piezo.
Source: How to Make the Knock Lock for Arduino Starter Kit
- What project did the author make?
The author made a knock lock using the Arduino Uno Starter Kit. - How did the author handle the piezo wiring issue?
The author used jumper wires to properly wire the piezo after the prongs were not spaced as shown in the book. - Did the author have prior experience before this project?
No, this was the author's first Arduino project and they went solely off the directions in the booklet. - What problem occurred with the reset button?
The piezo was clearing the reset button initially, which required rewiring. - Where can I see the project in action?
A video overview of the project is available via a link provided in the instructable. - Why did the author need to rewire the piezo?
The prongs on the bottom were not spaced as shown in the book and it was interfering with the reset button.
