What would be the benefit of that? Having an even broadcast in all directions?My next test will be with cloverleaf antennas such as the ones used for 5ghz FPV UAVs:
https://www.google.com/?client=firefox-b#q=fpv+cloverleaf&tbm=shop
I believe one should have 3 and one should have 4 elements (Tx, Rx). The thing with these is they cover all polarities well.
Yes - the signal should improve. These are used for flying drones using FPV goggles - transmitting video over long distances using 5Ghz.What would be the benefit of that? Having an even broadcast in all directions?
The trick with this mod is to limit the length of any 'flyleads' and make ultra sure you don't short the center pin to ground or have a break in the circuit to the antenna - test with a multimeter if you have one to be sure. I'll shout as soon as I've been able to get hold of a few cloverleafs. I'm curious to see if it performs better with 4x cloverleaf antennas or 2x omni's and 2x cloverleaf... not yet sure...
True... perhaps one omni on the controller and one on the Wii U and one cloverleaf on each. It'd be interesting to see the diffs. I'm thinking the Omni's are not ideal when you use the controller at various angles and pitches.Cloverleaf are generally optimized for TX and RX, so where do the 2 omni come in at ?
True... perhaps one omni on the controller and one on the Wii U and one cloverleaf on each. It'd be interesting to see the diffs. I'm thinking the Omni's are not ideal when you use the controller at various angles and pitches.Cloverleaf are generally optimized for TX and RX, so where do the 2 omni come in at ?
I did get a bit of an increase, but i think a lot depends on the antennas used and the length of the wires too.I tried this and noticed no discernible difference. One thing is, in the OP, you say the grey and red wires are the gamepad antenna. Then you go on for the rest of the guide explaining how you replaced the black one. I ended up replacing both grey and black, however, and can't tell the difference. I lose signal in the exact same spots with the external antenna unscrewed.
I experience the same thing. I had the system in my downstairs area, but I lose connection as I walk upstairs to the upper level. I get that there is a wall in the way and you lose x amount of range for whatever thickness the wall is, but you'd think they'd have some sort of booster to increase the range just a bit. I was surprised that some third party didn't step up and make something.Personally, one thing I've noticed is that the distance seems to be better when the front of Wii U is facing the Gamepad. When I walk 10 feet to the left of the Wii U, toward the kitchen, I lose reception. When I go 25-30 feet straight in front of the Wii U, into the master bedroom, through a wall, I'm able to play games perfectly. Very strange. This is without an external antenna, but this external antenna idea sounds like a good one.
Completed my own hard mod with the external antennas using the adapters rather than going to soldering route. I didn't notice great improvement in range either but I do like the cosmetic effect of the external antennas more oddly enough.
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