We just bought a whole new set of the M6E Nano RFID reader along with sparkfun redboard, UHF RFID Antenna (RP-TNC) and Wall Adapter Power Supply - 5VDC, 2A (All from Sparkfun). We follow the steps from the guide, hook everything up and use Sparkfun Example 1 - Constant Read but I was only able to get a very limited range of only 5-10 cm. I want to ask if I want to increase the range of do I need to change it in the library coding. I never change any settings as I am not familiar with RFID. Is it the nano.setReadPower(500); //5.00 dBm where I have to change? If yes, I want the range to increase to 1 meter away from the antenna, how much should I put?
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(115200);
while (!Serial); //Wait for the serial port to come online
if (setupNano(38400) == false) //Configure nano to run at 38400bps
{
Serial.println(F("Module failed to respond. Please check wiring."));
while (1); //Freeze!
}
nano.setRegion(REGION_NORTHAMERICA); //Set to North America
nano.setReadPower(500); //5.00 dBm. Higher values may caues USB port to brown out
//Max Read TX Power is 27.00 dBm and may cause temperature-limit throttling
Serial.println(F("Press a key to begin scanning for tags."));
