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So I have this 125khz RFID card and I would like to punch a hole in it so I can have a thin string go through it, making my card to be able to hang from my neck.
Though I have no experience in punching hole to any sort of card, not mentioning an RFID one.
Is it possible to punch a hole through the RFID card and still have it work properly?
How should I punch a hole through the RFID card safely, easily and using some cheap accessible tools (list of alternative ways to punch a hole into RFID card is welcomed)
In the picture below, you can see my RFID card in front of a light source, showing the antenna. On the picture, I put a green circle to the place where I need the hole to be (though I can make the hole a little bit smaller as long as a double-string can pass through). Is that a safe distance? Is the whole too big? Is there a chance that it will break the card?
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Note: please make your answers to be understandable for an average person like me (who is not deep into this field yet)
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So I have this 125khz RFID card and I would like to punch a hole in it so I can have a thin string go through it, making my card to be able to hang from my neck.
Though I have no experience in punching hole to any sort of card, not mentioning an RFID one.
Is it possible to punch a hole through the RFID card and still have it work properly?
How should I punch a hole through the RFID card safely, easily and using some cheap accessible tools (list of alternative ways to punch a hole into RFID card is welcomed)
In the picture below, you can see my RFID card in front of a light source, showing the antenna. On the picture, I put a green circle to the place where I need the hole to be (though I can make the hole a little bit smaller as long as a double-string can pass through). Is that a safe distance? Is the whole too big? Is there a chance that it will break the card?
Picture:
Note: please make your answers to be understandable for an average person like me (who is not deep into this field yet)
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Why does it have to be on that green circle?
– longneck
47 mins ago
@longneck because I have a card template which I plan to stick on the card and the card template already has a hole punched.
– Programer Beginner
41 mins ago
I would put the hole on the short side, it can be further in and that refuces the change the string will pull through...
– Solar Mike
35 mins ago
No conductors can be facing the circle near the hole so plastic or nylon strands are OK. Punches which slide over the edge on both sides exist must have sharp square edges and a slope or cutting angle for easy cutting, much stronger than a paper punch. Otherwise small diameter punch and slot tools must be aligned by tooling design. IF mass produced, then a board shop can do this.
– Tony EE rocketscientist
34 mins ago
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So I have this 125khz RFID card and I would like to punch a hole in it so I can have a thin string go through it, making my card to be able to hang from my neck.
Though I have no experience in punching hole to any sort of card, not mentioning an RFID one.
Is it possible to punch a hole through the RFID card and still have it work properly?
How should I punch a hole through the RFID card safely, easily and using some cheap accessible tools (list of alternative ways to punch a hole into RFID card is welcomed)
In the picture below, you can see my RFID card in front of a light source, showing the antenna. On the picture, I put a green circle to the place where I need the hole to be (though I can make the hole a little bit smaller as long as a double-string can pass through). Is that a safe distance? Is the whole too big? Is there a chance that it will break the card?
Picture:
Note: please make your answers to be understandable for an average person like me (who is not deep into this field yet)
rfid card
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So I have this 125khz RFID card and I would like to punch a hole in it so I can have a thin string go through it, making my card to be able to hang from my neck.
Though I have no experience in punching hole to any sort of card, not mentioning an RFID one.
Is it possible to punch a hole through the RFID card and still have it work properly?
How should I punch a hole through the RFID card safely, easily and using some cheap accessible tools (list of alternative ways to punch a hole into RFID card is welcomed)
In the picture below, you can see my RFID card in front of a light source, showing the antenna. On the picture, I put a green circle to the place where I need the hole to be (though I can make the hole a little bit smaller as long as a double-string can pass through). Is that a safe distance? Is the whole too big? Is there a chance that it will break the card?
Picture:
Note: please make your answers to be understandable for an average person like me (who is not deep into this field yet)
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Why does it have to be on that green circle?
– longneck
47 mins ago
@longneck because I have a card template which I plan to stick on the card and the card template already has a hole punched.
– Programer Beginner
41 mins ago
I would put the hole on the short side, it can be further in and that refuces the change the string will pull through...
– Solar Mike
35 mins ago
No conductors can be facing the circle near the hole so plastic or nylon strands are OK. Punches which slide over the edge on both sides exist must have sharp square edges and a slope or cutting angle for easy cutting, much stronger than a paper punch. Otherwise small diameter punch and slot tools must be aligned by tooling design. IF mass produced, then a board shop can do this.
– Tony EE rocketscientist
34 mins ago
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Why does it have to be on that green circle?
– longneck
47 mins ago
@longneck because I have a card template which I plan to stick on the card and the card template already has a hole punched.
– Programer Beginner
41 mins ago
I would put the hole on the short side, it can be further in and that refuces the change the string will pull through...
– Solar Mike
35 mins ago
No conductors can be facing the circle near the hole so plastic or nylon strands are OK. Punches which slide over the edge on both sides exist must have sharp square edges and a slope or cutting angle for easy cutting, much stronger than a paper punch. Otherwise small diameter punch and slot tools must be aligned by tooling design. IF mass produced, then a board shop can do this.
– Tony EE rocketscientist
34 mins ago
Why does it have to be on that green circle?
– longneck
47 mins ago
Why does it have to be on that green circle?
– longneck
47 mins ago
@longneck because I have a card template which I plan to stick on the card and the card template already has a hole punched.
– Programer Beginner
41 mins ago
@longneck because I have a card template which I plan to stick on the card and the card template already has a hole punched.
– Programer Beginner
41 mins ago
I would put the hole on the short side, it can be further in and that refuces the change the string will pull through...
– Solar Mike
35 mins ago
I would put the hole on the short side, it can be further in and that refuces the change the string will pull through...
