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April 9, 2006

DIY Credit Card Reader

at 11:31 am. Filed under DIY Hacks, Electronic Hacks

Using a card reader that was purchased for $1.50 Mondo Technology used a PIC12F675 to bring it to life.

“The unit provides the magnetic head on a spring mechanism along with low level head signal amplifiers and data slicers. Three signal lines comming from the unit provide card presence, clock, and data. When actively reading a card, it draws about 50ma of current at 5 volts.”


 


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37 Responses to “DIY Credit Card Reader”

  1. Daily DIY Says:

    DIY Credit Card/Magnetic Stripe Reader

    From hackedgadgets comes a DIY Credit Card/Mag stripe reader:
    “Using a card reader that was purchased for $1.50 Mondo Technology used a PIC12F675 to bring it to life.
    “The unit provides the magnetic head on a spring mechanism along with low lev…

  2. JJ Says:

    I can think of all sorts of use for this thing. (Most of them are not legal :) )

  3. David Jones Says:

    Like to activate my credit card not using my bank that issued the card,how can i activate i
    t,and start using it can anyone from the hackedgadgets help.Or where can i get a credit card reader ata
    a very low price.

  4. Alan Parekh Says:

    Hi David,

    Sure you could do that but then the card that is swiped will have different numbers than the one presented, possibly even a different type (Visa instead of Master Card). What you would need to do is use a Reader/Writer unit. Read the card to be cloned and write it to the target card.

    Something like this should do:
    http://www.kanecal.net/magnetic-card-reader-writer.html

    If you look around you should be able to find cheaper ones, note that I have no idea of the quality of this one (I just searched for one).

  5. JJ Says:

    JJ can you help mate as you have said you can think of all sorts for this card.Tell me more i need to know i will keep you informed as soon as things starts happening. Just remember the card need to be activated first and i can’t activate it myself so i think you know the score.

  6. Sebastian Says:

    Build your own Portable Standalone Magnetic Card Reader;

    Features:

    * Fully standalone
    * Track 1 & 2
    * Bi-directional readings
    * RS-232, 3 wire, 2400bps
    * Visual Good/Bad swipe indicator
    * Stores only good swipes
    * 256KB (512KB optional)
    * Fully tested under Windows 95/98/2000/XP and Linux !
    * Includes the Smallest Reader ever seen, dimensions are:
    Length: 1.693″ (43mm)
    Height: 0.902″ (22.9mm)
    Height: 0.902″ (22.9mm)

    You will get the PCB (everything soldered), download cable schematics, PC software and the smallest reader as described above for only $125 (United State Dollars) plus shipping.

    E-mail to sas [AT] noend [DOT] com for payment information.

    >>>The full source code and schematics are also available for sell

  7. MikE Says:

    Does anyone have a program/link to get my ACR30 card reader going besides the device drivers that i’ve already installed?

  8. david Says:

    I have a credit card reader that connects to my pc, from credit card services, how can I use this tool as a hack?

  9. hi Says:

    hi i want all credit card reader and writer pls \reply me it is possible
    who read and write visa mastercard etc…plsssss

  10. neneacp Says:

    i want to buy a credit card writer and reader,and portable credit card reader cantact my at neneacp@yahoo.com

  11. Multi-Monitor Computer Says:

    Now you just need a merchant account. How do you make one of those?

  12. Peter Says:

    Please i would want to buy a credit card writer and reader,and portable credit card reader cantact my at xraycomp123@yahoo.com

  13. Matt Says:

    I need track 1 & 2 info… contact me matthew.kelly7@gmail.com

  14. zolfikar Says:

    higays l need this prgram plz tall me is this email issa_zolfikar@hotmail.com plz

  15. zolfikar Says:

    higays l need this prgram plz tall me is this email issa_zolfikar@hotmail.com plz

  16. Alan Parekh Says:

    Code can be found by clicking the link, it will take you here:
    http://members.cox.net/berniekm/card.html

  17. john joe Says:

    where do i get the reader/writer software

  18. creditcheat Says:

    hai guys i have the software and a fantastic credit card plan to give u so if u r interested to work with me then email me at cheatcredit@ymail.com

  19. Jayson Says:

    hey guys im looking for a card reader. im willing to pay mail me please.

  20. amir Says:

    i know where you can get a grade A reader/writer do you have track info?

  21. yamlajogi Says:

    hi there , i want track informations and the writer i am having so if anyone wants to earn
    money then contect me as soon as possible.my mail addrss is yamlaajogi@yahoo.com

  22. solo Says:

    If you need an card reader or writer just contact me: daniel.dany3l@yahoo.com

  23. Morbeett Says:

    anything u need in this kind of stuff just contact me… at morbeett@yahoo.com

  24. maverick Says:

    i need this reader/writer hardware and software. please contact me at mavericklover2009@gmail.com

  25. Frederick Says:

    Please i need a web sites which i can get a valid credit card with their informations….Please contact me at fredamuzu@gmail.com

  26. john stuart Says:

    hey i have with that program i can i manually erase one of my credit cards and i have a realcredit card could i just type in the info from my other card and swipe it then the info be on the card i erased

  27. byron Says:

    I HAVE A BUPER MARKET ,I NEED 5 CREDIT CARD READERS FOR MY INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS.WHAT IS THE cif prices to kamapalpa,uganda so that i make a quick purchase please mmy phone number is +256753123486
    anm waitng for a reply today

  28. Alan Parekh Says:

    Hi Byron,

    Have a look on Ebay, you will find lots there.

  29. theg's Says:

    need some advise…plz help…how are these things working..take me to school..

  30. Shawn Says:

    I have a legitimate use for this. I have barcode scanner, wasp software, have 3 serial smart card readers comign in mail(not sure if they are going to work?????) I have a LEGITAMATE business that I am looking to start a merchant account(talked to quickbooks) Now I been looking on ebay, amazon, google(how I found this place) i am looking to add another business and while becasue of the economy i’m looking to do this obviously cheap. I will need to make membership cards, which I will barcode, print on blank magnetic cards(u can buy these right????) nothing fancy, i”M not buying a printer as they are too expensive but using my laser on preformated wasp templates printing then securing them(somehow) to the blank cards. I have aquired old bank cards, used gift cards from various places that I have to use as testing grounds. I am looking for a writer but all really expensive. Does anyone know of any used readers/writers(usb prefered) I can buy?

    truejunkmail@yahoo.com thanks

  31. sing Says:

    send me more information about credit card reader which can be easily connected to telephone line to read and store the swipe information

  32. prasanna Says:

    hi,i need embedded c code for smart card reader acr30sp application prepaid energy meter msp430fe427 microcontroller

  33. Alan Parekh Says:

    Hi Prasanna,

    Click on the link in the article to get the code.

  34. David Says:

    I am looking for the construcktion plans on how to build and program a 2 or 3 track magnetic strip reader and writer.

    can some one tell me where to find the blueprints ???
    david_harner@rock.com

  35. lino Says:

    Hi all!! Somebody know how to clone the chip and pin cards from UK? If is someone here wich one know please contact me to limchiar@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks!!

  36. john Says:

    real atm skimmer for sale 4 info http://www.skimmer.8m.com will show on cam

  37. xmlzzlee Says:

    Hello link a credit card magnetic stripe technology, I have a copy also contact me http://www.xmlzzlee@yahoo.com.cn

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