Handheld single directional laser Barcode Scanner

python3 implementation for handheld barcode scanner using COM port/ serial. tested on ubuntu 18.04 / linux mint tina

requirements:

OS

most linux distribution. But, it should be working fine with mac or windows.

Software

python3
git
pyserial

Hardware

Any generic, cheap chinese single directional laser barcode scanner (they're usually the same) with COM or serial communication over USB. It is identified by a very "direct" user manual such as this:

Installation:

This code is using pyserial module, so install it first before using it. It is recommended using virtual environment.

Enter in terminal:

git clone https://github.com/ijash/handheld_barcode_scanner.git
cd handheld_barcode_scanner
pip3 install pyserial

note:pip3 command is interchangeable with pipenv if installed

Then, connect the USB to computer and make sure the barcode scanner is using serial communication (COM).
Run it in terminal
```
 python3 barcode.py
```

Contributing

feel free to create a pull request.