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New to Arduino seeking advice to select model for project

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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago

Hi,

  I'm completely new to Arduino and like to get some help oen selecting the Arduino model to use, here is a brief description of the project :

 

Using a barcode scanner, scan the barcode on a product to obtain the information, use that to connect to a Web page to retrieve specific information of the product and display it on an LCD.

The scanner uses USB HID interface, or even RS232 communication;  optionally a USB keyboard can be used to enter information. The  display can be a small 2x16 characters display. Depending on the information retrieve from the Web page, a couple of LED will serve as a quick visual indication (red /green colors)

 

So, can anyone please give a recommendation on what hardware to buy? , I'd like something more than the minimum configuration since the project may expand or the hardware may be used on other projects as well.

 

Thanks a lot.

 

Fernando

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  • billabott
    billabott over 13 years ago +1 suggested
    If I wanted to do that function, I would look for an Android App like this one: http://www.appbrain.com/app/barcode-scanner/com.google.zxing.client.android .
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    0 billabott over 13 years ago

    If I wanted to do that function, I would look for an Android App like this one: http://www.appbrain.com/app/barcode-scanner/com.google.zxing.client.android.

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    0 fidelsalinas over 13 years ago

    You could always use your phone over bluetooth for the scanner, with the JY-MCU Bluetooth and the IIC_LCD02 LCD (HD44780) connected to your arduino.

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