SparkFun RFID Starter Kit Hookup Guide

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Resources and Going Further

You can use the SparkFun RFID Reader Kit and an Arduino to control access to just about anything!

  • Instead of moving a servo, how about controlling a relay like the PowerSwitch Tail II. No intruder will ever use your soldering iron, toaster, or electric blanket without permission again!

  • Rob's NCWP (Non-Crappy Wedding Present) Tutorial -- An RFID reader (plus the rest of Rob's parts list) could be all that's separating you from true love.

For more RFID inspiration, check out these additional resources:

RFID Basics

Dive into the basics of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

SparkFun Qwiic RFID-IDXXLA Hookup Guide

The Qwiic RFID ID-XXLA is an I2C solution that pairs with the ID-LA modules: ID-3LA, the ID-12LA, or the ID-20LA, and utilizes 125kHz RFID chips. Let's take a look at the hardware used for this tutorial.

RFID Beginners Tutorial

Make a remote work logger using an RFID reader and a GPS module. Scan a card and get ID, location, and time. All the perfect data to punch in and punch out from the middle of Nowhere!

Qwiic Dynamic NFC/RFID Tag Hookup Guide

Add a configurable NFC/RFID tag to your Qwiic ecosystem by following this guide.