RFID Inventory Tracker Kit – Real-Time IoT Logging with ESP8266 and MFRC522

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Imagine your school electronics lab or library replacing handwritten ledgers with a tap. When a student checks out a multimeter or a book, an RFID tag records the exact moment and updates a live web dashboard. This kit delivers that exact system—a self-contained inventory tracker that uses an MFRC522 reader to log every check-in and check-out with DS3231 real-time timestamps, stores the history on a MicroSD card, and serves current status over WiFi via the ESP8266. Whether you are managing tools for a hackathon or building a CBSE Class 12 computer science investigatory project, this tracker turns a common lab headache into a smooth, transparent workflow.

What You'll Build

A fully functional RFID-based inventory management terminal. The system reads unique tag IDs when items are issued or returned, logs each event with a timestamp to the MicroSD card, and displays the current inventory – who has what, since when – on a web page you can open on any phone or laptop connected to the same WiFi network. The LEDs give instant visual feedback: green for check-in, red for check-out, amber for system ready. The finished build can be mounted near a lab door or library counter, demonstrating a real-world IoT solution for asset tracking.

What You'll Learn

• Read and write RFID tags using the MFRC522 module through SPI communication
• Obtain accurate timestamps from the DS3231 real-time clock via I2C
• Log structured data (tag ID, timestamp, action) onto a MicroSD card over SPI
• Program the ESP8266 as a WiFi web server that serves a live inventory dashboard

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This intermediate-level kit is designed for CBSE Class 11-12 students building electronics or computer science projects, B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates prototyping IoT solutions for hackathons like Smart India Hackathon, and ATL Tinkering Lab instructors introducing RFID and web server concepts. It is equally valuable for makers managing a shared toolshed who want a low-cost, self-built inventory logger that actually works at the point of use.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.