PIC based magnetic card reader
Probably you have a full drawer of magnetic cards. Maybe some of them can be useful to read or experiment with. You can build a simple reader just in few moments by using reader for couple bucks and building simple PIC circuit that interfaces reader to COM port.
Reader reads common track-2 format magnetic cards and outputs data in ASCII format that can be monitored directly in terminal software. You can view project assembly source code here.
• 256K bytes memory for storing 1500 data
• 2-track version can collect all two tracks data
• Auto Power Off is set by user
• Bi - Directional
• Battery powered and low battery indicated
• Data downloadable to the computer via RS-232
• Read ISO format and special format are available upon request
• No programming required, easy to use as 1- 2- 3
• Works under all operating systems
Schematics, communication specs and source code are available for sale.
Email to sas@noend.com or info@noend.com with any questions or doubts you may have.