We have just finished our fingerprint application for erpnext!
Using c# and a couple of APIs we have been able to successfully build a desktop application that can be used to mark attendance and update salaries using “leave without pay” leave type.
The following features have been implemented;
Enroll single or bulk employees
Mark attendance using fingerprint minutiae
Added unique fingerprint ID
Update salary functions using attendance entered for the month
Due to the small dev team, the software will need modification for large scale usage; things such as a settings page, local data store for app process passwords; because some operations like resetting will require privileged access.
Adding USB device and sensor integration into frappe has so much scope. Things like Weighing Scales, RFID Input and QR Codes alone would be crazy. What platforms does your app run on?
I have ordered out the futronic’s fs80h in anticipation of kicking the tyres on this. The only thing I can say is that the reality in India at least is that it would be difficult to keep a computer right at the gate. For various reasons. Can you please recommend a standalone, Biometric device with a LAN (or WiFi) connectivity that can interface with a desktop running the management software that is kept in the office area.
Maybe just try attaching the device to a 5m USB cable and see if you still get a reliable signal. Make sure the USB port on the computer is one attached directly to the motherboard and not sharing its power with anything else. I have managed to get a few devices to run perfectly on a 10m USB2 cable by powering the sensor/device locally and not via the USB cable. Stick the scanner on a desk and run the cable into a office P.C. Its worth a try.
We’ll be ready to put it out by Jan/Feb; we will implement for our first client and have a working proof (although we have tested); and then we’ll roll put it on git.
We are really looking forward to having this on the public domain; tied to the best erp system!
