SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader

SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader (SEN-28020)

The SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader is a simple to use, USB-to-serial breakout board for the ID-Innovations Tiny, non-write, RFID modules (excluding the Mifare readers, marked with an MF). This board features a USB-C connector with a CH340C USB-to-serial chip; and comes with an LED and buzzer to indicate card reads, which can be disabled if necessary.

With the exclusion of the ID-3XX RFID modules, which requires an external antenna, users only need to attach an RFID reader module onto the board's 2mm headers and connect a USB-C cable to their computer to get started. To read compatible RFID tags, users will need to open a terminal emulation program with the serial port configured to 9600bps 8-N-1; then, scan the tag and its unique ID will be displayed.

[!WARNING] This product does not come with an RFID module. We offer these compatible modules in our catalog:

• ID-3LA
• ID-12LA
• ID-20LA

[!IMPORTANT] While most of the ID-innovations read-only Tiny modules, will have an internal antenna; any of the ID-3XX modules will likely require an external antenna to function. Users should consult with the module's datasheet, when purchasing.

Documentation

• Hookup Guide (mkdocs) - The hookup guide for the SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader hosted by GitHub pages.
  

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Repository Contents

• /docs - Online documentation files
  • assets - Assets files
    • 3d_model - Files for the 3D models
      • 3D CAD Model (.step)
    • board_files - Files for the product design
      • KiCad Design Files (.zip)
      • Schematic (.pdf)
      • Dimensions (.pdf)
    • component_documentation - Datasheets for hardware components
    • img/hookup_guide/ - Images for hookup guide documentation
• /Hardware - Hardware design files (.brd, .sch)
  • /Production - Production files

Product Variants

• SEN-28020 - USB-C connector and CH340C converter
• SEN-09963 - Original product (w/ USB mini-B connector and FTDI converter)

Version History

• v10 - Initial Release

License Information

This product is open source!

Please review the LICENSE.md file for license information.

If you have any questions or concerns about licensing, please contact technical support on our SparkFun forums.

Distributed as-is; no warranty is given.

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