A barcode scanner decodes the black lines, squares and rectangles of a barcode and output it as readable characters.
This is a high performance barcode scanner that can read a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcode standards including the popular striped barcode and QR code whether they are printed on paper or displayed on screen. It is highly configurable and can bring benefits of barcodes to any projects such as kiosks, vending machine etc. Configuration is done by scanning setup QR codes as described in the user manual. There are tons of options for reading mode and output format that you can choose from. For example, you can set the scanning triggered by a button or automatic continuous scanning. In induction mode scanning, this module automatically sense the presence of an object by detecting a change in brightness to the surrounding environment.
You can also append a prefix or suffix to the data read. The settings are retained in the memory, so you do not have to set it all over again after power cycle.
Two types of host interface are supported, USB and UART. You can plug it in to a computer or boards like a Raspberry Pi, Tinker Board, etc. You will see it as a HID keyboard by default, no additional driver necessary. This means when you scan a barcode, you will see the output as if it is typed on a keyboard. To make the scanning more effective, there are 2 types of colour LEDs for visual indicator. One is white LEDs. This provides illumination when reading so that the scanner is working even in dark environment. The other is blue LEDs, that light up as a confirmation together with a buzzer beep when a barcode is valid and read successfully.
Features:
Reads 1D / 2D barcodes printed on paper and displayed on screen
