Low cost RFID tag reader to enable/disable ignition

Dear All,

Am working on a project which i have already implemented on my chevy blazer here in the uk. its a small electonic box, about 4 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch. it needs to be powered by 12 volt, so red and black connection. it would provide two, two wire outputs which would be normally open relays. the idea is you wire these outputs in parallel with your existing key ign switch. so you can use the box to fire up your bike/car or use the existing key.

In order to realistically use this box you would need to remove your ignition key with the steering lock disengaged.

i would supply you with two flat credit card sized rfid keys. the box is mounted hidden away behind a side panel or under the seat. It will be waterproof so no issues there. In order to start your bike you place the rfid card within 3-4 inches of the box, and recieve a beep acknowledgement. The start button can be pressed and the bike started. The card could be in your wallet, in your pocket, or in your glove, helmet. No need to directly access it.

Once you dismount, you again pass the card in front of the panel behind which the box resides, and an acknowledging beep turns off your ignition.

you would get two cards, a master and a slave. the master card can program extra rfid key cards if required.

the box would be permanently powered using 200-300mA low current 12v supply, so won't flatten your battery. by using the card there is no need to ratch for keys and insert the key in the ridiculous ignition location.

i would be asking about £119 per unit with 2 keys, or $130 US.

Any interest?

Can I set it up to read the chip already in my passport?

I'm interested.

Native One

I could be interested.

1 more thought

also had another thought. you could wire it in series with ignition. that way you still need the key but it is an extra invisible immobilser. without the rfid read and approved it won't let the engine run... guess would be useful for classic cars too..

This sounds like a excellent feature, as I have enough money in my bike that I would not want it stolen. I also am like IDK a little forgetful in my old age. So his Idea is worth looking into.
either way I am in.

Not to burst anyones bubble but doesn't Digital Guard Dog already have a product like this for around $170?

Ah, my bad, you're right, that's the security only.

I posted a wireless solution on the How to Goldmine for about $45.00 and I have it on both my Rockets, works great

update on rfid

Ok I going to buy in 10 units. These will come with two rfid cards or keys, that will be preprogrammed to unit. (I will try my passport too just in case and if it works can offer that service...!) I am afraid I checked out the range and you need to be within 5 inches of the reciever. you can get rfids that will read at larger ranges but they either use a lot of power or require batteries. i don't know about you guys but i have an alarm on my bike. what pisses me off is battery depletion during the winter. if it aint the bike battery (and i know you can buy a trickle charger), its the transmitter fob that loses its code cos battery went flat and needs programming. I think the bulldog thing is nice but I suspect it hammers the juice too. My solution uses 200ma!!!! thats a tiny amount of current when bike is not being used AND the rfid cards need no batteries and are very robust.

I am going to try and keep the price down to £99 uk equivalent or about $110 plus shipping of course and would post as a gift so no duty to USA. If you are seriously interested then send me a mail, I don't need any money till I am ready to ship.

The following will be the spec: black box with 6 wires, box will be waterproof, size 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1.75 inches. the box will need 2 wires to be connected to a permanent 12 volts 2/4 wires in parallel or series with ignition, (depending on whether you still want to use original triumph key or not. box can be fitted behind a side panel, under and at side of tank. anywhere it will fit in secrecy. wires will be long enough to go anywhere, could be inside your pannier, or behind your fairing...

if you wire it in parallel. walk up to bike, place card near box, you will hear a beep and ignition will come on. press start button, bike starts. ride away...

place card near box again, there will be a beep, ignition off. walk away

in series you will need to turn on ignition via key and place card till beep and the same when getting off bike.

its as simple as that. will send out wiring instructions specific to rocket with units.

my email address is whp427@hotmail.com