PiicoDev RFID Module (NFC 13.56MHz) (CE08086)

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Read (and write) RFID/NFC tags with this compact module.

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Hi there!
I was looking at this RFID module for an upcoming project, and I was wondering can it be used with arduino/esp32 as well, and is there a library that can help with this?

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Hi Kaylee,

Yeah, the onboard IC has an arduino library here: MFRC522-spi-i2c-uart-async - Arduino Reference (I havent tested this so cant 100% confirm) - though it definitely does work with micropython on the ESP32 (google and chatGPT are you friends :slight_smile: )

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Hi Kaylee,

I’ve had some luck in the past getting a Piicodev magnetometer working on an Arduino with some library I found on GitHub. It wasn’t the easiest process however.

As Liam stated the ESP32 also uses MicroPython and the provided libraries with work there.

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There’s some fantastic hacking going on in this thread where a user is extending the range with a custom antenna :smiley:

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Is it possible to use PiicoDev RFID Module with a Raspberry Pi 3? And what sort of advantages/disadvantages does this have when compared to NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi (PN532)?

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Hey Daniel, Welcome to the forums!

Yes, this module should work well with a Raspberry Pi 3. If you are curious we have a tutorial explaining how to use this reader with a Raspberry Pi that should help you understand what’s required.

The main difference between these two devices is the chip used to enable NFC communication. The Piicodev board uses the rc522 and the NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi uses the pn532. If you are interested in the specific details between these two options I would check out this breakdown, I found it super useful.

Aside from that the PiicoDev RFID Module is more compact and will integrate nicely with the PiicoDev ecosystem if you are planning on using other components in your project. The HAT is nice because its a HAT and wont require any wiring, just attach it to the pi and your good to go.

Was there something specific you wanted out of a NFC/RFID module aside from standard use?

Hope this helps!
Sam