I have two of them and enjoy them. Certainly some issues, but across many other readers as well. This one does have a great development platform, code samples, and user forum/support. For that, and the price, not a bad one for an intro device.
- L Kyle Osborn wrote: > Actually, upon closer inspection, this kit may bot be so much fun. > > **Notes About the Reader before Purchasing:* > > * The RFID Reader and Tags in this kit are READ ONLY. > * The read range on the reader is 4 inches or less depending upon > the tag you are using. > * The reader cannot read multiple tags in the field at the same time. > * Readers placed too close to each other will cause them to fail in > operation. Allow at least a meter of distance between readers. For > closer placement you must make use of the reader on/off feature to > access one reader at a time. > * The reader antenna cannot be detached from the RFID reader or > altered in any way. > > Lots of limitations I wouldn't like all that much. Thoughts on it? > > > Kyle Osborn > Sent from my mobile > > On Jul 16, 2009, at 1:17 PM, Kyle Osborn <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >> I had completely forgotten about that kit. I think I'll go ahead and >> grab it too. I imagine there's plenty of information in there for >> someone that doesn't know anything about RFID. >> >> Kyle Osborn >> Sent from my mobile >> >> On Jul 14, 2009, at 10:09 PM, Dale Stirling < >> <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >>> I am looking at playing with this kit from Trossen Robotics: >>> >>> <http://www.trossenrobotics.com/store/p/3605-Trossen-Robotics-RFID-Starter-Kit.aspx> >>> <http://www.trossenrobotics.com/store/p/3605-Trossen-Robotics-RFID-Starter-Kit.aspx>http://www.trossenrobotics.com/store/p/3605-Trossen-Robotics-RFID-Starter-Kit.aspx >>> >>> Dale >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Kyle Osborn < >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hey guys, >>> >>> I've been interested in purchasing some RFID equipment, you know, the >>> fancy stuff you always hear about which hackers are able read the >>> tags >>> from across the room. >>> >>> Basically, I'd like to purchase an RFID reader (and writer?). But I'm >>> not certain what exactly I'm looking for, and I'm not certain >>> where to >>> began. I'd like to grab a decent piece of equipment, instead of >>> purchasing a really cheap one off of eBay and regretting it later. >>> >>> So can anyone point me in the correct direction? >>> I know Larry has done some research, and even mentioned an article, >>> but I'd like to get the collective opinion of the mailing list, also. >>> >>> Kyle Osborn >>> (Kosborn from IRC) >>> Sent from my mobile >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Pauldotcom mailing list >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom> >>> >>> <http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom>http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom >>> Main Web Site: <http://pauldotcom.com> >>> <http://pauldotcom.com>http://pauldotcom.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Pauldotcom mailing list >>> <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> <http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom>http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom >>> Main Web Site: <http://pauldotcom.com> >>> <http://pauldotcom.com>http://pauldotcom.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Pauldotcom mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom > Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com _______________________________________________ Pauldotcom mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
