Implementation of an RFID Card Based Automatic Door Lock System Using NodeMCU with Integration of Telegram Notifications and IoT Services

Abstract

In the digital era, the demand for practical and efficient security systems has significantly increased, particularly in the context of access control for restricted rooms or buildings. This research aims to develop an automatic door locking system utilizing an RFID card and a NodeMCU ESP32 microcontroller integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology through real-time notifications using the Telegram application. The system is designed to replace conventional locking methods that often present various weaknesses, such as key loss, physical duplication, and lack of remote access capabilities. The development method employed is the Research and Development (R&D) approach, consisting of needs analysis, system design, hardware and software implementation, followed by testing and evaluation. The main components used in the system include the RC522 RFID reader for user identification, Espressif manufactures the ESP-32 microcontroller, which is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to enable wireless internet connections. NodeMCU ESP32 as the control center and internet connector, a relay module as an electronic switch, and a solenoid door lock as the actuator. The results show that the system is capable of accurately reading RFID card UIDs, granting access to registered cards, activating the solenoid to unlock the door, and sending access status notifications to Telegram in an average of less than three seconds. The system also effectively denies access to unregistered cards and sends warning messages accordingly. Therefore, this system enhances the security and efficiency of room access control and has the potential to be adopted as a prototype solution in the development of smart homes or modern access control systems.