[metallicalived]

Hi IT savvy,

well im currently trying to do a project using ezlink card to activate/deactivate a locker using electromagnet lock.It will deduct the ezlink card after the locker has been used.Have anybody done that? what software are you guys using? can i buy the normal ezlink card reader;any software comes with it ?or do I just use the normal smart card reader?Where can i buy the cheapest smart card/ezlink reader?

[lennardseah]

if you want to use ezlink, you'll need to approach the ezlink company (Ez-Link), although this will entail paying massive licensing fees

[metallicalived]

Originally Posted by lennardseah

if you want to use ezlink, you'll need to approach the ezlink company (Ez-Link), although this will entail paying massive licensing fees

So how about smart card.Any particular brand I can get,the one which can simulate the ezlink deduction. And is it able to conjuction with PLC(Progammable Logic Circuit) or LABVIEW(VI).Thanks alot!!

[metallicalived]

anyone could tell me which shop selling the stuff?which can make use with the conjunction of PLC(CX-Programmer) ...thanks!!

[goondu86]

If i were to offer an idea, what about GEMPLUS chips? Though the readers should be rather expensive too.

[metallicalived]

Originally Posted by goondu86

If i were to offer an idea, what about GEMPLUS chips? Though the readers should be rather expensive too.

GEMPLUS chip?how it looks like?whats the function?and how much does it cost when u say rather expensive...just now went down to sim lim tryin to get a card reader but the seller say they selling the hardware but doesnt include any software.They say to to change the program u have to use a software..so anyone know what type of software to use for the reader?if im trying to simulation of ezlink card which u can deduct credits inside?Thanks u guys for the help out...appreciate it!!

[lennardseah]

the hw will be relatively cheap to the developer's SDK. is this a school project?

[metallicalived]

Originally Posted by lennardseah

the hw will be relatively cheap to the developer's SDK. is this a school project?

Yup it is ....

[lennardseah]

use google to find RFID vendors in singapore then. expect to pick up a considerable amount of C++ or Java or VB to do your project

[goondu86]

Originally Posted by metallicalived

GEMPLUS chip?how it looks like?whats the function?and how much does it cost when u say rather expensive...just now went down to sim lim tryin to get a card reader but the seller say they selling the hardware but doesnt include any software.They say to to change the program u have to use a software..so anyone know what type of software to use for the reader?if im trying to simulation of ezlink card which u can deduct credits inside?Thanks u guys for the help out...appreciate it!!

GEMPLUS = Cash cards. The golden chip in there. Some credit cards have it too, and all cards have a unique identifier.

[metallicalived]

Originally Posted by goondu86

GEMPLUS = Cash cards. The golden chip in there. Some credit cards have it too, and all cards have a unique identifier.

alrite will try to look around in sim lim....or u know any shops selling it..?thanx bro

[bozo]

do you actually have to deal with cash, or a cash based system? Licencing and security will be your biggest woes.

I recommend finding a middle ground -> maybe RFID with "stored credits" (you might need an IC in the card)

Labview and PLCs will NOT serve the purpose that you want it to do. I recommend you hit the IEEE databases and google around for readers, this project has the potential to be very complicated (mysql database for user card money remaining if you want it to be truly accurate, etc.). From reading your posts, you're a long way away from actually having a working prototype...

[metallicalived]

Originally Posted by bozo

do you actually have to deal with cash, or a cash based system? Licencing and security will be your biggest woes.

I recommend finding a middle ground -> maybe RFID with "stored credits" (you might need an IC in the card)

Labview and PLCs will NOT serve the purpose that you want it to do. I recommend you hit the IEEE databases and google around for readers, this project has the potential to be very complicated (mysql database for user card money remaining if you want it to be truly accurate, etc.). From reading your posts, you're a long way away from actually having a working prototype...

Well I'll be doin a cash based system..Yup I need RFID which can simulate storing of credits(but do I actually need the IC in the card?)..Ya i thought so it's gonna be quite complicated

[lennardseah]

why not do something simpler like a website for charity

[proyb2]

or 3D simulator