Build your own RFID reader writer
Using just any PN532 RFID reader/writer board and a USB to TTL cable you can build your own smart card reader and learn about NFC Tags.
A nice kit for software developer, students and electronics hobbyists to understand working of various smart cards. The components required in this kit is available everywhere and cost just few £ or $. Unlike most RFID starter kit, this one does not need any micro controller. You need just 3 things
You can buy RFID tags from various websites. Tags are very cheap to buy these days. The software serves 2 purposes
Note : At present the software supports Mifare Ultralight and NTAG 213/215/216. The following tags will be added one by one
- PN532 reader writer board.
- USB to TTL connector or FTDI cable
- My learning software.
You can buy RFID tags from various websites. Tags are very cheap to buy these days. The software serves 2 purposes
- Teaches you how data is stored. How authentication works, OTP, locking etc.
- For software developers shows how to program PN532 chip set.
Note : At present the software supports Mifare Ultralight and NTAG 213/215/216. The following tags will be added one by one
- Mifare Classic 1K, 4K
- NTAG 230
- Mifare Ultralight EV1
- Topaz 512
- NTAG 210/212
- Mifare Utralight C
- SRIX
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