I have a question about RFID and GPS

I need to develop a sensor that reads NFC, Mifire, etc., and I’m planning to use a RAK13600. However, I’ve also been asked to send GPS coordinates, and I’m thinking of using a RAK12500.

But after checking, both sensors use I2C, and I see that I have conflicts in the mapper.

I’d like to use an I2C usage strategy where the tasks are separate and not performed simultaneously. If they’re not performed at the same time, it might work.

If anyone has worked on something like this, could you leave your comments?

Welcome back to RAK forum @amorales ,

You can use I2C pins together. To avoid other possible conflict, use SLOT A for the RAK12500.

RFID and GPS serve different purposes, so they usually need to be combined in one system rather than replacing each other. GPS is used for outdoor location tracking, while RFID works for short-range identification or indoor tracking.

You can integrate both in a project (e.g., asset tracking), but keep in mind GPS requires open sky signals and may not work indoors.

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