I have a Raspberry Pi model B+ I'm trying to read RFID tags using the Parallax RFID reader. I've downloaded the python gpio tools, as well as libnfc. When I run nfc-list, it says no devices found.
When I run minicom, nothing is read. What should I do to find the problem?
The Parallax RFID Reader needs an input voltage of 5V. This connects to the VCC. It is enabled by connecting the enable line to a pin with 0 bit value. The RFID reader needs to be level shifted, from 5V to 3V. Following this guide, http://www.instructables.com/id/Pi-Cubed-How-to-connect-a-33V-Raspberry-Pi-to-a-5V/ I connected in series, the output from the RFID reader (SOUT) to 2 100 ohm resistors, and then connected that to RXD0 on the breadboard. RXD0 corresponds with GPIO 15 on the Raspberry Pi. I was then able to read data from the serial port.
Still no luck with nfc-list