RFID reader reccomendations

[NeoMopp]

Hello,

First time posting so I'm not sure if this is the best place.
I'm currently at university and as part of my second year project I've opted to use a Raspberry Pi to improve on the currently terrible registration system in the uni. To do this I've opted for an RFID reader input combined with a server, however the university has only two RFID readers both of which are currently loaned out and I'm unsure when, if ever, I'll get my hands on one of them. Therefore I'm wondering if anyone can recommend an RFID reader that functions well with a Raspberry Pi.

Many thanks in advance

NeoMopp

[malakai]

Does this work for you? Don't know much about the technology of it.

http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-nfc- ... i/overview

[NeoMopp]

I was looking for something with a USB, I'm not particularly confident wiring things to boards, this is my first project on a Pi. I does look good though.

[sandio]

I am looking for a RFID reader for the Raspberry Pi too. You might have a look at the Parallax RFID reader:
https://www.parallax.com/tabid/768/Prod ... fault.aspx
These projects are using it:
http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewt ... =37&t=7946
https://stephenjam.es/wp/raspberry-pi-r ... 4j-part-1/

Have a look at this RFID 125 kHz shield for Raspberry Pi:
http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/ ... ry-pi.html

Thanks,
Aleks

[curtis]

I have had good luck with a USB based Gen 2 reader from Thinkify.
http://thinkifyit.com/tr-200.html

[tansioe]

Hi Curtis,
This is the first time, I'm using Raspberry Pi.
What language do you use? Do you have to install any driver?
Thank's
Marto

[pbernasconi]

Hi Curtis,

I'm at university too in the US and recently implemented a Rpi with a RFID reader.
I used this reader from Seeed Studio: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/125Khz ... Path=19_24

I posted the circuits and assembly on my website:
http://www.pi-lock.com/participate/assemble

The code and installation can be found at:
http://www.pi-lock.com/participate/install

I've posted the entire electronic circuit on that page, along with how to install the python libraries necessary to receive data from a RFID tag.
The code to find the tag can be found at: https://github.com/pi-lock/pi inside the file readRFID.py. Look at line 115 and on for the routine which continuously searches for a RFID card.

[vuckovic]

Hi @NeoMopp,
I have a same task, same University surroundings. Did you manage to implement anything ? Any experiences you might be willing to share .

Thank you

[Behindthesciences]

I know that this is an old post but I have recently build an RFID system. It might be useful to anyone who bump onto this thread
My tutorial makes use of 125khz tags: http://behindthesciences.com/electronic ... ag-reader/

I hope that this is useful to someone

[MrGamecase]

Hi All...

Would the 'ioProx Kantech P225XSF' reader work with the raspberry pi ?...

[PawelKiermasz]

Hi all!
I recommend using the RaspberryPI-B1 module. Here is the link: RaspberryPi-B1.
It provides full read/write capability for Mifare Classic, Mifare Ultralight and NTAG2 transponders. .
There is also the USB-B1 RFID reader with the same functionality: USB-B1

[tpylkko]

I bought a generic chinese USB one for 20 USD. It works sort of like a keyboard so that when you plug it in, you can see a device in /dev where a series of numbers appears if you cat that file while showing it the card. Something this simple, you would assume that it works always. I am fairly sure, however, that those shields that are more expensive are of higher quality, many have NFC and RFID and are much more adjustable w.r.t. software and connectivity etc.

[KanoMaster22]

I just got the Monk Makes Clever Card Kit (www.monkmakes.com/cck) and it works perfectly. Also, it includes some instructions on how to get started easily and wiring the board up is easy!

[rickeletro]

rfid-rc522