Going to be watching this thread with a lot of interest!
I loved the idea of getting a flexNExT before they started showing mechanical failures but couldn’t find a spot that was flat and stable enough for a 40mm implant that would also be practical for reads. My wrists are narrow enough that I’d be worried about tension due to the implant needing to be bent under my skin with something that size. But! At 30mm, this seems like it might work for me
Will these be crowdfunded/single-batch only? Or will they be available as customs on an ongoing basis if all works out well?
Also, can I just say how much I appreciate the breakdown of the flexNExT’s failurepoints and how they’re being addressed in the flexMN?
MY GUESS is, in order to have the same footprint for an LF one, due to the required antenna size required, if they exist, they would be a lot thicker in height, but
Just out of curiosity, if someone was to purchase this without having an installer lined up, how long can the larger flexes stay packaged without becoming compromised?
Any possibility of the wedge factor (without the T5577 ofc) with one led as a custom? Because I’m all here for it. Even if it’s without a blinky, I’m hella excited. I’ve been waiting on an implant similar to this.
For maximum field coupling the LED modules needs to be more inside the ring than out…
though that video is a bit misleading because the two modules at the bottom that overlap the T5577 disc by quite a lot have noticeably worse performance at the periphery of the field… but 4 could be done without a T5577 in there.
Wow that’s kinda terrible. I didn’t expect that. But thanks for trying it out!
Hmm, I would be tempted to eschew the T5577 if 4 LEDs and a center hole were feasible, but it doesn’t look like it. Just not enough real estate on that guy.
I’ll just go with 2 LEDs and the T5577 then. Without a center hole, I won’t do without a backup chip it the other goes tits up this time Any chance you can line up the LEDs along the diameter line?
Out of curiosity, with the 4 LEDs inside the larger coil, did you notice any performance drop?
Finally, I’m still debating whether I want to ask you to make it elliptical (41mm major axis, 33mm minor axis) with the LED along the major axis. Aesthetically I do, but I’m concerned that, if for any reason, the chip or some other part of the implant ends up inconveniently placed with regards to one of my fleshy bits, it won’t be able to spin to settle someplace else.
Incidentally, I don’t know if you’ve already sent our the coupons, but I didn’t get anything. If you haven’t, disregard this. I’m just asking so I can place the order.
not really, but the ACR122U has plenty of power to spare. weaker readers (battery powered) might have more difficulty, but overall performance is still much better than x-series so range shouldn’t be an issue even with weaker readers.
Any chance you can line up the LEDs along the diameter line?