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Is it possible to divert bluetooth signals?

Hi,

I am developing a project with NRF51822 and i want to block signals in one direction. Is it possible ? And if it is possible, how can i do this ?

Thanks !

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  • Depends on the environment as well as the antenna.

    Lots of surfaces are partially reflective to 2.4Ghz, so even if the source is on the side of the receiver which you block, there is a strong likelihood that you will pick up reflections

    To confirm this, take your battery powered device out into the middle of a football field, and see if you still get signal from the blocked side.

    I'd recommend you do the test in reverse, just run a device as a beacon, and shield it in a metal box e.g. Pringles tube

    Then see if you can detect it via another device connected to your PC etc

    Or simply if you phone can detect it.

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  • Depends on the environment as well as the antenna.

    Lots of surfaces are partially reflective to 2.4Ghz, so even if the source is on the side of the receiver which you block, there is a strong likelihood that you will pick up reflections

    To confirm this, take your battery powered device out into the middle of a football field, and see if you still get signal from the blocked side.

    I'd recommend you do the test in reverse, just run a device as a beacon, and shield it in a metal box e.g. Pringles tube

    Then see if you can detect it via another device connected to your PC etc

    Or simply if you phone can detect it.

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