GEGE MRT Picking and Key Cloning Tools

GEGE MRT Picking/Training/Key Cloning Tools

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• OnShape CAD

About

This is a set of tools designed specifically for the GEGE MRT lock. It includes tools for picking the lock, training to pick the lock, and key cloning. This set of tools was created as an alternative to the traditional approach to picking this lock (piano wire/metal pick + magnet). Its primary purpose is to help one learn to pick these locks by allowing the user to precisely and controllably manipulate the rotors within the MRT. It is not, however, a substitute for acquiring the necessary skills to pick this lock in a more traditional manner (my opinion).

This set of tools supports two different size magnets: 2mmx1mm (disc) and 3mmx1mm (disc). Additionally, two pick thicknesses are offered to ensure a proper fit and free movement of the pick within the lock.

Rationale

Learning to pick this lock is a unique challenge. The conventional approach is to use bent piano wire as a tensioner, and an old pick with a magnet super glued to the tip to manipulate the rotors. Manipulating the rotors and controlling tension requires a lot of practice. The motion of the pick to move the rotors,  specifically, is one that requires a lot of training to get the muscle memory down. The point of the tools provided here is to more easily get acquainted with how to manipulate the rotors, in a more controlled and repeatable manner. As a bonus it is nice to have a way to clone the key and observe the rotors as you manipulate them. This solution aims to provide a complete set of tools to both learn to pick the lock, but
also understand exactly how it works.

Features
 

• 3D printable tools
• Pick with support for 2mmx1mm or 3mmx1mm magnets and in two different thicknesses
• Tensioner with built in guides for controlled pick movement
• Key clone template
• Disc inserts to hold magnets in clone key. Flat magnet or upright.
• Disc inserts to hold magnets in tensioner tool (to lock rotor position in while fousing on the others). Flat magnet or upright
• Lock housing/bracket with viewport to watch rotors while you manipulate them (for training)

Printing

• Whatever material you prefer (PLA is fine)
• No supports necessary
• Print in .1mm layer height
• 100% infill
• Enable “Detect Thin Walls”
• The picks are intended to be oriented with the grip pattern facing down (guide nubs facing up)
• The tensioner should be oriented with the text pointed down
• The disc inserts should be oriented with the hole for the magnet facing down
• The bracket (lock housing with viewport) should be oriented with the screw holes facing down

Note

The thick discs are intended to be used with the clone key. The thinner discs are intended to be used in the tensioner tool (to save/lock in rotor positions). Trying to use the thick discs in the tensioner will obstruct the pick, so just use the thin ones for this purpose.