Using HINATA
HINATA can be used in many ways, not only as a game card reader.
Connect the Card Reader
Use a data cable to connect HINATA to a Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, or other supported device.
(Important) Test the Card Reader
For future use, please make sure to test the card reader before using it formally.
- Open HINATA Go
- Connect the card reader in HINATA Go and swipe a card to check whether the device is working normally
- If no abnormal behavior appears, you can start using it
- If you are using
HINATA Lite, please refer to the special instructions below
A note on the HINATA Lite antenna
Since HINATA Lite uses an off-the-shelf RF antenna module, it may not be a perfect match for the current use case of placing cards directly on the reader. The optimal reading position for some cards is not when they are placed right against the reader, but rather a few centimeters higher. If you encounter very unstable issues when scanning some compatible cards, please first go to HINATA Go to test the card reading stability, then appropriately raise the card a few centimeters when swiping in-game or use a non-metallic object of appropriate thickness as a cushion. Alternatively, you can use a copper foil sticker and apply a piece to the area on the back of the HINATA Lite that glows red. The specific size is recommended to be tested on the webpage. HINATA Lite units shipped after July 20, 2025, will come with a copper foil sticker of a suitable size.