Wire Keycards

[adb]

One thing I just realized I should add is the ability to set your own lock code, within limits. Instead of the code being "3", it could be anywhere from 300 - 399. That way you can have more than one keycard system.[/b]

So, I added this to v0.3 and took off for a week-long vacation in California. Hence my disappearance But since it's such a minor addition, I'd like to know if anybody has any suggestions or ideas for the next version before I release it.

[Sharpshot]

The only thing I think you need is a easier way to carry it.

But really, this is a cool addon.

And if anyone would PM me the IP of a dedicated server that runs with this, I would be very happy. Thanks.

[kevkev]

Maybe you can make a swep form like if you press fire at the scanner it will get the values

[kuro11]

Can people besides the person who has "claimed" the card see the value/ID?

[adb]

Can people besides the person who has "claimed" the card see the value/ID?[/b]

Yep.

Although, to be completely honest, I haven't ever tested this thing in multiplayer. So any feedback in that respect would be great. Did it work as you expected? etc.

To the others: It sounds like a Keycard Wallet SWEP is in high demand. I'll see what I can do

[Sharpshot]

Well, the thing is, something like this is REALLY cool, but it just cant work out well in Gmod.
It is a pain to have to gravgun carry your card everywhere,
and making it into a swep means its unstealable, which I think is a needed part so people pay attention.
basicly, I don't think its really possible to get around this with the source engine.

[adb]

I agree, it's quite a dilemma. The idea I had was to not replace the current system, but to make it easier to manage and carry more than one card. It's sort of like real life -- when the keycards are in your wallet, they'll be relatively inaccessible to thieves. (Unless they mug you. Which could probably happen in GMod as well.) But when you go up to a reader, you have to take out your card to scan it. The SWEP will spawn the card in front of you, without the physics awake, so it floats until you touch it.

And a friend of mine has expressed interest in seeing RAM-style keycard data storage, which would be relatively easy to implement. I'm imagining a sort of cartridge system for wiremod, here. Being able to swap out large chunks of data.

Imagine a WireScribe system that could load and save to keycards. You could trade designs on the server with your friends. Or a single profile keycard for roleplaying that stores your name, security clearance, and bank account balance. You could store the route a vehicle should take, and swap out the cards for different paths/destinations. Really, you'd be able to do anything you could do with RAM chips except you don't have to wire them up -- it's all modular.

[blob202]

Sounds sweet...I was thinking on modifying these to add more values and such to make them more uited to the bank vault map...would I have your permission?

Also, if you want any help doing the RAM version, or any other features,give me a P.M.

[-=Fox=-]

You should be able to implement a RAM credit card using an Expression Gate and a single RAM chip (64-Store, maybe the 8-store, depending on what type of data).

Then use the model PCB0 from cheeze (use the model search) and put the pair on it, and then use small buttons on the other side to do things like Write-Protect and Transfer/Receive (2 small buttons could do that).

Someone should make an Alpha Latch... like the wired latch, instead of welding to an item it changes the alpha, so you can push a button to make something invisible and visible with a push of a button... that might solve the problem of theft, or at least make it really hard...

[blob202]

Sounds like a nice idea Fox.