Weather proof, Bluetooth capable RFID reader

Step 7 Test the reader with a PC

To test the reader you need a PC with Bluetooth and a test program.

Download Serial.zip (requires .NET 2.0; source included for educational purpose) and unzip it.

Pair your PC with the BlueSmirf:

• Enable Bluetooth on your PC
• Disconnect and then reconnect the BlueSmirf to the batteries (inquiry only works right after module startup)
• Start Bluetooth inquiry on your PC
• Select the device called "FireFly ..."
• Enter the PIN 1234
• Choose "Serial Profile" or SPP or similar, without (!) encryption
• Write down the COM port number of the serial Bluetooth connection on your PC

Edit Serial.bat (right click, "Edit") to match your COM port number and baud rate (must be 9600 baud) and save the changes.

Start Serial.bat and wait for the BlueSmirf's LED to turn green. This does only work if you connect to the right Bluetooth serial COM port (not the same COM port as in step 2).

Once the LED is green you can start scanning RFIDs. Hold the RFID tag very close to the front of the reader (i.e. the top of the case) and you should see the read IDs being displayed on the PCs console shell, maybe with some additional characters.

Congrats - you're done.

(Note: if you see questionmarks instead make shure your batteries are fully loaded and check the wiring in step 5.)