From 19461b34d38871ba2722dab7a3a76028eddebaa1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rotzbua Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 11:30:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.rst add cold solder joints hint --- README.rst | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst index dbd28e1..a1c7442 100644 --- a/README.rst +++ b/README.rst @@ -221,6 +221,7 @@ Troubleshooting * **I don't get input from reader** or **WARNING: Communication failure, is the MFRC522 properly connected?** #. Check your connection, see `Pin Layout`_ . + #. Check your pin header soldering. Maybe you have cold solder joints. #. Check voltage. Most breakouts work with 3.3V. #. SPI only works with 3.3V, most breakouts seem 5V tollerant, but try a level shifter. #. SPI does not like long connections. Try shorter connections.