Bluetooth 5.1 module/adaptor

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fanoush
are you aware it needs devices with multiple antennas so it is not just software issue or "having 5.1" issue, it needs specific setup, check e.g. https://www.silabs.com/wireless/bluetooth/bluetooth-5-1 "Angle of Departure Design Considerations"
- Beacons require 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 antenna arrays and switches
- Mobile devices like smartphones need to support AoD algorithms
- Beacon coordinates must be known by the location services system
EDIT: see also https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Bluetooth-Direction-Finding it lists hardware that supports it, nrf52832 is not there so won't work with Puck.js even if you had all that fancy stuff with antenna arrays around you

nor the 52840 in Bangle 2 has it https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/45000/nrf52840-ble-5-1-direction-finding

There is 52833 listed which is Microbit 2 so maybe that one could work.

EDIT2: here is specific HW description of the feature
https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/ps_nrf52833/radio.html?cp=4_1_0_5_17_11#concept_dfe so it looks like you need HW support on both sides for both cases ( AoA and AoD) for this to work

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deeno in reply to @fanoush

Thanks fanoush, was aware of the antenna setup but did not know if the puck could manage - now I know...

I am working on an interactive art installation, so I am quite flexible with the setup. For example I am thinking of not using the exact position of the puck (or similar device) relative to the receiver device, but just the distance. Any idea if that would work?

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