This project leverages the Raspberry Pi and the RC522 RFID reader module to create a proximity scanner that can read various RFID-enabled cards through a simple graphical user interface developed with Python Tk. This system is ideal for reading RFID tags such as student IDs, bus cards, and access tokens, providing a unique identifier for each scanned tag that can be used for database entries or other applications.
- Simple Tkinter User Interface: Provides a minimalistic and easy-to-use interface to interact with the RFID scanner.
- RFID Tag Reading: Capable of reading RFID tags when the 'RFID ON' button is clicked. The system waits for an RFID tag to be presented and retrieves a unique numerical identifier from each scanned tag.
- Library Path: You may need to specify the path to the
pirc522library in your script depending on your setup. This library is included in the project directory for ease of use.
The connections between the RC522 module and the Raspberry Pi are critical for the operation of your scanner. You can find detailed instructions on how to establish these connections in the pirc522/readme.md file included in this project.
- Raspberry Pi (any model with GPIO pins)
- RC522 RFID Reader Module
- Jumper wires for connection
- Python with Tkinter installed
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Clone the repository to your Raspberry Pi:
git clone https://github.com/recep-yildiz/Raspberry-Pi-RFID-Proximity-Scanner-RC522-.git
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Installation
cd Raspberry-Pi-RFID-Proximity-Scanner-RC522- Navigate to the project directory
cd Raspberry-Pi-RFID-Proximity-Scanner-RC522- Install required Python libraries
pip install -r requirements.txtTo start the RFID proximity scanner:
- Ensure your RC522 is properly connected to the Raspberry Pi as per the instructions.
- Run the main application:
python3 main.ry.py- Click the 'RFID ON' button in the GUI to begin scanning for RFID tags