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RFID Sensor(EF04105)

Introducion

RFID sensor uses the wireless radio frequency method to read and write to the recording media (electronic tag or radio frequency card), so as to achieve the purpose of recognizing the target and data exchange.

ELECFREAKS Octopus RFID

Characteristics

The three pins GVS design is easy to plug and play.

Specifications

ItemParameter
SKUEF04105
ConnectionsIIC
Connections TypeIIC
Working Voltage3.3V
Rated Current50mA
Core ICPN5321A3

Outlook and Dimensions

Quick to Start

Materials required and connections diagram

Connect the RFID sensor with the IIC port on Sensor:bit as the picture shows.

MakeCode Programming

Add Extensions

Click Extensions in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

For programming, we need to add a package: click "Extensions" at the bottom of the MakeCode drawer and search with https://github.com/elecfreaks/pxt-OctopusX in the dialogue box to download it.

Notice: If you met a tip indicating that some codebases would be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or create a new project in the menu.

Write Data via the RFID

Reference link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_19ePfj3idL1h

You may also download it directly below:

Result

After poweing on, put the electronic tag underneath the RFID, and the RFID shall write the data in the tag, then read the tag via the RFID and the data shall be displayed on the micro:bit screen.

RFID Reads Data

Reference link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_fXU8hWYc9Lhu

You may also download it directly below:

Result

After poweing on, put the electronic tag underneath the RFID, the data shall be displayed on the micro:bit screen after reading the tag via the RFID.