[Python] How to connect and use the R305 fingerprint sensor directly with a computer via UART...

I want to use the R305 fingerprint sensor with my Python code. I read that it's possible to connect the sensor directly to a computer using a UART-to-USB converter, which would eliminate the need for an Arduino or any other microcontroller.

However, I'm not sure if this approach actually works in practice. Can anyone confirm if this method is reliable? Also, is there a better or more stable way to interface the R305 sensor with a computer using Python?

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