# Replacement wifi antenna **URL:** \ **Category:** uConsole\ **Created:** [July 26, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576 "2023-07-26T23:39:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![n0ech](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/n0ech/32/7389_2.png) [@n0ech](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/n0ech)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/62 "2023-11-08T22:01:14Z")
If this is just hooking directly onto the CM4, then maybe we should try [this one specifically made for it](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4793)? I’m not above drilling into the case to make a mount for the SMA connector, once I actually get my hands on it. This appears to be what @Pardalcv did. ---
**Author:** ![barry99705](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/barry99705/32/6771_2.png) [@barry99705](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/barry99705)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/63 "2023-11-09T16:24:44Z")
That’s just a generic rp-sma wifi antenna. ---
**Author:** ![polymerwitch](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/polymerwitch/32/6698_2.png) [@polymerwitch](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/polymerwitch)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/64 "2023-11-10T15:58:25Z")
I picked up the standard external raspberry pi antenna. Then, I modded the expansion port plate (I don’t have the 4G module) and the speaker PCB to allow for installing the antenna securely. Drilling the expansion port ended up with minor paint removal on it. The antenna completely fixed my connection issues. I haven’t had any drops and the range is as good or better than my cellphone. ![uconsole1](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/9/941850686493eb5571caa0ff68d6d06f3fa676c2.jpeg) ![uconsole2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/5/5355d6802866be68ec29d1c1d147376163e6c779.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Snoozer94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Snoozer94](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Snoozer94)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/65 "2023-11-10T19:37:15Z")
Glad i didnt get the mobile 4G module now ---
**Author:** ![MHam68HC11](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/mham68hc11/32/5046_2.png) [@MHam68HC11](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/MHam68HC11)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/66 "2023-11-10T23:41:46Z")
did you set it with epoxy? ---
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/67 "2023-11-11T00:36:46Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/1/1dbdf73977497f670711d8ce10aa6b9340b51912.jpeg) Printed with translucent resin. I am needing feedback: [Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/643703-uconsole-antenna-holder) ---
**Author:** ![NekoRouter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NekoRouter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/NekoRouter)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/68 "2023-11-13T04:48:26Z")
Looks pretty good! screw hole are accurate and fits nicely. ![图片](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/6/6bd144fc4b0e93ed36499801e08e358171744446.jpeg) ![图片](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/f/fa92fd8f5cb5531c52b2b5863a548404bde44c2a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/69 "2023-11-13T05:16:46Z")
Should I reduce the corners (Red) or it is flush enough to not bother? ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/c/cbd855ba13a2b1765643705581b410b0e060f7d0.jpeg) I see the internal round part it is off, the radius should be bigger (Green). ---
**Author:** ![NekoRouter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NekoRouter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/NekoRouter)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/70 "2023-11-13T09:31:20Z")
Top side (Red) is a little bit high (~0.3mm), and the radius of the rounded corners (Green) is a little too small. maybe a r=2mm rounded corner is good? A top shot with a black one is attached so you can get about a general idea. ![图片](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/c/cc37972b88ce304943ef20a04f072d780fe2b28a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/71 "2023-11-13T10:03:27Z")
Radius has been updated, the height I was not expecting, will do an update tomorrow addressing it. This is like 1mm or 0.5mm off on the height, or less than that? ---
**Author:** ![NekoRouter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NekoRouter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/NekoRouter)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/72 "2023-11-13T13:03:24Z")
It’s actually about 0.3mm, since I took the picture at an angle, it looks like it’s off more than measuring with calipers. ---
**Author:** ![Snoozer94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Snoozer94](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Snoozer94)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/73 "2023-11-13T13:17:55Z")
Damn they look hella fine ---
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/74 "2023-11-14T05:19:24Z")
Version 1.2 should address the height as well. Gonna print now another version haha ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/e/e21f17aae75bfbcaf80f98f30204b860bb52e279.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![NekoRouter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NekoRouter](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/NekoRouter)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/75 "2023-11-14T18:16:10Z")
v1.2 Looks and feels great! ![图片](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/5/5f7e1719e489d758351f01bd83a8c7e66dc10599.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Asara](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/asara/32/7634_2.png) [@Asara](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Asara)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/76 "2023-11-14T23:16:51Z")
Thanks so much @hsavior! Just printed v1.2 and it works great!. I would love a version of this that also had enough spacing to still fit this: [3D printed cover for the uConsole](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/3d-printed-cover-for-the-uconsole/10527) ---
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/77 "2023-11-14T23:44:35Z")
I will try to do something, maybe a remix of that one you pointed out. I am also working with another project, not sure how I would attach it to the uConsole, but it might be more comfortable than the blackberry trackball: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/8/863d58fcbde314b807936e2d72c7b2554b0fc55d.jpeg) This is LOGITECH T-SBC12-CPQ 2 Button Optical Track Ball that will be driven using an Arduino Leonardo. ---
**Author:** ![markatlnk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@markatlnk](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/markatlnk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/78 "2023-11-15T00:47:46Z")
It would be easy to modify the cover and reprint it. ---
**Author:** ![barry99705](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/barry99705/32/6771_2.png) [@barry99705](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/barry99705)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/79 "2023-11-15T14:45:48Z")
I just used a saw to cut a piece off so it’d fit mine. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/0/0fb9db71bb4e358cc77ba7e71097ff8996da12d0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Asara](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/asara/32/7634_2.png) [@Asara](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Asara)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/80 "2023-11-15T16:38:33Z")
Sadly don’t have a saw handy 😃 ![IMG_20231115_113453_312](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/0/01a995b5d5eb8aa7b89fc7789d011edda3f4a8b0.jpeg) ![IMG_20231115_113442_845](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/d/dfbbc04350b0cf2165e563324260e9ba1c3a8185.jpeg) Thanks again hsavior. My uconsole has never been more useful! ---
**Author:** ![hsavior](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hsavior/32/7560_2.png) [@hsavior](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hsavior)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576/81 "2023-11-15T17:46:10Z")
> **[uConsoleCoverV2\_HSavior\_Remix\_AntennaHolder.stl](https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=8087E82B2CF72041%2148771&authkey=%21ABcoJHLjUNOww3Q&e=s88Bhg)** > > STL File I did the remix for the cover, I left 1mm gap around the antenna just to be sure. I am not sure if the frame is flush with the case. Let me know. I did the cut here: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/3/3408d82b369c75767b0646d3595da5f0ba04e6bc.png) Or should the cut be right here: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/clockworkpi/original/2X/9/9f3bc7e44ce049dbc25b111ad5e3c86397aed425.png) [Previous page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/replacement-wifi-antenna/10576.md?page=5)