SparkFun RFID Starter Kit Hookup Guide

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Hardware Overview: RFID USB Reader

The RFID USB Reader has the following features:

1. Buzzer and Buzzer Enabled Jumper - A buzzer that sounds when a card is read. If you are using the RFID kit in a stealth application, you can disconnect the buzzer by removing the blob of solder on the Buzz jumper.

2. Card Read LED - A "card read" status LED.

3. 2mm RFID Sockets - 2mm-spaced sockets that fit three of SparkFun's RFID modules (the ID-3LA, the ID-12LA, and the ID-20LA).

4. USB mini-B Connector - A USB mini-B connector to connect to a computer's USB port.

5. USB-to-Serial IC - An FTDI232RL USB-to-serial IC that converts the module's TTL serial output to USB.