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RFID Attendance
System

Radio Frequency Identification — Smart, contactless, cloud-connected attendance management

6Tech Stack
3Hardware
Jan–Apr2024
IoTCategory

Software Stack

Frontend & Backend

HTML5
HTML5
CSS3
CSS3
JavaScript
JavaScript
PHP
PHP
MySQL
MySQL
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE

Hardware Components

NodeMCU
NodeMCU ESP8266
RFID Reader
RFID Reader
RFID Card
RFID Card
Buzzer
Buzzer
Breadboard
Breadboard
Jumper Wires
Jumper Wires

System Overview

Jan 2024 — Apr 2024
RFID
RFID Identity Cards

Each individual is issued a unique RFID card — scanned for instant, contactless identity verification and attendance logging.

NodeMCU
NodeMCU Wi-Fi Controller

The ESP8266 microcontroller reads card data and transmits it in real-time to a cloud-hosted MySQL database via Wi-Fi.

MySQL
Cloud Database Storage

Attendance records are automatically stored in a structured MySQL database — eliminating paper-based tracking entirely.

Dashboard
Web Admin Dashboard

Authorized administrators can log in to view, filter, search, and export attendance reports through a responsive web interface.

Time
Accurate & Automated

Eliminates manual errors, speeds up the process, and delivers tamper-resistant, time-stamped attendance records every session.

Scalable
Scalable Architecture

Modular design supports deployment across schools, colleges, and corporate offices — expandable to hundreds of users with minimal configuration.

NodeMCU ESP8266 RFID-RC522 PHP + MySQL Wi-Fi Transmission Real-time Sync Web Dashboard

Admin Dashboard

User Portal

Contact