RFID Toys http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; RFID Toys : Last 10 Posts Thu, 17 May 2012 08:15:53 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:41:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.11 30 www.rfidtoys.net/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp RFID Toys http://rfidtoys.net/images/RFIDToys.jpg http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/ RedBee Projects : The RedBee RFID Reader http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5319&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5319 Author: MobileMe
Subject: The RedBee RFID Reader
Posted: 17 May 2012 at 7:41am

Networking is not a requirement, but the option would be nice.  I would like to know where you got your RedBee for $28?]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 07:41:11 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5319&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5319 RedBee Projects : The RedBee RFID Reader http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5318&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5318 Author: patterso
Subject: The RedBee RFID Reader
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 12:36pm

My units are not networked, thus the cost is lower but taking away the functionality you are seeking...]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 12:36:21 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5318&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5318 RedBee Projects : The RedBee RFID Reader http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5317&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5317 Author: MobileMe
Subject: The RedBee RFID Reader
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 12:26pm

Thanks for the quick response.  The one thing that I would like to have is network connectivity, at least wireless to a PC so I can send commands to the unit.  I was under the impression that could be done with XBee and RedBee. 

My goal is the deadbolt project.  I'm having a difficult time visualizing how this project would come together without a messy looking door.  I sold my wife on the project, but her condition is that I have to make it look good. 

I like the administrative tag concept.  Keeping the database on the unit is what I was looking for. 

What units have you been using that cost $28?  The cheapest RedBee readers that I've seen start at $67. 

Thanks


]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 12:26:53 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5317&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5317 RedBee Projects : The RedBee RFID Reader http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5316&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5316 Author: patterso
Subject: The RedBee RFID Reader
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 11:51am

I can only speak for the units that I've been using, but can tell you the following:
-They are low-cost, I cannot remember the exact details, but want to say that they are $28 ea
-The are standalone
-From inside, you can open the know and press a button go enroll an administrative tag
-that administrative tag can then be used to authorize enrolling of new tags
-They are standalone, no wires at all.  no central database, no network connections, etc. 
-It's possible to plug in a USB cable, and pull access logs, but i've never bothered...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:51:18 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5316&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5316 RedBee Projects : The RedBee RFID Reader http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5315&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5315 Author: MobileMe
Subject: The RedBee RFID Reader
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 10:47am

I'm interested in the wireless deadbolt project and looking for some input.  I haven't purchased the kit yet, but I plan too.  What got my attention was the statement that it had a clean look with no wires behind the door.  The only thing that has been holding me back from this project is making it look clean.  I read the RFID deadbolt chapter in RFID Toys and really liked the idea, but it didn't look very appealing.

I word for a security company that sells high end access control systems.  I really like them, but there is no way I can afford those prices. 

It would be great to get see some pics and maybe a general opinion of the result.  Also, does the project require the wireless modules?

Thanks
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 10:47:58 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=5315&title=the-redbee-rfid-reader#5315 RedBee Projects : RedBee Project Box? http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1089&PID=5314&title=redbee-project-box#5314 Author: fleixius
Subject: RedBee Project Box?
Posted: 15 May 2012 at 10:24pm

Where can I find a box to store and house the RedBee receiver?  I need something that I is preferably water resistant as it will be mounted on my motorcycle.  

Any ideas?  I'm lost!  Every where I look for custom boxes, you have to buy a lot of them.  No thanks!

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:24:45 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1089&PID=5314&title=redbee-project-box#5314 Reader Projects : Windows 7 login http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5313&title=windows-7-login#5313 Author: amal
Subject: Windows 7 login
Posted: 15 May 2012 at 11:37am

That sounds like a good alternative to setting your password as the tag ID. Post some details when you finish the project!]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 11:37:08 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5313&title=windows-7-login#5313 Reader Projects : Windows 7 login http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5312&title=windows-7-login#5312 Author: Littlethommy
Subject: Windows 7 login
Posted: 15 May 2012 at 11:36am

I think i'll use the arduino to check if the tag ID matches one I added, and then use it to type a pasword I embedded in the arduino code. I don't have the programming skill to alter the Microsoft Credential Provider software.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 11:36:19 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5312&title=windows-7-login#5312 Reader Projects : Windows 7 login http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5311&title=windows-7-login#5311 Author: amal
Subject: Windows 7 login
Posted: 15 May 2012 at 9:29am

If you have programming skill, you could download the Microsoft Credential Provider Demo source code and alter it. That's what I did to create the RedBee based login software for Win7 provided in the kit. Using a reader to wedge as a keyboard will mean your password must be set to the tag ID, but when you use a true credential provider, you can still use whatever password you want and link the tag ID to your account. A subtle difference, but a better approach in my opinion.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 09:29:58 +0000 http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5311&title=windows-7-login#5311 Reader Projects : Windows 7 login http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1088&PID=5310&title=windows-7-login#5310 Author: Littlethommy
Subject: Windows 7 login
Posted: 15 May 2012 at 7:51am

Hi,

i'm looking to make a RFID login system for my laptop. I've found the RFID Experimenters Kit, but i find it a little too expensive. So I thought about the parallax RFID reader. But is there a way to use the usb version to login on windows 7?


If not, i'll buy the serial version and use it with an arduino to make it appear as keyboard.

Thanks in advance
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