Curiosity teardown: electronic locks

Today I'm tearing into some old electronic security equipment that is part of the Supra TRACKkey system.

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This isn't the only way to do it.
It's probably not the best way to do it.

But it's how I do it.

[frankowalker]

Some cool stuff in that lot, and a lot of mess. :)

[algator]

All you need is a high-powered magnet to break into the box

[jazbell]

Very interesting. You reduced a fancy box into a pile of litter. Now you get to clean it up.

[stevetobias]

Very cool teardown. Enjoyed it a lot. Thank you

[larryb.lindsay]

Nice one, interesting design. Thanks for the peek

[dnwheeler]

Contrary to the label, that battery looks like standard Lithium (Li-MnO2) not Lithium Ion (Li-Ion).

[patprop]

I wonder what the lockpickinglawyer would have to say about that lock, an interesting teardown just the same.

[TheDefpom]

it looks like you could have just pulled the sticker off the front, unscrewed it, and cut out the battery and replaced it with an 18650.

[fredflintstone]

all these systems are just restricted access or people counters, the security comes from the door and the lock, a big strong security guard or a large vicious dog may give better security:-)

[mahlapropyzm]

So the 'security' company is selling really expensive lithium batteries with some free electronics and a hunk of metal. What a wasteful and crappy business model - good choice seeking another vendor.