Let's first focus on the hardware needed to work with the barcode features of CharityTracker or Oasis Insight. While there are many barcode scanners, we have tested and recommended one of the following models:
PLEASE NOTE: FOR WIRELESS SCANNERS THAT OFFER A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION, IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO USE BLUETOOTH MODE. IT IS THE SLOWEST CONNECTION. USE THE "DONGLE" FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.
NADAMOO Wireless Barcode Scanner
This scanner WILL NOT SCAN an image on a phone screen.
https://amzn.to/2OS3MwA
Zebra LI2208
This scanner WILL SCAN an image on a phone screen.
http://amzn.to/2n0qaWF
Symbol LS4208
This scanner WILL NOT SCAN an image on a phone screen.
https://amzn.to/3g5Y99a
Motorola Symbol LI4278 Barcode Scanner Wireless
This scanner WILL SCAN an image on a phone screen.
For digital signature capture, you have a few different options:
Option 1 - Touchscreen Devices
If a program requires a digital signature to be captured at distribution, an agency can capture the digital signature using a mouse, touchscreen or a signature pads/devices that connects via USB:
Huion 420 Portable Digital Signature Board (Mac w/ Chrome) ~$20/each
Wacom Intuos Pad (PC and Chromebook) ~$68 each
Topaz T-S460-HSB-R Sig Pad (PC Only w/ Chrome) ~$110/each
Topaz SigLite T-LBK460 Signature Pad (PC Only) ~$250/each
If you are using a touchscreen tablet/laptop then you can capture digital signatures directly without the need for additional hardware. When prompted for a digital signature, you simply use your finger or a stylus to draw your signature. Simple and easy.
Our favorite and most highly recommended touchscreen device is the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and above.