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Solderfumesandtea: /* Guiding Constraints (ZEN OF OLYMPUS) */ No bottlenecks is a constraint

2026-01-01T02:03:51Z

Guiding Constraints (ZEN OF OLYMPUS): No bottlenecks is a constraint

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	* Olympus is obvious for a user to understand. Anyone should be able to walk up to the machine and easily figure it out. The instructions on the screen is the defining feature here.		* Olympus is obvious for a user to understand. Anyone should be able to walk up to the machine and easily figure it out. The instructions on the screen is the defining feature here.
	* Chaos is inevitable: It needs to be accounted for. The WIFI will go down, the IP address will be banned, the user will somehow downgrade their own access, water will corrode the electronics, the 5V line will not 5V anymore except sometimes.		* Chaos is inevitable: It needs to be accounted for. The WIFI will go down, the IP address will be banned, the user will somehow downgrade their own access, water will corrode the electronics, the 5V line will not 5V anymore except sometimes.
			* Do not bottleneck the system: Any Big M can play the role of a god and add new users, not just the creators of the door access system.

	=== Using ===		=== Using ===

Solderfumesandtea: Granular clarity on enrollment steps

2026-01-01T02:00:35Z

Granular clarity on enrollment steps

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	===Big M Member giving 30 day access===		===Big M Member giving 30 day access===
	~~An authenticated~~ big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The new card being given 30 day access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will confirm that access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The new user must scan the QR code and enter their name / handle.		A big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The big M will then tap their card to authenticate. The new card being given 30 day access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will go through prompts to identify which level is being selected but the default level is 30 day access. Finally, the screen will confirm that access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The new user must scan the QR code and enter their name / handle.

	===Big M Member giving associate / philanthropist access===		===Big M Member giving associate / philanthropist access===
	~~An authenticated~~ big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". Once the "SUDO" message has been displayed, immediately turn the toggle switch to the off position. Now press the new card onto the blue PCB antenna. After some time the screen should confirm that access has been added and a Google form will pop up. Fill out the Google form and the process is complete.		A big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The big M will then tap their card to authenticate. Once the "SUDO" message has been displayed, immediately turn the toggle switch to the off position, this selects associate level. Now press the new card onto the blue PCB antenna. After some time the screen should confirm that associate access has been added and a Google form will pop up. Fill out the Google form and the process is complete.

	===Big M member giving big M member access===		===Big M member giving big M member access===
	~~An authenticated~~ big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The red push button must be held down until the screen confirms that Big M has been selected. The new card being given Big M access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will confirm that access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The mentor Big M must scan the QR code and enter the new users' name / handle.		A big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The big M will then tap their card to authenticate. The red push button must be held down until the screen confirms that Big M has been selected. The new card being given Big M access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will confirm that Big M access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The mentor Big M must scan the QR code and enter the new users' name / handle.

	==Status==		==Status==

Mcint: /* top */ un-collapse qr code, add header, and shorter-typed link

2025-11-05T05:43:10Z

top: un-collapse qr code, add header, and shorter-typed link

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	Olympus grants access to the space when locked, entry for members when opening the space at the start of the day, or late at night. It replaces [[SHED]].		Olympus grants access to the space when locked, entry for members when opening the space at the start of the day, or late at night. It replaces [[SHED]].
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Solderfumesandtea: more clarity on things, how to get access, lore, spelling

2025-08-07T06:18:57Z

more clarity on things, how to get access, lore, spelling

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	===Preferred method: Ask around in the space for a Big M member to provide access===		===Preferred method: Ask around in the space for a Big M member to provide access===
	There is a box of free RFID cards behind the OLYMPUS system, near the mailbox. You may use one of these or use your own clipper transit card / RFID card. If you are using your own RFID card, please tap on the blue PCB and it should say "Access Denied" if your card is compatible. If you tap a card and it says nothing, it is likely that your card type is not supported. Only Mifare Classic cards are supported as of this writing.		There is a box of free RFID cards behind the OLYMPUS system, near the mailbox. You may use one of these or use your own clipper transit card / RFID card. If you are using your own RFID card, make sure its a Mifare classic card, please tap on the blue PCB and it should display your ID and say "Access Denied" if your card is compatible. If you tap a card and it says nothing, it is likely that your card type is not supported. Only Mifare Classic cards are supported as of this writing.


