test_lector_rfid.py

#!/usr/bin/env python
# -*- coding: utf8 -*-

import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import MFRC522
import signal

continue_reading = True

# Capture SIGINT for cleanup when the script is aborted
def end_read(signal,frame):
    global continue_reading
    print "Ctrl+C captured, ending read."
    continue_reading = False
    GPIO.cleanup()

# Hook the SIGINT
signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, end_read)

# Create an object of the class MFRC522
MIFAREReader = MFRC522.MFRC522()

# Welcome message
print "Welcome to the MFRC522 data read example"
print "Press Ctrl-C to stop."

# This loop keeps checking for chips. If one is near it will get the UID and authenticate
while continue_reading:
    (status,TagType) = MIFAREReader.MFRC522_Request(MIFAREReader.PICC_REQIDL)
    if status == MIFAREReader.MI_OK:
        print "Card detected" + str(TagType)
    (status, uid) = MIFAREReader.MFRC522_Anticoll()
    if status == MIFAREReader.MI_OK:
        uid_str = "{:2x}{:2x}{:2x}{:2x}".format(*uid)
        print "Card read UID: ", uid_str