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PIC 16F877A Microcontroller Based Electronic Lock 16x2LCD 4x3 Keypad

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Security is a prime concern in our day-today life. Everyone wants to be as much secure as possible. An access control for doors forms a vital link in a security chain. The microcontroller based digital lock for Doors is an access control system that allows only authorized persons to access a restricted area.
An electronic lock or digital lock is a device which has an electronic control assembly attached to it. They are provided with an access control system. This system allows the user to unlock the device with a password. The password is entered by making use of a keypad. The user can also set his password to ensure better protection. The major components include a Keypad, LCD and the controller PIC16F877A. This article describes the making of an electronic code lock using the 16F877A microcontroller.
The system is fully controlled by the 8 bit microcontroller 16F877A which has a 8Kbytes of ROM for the program memory. The password is stored in the EPROM so that we can change it at any time. The system has a Keypad by which the password can be entered through it. When the entered password equals with the password stored in the memory then the relay gets on and so that the door is opened.
The code is built in a modular style to allow a user to find ways to modify project. In start the D Lock programs loads with a default code of "2345" format is *2345# which can be enter to unlock the door, the code cam be change by entering the master code in the format *23455#new 4 digit code. In this program I display only the result on LCD and lock will be  connected to PORTA bit 0 where I put led for simulation.
A 4x3 matrix keypad and a 16x2 LCD have been used here. Keypad and LCD are very commonly used input & output devices, respectively. The password is stored in the system EEPROM.
  While unlocking, if the entered password from keypad matches with the stored password, then the lock opens and a message is displayed on LCD. Also an output pin is made high to be used for further purpose.
  As the program starts, wait for 5sec and press * string ‘Enter Password’ is displayed on LCD. The keypad is scanned for pressed digits one by one. Every time, row and column of the key pressed is detected and is displayed on LCD. After the four digits are entered, the user should press # to Confirm Password and again the input is taken through LCD. If the passwords do not match, a message is displayed to indicate ‘Access Denied’ otherwise the ‘Access Granted’ message.

The default password is 2345 and master key to change password is 23455., entry begins with * and stops with #.

Update 28-8-2013


1. Here two circuit are provided, the smaller one works only for
simulation and the larger one works only in real world( Problem with Pull Down resistors)


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  1. Password should not be displayed on LCD. It is not secured. **** can be displayed instead.

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    1. Thank you foe your advise. This project is designed as an academic project. Simplicity is for the ease of demonstration. And added a buzzer and some more features to it. If anybody enter wrong password more than three times, the buzzer sounds continuously and system should be restarted.

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    2. Sir can u email me about circuit with buzzer. And about the code can u email me assemby programming not c programming. Sitihafizah9491@gmail.com

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  2. i have a problem. i designed a system using this code. but it cant simulate in real simulation

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  3. @Nayantha
    Its working no problem. I will send the whole project in proteus. You should use pull downs for all pins connected to keypad in a real design.

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    1. nupsangel05@gmail.com
      really interested to kjnow the deatails of this project..so pls send me here..

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  4. thanks for this great idea
    but i need this programs in Mikrobasic can you get it for me??

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  5. is the code given full complete..?

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  6. can u pls send me the whole project in proteus? because it is my project now and i have a problem about the circuit. I don't know where do i put the oscillator, the resistor in keypad and its value? and where do i put the L7805 5V output to pic? I hope you send it to me immediately because the deadline of my project is on OCT.12(Friday). thank you for your electronic lock =)

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  7. THANK YOU FOR THIS SUCH A GOOD COMPILATION OF PROJECTS. CAN YOU MAIL ME. THIS PROJECT CODING ON NOTEPAD.

    MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS

    cheez.wheelz@gmail.com

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  8. THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK REPLY. IF I WANT TO USE 4X4 KEYPAD WHAT CHANGES ARE EXPECTED.

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    1. connect the 4th column to 4th(1,2,3,4) pin of the keypad port, and make required change in program.

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  9. greeting

    i am having a problem while compiling this code at mikroc version 8.2. it is giving an error char keypadPort at PORTD; on this line.

    i really want to compile it and need its hex file.

    please help

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  10. GREETINGS ONCE AGAIN

    I have tried your code many times to compile. please help me why it is not compiling my compiler is working fine.

    PLEASE REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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  11. Make sure that you included the keypad library.

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  12. can you end to me the code please
    eng_ahmed_osama@hotmail.com

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  13. Please tell me the library file for keypad.. and what more header files are to be included.

    WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY. THANKS

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    1. You can see Library Manager tab left of the project window. Check the check box of required libraries.

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  14. GREETINGS MY PROBLEM REGARDING ITS SIMULATION IS SOLVED THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. NOW SOME THING WHICH IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE OCCURRED IS BEING OCCURRED.

    WHEN THE SIMULATION STARTS THE LED AT PORT A pin 0 starts glowing but instead it should glow when ACCESS is being granted. before it must not glow. If am right then please provide appropriate solution. else guide me what is the real logic behind it.

    PLEASE REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
    wait

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  15. proteus simulation code
    valisha.dcosta@gmail.com

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    1. Hello,
      Sorry the file is missing, i will try to build a new one. Sorry for late reply.

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  16. sir can you also send me the proteus file?
    here's my email betoy.aguila@gmail.com

    thank you very much!!

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    1. Hello,
      Sorry the file is missing, i will try to build a new one. Sorry for late reply.

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  17. my lcd is taking random data after "Enter Code" an after 3 attempts shows Access denied

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  18. No problem in the code for taking random character, it works perfectly. Is that taking randomly always? check the keypad connection. the connections in come of the available keypads are not in order, check our keypad tutorial here.

    Its code protected for THREE wrong entry, after that the device cannot be accessed, you need to reset it.

    All of you are welcome to our group, get the link from the above blog post.

    Regards,
    Vishal

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  19. Greetings,
    Please, can you mail me the pdf of the project, and if you do...would it be ok if I modify it while practicing?

    wi.turtlez@gmail.com

    Also, I've been given a project on
    "Microcontroller based electronic locking system module"
    ...and I'm not really sure how to go about it....can you help.
    Thanks,
    Chuck Konta

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    1. I had written only this much of matter, so there is no PDF available. I hope the above explanation is enough. There is no problem for using the code or design, but if you post this project somewhere please add a reference.

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    2. Use the Discussion Group link please.

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  20. can you plz send me proteus file...i am having difficulty in making 1....
    what does the circuit U1 do thats on top right if the figure..
    aazib.gil@gmail.com

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  21. sir can you pls mail the code and proteus file

    my id is
    swap_k007@rediffmail.com

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  23. hello .... i tried your code and it compiles just fine but i can't seem to simulate it in proteus .... could you please send me the whole project(code and simulation ) on fasika47@gmail.com
    .i would be really great-full....

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  24. can you please send me proteus file at harshits996@gmail.com

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  25. kindly send me proteus file at focusme19@gmail.com...

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  26. can u sent to me the project 'code' to my email

    ir_student007@yahoo.com

    hope u can help me.. n_n

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  27. please send the project code in notepad and proteus file. thank you.
    julius_cimeni@yahoo.com

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  28. can u pls mail the program code my id is
    sukrut_goswami@yahoo.com

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  29. Hello,Sir

    Thanks for yr sharing.
    I already chosen this project as my school final project.
    Please send me this source in C (.txt) , other .pdf files and useful references links to my mail: paing.peace@gmail.com.

    Thanks for yr kindness.
    Paing Khant

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  30. There is a link posted at the end of the article, you can download HEX file and C file (From Facebook Group).

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  31. Sir, i can't download from http://www.scribd.com/doc/86640317/Electronic-Code-lock.
    i cannot purchase thus also cannot download because of our country. Can't do copy/paste. But i read and typed in Notepad and complied in mikroC Pro. when write, occur 4 data error. So please send me Source Code in C with Notepad.
    i downloaded HEX file from FB Group.
    Thanks a lot,sir

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  32. sir im really cant access the facebook link...can u send the source code to my emaIl (sunkgacrewz22@gmail.com) asap..please sir..im doing this project for my final year. hOpe u will help me.

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  33. Does it work well? Could it surely secure anyone's home?

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  34. Is the upper portion of the circuit given at the right corner of the application circuit
    necesary?Those who have worked with this circuit please help me.

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  35. please do you PIC code of conveyor belt project. if you have. please send me safdar.rasul@gmail.com

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  36. That's an awesome concept with microcontrollers. Security system is very essential in each and every technology nowadays. Password must be complex and should not be in an easy way to analyse by anyone. PIC microcontroller is used to perform various kinds of tasks which is used control a production line and microcontrollers are programmed as timers. It is used in control systems such as door lock mentioned in the blog, alarm system, phones,etc.

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  37. I have a problem with "FF", I received this message " Undeclared identifier 'FF' in expression

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  38. Check for FF in the program.
    I can identify it if you paste the code snippet here.

