{"product_id":"kit-tigerspool-esp32-s3-pn532-wiring","title":"TigerSpool Kit (ESP32-S3 + PN532 + Wiring)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #e2e8f0; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003ePick a slot on the screen. Present your spool. Its details are sent to your compatible printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eTigerSpool Kit (ESP32-S3 + PN532)\u003c\/strong\u003e, build your own touchscreen RFID\/NFC reader to make filament setup easier. A TigerTag chip identifies the spool and TigerSpool sends its data to the selected slot, within what the printer accepts. \u003cstrong\u003eLess typing every time you change spools.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit brings together a board with a touchscreen, a PN532 V3 reader and \u003cstrong\u003e10 free TigerTag chips\u003c\/strong\u003e. The project provides the open-source firmware and the enclosure files to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/TigerTag-Project\/TigerSpool-RFID\/main\/assets\/tigerspool-desk-left-right.png\" alt=\"Assembled TigerSpool: stand with the spool on the left or on the right of the screen\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #94a3b8; text-align: center;\"\u003eExample builds with the project's printed shells. Spools shown to illustrate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tigertag-project.github.io\/TigerSpool-RFID\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ff7a18; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #ff7a18; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstall the firmware\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TigerTag-Project\/TigerSpool-RFID\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1e293b; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #475569; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the TigerSpool guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 38px 0 12px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 2px solid #334155;\"\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × ESP32-S3 board with a 2-inch touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo choose the printer, select a slot and look up the spool. The project's reference hardware is the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-2: 240 × 320 IPS screen, 16 MB of flash memory and 8 MB of PSRAM.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × PN532 V3 RFID\/NFC module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reader that picks up the data from TigerTag chips. It talks to the board in HSU (UART) mode.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 free TigerTag chips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo identify your spools once encoded. With two chips on opposite sides of each spool, you can equip five spools.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eFor the build, plan a printed enclosure, a USB data cable, a USB power supply and the four wiring connections between the board and the reader. Check the accessories supplied with your kit before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 38px 0 12px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 2px solid #334155;\"\u003eChoose, scan, load the spool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #334155; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; background: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the slot\u003c\/strong\u003e on the touchscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresent the TigerTag chip\u003c\/strong\u003e to the reader. As soon as it is read, the data is sent to the compatible printer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut the spool in the slot shown\u003c\/strong\u003e and load the filament the way your machine usually does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial, brand, colour and temperatures: TigerSpool uses the chip's data and adapts it to what the printer can take. Some models limit the available material names or colours. \u003cstrong\u003eThe device fills in the filament settings: it does not physically load or unload the filament.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #334155; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; background: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eScan mode: identify a spool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eLook up the data stored on the chip without assigning it to a printer: material, brand, colour, temperature ranges, drying instructions, recorded remaining amount and certification status. \u003cstrong\u003eTigerSpool is not a scale\u003c\/strong\u003e: the amount shown comes from the chip, it is not measured by this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 38px 0 12px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 2px solid #334155;\"\u003eYou print the shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe desktop stand comes in \u003cstrong\u003etwo mirrored versions: spool on the left or on the right of the screen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pick the one that suits your space. These models are designed to print without supports and to assemble without screws or inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/models\/3360492-tigerspool-desktop-stand-spool-on-the-left\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ff7a18; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #ff7a18; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStand with the spool on the left\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/models\/3360619-tigerspool-desktop-stand-spool-on-the-right\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1e293b; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #475569; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStand with the spool on the right\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project also offers shells made for some printers, including the Creality K2\/K2 Pro and the FlashForge Creator 5\/5 Pro. The electronics and firmware stay the same. The shell fits the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TigerTag-Project\/TigerSpool-RFID\/tree\/main\/Model3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #ff8c3b; font-weight: 600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the 3D files and printing instructions ›\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 38px 0 12px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 2px solid #334155;\"\u003eGetting started, step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up your account in Tiger Studio Manager.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install the app on Windows, macOS or Linux, create your TigerTag account and add your printers. TigerSpool picks up that list: with no printer added to the account, its list stays empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble the electronics.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the official guide: PN532 in HSU (UART), both switches OFF and wiring on GPIO43\/44. Fit the parts into the shell you chose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the firmware from a computer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug the board in with a USB data cable and use the web installer with Chrome, Edge or Opera. Installation uses WebSerial: Safari, Firefox and mobile browsers will not work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect TigerSpool.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your language, set up Wi-Fi with the QR code and connect your TigerTag account. Your printers are then synced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare your chips.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a spool that already carries a filled-in chip, or encode your TigerTags with a compatible tool, for example Tiger NFC Connect on an NFC-capable phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce set up, TigerSpool handles everyday tasks from its touchscreen. It offers \u003cstrong\u003enine languages, including English\u003c\/strong\u003e, and firmware updates over Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tigersystem.io\/download\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ff7a18; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #ff7a18; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the apps\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TigerTag-Project\/TigerSpool-RFID\/blob\/main\/docs\/WIRING.md\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1e293b; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #475569; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the wiring guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 38px 0 12px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 2px solid #334155;\"\u003eCheck your printer's compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project supports several brands, but the features available depend on the model, the firmware and the connection mode. \u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility does not automatically extend to every machine of a brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 8px; background: #1e293b; color: #f8fafc;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 8px; background: #1e293b; color: #f8fafc;\"\u003eGood to know before installing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTo assign a filament: LAN mode and developer mode required. In the cloud, slots can be viewed, but assigning from a chip is not supported.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLocal communication on supported models. The matrix documents tests on the K2 and K2 Plus in particular.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlashForge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLAN mode or the FlashForge x TigerTag firmware (LAN + Cloud), and credentials depending on the model. Colours may be adapted to the palette the machine accepts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnapmaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLocal connection through Moonraker on the models documented by the project.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnycubic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eIn LAN, a first pairing in AnycubicSlicerNext is required. The matrix documents reading and assigning validated on the Kobra X in the cloud; assigning in LAN is still to be confirmed on a machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegoo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #334155; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eReading documented on the Centauri 2\/Carbon 2 family. The matrix notes that assigning the filament is still to be confirmed on a real printer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a local connection, TigerSpool must be able to reach the printer on the network. Guest networks and Wi-Fi isolation can block this communication. Change filament settings when the printer is not printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TigerTag-Project\/TigerSpool-RFID\/blob\/main\/docs\/PRINTER-COMPATIBILITY.md\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #ff8c3b; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck the models and current support level ›\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 26px 20px; background: #000c0f; border: 1px solid #334155; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; margin: 32px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eYour reader, your enclosure, an open project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #c4cdd4; margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eA touchscreen, an NFC reader and open-source MIT-licensed firmware to connect your TigerTag spools to your compatible printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tigertag-project.github.io\/TigerSpool-RFID\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ff7a18; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 22px; border: 2px solid #ff7a18; margin: 0 6px 10px; border-radius: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstall the firmware\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TigerTag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69383925137442,"sku":"TS+10TTM","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3162\/4994\/files\/Tiger-Spool_99697b32-1957-4cf5-9ba3-34ebfbb44c8c.jpg?v=1792886260","url":"https:\/\/shop.tigertag.io\/de\/products\/kit-tigerspool-esp32-s3-pn532-wiring","provider":"TigerTag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}