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MAKIN-STUFF Introduction
The SparkFun 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout is a nifty little breakout board featuring the DE2120 barcode scanner module from DYScan. The DE2120 reads 20 different barcode symbologies (both 1D and 2D) using a camera coupled with on-board image processing to identify and decode everything from UPC codes to QR codes. The module also features two LEDs: one for illumination and one to project the red line for "aiming" that you're used to seeing from laser-based scanners.
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SEN-18088
This tiny "scan engine" will read 20 different barcode symbologies — both 1D and 2D!
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The breakout makes it easy to use the scanner module by connecting the scanner's USB serial output to a USB-C connector. The breakout also includes a standard 0.1"-spaced PTH header for the power, serial UART, trigger and status output connections. On top of that, we've added a trigger button, buzzer and status LED connected to the appropriate drive circuits to easily initialize scans and receive feedback from scanning barcodes.
Required Materials
You'll need a few things along with the 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout to follow this tutorial. You may not need everything though depending on what you have already so add anything you need from the items below to your cart.
The 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout can work as a USB device connected to a computer (PC or Single-Board like the Pi) with a USB Type-C cable.
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CAB-15424
These 2m cables have minor modifications that allow them to be be plugged into their ports regardless of orientation on the U…
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CAB-14743
USB C is fantastic. But until we have converted all our hubs, chargers, and ports over to USB C this is the cable you're goin…
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CAB-15092
USB C is fantastic. But until we have converted all our hubs, chargers, and ports over to USB C this is the cable you're goin…
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CAB-16395
This is a 1m long USB 2.0 Type C to Type C cable with a 100W current rating.
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If you want to use the 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout with a Pi, the options below can get you started:
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KIT-17980
The Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit includes everything you'll need to get up and running with the new Raspberry Pi 4 8GB.
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DEV-15446
The 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 features the ability to run two 4k resolution monitors, to run true Gigabit Ethernet operations, all …
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DEV-14643
The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ is here to provide you with the same Pi as before, but now with gigabit and PoE capable Ethernet!
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DEV-16811
The 8GB Raspberry Pi 4 features the ability to run two 4k resolution monitors, to run true Gigabit Ethernet operations, all a…
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The breakout can also communicate with a microcontroller like an Arduino through the serial UART pins and other dedicated pins on the breakout's PTH header.
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DEV-15795
The SparkFun Qwiic Pro Micro adds a reset button, Qwiic connector, USB-C, and castellated pads to the miniaturized Arduino bo…
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DEV-11021
This is the new Arduino Uno R3. In addition to all the features of the previous board, the Uno now uses an ATmega16U2 instead…
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DEV-15123
The SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic is an Arduino-compatible development board with a built in Qwiic connector, eliminating the need …
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DEV-15444
The RedBoard Artemis takes the incredibly powerful Artemis module from SparkFun and wraps it up in an easy to use and familia…
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Using the breakout's PTH header requires some assembly and soldering. You may already have a few of these items but if not, the tools and hardware below will help with that assembly:
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PRT-00116
A row of headers - break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Used with custom PCBs or general custom headers.
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PRT-11375
An assortment of colored wires: you know it's a beautiful thing. Six different colors of stranded wire in a cardboard dispens…
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TOL-14456
This adjustable-temperature soldering iron is a great tool for when you don't want to break the bank but need a reliable iron…
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TOL-09163
This is your basic tube of unleaded (Pb-free) solder with a no clean, water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 15 grams
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Recommended Reading
We would also recommend taking a look at the following tutorials if you aren't familiar with the concepts covered in them:
Serial Communication
Asynchronous serial communication concepts: packets, signal levels, baud rates, UARTs and more!
Logic Levels
Learn the difference between 3.3V and 5V devices and logic levels.
Serial Terminal Basics
This tutorial will show you how to communicate with your serial devices using a variety of terminal emulator applications.
