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==Aim of the project== | |||
I | I would like to use Oyster card or compatible RFID cards/token to an securoty door access system. this is the initial phase to learn about rfid 15.53 MHZ Mifare techonoly. | ||
==Brief description of the module used== | |||
This is the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) 13.56 Mhz module Kit Reader and Writer <br> | This is the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) 13.56 Mhz module Kit Reader and Writer <br> | ||
The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, robotics, navigation, inventory tracking, payment systems, and car immobilization.<br> | The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, robotics, navigation, inventory tracking, payment systems, and car immobilization.<br> | ||
*Features: | |||
Features: | |||
Basic on the Philips MFRC522 Chip <br> | Basic on the Philips MFRC522 Chip <br> | ||
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Dimensions: 40mm × 60mm <br> | Dimensions: 40mm × 60mm <br> | ||
RFID chip [http://www.b2cqshop.com/best/RC522.pdf RC522.pdf] reference document. | |||
== Where to order the module== | |||
You can find the RFID module on ebay around £12.50 - £14 <br> | |||
I bought the one below but it looks like it run out of stocks <br> | |||
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RFID-13-56Mhz-Module-Tags-SPI-Interface-Read-Write-for-Arduino-UNO-R3-Mega-MCU-/170859728113?hash=item27c8088cf1 | |||
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The one below is the same moduke from another vendor <br> | |||
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RFID-module-Kit-13-56-Mhz-with-Tags-SPI-Write-and-Read-For-Arduino-/200828954356?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2ec256a6f4 <br> | |||
==Background on Mifare RFID technology== | |||
You will need MIFARE compatible rfid cards (tokens or labels as well). <br> | |||
Oyster uses mifare cards and is migrating from MIFARE Classic to MIFARE DESFire EV1. <br> | Oyster uses mifare cards and is migrating from MIFARE Classic to MIFARE DESFire EV1. <br> | ||
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Good to read the [http://www.ladyada.net/products/rfidnfc/about.html rfid nfc] page.<br> | Good to read the [http://www.ladyada.net/products/rfidnfc/about.html rfid nfc] page.<br> | ||
I learnt the internal workings of the mifare cards on [http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/tutorials/products/rfidnfc/mifare.html mifare] page on ladyada web site to be able to read and write to cards with ardiuno. So I strongly recommend you to visit this page<br> | |||
==Reference and usefull links== | |||
Source Code : http://www.rcubestation.com/drivers/rfidcardset_sample.zip <br> | |||
The reference PDF dcoument for RC522 chip : http://www.b2cqshop.com/best/RC522.pdf | |||
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rfid nfc : http://www.ladyada.net/products/rfidnfc/about.html <br> | |||
mifare : http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/tutorials/products/rfidnfc/mifare.html | |||
