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# RFID Reader Wiring Schematic

An RFID reader is used to identify specific individual subjects implanted with a radio frequency identifier chip and to detect their entry and exit events from areas of interest, such as the [nest](target-nest) or [foraging patches](target-foraging-patch).

## Connections

:::{image} ../../images/rfid-connection.svg
:alt: RFID wiring schematic
:class: img-hardware-main
:align: center
:::

1. The RFID reader is simply connected to the behaviour machine via USB.