RFID based controller for Sonos

This is an experimental project that plays music on your Sonos speaker using RFID cards. Just scan a card and play a radio station or playlist associated with the card.

Raspberry Pi Setup

I'm using raspbian on my raspberry pi. You'll find instructions here. http://bit.ly/1jKKAHr

Install Dependencies

sudo apt-get install python-dev

git clone https://github.com/lthiery/SPI-Py.git

cd SPI-Py

sudo python setup.py install

Hardware Setup

I used a RC522 RFID sensor with my Raspberry Pi. You can find one for $6 or cheaper on ebay. http://bit.ly/1mUNOgl

First, we need to enable the peripheral.

Edit the following file:
   /etc/modprobe.d/raspi-blacklsit.conf

Comment the line 'spi-bcm2708' by adding a '#' in front of it. 
Save the file.

You will also need to add “dtparam=spi=on” to your config.txt and reboot.

Edit the following file:
    /boot/config.txt

add…  
dtparam=spi=on
…at the end of the file.

Reboot the Pi.
  Command: sudo reboot

Check peripheral.
  Command: lsmod

You should see 'spi_bcm2708' in the list.

Update your Raspberry Pi.
  Command: sudo apt-get update

Next, connect your Raspberry Pi to the RC522 RFID sensor.