Suggestion for the latch of the lock/knob assembly. You will notice that the latch bolt has an angled end so that it can be closed without turning the door knob. You can push in the latch bolt with your finger independent of the door knob. If you have a solid door, you may want to look into a small solenoid that you can mount inside the door after you hollow out an area behind the latch bolt assembly. The solenoid would use a small stranded wire connected to it and to the back of the latch/bolt. When you activate the solenoid it will pull the latch bolt in, thereby allowing the door to be opened by the robot. The solenoid would be controlled by an ESP32, which would get its commands from the little robot pushing or pulling the door. Also, maybe a nice large brass plate to cover these items for future access and battery access. Just a thought. I am not sure how you would handle a dead bolt as that is a project in itself! Good video!
Awesome - thank you so much for your ideas / suggestions! I will definitely consider this! Love the idea of mounting something inside the door! Would mean that every door in the house would need to equipped with this but it would probably be a clean solution if I would manage to install it completely inside the door. Thank you!
@@the_smart_home_maker Prior to hollowing out a real door, get a small piece of 2x6, or 2x12 (scraps at a lumber yard, or big box store) and install a door knob assembly in it and hollow out the piece of wood to test out your install before cutting up the real door.
Suggestion for the latch of the lock/knob assembly. You will notice that the latch bolt has an angled end so that it can be closed without turning the door knob. You can push in the latch bolt with your finger independent of the door knob. If you have a solid door, you may want to look into a small solenoid that you can mount inside the door after you hollow out an area behind the latch bolt assembly. The solenoid would use a small stranded wire connected to it and to the back of the latch/bolt. When you activate the solenoid it will pull the latch bolt in, thereby allowing the door to be opened by the robot. The solenoid would be controlled by an ESP32, which would get its commands from the little robot pushing or pulling the door. Also, maybe a nice large brass plate to cover these items for future access and battery access. Just a thought. I am not sure how you would handle a dead bolt as that is a project in itself! Good video!
Awesome - thank you so much for your ideas / suggestions! I will definitely consider this! Love the idea of mounting something inside the door! Would mean that every door in the house would need to equipped with this but it would probably be a clean solution if I would manage to install it completely inside the door.
Thank you!
@@the_smart_home_maker Prior to hollowing out a real door, get a small piece of 2x6, or 2x12 (scraps at a lumber yard, or big box store) and install a door knob assembly in it and hollow out the piece of wood to test out your install before cutting up the real door.
@donaldhoudek2889 definitely a very good plan 😊👍🏻