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− | The wire for the antenna of the chip is very fine so it's easier and quicker to extract the chip without it and opt to solder on your own antenna. The contacts on the chip are quite weak so care has to be taken not to break them off. Encasing the chip something like hot glue will help prevent the antenna detaching. | + | The wire for the antenna of the chip is very fine so it's easier and quicker to extract the chip without it and opt to solder on your own antenna. The contacts on the chip are quite weak so care has to be taken not to break them off. Encasing the chip in something like hot glue will help prevent the antenna detaching. |
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Revision as of 01:56, 4 March 2012
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Created | 20/03/2011 |
Members | Montyphy |
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Description
Extracting the chip from an Oyster card.
Components
- Oyster card
- Acetone (commonly found in nail polish remover)
Process
- Submerge card in acetone until it softens.
- Peel off layer of plastic and submerge again.
- Repeat until chip is visible.
The wire for the antenna of the chip is very fine so it's easier and quicker to extract the chip without it and opt to solder on your own antenna. The contacts on the chip are quite weak so care has to be taken not to break them off. Encasing the chip in something like hot glue will help prevent the antenna detaching.