Reading RFid Tag Using Mifare RC522 and Raspberry Pi

INTRODUCTION

RC522 RFID modules are a simple add-on you can connect to a Raspberry Pi to read MIFARE tags and cards. This is potentially a great feature to include in a security system or any application where you need to identify an object or person without them pressing buttons, operating switches or other sensors.

VIDEO

This video shows how to read RFid tag using Mifare RC522 RFid Reader with Raspberry Pi

HARDWARE CONNECTION

You can refer to the photo and table below for hardware connection. By default, RST pin is defined as pin 22 or GPIO 25 by library provided. However you can connect to any GPIO pins and later edit the pin connection in the library (MFRC552.py).

Related Products

You can consider to buy the product from the list below.

• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
• Mifare RC522 RFID Kit
• 16GB Micro SD Card
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
• 5V 3A Adapter
• Female to Female Jumper Wire

Thank You

References:

1. RC522 RFID Tag Reading with the Raspberry Pi

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