Gambia's Local Administrative Areas (NFC)

This maps shows The Gambia's Local Administrative Areas base on different regions. It is designed to help visually impaired individuals to understand The Gambia's Local Administrative Areas base on different regions. The model is also designed to have a NFC tag embedded in it. 

By integrating the NFC tag into the model, users that are not visually impaired will be able to easily access additional information about the different local administrative areas in the Gambia, their geographical location and links to the 3D files) making the process of using the model more streamlined and efficient.

Installation of the NFC:

Create a Pause print at the 6th layer in the slicer, Place the tag on the model and resume the print. this is done to locate the exact position of the tag.

• North Bank Region
• West Coast Region
• Lower River Region
• Central River Region
• Upper River Region

Step-by-step guide on how to use an Android NFC tag reader:

1. First you need to create a whatt.io account.
2. Create a new product.
3. Fill the form and save it.
4. Ensure that your device has NFC capabilities by checking your device's settings.
5. Install a NFC tag reader app from the Google Play Store. Some popular options include NFC TagReader, NFC Tools, and NFC TagInfo. We are using the whatt.io app.
6. Launch the NFC tag reader app.
7. Login with your credentials.
8. Click “Read”, and hold your device close to the NFC tag you wish to read.
9. The app will automatically detect the tag and display the information stored on it. You can also write or edit the data on the tag using the app.
10. If the app prompts you to select an action, such as opening a website choose the action.
11. Once you are done reading or writing to the tag, you can close the app or continue reading other tags.

To write to the NFC tag using the whatt.io app

1. First you need to create a whatt.io account.
2. Login with your credentials.
3. Ensure that your device has NFC capabilities by checking your device's settings.
4. Install a NFC tag reader app from the Google Play Store. Some popular options include NFC TagReader, NFC Tools, and NFC TagInfo. We are using the whatt.io app.
5. Launch the NFC tag reader app.
6. Login with your credentials.
7. Click “Write”
8. To write to an NFC tag using an Android device, simply hold the device close to the tag. The app will automatically detect the tag and begin the writing process to the chip.
9. For more info see whatt.io.

PRODUCT LINK TO WHATT.IO: https://whatt.io/glaa-1040/53:55:bd:7c:10:00:01

Disclaimer: This product has not been validated by an external authorizing body and or
independent source. Only use this product according to country specific legislation and with advice from an authorizing agency or institution. The creator of this product is not responsible for any damage or injury that may occur from the use of this product.

Print Settings:

Filament: PLA 

Infill: 20%

Perimeters: 2

Layer Height: 0.3mm