	Instruct the Big M member to follow the directions in the How it works section of this page.		Instruct the Big M member to follow the directions in the How it works section of this page. There are three tiers of access: Discretionary 30 day guest access with limited hours, associate level, and Big M Member. Associate and Big M require sponsorship at a Tuesday meeting. Guest access should only be given by the discretion of the Big M. It is by no means guaranteed.

	=== Manual method: Send a DM to [[User:solderfumesandtea\|solderfumesandtea]] on Discord ===		=== Manual method: Send a DM to [[User:solderfumesandtea\|solderfumesandtea]] on Discord ===
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	===Big M member giving big M member access===		===Big M member giving big M member access===
	~~Adding~~ big M ~~access is~~ the ~~same as 30 day access, however~~ the red push button must be held down ~~during~~ the ~~process~~.		An authenticated big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The red push button must be held down until the screen confirms that Big M has been selected. The new card being given Big M access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will confirm that access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The mentor Big M must scan the QR code and enter the new users' name / handle.

	==Status==		==Status==
	===Done===		===Done===
	* Prototype that scans ~~rfid~~ cards, stores in database, unlocks door.		* Prototype that scans RFID cards, stores in database, unlocks door.
	** Allows adding new keycards		** Allows adding new keycards
	* Finish splitting the hardware into "brains" section--secured--and sensors section, lives outside--insecure.		* Finish splitting the hardware into "brains" section--secured--and sensors section, lives outside--insecure.
	** Installed.		** Installed.
	* Find way to deliver enough voltage and current to switch solenoid. Tried, not worked: voltage divider (high-resistance) and boost converter and signal-level converter (3.3V - 5V). More in [[#Rough Notes]]		* Find way to deliver enough voltage and current to switch solenoid. Tried, not worked: voltage divider (high-resistance) and boost converter and signal-level converter (3.3V - 5V). More in [[#Rough Notes]]
	** Fixed by using a TIP120 ~~mosfet~~, the threshold voltage for switching on the solenoid circuit was lower with this component		** Fixed by using a TIP120 Darlington transistor, the threshold voltage for switching on the solenoid circuit was lower with this component

	===Next steps===		===Next steps===
	* ~~people given 30-day access aren't able~~ to ~~change access ;(~~		* More reliable, web UI, easier to enter names / handles

	==Intro to development==		==Intro to development==
	Keeping in mind [[User:Mcint/Project Derisking]]:		Keeping in mind [[User:Mcint/Project Derisking]]:
	* Problem: Needs to fulfill a few purposes. First in the order people might think about them, or naturally state them, before we decompose them into functional requirements, or simple solutions that aim to satisfy multiple ~~naive~~ user specifications (in a creative and minimal way if possible, instead of via extensive ~~requirments~~).		* Problem: Needs to fulfill a few purposes. First in the order people might think about them, or naturally state them, before we decompose them into functional requirements, or simple solutions that aim to satisfy multiple naïve user specifications (in a creative and minimal way if possible, instead of via extensive requirements).
	** Grant entry to members. When a valid key is presented, only when a valid key is presented, unlock. Grant entry to some users only during open hours.		** Grant entry to members. When a valid key is presented, only when a valid key is presented, unlock. Grant entry to some users only during open hours.
	** Make addition of new temporary members easy. Make auditing list of people (/keys) with access possible. Make revocation possible.		** Make addition of new temporary members easy. Make auditing list of people (/keys) with access possible. Make revocation possible.
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	===Software===		===Software===
	* https://github.com/Daniel-Alnasir/OLYMPUS		* https://github.com/Daniel-Alnasir/OLYMPUS
	* <s>~~Daniel wrote~~. https://github.com/tooPhatJones/NBCardreader (farley uploaded, old)</s>		* Daniel wrote<s>. https://github.com/tooPhatJones/NBCardreader (farley uploaded, old)</s>

