Experiment Title: Study and Implement RFID/NFC Using Arduino
Aim: To study the working of RFID/NFC technology and implement an
RFID/NFC-based system using Arduino to read and display tag information.
Required Components:
1. Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno)
2. USB cable
3. RFID/NFC module (e.g., RC522)
4. RFID/NFC tags/cards
5. Breadboard
6. Jumper wires
Theory: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field
Communication) are wireless communication technologies used for data
exchange. An RFID/NFC reader module can detect and read data from
compatible tags or cards. The Arduino microcontroller processes the data and
displays it on a connected display or serial monitor.
Process:
1. Circuit Setup:
o Connect the RC522 RFID module to the Arduino as follows:
SDA -> Pin 10
SCK -> Pin 13
MOSI -> Pin 11
MISO -> Pin 12
GND -> GND
RST -> Pin 9
3.3V -> 3.3V on the Arduino
2. Programming:
o Open the Arduino IDE.
o Install the MFRC522 library from the Arduino Library Manager.
o Write the following code:
#include <SPI.h>
#include <MFRC522.h>
#define SS_PIN 10
#define RST_PIN 9
MFRC522 rfid(SS_PIN, RST_PIN);
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
SPI.begin();
rfid.PCD_Init();
Serial.println("Place your RFID card near the reader.");
}
void loop() {
if (!rfid.PICC_IsNewCardPresent() || !rfid.PICC_ReadCardSerial()) {
return;
}
Serial.print("Card UID: ");
for (byte i = 0; i < rfid.uid.size; i++) {
Serial.print(rfid.uid.uidByte[i], HEX);
Serial.print(" ");
}
Serial.println();
rfid.PICC_HaltA();
}
3. Upload and Test:
o Connect the Arduino board to the computer using a USB cable.
o Select the appropriate board and port from the Arduino IDE.
o Click the upload button.
o Open the Serial Monitor in the Arduino IDE.
o Place an RFID/NFC tag near the reader and observe the tag's
unique ID displayed on the Serial Monitor.
Conclusion: The RFID/NFC system successfully reads and displays tag
information, demonstrating how to implement wireless identification using
Arduino and the RC522 module.
