Plugin mirror

Purpose

Mir:ror plugin allows to use Mir:ror by Violet device.

Mir:ror is a small passive RFID reader which is provided with RFID like litte rabbits (Nanoztag) or Stamps (zTamps). Each RFID element has an unique ID. The plugin will send an event with the ID when a RFID element is near Mir:ror or if you put it far from Mir:ror.

Known issues

Using Mir:ror device on (or near) a metallic ground shield may the RFID elements detection fail.

How to plug

Just plug USB on your computer. Mir:ror should light on.

Permissions management

The needed udev rule is given while installing the plugin.

Plugin configuration

Key Default value Description
device /dev/mirror This is the address of the Mir:ror device.

You can now start the plugin (start button).

Creating a device for the Mir:ror

In administration, go to Organization > Devices page. Create a new device like this :

Field Suggested value Description
Name Mir:ror The name you want to give to your Mir:ror device
Address mirror  
Description   a short description (Placement, usage, etc)
Reference   the device reference (model, etc)

Creating a device for a RFID element

In administration, go to Organization > Devices page. Create a new device like this :

Field Suggested value Description
Name Green nanoztag The name you want to give to your RFID element
Address 000008d00218c10916a8a9000000 The id of the RFID element.
Description   a short description (Placement, usage, etc)
Reference   the device reference (model, etc)

I had some problem and need to run “od -x < /dev/mirror” at least once to make my mirror working.