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Arduino UNO and RFID-RC522 Based RFID Reader System

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Summary

This document provides a detailed overview of a circuit that integrates an Arduino UNO microcontroller with an RFID-RC522 module. The Arduino UNO serves as the main controller, while the RFID-RC522 module is used for RFID communication. The document includes a component list, wiring details, and the embedded code used in the circuit.

Component List

Arduino UNO

  • Description: A microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P.
  • Pins: UNUSED, IOREF, Reset, 3.3V, 5V, GND, Vin, A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, SCL, SDA, AREF, D13, D12, D11, D10, D9, D8, D7, D6, D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D0
  • Purpose in Circuit: Main controller for the circuit.

RFID-RC522

  • Description: A low-cost RFID module that uses the MFRC522 IC.
  • Pins: VCC (3.3V), RST, GND, IRQ, MISO, MOSI, SCK, SDA
  • Purpose in Circuit: Used for RFID communication.

Wiring Details

Arduino UNO

  • 3.3V: Connected to VCC (3.3V) of RFID-RC522
  • GND: Connected to GND of RFID-RC522
  • D13: Connected to SCK of RFID-RC522
  • D12: Connected to MISO of RFID-RC522
  • D11: Connected to MOSI of RFID-RC522
  • D10: Connected to SDA of RFID-RC522
  • D9: Connected to RST of RFID-RC522

RFID-RC522

  • VCC (3.3V): Connected to 3.3V of Arduino UNO
  • GND: Connected to GND of Arduino UNO
  • SCK: Connected to D13 of Arduino UNO
  • MISO: Connected to D12 of Arduino UNO
  • MOSI: Connected to D11 of Arduino UNO
  • SDA: Connected to D10 of Arduino UNO
  • RST: Connected to D9 of Arduino UNO

Code

Arduino UNO Code (sketch.ino)

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

Documentation (documentation.txt)


This document provides a comprehensive overview of the circuit, including the components used, their wiring, and the embedded code. This should serve as a useful reference for understanding and replicating the circuit.