I don’t think anyone else has done this yet. Figured one thread for everyone to post their mods to their uConsoles would be nice to browse. Will edit this with some of my favorites if it picks up steam.
First submission – barry99705
Bright orange antenna module, presumably for use in inclement weather given it looks like a high-vis jacket had a child with the TI Nspire CX Navigator
I printed it internal side down. It has a tendency to split when tightening the bolt but in this version its thicker. I’ve been carrying it in my work backpack every day and nothing has broken so far.
Hate to burst the bubble, all that shows is that it connected to the router with the 802.11ac WiFi protocol. The ACTUAL throughput will be less than that.
tapped M6 threads into the top of the shell, and filed down the bottom brass hex bit so the case would sit flush. little dab of locktite and she’s good to go. not as nice as some of the 3d printed jobs earlier mind you.
I really think Clockwork messed up with the stock wifi. they should have tapped M6 holes for the SMA connectors into the case and then let us source our own antennae
(i’ve left the old 4g antenna since ive not been able to test the module yet)
I started sanding the network adapter and then realized that battery board was way bigger than it needed to be.
I just hope we get the opportunity to buy spare parts in the future because I still want to try modifying a board and back panel for 21700 batteries. Im half tempted to just order a barebones uconsole and use it for parts…
I got an old Dell Inspiron desktop with internal wifi and Bluetooth, here’s how the 2 antennas installed and I got very good signal. The designer of uConsole made a mistake to use double tape to fix the antennas on the metal chassis to grounded the signal, simply give few mm spacing will greatly improved the reception.