Hardware recommendations
Hardware recommendations
we don't do hardware - we do software.
But we can advise on what hardware works well with our software for you to then source and purchase.
The following list has actually been tested for compatibility by our engineering team.
Scanners
1D barcode scanners (bluetooth)
for reading barcodes like this:
low-price solution:
Inateck BCST-20
higher quality solution:
Datalogic QuickScan QBT2400BT.the advantage is that it will scan from mobile phone screens - for future-proofing.
lightspeed recommended scanner
this will also work with BRM.
more details here
Magnetic Stripe Readers
these are not payment processors - but simple data entry devices to save you manually typing in card data.
They can be used in conjunction with Stripe to store card details easily (and perhaps subsequently take payments)
You will need a 3-track magnetic credit card reader
you will want something like this
Tablets
Remember, we recommend that you run the BRM back-office on a desktop or laptop - with a mouse and keyboard. You will want it for advanced operations like swapping bikes, reconciliation, and inventory management.
Having said that, we have developed certain workflows to work specifically with tablets;
automatic recording of maintenance using barcodes.
self-registration of clients (they input their own data direct into BRM)
EVO flow for bike checkout. Scan bikes into a tablet.
So what tablet should you use?
The short answer is pretty much anyone you like, as long as it's recent (last 2 years)
has WIFI (to connect to BRM servers) and bluetooth (to connect scanner)
BRM runs in the browser, even on tablets so can be either iOS (Apple iPad) or Android (e.g. Samsung)
choose according to your budget, bearing in mind they can easily be stolen if not locked up!
FYI - we have bought 'Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T580NZKAXAR 10.1-Inch 16 GB, Tablet'