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  40. Can u send to me the PIC source code ...thanks
    Email: max_yong1994@hotmail.com

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  41. Hi,I'm very interested on the electronic lock. I would really appreciate it if you could please email me the whole project(code and simulation(proteus)). My email is ecejfh@gmail.com. Continue with your great work. Thanks

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  42. hie sir,
    i need a c program and if possible a hex file so that i can run it on proteus. indeed i tried searching the program in ur fb lick but i wasn't able to find one. hope u can send me on my mail id nivishkamdar@gmail.com

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  43. hello sir,
    i need a c program and if possible a hex file so that i can run it on proteus. indeed i tried searching the program in ur fb lick but i wasn't able to find one. hope u can send me on my mail id azhanihasnolhadi@gmail.com

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  44. Sir if im using 4x4 keypad which part of programming i have change. And can u show me a circuit with buzzer sir
    sitihafizah9491@gmail.com

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  45. Thank you sir for the post

    Simulation with proteus gives those errors with (PIC 16F877A):

    [pic16load] PROGRAM or EEPROM data has invalid address [2000] for this device
    [pic16load] PROGRAM or EEPROM data has invalid address [2001] for this device
    [pic16load] PROGRAM or EEPROM data has invalid address [2002] for this device
    [pic16load] PROGRAM or EEPROM data has invalid address [2003] for this device
    CFGWORD2 not implemented

    I used the following properties:
    {PACKAGE=DIL40}
    {TRACE_DEFAULT=1}
    {PRIMITIVE=DIGITAL,168771}
    {MODDLL=PIC16}
    {MODDATA=256,255}
    {ITFMOD=PIC}
    {CODEGEN=MPASMWIN}
    {PROGRAM=LOCK PROJECT\LOCKSYSTEM EN MOI.HEX}
    {CLOCK=8MHz}
    {CFGWORD=0x3FFB}
    {DBG_RANDOM_PMEM=0}
    {DBG_RANDOM_DMEM=0}
    {DBG_STARTUP_DELAY=0}
    {DBG_WAKEUP_DELAY=0}
    {DBG_ADC_BREAK=0}
    {DBG_GENERATE_CLKOUT=0}
    {WDT_PERIOD=18m}
    {ADC_RCCLOCK_PERIOD=4u}
    {ADC_ACQUISITION_TIME=20u}

    any help please

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  46. thanks for sharing this information , its nice to see, the devices are very accurate to work, thanks for sharing :)
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  47. Hi sir, i,ve been working on this project since last four days. I'm using AVRatmega8 as the microcontroller...if you could send the code of complete project along with the buzzer functionality..and other relevant details that will be helpful.
    My email id is:vanup08@gmail.com
    Thanx a ton in advance.

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  48. Wow...... all are so technical part.... is it for Door Lock Access Control??

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  49. pls help me with the hex file....sadiqyusuf33@gmail.com

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  50. am constructing this code lock as my project and i cant get the hex file and that's all i need now to complete the project work...pls i really need help.. this is my mail i will be very grateful if some one will help me out
    sadiqyusuf332gmail.com

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  52. Hello Sir Vishal! I am a student and currently working on my thesis project. I saw this project and downloaded the code and also imitated the circuit you provided because I wanted to make it as a reference while I'm developing our project. Unfortunately, when I started to test it in proteus (I imitated the circuit you uploaded), and tried to enter to password (*2345#) nothing happens anymore ... Right now, I still trying to figure out & troubleshoot the circuit and understand the code at the same time. I'm really hoping that I could get in touch with you for further information and advise. I will greatly appreciate it. I am also asking if you can send me the original proteus file and code (if available) you made so that I could study it further. Here is my email address, Sir: shinnacuray0929@gmail.com Thanks and More Power!

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  53. sir can you also send me the proteus file?
    here's my email mfazlan10@gmail.com

    thank you very much!!

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  54. Thank you sir,
    After many effort to write electronic doorlock using pic I couldnt get it running. Was happy to see soneone who has achieved the said project. Please sire, help me with the source code my email is: sunny.ajiroghene@gmail.com

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  55. help me with the source code my email is:
    karyelec2013@gmail.com

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    1. I have edited the post with source download link, check it.

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  56. I have edited the post with source download link, check it.

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  58. Good day sir can I use your this in our final year project. Please email the complete project including the Proteus, miKroC, schematic diagram, schematic diagram of the keypad and I'm going to use 8MHz crystal clock . larrypadolina@rocketmail.com Thanks in advance

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  59. i need keypad and relay. can i use 16F628A or such as PIC.

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