Introduction: RFID RC522 (Raspberry Pi)
Basic tutorial of how to setup a RFID reader/writer (RC522) with the Raspberry Pi.
Step 1: Parts
RPI 3 - https://amzn.to/2VA9pQY
4 Amp Power Adapter - https://amzn.to/2CTptWu
16GB micro SD - https://amzn.to/2SFMwd3
120 pcs jumper cable: https://ebay.to/2VAb9cY
RFID Sensor - https://amzn.to/2spaDRt
Step 2: Setup
SDA <--> 24
SCK <--> 23
MOSI <--> 19
MISO <--> 21
IRQ <--> UNUSED
GND <--> 6
RST <--> 22
3.3V <--> 1
1. Enable SPI Interface
sudo raspi-config
2. Reboot
sudo reboot
3. Check if spi_bcm2835 is loaded
lsmod | grep spi
4. Install python2.7-dev
sudo apt-get install python2.7-dev
5. Download Git Project, change directory, and install
git clone https://github.com/lthiery/SPI-Py.git
cd SPI-Py
sudo python setup.py install
6. Install MFRC522-python
git clone https://github.com/mxgxw/MFRC522-python.git
cd MFRC522-python
7. Run script
python Read.py
Step 3: Code
https://github.com/mxgxw/MFRC522-python.git
Reading from RFID card:
https://github.com/mxgxw/MFRC522-python/blob/maste...
Writing to RFID card:
Step 4: Additional Info
Official Website:
