si-printer-bridge is a simple system that aims to reduce complexity and hassle when using the SPORTident timing system during orienteering practice sessions.
si-printer-bridge allows a reader station to be connected directly to a thermal printer without the use of an android phone with bluetooth or similar. The entire system may be powered using a conventional USB power bank.
The system has been successfully verified with the following devices.
| Readers | USB VID | USB PID |
|---|---|---|
| BSM 8-USB | 0x10C4 |
0x800A |
| Printers | USB VID | USB PID |
|---|---|---|
| Miniprinter | 0x0416 |
0x5011 |
As for cards, they should all work. Validated ones are listed here.
| Card Model | Validated Working |
|---|---|
| SI-Card 5 | ✔️ |
| SI-Card 6 | |
| SI-Card 8 | |
| SI-Card 9 | |
| SI-Card 10 | ✔️ |
| SI-Card 11 | |
| SI pCard |
Here is a list of materials used to create a si-printer-bridge.
| Component | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry PI Pico | 1 | Can be W variant |
| Green LED Diode | 1 | 5mm diameter |
| Yellow LED Diode | 1 | 5mm diameter |
| USB-A female breakout | 2 | |
| Breakout board USB-C | 1 | Polulu 3411 |
| 220Ω Resistor | 4 |
See the updating-firmware.md document for update instructions.
