wifi extender amplifiers
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Hello,
I found a guy who built this:
( over 4,000 feet range ) my stock P2V is 514 feet for FPV.
Here is a parts list and pictures:
I'm into a new project now, a range extender mod with 2 antennas and a wifi booster, will have its own power pack, ect. Will cost around $500. Sits on a large tripod ( outdoor RV portable antenna pole/stand ( approx 7' tall ) I'm using
1) 2x tp-link ( tl-ant2414b ) antennas ( $60 each ) appox price
2) DJI wifi range extender ( spare so I don't mess mine up ( lol ) ( $40 - $60 )
3) sunmans ( sh24gi1000-d2 ) wifi 2.4ghz amplifier / booster ( dual antenna ) ( $100 )
4) 2x UF.l mini PCI to RP-SMA pigtail cables. ( $8 ) both
5) USB multi port power bank ( 20,000 mah ) 12-19v ( $100-150 )
6) RV portable antenna pole. ( $40 )
7) misc. mounts, hardware, cable ties, ect. ( for mounting everything to pole )
( range of more than 4,000 feet ( I only get 514 ft stock ) then I loose FPV
( I want to fly above the clouds on a really cloudy day, for some sweet footage.
Picture:
And I want to upgrade controller with this antenna:
Picture:
This is one of the best setups I've seen, not too expensive, but excellent range! Not sure what kind of range I will get on trams with new antenna? But will post updates when I figure it out!
Jerry D.
USA
( J Dot )
I found a guy who built this:
( over 4,000 feet range ) my stock P2V is 514 feet for FPV.
Here is a parts list and pictures:
I'm into a new project now, a range extender mod with 2 antennas and a wifi booster, will have its own power pack, ect. Will cost around $500. Sits on a large tripod ( outdoor RV portable antenna pole/stand ( approx 7' tall ) I'm using
1) 2x tp-link ( tl-ant2414b ) antennas ( $60 each ) appox price
2) DJI wifi range extender ( spare so I don't mess mine up ( lol ) ( $40 - $60 )
3) sunmans ( sh24gi1000-d2 ) wifi 2.4ghz amplifier / booster ( dual antenna ) ( $100 )
4) 2x UF.l mini PCI to RP-SMA pigtail cables. ( $8 ) both
5) USB multi port power bank ( 20,000 mah ) 12-19v ( $100-150 )
6) RV portable antenna pole. ( $40 )
7) misc. mounts, hardware, cable ties, ect. ( for mounting everything to pole )
( range of more than 4,000 feet ( I only get 514 ft stock ) then I loose FPV
( I want to fly above the clouds on a really cloudy day, for some sweet footage.
Picture:
And I want to upgrade controller with this antenna:
Picture:
This is one of the best setups I've seen, not too expensive, but excellent range! Not sure what kind of range I will get on trams with new antenna? But will post updates when I figure it out!
Jerry D.
USA
( J Dot )
J Dot said:Hello,
I found a guy who built this:
( over 4,000 feet range ) my stock P2V is 514 feet for FPV.
Here is a parts list and pictures:
I'm into a new project now, a range extender mod with 2 antennas and a wifi booster, will have its own power pack, ect. Will cost around $500. Sits on a large tripod ( outdoor RV portable antenna pole/stand ( approx 7' tall ) I'm using
1) 2x tp-link ( tl-ant2414b ) antennas ( $60 each ) appox price
2) DJI wifi range extender ( spare so I don't mess mine up ( lol ) ( $40 - $60 )
3) sunmans ( sh24gi1000-d2 ) wifi 2.4ghz amplifier / booster ( dual antenna ) ( $100 )
4) 2x UF.l mini PCI to RP-SMA pigtail cables. ( $8 ) both
5) USB multi port power bank ( 20,000 mah ) 12-19v ( $100-150 )
6) RV portable antenna pole. ( $40 )
7) misc. mounts, hardware, cable ties, ect. ( for mounting everything to pole )
( range of more than 4,000 feet ( I only get 514 ft stock ) then I loose FPV
( I want to fly above the clouds on a really cloudy day, for some sweet footage.
Picture:
And I want to upgrade controller with this antenna:
Picture:
This is one of the best setups I've seen, not too expensive, but excellent range! Not sure what kind of range I will get on trams with new antenna? But will post updates when I figure it out!
Jerry D.
USA
( J Dot )
He's using the mimo Sunhans amp which I think adds 1watt per port. He's going over 1km range with it and no mods on his Phantom.
FlyingFox said:
Thanks glad you enjoyed my bid. That looks like the 2watt Sunhans amp I got from amazon, tho it doesn't have the Sunhans label. I'm sure its fine tho you'll be loving your range increase.
J Dot said:
You can get 4000 feet with less outlay. And that setup would immediately work better with LHCP antennas rather then the tp link linear polarisation ones. A pair of FPVLR domes, or Lcom LHCP panels would give you a much better result.
Very nice setup, please let me know how it fairs in your test flights?
Also HOW are you powering your 2.4ghz amp/booster?
Everything looks good, I love the mini holder, pretty sweet,
Please let me know, I'd much rather build your idea than that huge bulky setup
I was thinking about building, and I'm sure ( MUCH CHEAPER as we'll )
Jerry D
USA
( J Dot )
Also HOW are you powering your 2.4ghz amp/booster?
Everything looks good, I love the mini holder, pretty sweet,
Please let me know, I'd much rather build your idea than that huge bulky setup
I was thinking about building, and I'm sure ( MUCH CHEAPER as we'll )
Jerry D
USA
( J Dot )
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tizzl10 said:
The sunhans amp he has pictured uses a 12v power source which you can use a lipo 3s battery for. I also suggest a Ravpower 15000 max battery which has 2 USB ports and a switchable 9v 12v port and a DC adapter that will fit the amp. Search newegg you will get a good price on it.
Also no way is he going to see a 10,000 foot range with the stock controller antenna. The antenna would need to be replaced with a patch antenna and that will do it.
Installed a 4watt amp and a 14db TP-Link Tl-Ant2414A antenna. No increase in FPV range. Clear line of site but FPV ends at 1200' or less. Any ideas?
paulgrenga said:
One of your plug ins must be missing the pin inside so that you are not getting connection
With just that patch antenna you should get 3000ft so my guess is your pigtail is no good or you got a connection wrong
Ok well the battery came in but it's not going to be plug n play I had to cut the connector off the amp power cord and solder it to the battery in order for it to work anyway quick easy job and now it's working
My next problem is I sold my pv2 so I won't be able to post any test results for you guys
Next tests will be on pv2+
My next problem is I sold my pv2 so I won't be able to post any test results for you guys
Next tests will be on pv2+
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Sunhans DC jack connector size. You will need a 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC jack. Also for those of you who will be using the 6v 2amp version of the 2watt Sunhans amp you can power it off of a USB battery with a 2amp output it works fine. Here's a link to a USB to 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC cable that will work for this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-Male-A- ... 2a34706298
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-Male-A- ... 2a34706298
paulgrenga said:
To be honest that's way too much power I'd actually reccomend going for the 2w or 2.5 watt amps that everyone's been having much success with improving range. The 2w amp made for a big improvement for my setup when I tested it out vs no amplification.
