I got spammed with this on my facebook page
https://skylock.cc/ It's technically crowdfunded as they say your card will be charged immediately, not when ready for despatch. Several concerns/criticisms :-
" After a lot of testing, we realized that our Bluetooth antenna already provides ample range for theft detection (up to 3 blocks in dense urban areas with line-of-sight, and up to 1 block radius when inside a cafe). "
What even when it''s effectively housed inside a solid metal Fariday cage? Unless the Bluetooth module is housed outside the steel body which would make it vulnerable to vandalism. There seems to be a high chance of a failed attack leaving the electronics inoperable and leaving you with no way of unlocking your bike.
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Later found this :-
" Our objective is therefore to port the antenna from the main board. We are solving that issue with a custom tuned antenna specific for our application. Having an external antenna will give the best performances and range for the user. While this development is more challenging and will require us to do a full FCC certification, we believe it’s the best wireless solution for Skylock. "
So not a problem they've solved yet then?
Also how do they have "triple redundancy to the motor to ensure that the motor is reliable and does not jam while actuating. "
Do they have three motors? seems unlikely particularly looking at the PCB design and the space available and if one motor jammed then it would prevent the others form working unless there was a complicated clutch arrangement which would reduce reliability even further.
Then
" Q. Can I change my key code?
you can change it up to three times a year. "
That's pretty rubbish, why impose any limit?
" The lock is designed to whitstand rain and light snow but not submerging in water or being covered in ice or snow"
Also pretty rubbish.
Also most of the images look like computer renders, does a physical working one actually exist?
What happens if the electronics fails for any other reason?
Questions, questions. Anyone else have any thoughts on this?