RFID Reader Distance
Most of the RFID Readers available can only communicated with RFID tags within 2 - 5 inches.
Is there anyway to increase this distance?
Thanks.
Tim
Is there anyway to increase this distance?
Thanks.
Tim
Comments
Personally I think 5 inches is a pretty good distance to power a device wirelessly and still have it send information back, wirelessly.
Last time I checked the tags were about 20gbp and the reader 60gbp. Might be less... They don't sell small qty's direct, but lots of resellers worldwide to check for prices.
http://www.wavetrend.net
Might be worth a look.. Might be other manufacturers too if you search on Active Rfid.
I just got an idea for a fox and hare game idea, trying to figure out the cheapest way to make each person's transponder.
But I guess each player would need a tag and a reader, which would put me nearly in the price range of xbees.
I am only looking at a range of 20 to 100 feet to count as a point for the foxes.