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SparkFun RFID Starter Kit

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SparkFun RFID Starter Kit
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Start reading 125 kHz tags using this kit’s ID-12LA module and SparkFun RFID USB Reader. The module handles RF decoding, while the USB reader supplies a serial bridge for retrieving tag data. An FTDI232RL converter supports connecting the assembly to a computer or a compatible project host for identification experiments.

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SparkFun SKU: KIT-13198 · Category: RFID learning kits

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EAR summary based on supplier documentation; this is not a hands-on review. Product identity rechecked during the October 25, 2026 sprint. Current SparkFun Originals eligibility was verified with the supplier’s Original: Yes filter during the October 25, 2026 sprint. Affiliate eligibility remains subject to SparkFun's program terms.