	===Rough Notes===		===Rough Notes===
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	\| Input Voltage: 12VDC; Current: 220mA		\| Input Voltage: 12VDC; Current: 220mA
	\|}		\|}
	* ~~falstad~~ simulation, with beta from above		* Falstad circuit simulation, with beta from above
	** oh, so 67mA is too low a current to switch it, by factor of 5		** oh, so 67mA is too low a current to switch it, by factor of 5
	** the gate voltage ~3.8V to trigger, matches		** the gate voltage ~3.8V to trigger, matches
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	===Guiding Constraints===		===Guiding Constraints (ZEN OF OLYMPUS)===
	In order to make the system useful in an enduring way, and useful across more doors than just the front, these guiding constrains were proposed:		In order to make the system useful in an enduring way, and useful across more doors than just the front, these guiding constrains were proposed:

	* ~~Easy/cheap to replace~~		* If it can be destroyed easily then it can be replaced just as easily (see RJ 45 connections, Backup Raspian ISO, easily sourced components)
	* ~~Easy~~ to ~~modify~~ the ~~code base~~		* Less code is reliable code: every extra line is an extra failure point.
	* ~~Obvious~~ for a user to understand the ~~UI for badging in~~ and ~~getting access~~.		* Spelled out code is beautiful code: write out variable names, do not turn 4 lines of easy to understand logic into one complicated expression. A beginner in Python will not appreciate your Class inheritance and the like.
	* ~~Difficult~~ to ~~damage/disable~~		* Olympus is obvious for a user to understand. Anyone should be able to walk up to the machine and easily figure it out. The instructions on the screen is the defining feature here.
			* Chaos is inevitable: It needs to be accounted for. The WIFI will go down, the IP address will be banned, the user will somehow downgrade their own access, water will corrode the electronics, the 5V line will not 5V anymore except sometimes.

	=== Using ===		=== Using ===
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	==Naming/Lore==		==Naming/Lore==
	* There exists a locked Slack channel called shed-gods where the management of access control took place.		* Mere mortals have been given access to the power of gods.
	* Gods should live at mount Olympus not a SHED.		* There exists a locked Slack channel called shed-gods where the management of access control took place for SHED (the old door system(s)).
	* Project is named Olympus as a ~~subtle~~ nod to the old way of "Gods" managing access control on Slack.		* Gods (users) should live at mount Olympus not a SHED.
	* SHED name is also confusing to those unaware of the concept of bike shedding. People may have been looking for a literal shed.		* Project is named Olympus as a nod to the old way of "Gods" managing access control on Slack. Now every Big M can manage the access control through the distributed enrollment process.
			* SHED name is also confusing to those unaware of the concept of bike shedding. People (me) may have been looking for a literal shed.

	==Ancient Wisdom==		==Ancient Wisdom==

Mcint: Update header levels

2024-09-06T22:58:32Z

Update header levels

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	== Data Model ==
	===Users===		=== Data Model ===

			==== Users ====
	<pre>		<pre>
	{		{
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	==Design Requirements==		=== Design Requirements ===
	As initially conceived, and in further requests from the space.		As initially conceived, and in further requests from the space.

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	* Difficult to damage/disable		* Difficult to damage/disable

	==Using==		=== Using ===
	Instructions appear on the screen within 1-5 seconds, explains itself, mostly.		Instructions appear on the screen within 1-5 seconds, explains itself, mostly.
	* Scan RFID, access granted (/denied), door unlocks.		* Scan RFID, access granted (/denied), door unlocks.
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	** New members must scan QR code, add name/contact info to google form, and submit for approval.		** New members must scan QR code, add name/contact info to google form, and submit for approval.

