I am currently working on R305 Fingerprint Module. I have used this module and some other fingerprint modules like R301T and FPM10A for different projects. But this time I have a new requirement. I want to download fingerprint image (bitmap) from sensor to my PC. So I used pyFingerprint, a Python library to interact with R305 fingerprint module using UART protocol.
This library provides function to download fingerprint image to PC and it is working for me. I can easily download fingerprint image (like this) from sensor to my PC.
Now problem is UART (TTL) communication is very slow when it comes to transfer fingerprint image to PC, a lot of bits, and max baudrate for UART of R305 module is 115200 bps. So it takes about 4 to 5 seconds to transfer fingerprint image from sensor to my computer (e.g. on Desktop). It is way too slow for real-time applications where you want fingerprint image within no time.
I want to interface this R305 fingerprint module directly with USB interface without any USB to TTL converter attached on UART (Tx, Rx) of the module. So that I can download/transfer fingerprint image at faster transfer speed (using USB). I read the documentation of this Module and it says that this module supports two types of communication protocols (USB and UART). See this image . So I solder one end of a simple USB cable to USB port of the module (VCC D- D+ GND) and plug the USB cable's other end to PC. Now the module is showing as CD-ROM in PC. In Device Manager it is showing name as "Finger Module". Now How can I interface with the module??? I have searched a lot and there is no Software available for this USB interface. Please help me about this..
I found the required .Net SDK to control this R305 Fingerprint Sensor (for all 30X series Sensors) using USB protocol. I searched a lot and also sent email to Chines company that build these sensors and asked for this SDK but they did not reply. By chance, fortunately I found the SDK link on Dropbox. So If anyone want the SDK please Download it from here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pznvlzx8qx5nfr3/AABpzhSyjqH0qWNYgMvxqAA9a?dl=0
It contains many files/projects, it also has SynDemo software source code, Arduino code, SDK for Linux platform and a lot of other stuff.. This is really helpful.
