Powerbrick 10-in-1 Kit - 10 RFID Reader Module

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This is an RFID module that can read or write RFID cards.
The included RDID card has 1K memory, it has 16 sections with 3 blocks each.

 

Details

 

 

Specification

  • Voltage: 3V-5V
  • Dimensions: 56mm X 56mm X 16mm
  • Connector: 4Pin PH2.0
  • Sensing Distance: Approximately 3cm

 

Precautions

  • Do not use the module in an environment with strong magnetic fields.
  • Any metal between the reader and the card will cause it to fail to write or read.
  • It may take sometime when writing a large amount of data into the RFID Card, please wait until the light goes off.
  • Cards like Octopus Cards or ID Cards have encrypted data, the reader can only read the UUID of these cards.

 

Connecting the module

Armourbit

Connect the RFID Module to the I2C port of Armourbit with a 4Pin cable.

 

Robotbit

Connect the RFID Module to the I2C port of Robotbit.

Blue(A)->SCL, Green(B)->SDA

 

 

MakeCode Coding Tutorial

 

Powerbrick Extension: https://github.com/KittenBot/pxt-powerbrick

Loading Extensions

RFID Module Blocks

Writing data onto RFID Card

 

Sample Code Link

Reading Data from RFID card

Sample Code Link

Reading the UUID

 

Sample Code Link

Identification with UUID

 

Sample Code Link

Extension Version and Updates

There may be updates to extensions periodically, please refer to the following link to update/downgrade your extension.

Makecode Extension Update

Makecode Tutorial Video

 

KittenBlock Coding Tutorial

 

Load Powerbrick Extension

Select Powerbrick from the hardware column.

 

RFID Module Blocks

Writing data onto RFID Card

 

Sample Code Download

Reading Data from RFID card

 

Sample Code Download

Reading the UUID

 

Sample Code Download

Identification with UUID

 

Sample Code Download

 

FAQ

1:Why is there no reaction when I click the blocks?

Make sure you have connected the Micro:bit correctly and flash the firmware again.

 

 

If you have any question, please feel free to contact us at Discord, we will always be there to help.

 

KittenBot Team

 

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