Team 18 - QuicKey

Many colleges lack funds to replace the traditional key and lock dorm technology with newer security technology like keycards or keypads. Keys can also often be lost. We decided to make a cheap, easy-to-install alternative so that these college students can install a smart lock system in their own dorm without going against dormitory rules. QuicKey is a device that you can install on your door that contains an arm that rotates and pushes a lock into the unlocked position when either activated through our phone app or when the phone comes into the lock's 5-inch proximity. We first did basic sketches to think about how the product would look generally. Then, we made 3D Tinkercad models so we could see the approximate measurements we would need. We then began making foam models just to see the product's size and practicality in real life. Eventually, we mapped out where all the hardware components would go using Tinkercad, 3D printed the model and used electrical tape and superglue to finally put it all together. We ran into several challenges relating to access to a 3D printer and wire placement inside the prototype. However, we were able to get through these challenges through creative solutions. In the end, we are extremely proud of how our product turned out and the hypothetical business plan we have drawn out for it. We can all agree that we have made some amazing friends over these few weeks and have learned so much from each other.