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Parallax RFID USB Reader with Arduino

Landonhm85Landonhm85 Posts: 1
edited 2009-09-18 03:57 in Accessories
Hey everyone,

I've got a Parallax RFID USB reader sitting around, and I was hoping to use it to design an Arduino controlled access system as a project. I know the serial RFID reader is much easier to use for this, but I was hoping maybe I could just strip the mini-B usb cable connected to the reader and connect the pins to 5v, GND, RX, and TX. Anyone know if this is possible? I know USB uses +5VDC, Data+, Data-, and GND on its pins, so I was hoping it'd be as easy as just connecting up the USB component cables to RX, TX, 5v, and GND on the Arduino.

Any help would be really great as I'd love not to have to order another reader for this.

Thanks!
Landon

Comments

  • FranklinFranklin Posts: 4,747
    edited 2009-09-18 02:15
    Won't work, it's two seperate protocols and they don't talk to each other.

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2009-09-18 03:57
    The serial version would work in that manner...the USB will not. Take care.

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