Automate and streamline your inventory control using RFID technology with Arduino ESP!
The RFID Inventory Management System is a smart embedded solution that leverages RFID tags and an RFID reader module to efficiently manage inventory operations.
- RFID-based item tracking
- Real-time check-in/check-out logging
- Cloud-based inventory database
- Simple and efficient inventory updates
- Dashboard with login & item management
- Scan RFID tags using the RC522 reader.
- The ESP reads and processes the tag ID.
- The system matches the ID with the inventory database.
- Logs the event (entry/exit) with timestamps.
- Uploads data to a server.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Arduino ESP8266/ESP32 | Microcontroller unit |
| MFRC522 RFID Reader | Module to read RFID tag data |
| RFID Tags | Unique ID per inventory item |
| Arduino IDE | Code development & upload |
| MongoDB | Cloud Database |
| NodeJS Express | Web dashboard interface |
- ESP8266 or ESP32
- RC522 RFID Reader
- RFID Tags (13.56 MHz)
- Jumper Wires
- Breadboard or PCB
| RC522 Pin | ESP8266 Pin |
|---|---|
| SDA | D2 |
| SCK | D5 |
| MOSI | D7 |
| MISO | D6 |
| IRQ | Not used |
| GND | GND |
| RST | D1 |
| 3.3V | 3.3V |
- Install Arduino IDE
- Add ESP8266 / ESP32 board via Boards Manager
- Install required libraries:
MFRC522SPIWiFi
- Connect ESP to your PC via USB
- Select the correct board and port
- Upload your firmware via Arduino IDE
- Attach an RFID tag to each inventory item
- Scan items during stock in/out operations
- ESP logs and processes data
- Realtime Changes in Dashboard
- Mobile app for inventory control
- QR + RFID hybrid system
- Integration with warehouse ERP systems
Want to contribute? Feel free to fork the repository, submit PRs, and help improve the system!
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.