Trouble getting a read with smartphones

@krtrttx Maybe you could try to extend the range on your phone? :thinking:

https://forum.dangerousthings.com/t/extended-nfc-range-on-phone-scan-a-flexnext-through-hand/7453

Edit: ok, so I had to try this myself.
I have a Sony Xperia 1.the NFC antenna works good, so I initially don’t have a problem, as long as I orient the implant correctly

In any case, I ripped apart a normal tag and placed the coil over my phone, and boy did that make a difference.

I no longer need to “twist” my glassies to get a good read.

Recommended!

Hrmm… I see a 3d-printed phonecase with integrated coil project coming up. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:


Yet another edit:
So on my Sony Xperia 1,the range became noticeable better, placing a coil on top.

… But the same procedure on a Samsung galaxy s10 didn’t improve at all.

The antenna designs are vastly different, so I assume th xperia has a more ‘concentrated’ beam, whilst the s10 has a broader coverage but a bit weaker overall signal :thinking::roll_eyes:

In any case, worth trying it out at least.

S10-plus_NFC

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