StrongLink RFID reader

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Interfacing
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Hello,

I'm trying to make my Arduino Diecimila working with a RFID Module from StrongLink ( RFID Embedded Reader Module SL015B-3 ) and I'd like to know if some of you guys have already played with such stuff.

Thanks

Stef

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Not used that one myself but I have designed RFID readers. It looks like it has an RS232 output so you will need to get the output down to TTL levels with a Max232 chip (or similar or transistor & diode) then feed it into the serial input of the Arduino.

Then just play with the numbers it kicks out. Like this:-
http://www.thebox.myzen.co.uk/Hardware/Crazy_People.html

I know different reader and different interface but it's RFID

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Thanks Grumpy_Mike,

I'll try with a MAX232. Do you think I can use other pins than RX/TX on the Arduino with the NewSoftSerial library ?

Thanks