Create a new keypad for a Weiser Electronic Lock

My Weiser electronic lock's keypad stopped working about 6 months after I got it. Having no receipt and not being keen on replacing it with another cheap membrane keypad, I figured I'd replace it with something more durable.

Materials needed :
6 momentary switches
1 enclosure
1 6 wire cable
1 6 connector header socket
hotglue
screws
solder
extra wire

Tools needed :
hotglue gun
soldering iron
drill with bits
wire cutters

Step 1 Map out your keypad

You need to figure out what each membrane button on the keypad actually does. I started with the lock button and listed the two wires (out of the six) that each button closed. For me, it was :

Lock : 1 and 4
7/8 : 2 and 5
9/0 : 5 and 4
1/2 : 2 and 1
3/4 : 3 and 2
5/6 : 4 and 3

Unless you have the exact same lock as me, your mileage may vary. Trace them out for yourself to make sure.

Comments

[NitroRustlerDriver]

Great job! You should recess the switches into the door instead of putting them in a box attached to the door. Would make for a sleeker appearance. OR at least use a thinner box.

[OldGrover]

Those are excellent suggestions. The box I used was the thinnest that would accommodate the switches available to me on short notice. I could have recessed into the door, certainly, but I didn't want to make holes that large in the door. While I'm happy with the end result, I would encourage someone who wants to replace their keypad to consider these suggestions.

[electronicfreak22]

I really lucked out on one these locks.. I found a Brand New (it wasn't opened) one at a garage sale for .10$!

[madhops0620]

is that 10 cents or 10 dollars? I'm confused lol

[electronicfreak22]

10 cents!! (Canadian) lol

[jeffconnelly]

it says .10 dollars, so it's probably 10c

[OldGrover]

Yeah, I think they are fantastic. We have pets and it is really nice to be able to call up a friend and give them a code over the phone or whatever. I just didn't have any luck with the keypad - everything else was great.

[Spokehedz]

Absolutely fantastic. I love it. Heck, I want one. I want the lock I buy to break, so I can be forced to make this. It reminds me of the old-school elevator buttons in the older buildings.

[OldGrover]

Thanks :) It seems to work really well thus far (it has been in place for all of 24 hours now) - much more satisfying to push its buttons then the original one. So far no false presses, either, which used to happen with the original. Happy so far!