The RedBee RFID Reader

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   If you can find a V1.0 redbee, they are 39.99. I think trossenrobotics sells them, and i've seen them on amazon. There is a difference though, so read the fine print and make sure you can handle it.

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wolfdog1987 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 24 July 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote wolfdog1987 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: The RedBee RFID Reader Posted: 31 May 2012 at 2:50pm
	If you can find a V1.0 redbee, they are 39.99. I think trossenrobotics sells them, and i've seen them on amazon. There is a difference though, so read the fine print and make sure you can handle it.

MobileMe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2012 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote MobileMe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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?

patterso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 January 2007 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote patterso Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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...

MobileMe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2012 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote MobileMe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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

patterso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 January 2007 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote patterso Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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...

MobileMe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2012 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote MobileMe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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

amal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 22 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2065	Post Options Post Reply Quote amal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 12:00pm
	Yep, that's going to be a no-go... HID has a proprietary air interface because they realized during the design phase that they would make far more money selling $0.05 RFID tags for $45 each than they would selling the entire rest of the access control system (reader, software, etc.) - meaning you will not find an HID compatible IC in a glass implantable form-factor.
	Amal ;) www.amal.net

patterso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 January 2007 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote patterso Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 11:28am
	thanks Mr. Amal. Since I've got you on the line, i've been trying to get an HID compatible implant without any success; have you ever researched that one?

amal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 22 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2065	Post Options Post Reply Quote amal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 11:26am
	There is no way to do that, but if you have to press CTRL-ALT-DEL, then you are likely using Windows "Secure Logon" mode, and part of that security is having to press CTRL-ALT-DEL. It's a throwback protection technique for old threats, but those threats are still valid concerns today, so there is no way around needing someone at a keyboard to press CTRL-ALT-DEL before logging in. Now, if you wanted to switch off Secure Logon mode and move to the multi-user tile login approach, you should be able to log in with RFID and not need to touch the keyboard beforehand. To read more about Secure Logon, check this MS post; http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Enable-or-disable-secure-logon-CTRL-ALT-DELETE
	Amal ;) www.amal.net

patterso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 January 2007 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote patterso Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 11:11am
	is there a way to add a ctrl-alt-delete sequence to the LEAD statement in the rfidcredsettings file? In windows7 I need to do that before it'll let the login work... ?