60mm (2.3in) NFC Extenders

I was lucky enough to get early access, and this allowed me time to do some testing.

New Midwest Gadgets products from Hammys Post here

60mm (2.3in) NFC Extenders

INTRODUCTION

3 connector options, 3 different lengths of cable

JST
IPEX (U.FL)
SMA

( or roll your own )

SMA with shielded coax
60mm diameter, the SMA adds 10mm height

2 pin jst with twin gauge wire
60mm diameter, the Molex adds 6mm height

Ipex 60mm diameter, the IPEX adds a “fuck all height”

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TESTING INCLUDING READ RANGES

THESE ARE DESIGNED AS EXTENDERS NOT REPEATERS

However there are some noticeable range improvements

SMA Testing

Baseline ( Flipper vs. xLED )

Naked = 10mm
SMA extender = 20mm

Baseline ( Flipper vs. FLEX)
Naked = 30mm
SMA extender = 30mm

JST Testing
The large,\ antenna is not designed for an xSeries, therefore it should be expected to work for xSeries, however it does work well for Flex implants

Baseline ( Flipper vs. xLED)

small antenna ~50% range increase
Naked = 10mm
Small antenna = 15mm

Baseline ( Flipper vs. FLEX)

20mm for flex on small antenna
30mm on large antenna

IPEX Testing
No testing carried out

TEARDOWN

N/A
JST, are keyed, Make sure you plug them in correctly and fully, when unpluging, do so carefully without applying pressure to the solder joints

SMA , ensure they are not loose, finger tight should be enough, or tighten lightly with a small spanner

IPEX, line up correctly before pushing down, to remove, pry lightly and pull stright up.

PROs
• Allows remote (extended) access to an antenna

• 2 different form factors

• Works well with xSeries AND Flex implants ( with the appropriate antenna )

• Does what it says on the tin

• Opens up options for difficult locks

CONs

  • :man_shrugging:

“HACKS”
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PRICE
USD$45

SUMMARY:
Great product for difficult to access readers or adding a second reader location

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