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MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown

Written By: Josh Thomas (and one other contributor)
Published: May 3, 2013
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MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown

Written By: Josh Thomas (and one other contributor)
Published: May 3, 2013
  • Comments: 0
  • Favorites: 24
  • Views: 3.2k

Teardown

Introduction

Just a good view of the internals, for those that love MSP430 chips

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your MasterLock 1500EDBX, use our service manual.

  1. MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown, MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 1, image 1 of 2 MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown, MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • A new lock, now with more buttons and less spinning!

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  2. MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 2, image 1 of 3 MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 2, image 2 of 3 MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Prepare lock for spuding

    • Insert spudger and tap with hammer

    • Gently pry until the lock opens

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  4. MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 3, image 1 of 2 MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Open lock with mechanisms exposed

    • Vibrator

    • Locking mechanisms

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  5. MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 4, image 1 of 3 MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 4, image 2 of 3 MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Complete internals of the lock

    • Main processing board

    • MSP430 based!

    • Servo that interacts with locking components

    • Reactive buttons and LEDs

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  6. MasterLock 1500EDBX Teardown: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The real lock PCB

    • As a note, this device does not function as a lock once torn down. Repairability = 0.

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