{"product_id":"sparkfun-rfid-qwiic-kit","title":"SparkFun RFID Qwiic Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SparkFun RFID Qwiic Kit includes everything you need to start reading 125kHz RFID tags, with a Qwiic-enabled reader, RFID module, tags, and cable for quick, solder-free setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting started with \u003cstrong\u003eRFID\u003c\/strong\u003e (Radio-Frequency Identification) doesn't have to involve hunting down compatible modules and wiring up complex circuits. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sparkfun\" title=\"SparkFun Products\"\u003eSparkFun\u003c\/a\u003e RFID Qwiic Kit is a complete, \u003cstrong\u003eI2C\u003c\/strong\u003e-based bundle that provides everything required to start reading \u003cstrong\u003e125kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e tags immediately without any soldering or external antennas. Inside your kit box, you'll find a SparkFun \u003cstrong\u003eRFID Qwiic Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eID-12LA RFID reader module\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etwo 125kHz RFID cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e100mm Qwiic cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply plug the ID-12LA reader module into the breakout board, attach the Qwiic cable to your favourite \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adafruit-development-boards\/ecosystem_qwiic-stemma-qt\" title=\"Development Boards\"\u003eQwiic-enabled development board\u003c\/a\u003e, and you are ready to scan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Data Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than forcing your microcontroller to constantly monitor for incoming serial data, the included RFID Qwiic Reader handles the decoding and data storage for you. When a 125kHz RFID card is scanned, the board captures the six-byte ID tag, attaches a precise timestamp, and places it on an internal stack that safely holds up to \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eunique scans at once\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stored information is then easily accessible via simple I2C commands, freeing your main microcontroller to focus on other tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI2C RFID Scanning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/qwiic-stemma-qt\" title=\"Qwiic and STEMMA QT\"\u003eQwiic\u003c\/a\u003e connect system, you can supply \u003cstrong\u003e3.3V\u003c\/strong\u003e power and communicate with the board without soldering. While the I2C data flows cleanly through the Qwiic cable, you'll still need to solder or connect the interrupt pin if you decide to use that to indicate when an RFID card has been read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio and Visual Alerts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The board includes a red LED and a magnetic buzzer for immediate scan confirmation. If your project needs to be silent, a simple jumper cut disables the buzzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 0.1-inch spaced pins are broken out alongside the Qwiic connectors for users who prefer traditional soldering or breadboard prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The default I2C address is 0x13, with a jumper available to switch to 0x14, and it is fully software-configurable for ultimate flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its small footprint, the included ID-12LA module is highly adaptable and supports multiple communication standards, including \u003cstrong\u003eASCII\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWiegand26\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABA Track2\u003c\/strong\u003e data formats. This lets the module easily interface with a wide range of microcontrollers and existing security systems, and makes it a perfect choice for this kit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe aware that a multiplexer (Mux) is required to communicate with multiple RFID Readers on a single bus. If you need to use more than one RFID Reader sensor, consider using the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sparkfun-qwiic-mux-breakout-8-channel-tca9548a\" title=\"SparkFun Qwiic Mux Breakout - 8 Channel (TCA9548A)\"\u003eQwiic Mux Breakout\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining all the necessary hardware into a single package and streamlining data handling via I2C, this kit allows you to seamlessly add reliable RFID scanning to your existing hardware ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSparkFun RFID Qwiic Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage In: 3.3V via Qwiic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Qwiic Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eID-Innovations RFID Read Module Footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault I2C Address: \u003cstrong\u003e0x13 to 0x14\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEDs\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic Buzzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumpers\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterrupt: INT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuzzer: BUZZER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects the I2C Pull-Up: I2C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange Default I2C Address: ADR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard Dimensions: 1.00\" x 1.24\" (25.4mm x 31.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.23oz (6.6g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID-12LA RFID Reader Module:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 125kHz (nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard Format: EM 4001 or compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Range: Up to 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncoding: Manchester 64-bit, modulus 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Requirement: 2.8VDC - 5VDC @ 35mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF I\/O Output Current: ±200mA PKPK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: CE, C-TICK, ROHS, FCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/9\/8\/9\/f\/b\/Qwiic_RFID_-_IDXXLA.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Schematic (RFID Qwiic Reader)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic (RFID Qwiic Reader)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/e\/1\/c\/e\/2\/Qwiic_RFID.zip\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Eagle Files (RFID Qwiic Reader)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEagle Files (RFID Qwiic Reader)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/sparkfun-qwiic-rfid-idxxla-hookup-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hookup Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHook-up Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/datasheets\/Sensors\/ID\/ID-2LA,%20ID-12LA,%20ID-20LA2013-4-10.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Datasheet (ID-12LA)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet (ID-12LA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/rfid\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Using RFID Tags And Readers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing RFID Tags And Readers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRFID Tutorials\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/rfid-basics\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RFID Basics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRFID Basics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/rfid-beginners-tutorial\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RFID for Beginners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRFID for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/build-a-qwiic-jukebox-that-is-toddler-approved\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Build a Qwiic Jukebox\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuild a Qwiic Jukebox\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibraries\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/SparkFun_Qwiic_RFID_Arduino_Library\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Arduino Library\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/Qwiic_RFID_Py\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Python Package\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython Package\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/SparkFun_Qwiic_RFID_ID-XXLA\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GitHub Hardware Repo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub Hardware Repo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x SparkFun RFID Qwiic Reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x RFID Reader - 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