Summary of Using the Parallax RFID Reader with an Arduino
This project demonstrates how to integrate a Parallax RFID reader with an Arduino for hardware-based authentication. The RFID reader uses a serial protocol and requires only four wires to connect to the Arduino. The tutorial includes basic wiring instructions: connecting the Arduino's Rx to RFID's SOUT, digital pin 2 to RFID Enable, GND to GND, and 5V to VCC. This setup allows the Arduino to read information from RFID cards easily.
Parts used in the Parallax RFID Reader with Arduino Project:
- Parallax RFID reader
- Arduino development board
- Four jumper wires
- Optional breadboard
f you’ve ever wanted the ability to use some form of hardware-based authentication in your projects then this is the board to do it with. The Parallax RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader is super easy to configure. It only takes four wires! It uses serial protocol to transfer information from RFID cards to the Arduino. This project is a quick introduction to using this RFID reader with the Arduino system.
Step #1:
- This step is simple. Just gather up your needed components. You will need:
- Four jumper wires
- Parallax RFID reader
- Arduino development board
- Optional breadboard
- That’s it! Moving on….
Step #2:
- Wire the RFID reader to the Arduino. Follow the pin mapping text below.
- Arduino Rx = RFID SOUT
- Arduino D2 = RFID Enable
- Arduino GND = RFID GND
- Arduino 5v = RFID VCC
- D2 means digital pin number 2.
Major Components in Project
Arduino
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