I'll be building a standalone reader for scanning tags into Home Assistant and then using these tags as triggers for automations. Be sure to check the rest of the video description for more information, including parts used, links to wiring diagrams and more.
A written version of this project with diagrams can be found here: https://resinchemtech.blogspot.com/20...
Chapter Links:
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00:00 Introduction
01:58 Parts Used
06:00 PN532 Details
07:02 Wiring and Connections
08:00 ESPHome Code and Installation
10:26 Breadboard Testing
11:28 Assembled Version
12:33 Scanning Cards in Home Assistant
13:37 Creating Home Assistant Automations
15:50 Final Testing and Demo
17:01 WAF and WrapUp
Parts Used/Shown:
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PN532 NFC Card Reader Module: https://amzn.to/43ccRD1
Wemos D1 Mini: https://amzn.to/3pwdvgE
Common Anode RGB LED: https://amzn.to/3JJi3qP
Vibrating Motor: https://amzn.to/3pqcua9
ElectroCookie Prototype Board: https://amzn.to/3O07t1t
Resistor (220Ω 10kΩ): https://amzn.to/44reHAM
5V 2.5A USB Power Source: https://amzn.to/46z0QKr
Micro USB Cable: https://amzn.to/3PFjXMW
NFC Cards (or other NFC tags): https://amzn.to/46sj6Fz
20 gauge solid wire: https://amzn.to/3NFS1WG
24 gauge stranded wire: https://amzn.to/439hJIW
Straight pin headers: (for PN532): https://amzn.to/44w0bbc
Optional Items
Inkjet/LaserJet Labels: https://amzn.to/3CUjT4B
1/2 Size Breadboard: https://amzn.to/3NYxe1S
Breadboard jumper set: https://amzn.to/43bBPlG
Dupont Jumpers: https://amzn.to/447Ba65
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Additional links and info:
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Enclosure 3D Design Files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:611...
Adonno's Original Project: https://github.com/adonno/tagreader
My ESPHome Code (gist): https://gist.github.com/Resinchem/f83...
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Special Thanks:
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PN532 and NFC tags provided by subscriber @BELSERVICEMAN Thanks Rich!
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