3-D printed plastic objects that can communicate with WiFi devices

Re:3-D printed plastic objects that can communicate with WiF... by photojosh on Wednesday December 06, 2017 @04:51PM (#15865341)

I've thought of doing this for all the stuff kids need for school, plus our own keys etc.

Rather than "IoT" tags, I'm of the opinion that we should use dirt-cheap (a few ¢ each, rather than $10+ for a full "IoT tag") RFID tags, and have a reader that can be accessed by a phone over Bluetooth (or have a few permanently installed around the house). Just need to drive the cost of the readers down.

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Re:3-D printed plastic objects that can communicate with WiF... by pas on Friday December 08, 2017 @04:28AM (#15877631)

Ah, yes, there's no "IoT" tech, it's just BLE (Bluetooth low energy) beacons and RFID tags, and whatever is out there.

I'm a bit astonished how it still costs 15 EUR for a BLE thingie. :o

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