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E1251 RFID Reader Module


RFID reader module with card and keytag for classroom STEM projects. Teach access control and authentication.

$10.50

RFID Reader Module with Card & Keytag– Contactless Access Control for Arduino

This RFID reader module provides a simple and reliable way to add contactless identification to electronic projects. Supplied with both a card and keytag, it is ideal for building access control systems, reading unique IDs, and exploring secure data handling with Arduino-compatible boards.

Key Features

  • Contactless RFID reader operating at 13.56 MHz
  • Includes RFID card and keytag for immediate use
  • Reads unique ID (UID) from compatible tags
  • SPI communication for fast and stable data transfer
  • Compact design for breadboards and project enclosures

What’s Included

  • 1 × RFID Reader Module (MFRC522-based)
  • 1 × RFID Card
  • 1 × RFID Keytag

Curriculum Links

Australian Curriculum (v9.0):

  • ACTDIK049 – Acquire, store and validate data
  • ACTDIP050 – Design and implement digital solutions

Victorian Curriculum:

  • VCDTDI036 – Data collection and interpretation
  • VCDTDI037 – Algorithm design and implementation

NSW (Stage 4–5 Technology Mandatory):

  • TE4-2DP – Designs and produces solutions
  • TE4-5AG – Applies problem-solving and evaluation

 

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Build RFID-based access control systems
  • Read and process unique identification data
  • Understand authentication and security concepts
  • Integrate sensors with microcontrollers

Teacher Benefits

  • Engaging real-world application (security systems)
  • Easy integration with Arduino-compatible boards
  • Supports project-based learning
  • Minimal setup required

Perfect For

  • Access control systems
  • Security and authentication projects
  • Arduino and microcontroller builds
  • STEM and electronics learning

Technical Specifications

  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V DC
  • Current Consumption: ~13–26mA
  • Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
  • Communication Protocol: SPI
  • Supported Tags: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A (e.g. MIFARE)
  • Read Range: Up to ~3–5 cm
  • Output Type: Digital UID data
  • Interface Pins: SDA (SS), SCK, MOSI, MISO, IRQ, GND, RST, 3.3V
  • Compatibility: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers
  • Chipset: MFRC522
  • Dimensions: ~40mm × 60mm
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
  • Additional Notes: Requires 3.3V logic (use level shifting for 5V systems)

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