usb-barcode-scanner-julz

usb_barcode_scanner

Support input from a hand-held USB scanner in python - such as this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0736NNZNV/

Usage:

The library is very simple to use: just import it and in case, wait for input.

from usb_scanner.scanner import barcode_reader
if __name__ == '__main__':
    try:
        while True:
            upcnumber = barcode_reader()
            print(upcnumber)
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        logging.debug('Keyboard interrupt')
    except Exception as err:
        logging.error(err)

Installation

pypi homepage : https://pypi.org/project/usb-barcode-scanner/ github : https://github.com/julzhk/usb_barcode_scanner

install with:

pip install usb-barcode-scanner

Compatibility

Tested and working in Linux and Raspberry Pi, using Python 3.6, but should work with Python 2.7 too.

License

The software is provided "As is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Please see the MIT license attached.

Support & Contribution

Questions? Drop me a line : [e-mail]

Suggestions and improvements welcome.