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Gunvault GV1000C-DLX Mini Vault Deluxe Gun Safe by GunVault
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List Price: $164.95 Our Price: $88.26 You Save: $76.69 (46%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Tools See more product details
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Product DetailsManufacturer: GunVault Model: GV1000C-DLX Product features: - Learn buttons make it easy to program over 12 million user-selectable access codes
- Foam lining inside protects firearm or other valuables
- Built-in computer blocks access after repeated invalid keypad entries, audio feedback confirms each correct keypad entry
- Needs eight AA batteries for power
- 8.1 inches by 4.9 inches by 12 inches in size, durable 9-pound weight
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gunvault GV1000C-DLX Mini Vault Deluxe Gun SafeCustomer Review: Gunvault keypad needs to be debounced Summary: 3 Stars
The Gunvault I purchased is exactly what I wanted with one exception. It is well constructed, has all of the needed features without extraneous bells and whistles. But it's keypad is not properly de-bounced.
The safe has four finger pads to push for an entry code, with up to six characters in the code. Using all possible combinations gives up to 11,390,625 possible combinations. Unfortunately combinations with multiple pads pushed at the same time cause problems.
I picked a true random entry code and changed the safe to it. The code I picked had all four pads down as one of the characters, and three pads down as another of the characters. About 80% of the time, no matter how carefully I enter the code, the four pads down character registers as multiple characters entered. About 40% of the time the three pads down character registers as multiple characters. This messes up the code entry.
Even worse when you turn off the sound feedback for pad presses (my preferred mode of operation) you can not tell if multiple characters have been entered. Thus you get off track and quickly enter the unauthorized access two minute lockout mode. A bad thing to happen if you really need your gun.
The work around I came up with is to limit code characters to at most two pads down. This limits the code combinations to 1,000,000 combinations, which is adequate.
The true solution is for the software to properly de-bounce the key press (i.e. once a pad is pressed keep track of each pad that is pressed; enter as a code character the maximum number of pad presses; do not start the next character until all pads have been released). This would be a firmware fix at the factory.
James
Description of Gunvault GV1000C-DLX Mini Vault Deluxe Gun SafeOutside of the safe is constructed of 16-gauge steel, while soft foam on the inside protects valuables. High-strength lock mechanism performs reliably. Precise fittings virtually inpossible to pry open with hand tools. Built-in computer blocks access after repeated invalid keypad entries and audio feedback confirms each correct keypad entry. Tamper indicator, unique No-Eyes Keypad allows for quick acess. Audio disable option adds security of operating in silent mode. Motion detector with audio alarm helps guard against direct tampering. Audio low battery warning helps guard against unexpected power loss. Interior courtesy light, power connection jack for external AC or DC power supply.
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