The system auto-locks after 5 seconds, and just in case, [Andrea] has hard-coded in a few safety codes into the firmware to allow him to forcefully open the door — you know, if it malfunctions ...

This kit uses a CD-ROM drive and an Arduino board to build a clever robotic lock. This dude used a bolt to create the project and it's voice activated.

Perhaps you could create an Arduino device to lean on the door right before the Arduino device bolts the door. It's not clear if the lock unlocks the door when you close that incognito browser.

Mike’s PC is hooked up to an Arduino-controlled, servo-powered lock. A small program constantly scans the open browser windows on his computer, and if it spots an incognito window, it locks the ...

Arduino enthusiasts may be interested in a new bike lock project called the TapLock which uses a tinyML on Arduino to protect your bike from thieves. The ...

Open the Arduino software and paste the Arduino code (the text in the box near the bottom of the post) into a new sketch. Click Sketch > Verify / Compile to make sure the code is properly in there.

You can program it to lock closed between, say, the hours of 12pm and 1pm if that's when you spend the most money, or if you pass by your favourite shop, powered by a GPS.