Pre-release — In Active Development

Open-source access control
for hackerspaces

Prismo is a simple NFC/RFID device that lets you control access to doors and machines. Easy to build, free to use, and friendly for beginners.

Built for makerspaces

Everything you need to set up access control — simple hardware, free software, and a community-driven approach.

Open Source

Fully open hardware and software. PCB schematics, firmware, and tools — everything is free and available on GitHub.

NFC / RFID Access

Control doors and machines with NFC/RFID cards. Add or revoke access for users in seconds.

Beginner Friendly

Designed as a first soldering project. No special tools, no paid software, no expert knowledge required.

Low Cost

All components are off-the-shelf and affordable. Single-layer PCB can be made with CNC or toner-transfer.

Wi-Fi Provisioning

First boot creates a hotspot. Connect, open prismo.local, enter your Wi-Fi credentials — done.

ESP32-C3 Powered

Built on MicroPython with frozen firmware. Flash directly from your browser — no IDE needed.

Up and running in minutes

Three steps from unboxing to a working access point.

1

Flash

Flash the firmware to your ESP32-C3 board directly from the browser using our web flasher.

2

Provision

Connect to the Prismo hotspot, open prismo.local, and enter your Wi-Fi credentials and configuration.

3

Use

Tap your NFC/RFID card to open doors or activate machines. Manage access from the web interface.

Join the project

Prismo is built in the open. Contribute code, improve hardware designs, report bugs, or just star the repo — every bit helps.

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