	==Managing==		=== Managing ===
	* Firebase database manages the UID, raw from RFID.		* Firebase database manages the UID, raw from RFID.
	* New users via google form. QR code link, with RFID UID, shown on screen for enrollment.		* New users via google form. QR code link, with RFID UID, shown on screen for enrollment.

	==Wants & Future Directions==		=== Wants & Future Directions ===
	* Blind RFID values read, stored, & shared. Hash (with salt), or HMAC. In database, and uploaded in gForm. ''(Prevent snooping & spoofing "credentials" - RFID is just ID, no secret / password / challenge.)''		* Blind RFID values read, stored, & shared. Hash (with salt), or HMAC. In database, and uploaded in gForm. ''(Prevent snooping & spoofing "credentials" - RFID is just ID, no secret / password / challenge.)''
	* Report additions (blinded / without UIDs) to Discord & Slack (via RSS?).		* Report additions (blinded / without UIDs) to Discord & Slack (via RSS?).

Mcint: /* Manual method: Send a DM to solderfumesandtea on Discord */ link to wiki user page, same name, same user

2024-07-27T22:13:04Z

Manual method: Send a DM to solderfumesandtea on Discord: link to wiki user page, same name, same user

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	Instruct the Big M member to follow the directions in the How it works section of this page.		Instruct the Big M member to follow the directions in the How it works section of this page.

	=== Manual method: Send a DM to solderfumesandtea on Discord ===		=== Manual method: Send a DM to [[User:solderfumesandtea\|solderfumesandtea]] on Discord ===
	First obtain a clipper card or get an RFID card from the box of RFID cards behind the mailbox. If purchasing your own card online, make sure it is a Mifare Classic type card. Tap the card on the blue PCB and it will display an "Access Denied" message followed by a string and numbers and letters. Send a picture of the access denied message to Solderfumesandtea on Discord. If the screen says nothing after tapping a card, likely that type of card is not supported and you must use a different one.		First obtain a clipper card or get an RFID card from the box of RFID cards behind the mailbox. If purchasing your own card online, make sure it is a Mifare Classic type card. Tap the card on the blue PCB and it will display an "Access Denied" message followed by a string and numbers and letters. Send a picture of the access denied message to [[User:Solderfumesandtea\|Solderfumesandtea]] on Discord. If the screen says nothing after tapping a card, likely that type of card is not supported and you must use a different one.
	</div>		</div>

Solderfumesandtea: /* How to get access */

2024-06-05T07:50:46Z

How to get access

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	===Preferred method: Ask around in the space for a Big M member to provide access===		===Preferred method: Ask around in the space for a Big M member to provide access===
	There is a box of free RFID cards behind the OLYMPUS system, near the mailbox. You may use one of these or use your own clipper transit card / RFID card. If you are using your own card tap on the blue PCB and it should say "Access Denied" if your card is compatible. If you tap a card and it says nothing, it is likely that your card type is not supported.		There is a box of free RFID cards behind the OLYMPUS system, near the mailbox. You may use one of these or use your own clipper transit card / RFID card. If you are using your own RFID card, please tap on the blue PCB and it should say "Access Denied" if your card is compatible. If you tap a card and it says nothing, it is likely that your card type is not supported. Only Mifare Classic cards are supported as of this writing.