– Solar Mike
35 mins ago
No conductors can be facing the circle near the hole so plastic or nylon strands are OK. Punches which slide over the edge on both sides exist must have sharp square edges and a slope or cutting angle for easy cutting, much stronger than a paper punch. Otherwise small diameter punch and slot tools must be aligned by tooling design. IF mass produced, then a board shop can do this.
– Tony EE rocketscientist
34 mins ago
No conductors can be facing the circle near the hole so plastic or nylon strands are OK. Punches which slide over the edge on both sides exist must have sharp square edges and a slope or cutting angle for easy cutting, much stronger than a paper punch. Otherwise small diameter punch and slot tools must be aligned by tooling design. IF mass produced, then a board shop can do this.
– Tony EE rocketscientist
34 mins ago
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They punch holes in RFID cards all the time. Using a hand or desk hole punch. The smarter companies order them with the holes pre punched. A hand hole punch is fine if you are no where near the coil or IC, otherwise you risk breaking the coil. You may also risk opening the inner layers of the rfid card to the elements if you open it in the wrong place.
The spot you illustrate with green, is just asking for trouble. A millimeter in and you just cut the coil.
Alternative, glue something to the back that would let you attach a rope, like a small piece of fabric or plastic. Or use/make an pouch or card holder.
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
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Use a "slot hole punch" like this
https://www.amazon.com/Badge-Punch-Puncher-Luggage-Credentials/dp/B0006M648E
to keep away from the antenna element. Also check the card for some dots or other marking to help with identifying where to make the slot.
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
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2 Answers
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active
oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
3
down vote
They punch holes in RFID cards all the time. Using a hand or desk hole punch. The smarter companies order them with the holes pre punched. A hand hole punch is fine if you are no where near the coil or IC, otherwise you risk breaking the coil. You may also risk opening the inner layers of the rfid card to the elements if you open it in the wrong place.
The spot you illustrate with green, is just asking for trouble. A millimeter in and you just cut the coil.
Alternative, glue something to the back that would let you attach a rope, like a small piece of fabric or plastic. Or use/make an pouch or card holder.
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
They punch holes in RFID cards all the time. Using a hand or desk hole punch. The smarter companies order them with the holes pre punched. A hand hole punch is fine if you are no where near the coil or IC, otherwise you risk breaking the coil. You may also risk opening the inner layers of the rfid card to the elements if you open it in the wrong place.
The spot you illustrate with green, is just asking for trouble. A millimeter in and you just cut the coil.
Alternative, glue something to the back that would let you attach a rope, like a small piece of fabric or plastic. Or use/make an pouch or card holder.
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
They punch holes in RFID cards all the time. Using a hand or desk hole punch. The smarter companies order them with the holes pre punched. A hand hole punch is fine if you are no where near the coil or IC, otherwise you risk breaking the coil. You may also risk opening the inner layers of the rfid card to the elements if you open it in the wrong place.
The spot you illustrate with green, is just asking for trouble. A millimeter in and you just cut the coil.
Alternative, glue something to the back that would let you attach a rope, like a small piece of fabric or plastic. Or use/make an pouch or card holder.
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
They punch holes in RFID cards all the time. Using a hand or desk hole punch. The smarter companies order them with the holes pre punched. A hand hole punch is fine if you are no where near the coil or IC, otherwise you risk breaking the coil. You may also risk opening the inner layers of the rfid card to the elements if you open it in the wrong place.
The spot you illustrate with green, is just asking for trouble. A millimeter in and you just cut the coil.
Alternative, glue something to the back that would let you attach a rope, like a small piece of fabric or plastic. Or use/make an pouch or card holder.
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
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answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
answered 22 mins ago
Passerby
54.1k447141
54.1k447141
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
I see. Is there a way to create like really small holes (like half the size of the typical hole of a hole puncher)?
– Programer Beginner
8 mins ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
A hardware punch and hammer. A drill. A needle and lighter to melt a hole. A nail and hammer. A nail and a lighter. The problem is simply you need to be sure your not cutting the coil. If you can easily replace the rfid card, then messing up isn't an issue, but if you can't...
– Passerby
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Use a "slot hole punch" like this
https://www.amazon.com/Badge-Punch-Puncher-Luggage-Credentials/dp/B0006M648E
to keep away from the antenna element. Also check the card for some dots or other marking to help with identifying where to make the slot.
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Use a "slot hole punch" like this
https://www.amazon.com/Badge-Punch-Puncher-Luggage-Credentials/dp/B0006M648E
to keep away from the antenna element. Also check the card for some dots or other marking to help with identifying where to make the slot.
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Use a "slot hole punch" like this
https://www.amazon.com/Badge-Punch-Puncher-Luggage-Credentials/dp/B0006M648E
to keep away from the antenna element. Also check the card for some dots or other marking to help with identifying where to make the slot.
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
Use a "slot hole punch" like this
https://www.amazon.com/Badge-Punch-Puncher-Luggage-Credentials/dp/B0006M648E
to keep away from the antenna element. Also check the card for some dots or other marking to help with identifying where to make the slot.
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
answered 19 mins ago
CrossRoads
6474
6474
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Why does it have to be on that green circle?
– longneck
47 mins ago
@longneck because I have a card template which I plan to stick on the card and the card template already has a hole punched.
– Programer Beginner
41 mins ago
I would put the hole on the short side, it can be further in and that refuces the change the string will pull through...
– Solar Mike
35 mins ago
No conductors can be facing the circle near the hole so plastic or nylon strands are OK. Punches which slide over the edge on both sides exist must have sharp square edges and a slope or cutting angle for easy cutting, much stronger than a paper punch. Otherwise small diameter punch and slot tools must be aligned by tooling design. IF mass produced, then a board shop can do this.
– Tony EE rocketscientist
34 mins ago