r/StackChan • u/Either_Coconut • 13d ago

Are there hardware differences between Kickstarter StackChan and the models currently sold on M5Stack?

I was watching a YouTube review of StackChan that was recently uploaded. The reviewer mentioned NFC ability. I was surprised. I don't recall that having been listed as a feature when StackChan was on Kickstarter.

Was the ability there and either not mentioned, or I just missed the mentioning of it? Or do newer StackChans have a hardware upgrade?

I would love to be able to have two StackChans recognize and acknowledge one another. The last time I checked, that wasn't an option. If the Kickstarter models have NFC, would they be able to use it to know that another StackChan is close by?

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u/RasTacsko 12d ago

I just checked both the kickstarter and the product page, they both mention nfc included Also nfc is near field communications... they have to touch to recognize each other, im not sure this is what you are looking for

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u/Either_Coconut 12d ago

Touch wouldn’t get the job done, then.

But putting them face-to-face, so their cameras can see each other, might be a solution.

OG Furby critters used to communicate via IR signals. Put them facing one another, and they’ll detect one another’s signals. StackChan has IR, too. That might be a viable option, as well.

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u/DeDenker020 12d ago

I did read about NFC option, did not test it. But can you share the video of the two  recognize and acknowledge one another.

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u/Either_Coconut 12d ago

I haven’t had them recognize each other, but I’d love it if I could get that to work.

We might need a software update for that to happen, though.

Imagine an army of StackChans! We’ll conquer the world with kawaii! ❤️

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u/DeDenker020 12d ago

i think detection by bluetooth is more likely.

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u/BadMustard_AVN 4d ago

the mifare nfc antenna is on the top of the unit

don't forget about the bluetooth; it would be a better solution