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Setup the RFID reader

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Setup the hardware

You will need to connect 6 pins from the reader to the ICSP pins in the Arduino Uno and another pin to Digital pin 9

Arduino RFID Pins

It is better to solder the pins to reader in order to ensure it doesn't lose connectivity. If this happens the reader will need to be reset.

Setup the library

  1. Download the RFID library from here
  2. Extract it
  3. Copy it to your Arduino folder and reopen the IDE
  4. Now you should see this:
    Library

### Load a sketch

  • Print UID: this sample demonstrate a very simple way of reading the UID of a card. Open Tools > Serial Monitor to see the output
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