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I have an fps gt-511c1r fingerprint sensor module. I want to know whether i can run it using teensy 3.0 or above? I have tried it successfully using arduino uno.

EDIT: I have uploaded the fps blink sketch on the teensy 3.2 successfully, but the fingerprint scanner is not responding. Here is the code:-
#include "FPS_GT511C3.h"
#include "SoftwareSerial.h"

     // Hardware setup - FPS connected to:  
     //   digital pin 0(arduino rx, fps tx)  
     //   digital pin 1(arduino tx, fps rx)  


     FPS_GT511C3 fps(0, 1);

     void setup()
     {
         Serial.begin(9600);
         fps.UseSerialDebug = true; 
         fps.Open();
     }


     void loop()
     {
        // FPS Blink LED Test
        fps.SetLED(true);
         delay(1000);
         fps.SetLED(false);
         delay(1000);
     }

connected fps tx to teensy rx(pin 0),
fps rx to teensy tx(pin 1),
fps vcc to 3.3v teensy,
fps gnd to teensy gnd.

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  • Have you tried it on a teensy?
    – Majenko
    Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 9:31
  • As something with a UART interface there should be very little hardware dependence - presumably the hardware serial library on the Teensy works. You might avoid or re-work sketches that try to use software serial though, since the Teensy has plenty of hardware serial ports.
    – Chris Stratton
    Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 16:36
  • Your library looks to be using software serial internally, that is probably not what you want on a Teensy where you have plenty of real UARTs. Or at least, if you are going to do it that way, make sure you use a version that works on the Teensy ina way that works on the Teensy. Some web search research is in order.
    – Chris Stratton
    Commented Aug 3, 2016 at 14:14
  • Please can u guide me as to how to disable the software serial?
    – Akash Mittal
    Commented Aug 3, 2016 at 18:55

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The GT-511C1R is a 5V device. The Teensy 3.0 is a 3.3V device. You will require some level shifting as you would with any 3.3V Arduino connecting to a 5V device.

Besides that, yes, the Teensy 3.0 is more than capable of working with the fingerprint scanner. Will the software work? Most likely, but only trying it will confirm that.

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  • Thank you very much:) i'll definitely try n tell if it works..
    – Akash Mittal
    Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 13:25
  • What makes you say that "The GT-511C1R is a 5V device" ? The data sheet says "DC 3.3~6v"
    – Chris Stratton
    Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 16:35
  • The spark fun site says 5v.
    – Majenko
    Commented Jul 30, 2016 at 16:47
  • I tried a simple blink code for the fingerprint scanner. It uploaded successfully but there is no response from the scanner:( I uploaded the same code on the arduino uno and powered the scanner with 3.3v and it works. So why isnt it working with teeny?? Even though the sketch is uploaded?
    – Akash Mittal
    Commented Aug 3, 2016 at 10:44
  • Because you did something wrong, obviously. I have no idea what you did, though, so I don't know what part of it was done wrong.
    – Majenko
    Commented Aug 3, 2016 at 10:46

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