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From:	karl AT aspodata DOT se
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Subject:	Re: [geda-user] Education board
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Peter Stuge:
> karl AT aspodata DOT se wrote:
> > Do you have a simple solution for rfid or suggestion of ic's ?
> 
> NXP MFRC522

Thanks for the pointer.

> > Speaking about rf functionality, would bluetooth be diffucult to
> > program on a bare metal board ?
> 
> BT and WiFi both require significant amounts (megabytes) of software.
> The modern solution would be to use an Espressif ESP32. Modules are 6 EUR.
> 
> For something minimal (like a BTLE beacon) you could look at Nordic Semi
> parts. They provide ready-made black box BTLE blobs.
> 
> It's difficult to do RF without running into patents and the proprietary
> special interest groups that are the guardians of the standards.

Ok, I don't think the educational value is worth the effort.

Regards,
/Karl Hammar

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