RFID (Radio Frequency Identification System)
RFID uses radio waves produced by a reader to detect the presence of (then read the data stored on) an RFID tag. Tags are embedded in small items like cards, etc. Typical applications are access control, item tracking, etc.
Resources:
RFID Basics (Website, Sparkfun)
RFID (YouTube) + PowerPoint (PDF) - General overview of RFID with some examples
Bachelor Project (PDF) + Final Report (PDF) - "Implementering av automatisk utlånssystem for verktøylager". Use it for inspiration when development of your own project.
Below, different RFID systems are presented, such as:
- Parallax 28340 RFID USB Reader System (125KHz)
- Desktop Reader NEO 2 HF RFID Reader (13.46Hz)
- Eccel OEM-MICODE-USB RFID Reader System (13.56MHz)
Parallax 28340 RFID USB Reader System (125KHz)
Below you see the Parallax 28340 RFID USB Reader System. The system consists of a USB RFID reader with a built-in antenna, A USB-A to Mini-B cable and different RFID Tags.
Parallax 28340 RFID USB Reader System (125KHz) (YouTube) + PowerPoint (PDF)
Resources:
Parallax 28340 RFID USB Reader (Website, Parallax) - Make sure to read the Datasheet, etc.
Parallax FTDI USB Drivers for Windows (Website, Parallax) - Make sure to install the driver BEFORE you plug in your Hardware!
Desktop Reader NEO 2 HF RFID Reader (13.56MHz)
Below you see the Desktop Reader NEO 2 HF RFID Reader System. The system consists of a USB RFID reader with a built-in antenna inside a case bith built-in, USB A cable. You also see different RFID Tags.
Desktop Reader NEO 2 HF RFID Reader (13.56MHz) (YouTube) + PowerPoint (PDF)
Resources:
Desktop Reader NEO 2 HF 13.56Hz (Website, iDTRONIC) - Make sure to read the Datasheet, etc.
Eccel OEM-MICODE-USB RFID Reader System (13.56MHz)
Below you see the Eccel OEM-MICODE-USB RFID Reader System. The system consists of a USB RFID reader with a built-in antenna, a case, USB A-B cable and different RFID Tags.
Eccel OEM-MICODE-USB RFID Reader (13.56MHz) (YouTube) + PowerPoint (PDF)
Resources:
Eccel OEM-MICODE-USB RFID Reader (Website, Eccel) - Make sure to read the Datasheet, etc.
MicroRWD MICODE Module (Website, Eccel) - Here you find Datasheet, Configuration Tool, etc.
The "MicroRWD MICODE" module is the main components used in the "Eccel OEM-MICODE-USB RFID Reader" system.