Rfid reader integrated with gps-gsm module

hello everyone, thank u for those who replied to my previous topic. :smile:

im thinking of just changing our reader into RFID since I've tested the reader and it doesn't work.

im just gonna ask if this concept would be feasible in Arduino. theres like a card there right? we're thinking that to make this project Innovative well add the gps-sms tracker. so like this is how itll work.

the card has like the gps and gsm module attached to it for tracking the loc. then if u tap the card onto the rfid reader, it'll trigger the gsm module to send the location tracked by the gps module.

do u think its feasible? cause when i asked pur teacher he said something like u'll need to use two varied codes, idk thats why im here to confirm

im sorry for asking too much, ill appreciate the replies again thank u so much☺️

You mean this one;

Really?

Anyhow:

Probably more accessible for you - as there are well-documented and supported ready-made Arduino RFID kits.

I would strongly recommend that you do go for one of the documented & supported kits from a reputable supplier like Sparkfun or Adafruit - not something unknown & unsupported from AliExpress or whatever.
Although it might be cheaper, as you've already seen, it can waste an awful lot of your time.

Sure, it's feasible to add GPS and GSM - loads of Arduino projects have that.

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Certainly.
The SIM76xx modems are 3G/4G compatible, and have everything you want - other than the RFID reader.

Libraries are good, you just need to add your code.

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ok thanks, i just need to clarify something cause im confused, sorry, cause were only gr10 students trying innovative things​:sob::sob:

i mean like there would be two different arduino used? one for the rfid reader and one for the card? cause like the gps gsm is attached to the card and those will need another code to work right? and another for the rfid reader?

so the setup would be two different codings, how r we supposed to make the rfid trigger the gsm module to send the sms if not both (gsm-gps) and (rfid reader) aren't on the same connection

sorry for too much questions​:sob::sob:and thank u for the replies

So are you sure this isn't overcomplicating your project?

Have you checked with your teacher?

No - this could certainly all be done on a single Arduino.

Distributing it across multiple Arduinos would just make it even more complicated!

Is it? What "card"?

Some examples of Arduino with GSM and RFID: Google Search

yep, and they seem to agree on it.

what i mean by the gsm gps is that these modules are attached in a card meaning they're connected to a different arduino.

and then another for the rfid reader, cause what they wanted us to is to add something new since projects like this already exists. so we came up to add the gps sms thing, and they agreed to it so...

the thing is that the rfid and gsm-gps module wouldnt be on a single connection, and the problem is how to make the rfid module communicate with the module on the rfid card(gsm-gps) by means of wireless thingy

the rfid card

thanks for constantly replying :slightly_smiling_face:

What "card"?

Please provide a link to what you're talking about.

no, it does not mean that at all - an Arduino can be connected to many cards at once!

Here's a random image from the web - I count five cards here:

That's not new.

Of course not - but Arduinos have many connections available.

Here's one connecting to both an RFID reader and a GSM card:

well i mean​:person_shrugging::person_shrugging:itll be much complicated if we add more especially were not that expert here

ahh what i mean is this, a literal card
RC-522-RFID-reader-tags-and-cards

what i mean is that we'll use two separate connection, one for the rfid reader and one also for the rfid card.

and our problem is how we gonna communicate the reader and the gsm-gps modules thats attached to the card cause they're connected seprestely

Just so that you're aware that it has already been done - you're not breaking new ground!

But there's no GSM or GPS on those.

Eh?

The RFID reader is what "connects" to the RFID card!

That makes no sense - the GSM/GPS module is not connected to the RFID card? :thinking:

Look again:

The RFID reader (blue) is connected to the Arduino, and the GSM/GPS module (red) is also connected to the Arduino.
You present the RFID cards to the RFID reader for reading.

You've not actually said what the purpose of your project is - what will it do?

The first step in any project is to have a specification - that describes what you want to achieve.
From that you can think about what parts you will need to achieve that goal.

So, think about:

  1. What is the purpose of your project - what will it do?
  2. What role do the RFID cards play in that?
  3. What role does the RFID reader play in that?
  4. What role does the GSM/GPS unit play in that?
  5. What role does the Arduino play in that?

ah thanks for the questions, i dont think I answered it specifically

we want to create an attendance system which monitors the attendance ofc, however we added the gps sms to add a new feature

the rfid card, u tap it right, then thats makes the lets say a student be present on their class. but in that card we like to attach a gsm gps module, connected to an Arduino ofc but

from its name, itll serve as the reader. itll read the rfid card, its connection is different from the card.

cause u alwas bring the rfid card with u, then the purpose of the gps gsm attached to it isa to track whwrever location u are, then swnds it to a mobile phone

as I've stated earlier, its connected to the rfid card and tracks (gps module) then sends (gsm module) the location of the rfid card carrier

the Arduino module is where ull connect the wirings

i hope i explained it clearly😭 thwnks for replying

Right - now I see.

But, if the card itself already has GSM & GPS, what's the point of the RFID part?

With GSM & GPS you already know when the student is in school!

Having GSM & GPS on the RFID card is going to make it expensive and bulky - not least because of the batteries...

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