Solderfumesandtea at 19:23, 31 May 2024

2024-05-31T19:23:07Z

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	=== Manual method: Send a DM to solderfumesandtea on Discord ===		=== Manual method: Send a DM to solderfumesandtea on Discord ===
	First obtain a clipper card or get an RFID card from the box of RFID cards behind the mailbox. If purchasing your own card online, make sure it is a Mifare Classic type card. Tap the card on the blue PCB and it will display an "Access Denied" message followed by a string and numbers and letters. Send a picture of the access denied message to Solderfumesandtea on Discord. If the screen says nothing after tapping a card, likely that type of card is not supported.		First obtain a clipper card or get an RFID card from the box of RFID cards behind the mailbox. If purchasing your own card online, make sure it is a Mifare Classic type card. Tap the card on the blue PCB and it will display an "Access Denied" message followed by a string and numbers and letters. Send a picture of the access denied message to Solderfumesandtea on Discord. If the screen says nothing after tapping a card, likely that type of card is not supported and you must use a different one.
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Solderfumesandtea: /* How it works */

2024-05-31T19:21:38Z

How it works

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			== <span class="mw-collapsible-content">How to get access</span> ==

			===Preferred method: Ask around in the space for a Big M member to provide access===
			There is a box of free RFID cards behind the OLYMPUS system, near the mailbox. You may use one of these or use your own clipper transit card / RFID card. If you are using your own card tap on the blue PCB and it should say "Access Denied" if your card is compatible. If you tap a card and it says nothing, it is likely that your card type is not supported.


			Instruct the Big M member to follow the directions in the How it works section of this page.

			=== Manual method: Send a DM to solderfumesandtea on Discord ===
			First obtain a clipper card or get an RFID card from the box of RFID cards behind the mailbox. If purchasing your own card online, make sure it is a Mifare Classic type card. Tap the card on the blue PCB and it will display an "Access Denied" message followed by a string and numbers and letters. Send a picture of the access denied message to Solderfumesandtea on Discord. If the screen says nothing after tapping a card, likely that type of card is not supported.
			</div>

	==How it works==		==How it works==

	===Opening the door===		===Opening the door===
	Tap your authenticated card onto the blue PCB.		Tap your authenticated card onto the blue PCB.

	===~~Adding~~ 30 day access===		===Big M Member giving 30 day access===
	An authenticated big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The new card being given 30 day access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will confirm that access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The new user must scan the QR code and enter their name / handle.		An authenticated big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". The new card being given 30 day access must then be held against the RFID scanner. The screen will confirm that access has been given and a QR code to a Google form will be presented. The new user must scan the QR code and enter their name / handle.

	===~~Adding~~ big M member access===		===Big M Member giving associate / philanthropist access===
			An authenticated big M user will first flip the safety toggle switch to the on position. The OLED screen will display "SUDO mode engaged". Once the "SUDO" message has been displayed, immediately turn the toggle switch to the off position. Now press the new card onto the blue PCB antenna. After some time the screen should confirm that access has been added and a Google form will pop up. Fill out the Google form and the process is complete.

			===Big M member giving big M member access===
	Adding big M access is the same as 30 day access, however the red push button must be held down during the process.		Adding big M access is the same as 30 day access, however the red push button must be held down during the process.

2607:F598:B0CF:200:6926:8AE6:307C:7961: add collapsed div qr code table with link label --(guess who)

2024-05-08T05:04:39Z

add collapsed div qr code table with link label --(guess who)

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	Olympus grants access to the space when locked, entry for members when opening the space at the start of the day, or late at night. It replaces [[SHED]].		Olympus grants access to the space when locked, entry for members when opening the space at the start of the day, or late at night. It replaces [[SHED]].
	</big>		</big>
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	==How it works==		==How it works==
	===Opening the door===		===Opening the door===
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	* [[RFID_Token#More_about_Earl,_the_Access_Control_System]] - the past four-level-tier-system		* [[RFID_Token#More_about_Earl,_the_Access_Control_System]] - the past four-level-tier-system
	* [[Access_System#Disclaimer]] - the philosophy of access controls		* [[Access_System#Disclaimer]] - the philosophy of access controls


	[[Category:Photography Wanted]]		[[Category:Photography Wanted]]
	[[Category:Projects]]		[[Category:Projects]]