RC522 RFID Kit
A popular 13.56 MHz RFID card reader with strong MicroPython support, wired to a Pico.
Key part: RC522 RFID reader module (kit photo still needed)
Key Features
- Uses the Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040
- Uses the RC522 RFID Reader
Key Benefits
- Free, open lessons. The Learning MicroPython textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
- Real-world data. Students read sensors and turn measurements into decisions.
- Budget. About $10 (RC522 reader about $1.40–$2 on eBay; Pico $4, breadboard $2, wires $1, USB cable $2).
Parts
| Part (price) | Role |
| Raspberry Pi Pico ($4) | Microcontroller |
| RC522 RFID Reader | Sensor |
| 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) | Breadboard |
| Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) | Power and programming cable |
Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.
About this kit: From the Learning MicroPython collection.
Source: Learning MicroPython
Source: Learning MicroPython