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Trainers. Monopole Yagi. GSM antenna. Monopole antenna’s signal strength was -80dbm Yagi antenna’s signal strength was 70dbm Better than the stock GSM antenna. Functionality. Learnt how to construct a GSM antenna Learnt how to solder
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Monopole • Yagi GSM antenna
Monopole antenna’s signal strength was -80dbm • Yagi antenna’s signal strength was 70dbm • Better than the stock GSM antenna Functionality
Learnt how to construct a GSM antenna • Learnt how to solder • Learnt what materials go into a GSM antenna and what components to buy (or not to buy) Learning points
Interesting experience • Had to go to Sim Lim Tower multiple times to get the correct materials, effort was not wasted • Surprised that our Yagi antenna worked so well even though we did not use a copper base Reflections
Does not work (yet) • Lacks the code required for the GSM antenna to interpret the commands sent via the Arduino board • Transmitting signals works Level shifter
How to interpret datasheets • How to construct the level shifter using the Max232 IC • How to use a CRO to monitor data transmission Learning points
Disappointed it did not work • Need more time to figure out the code • Will be putting some extra time during holidays to make it work Reflections
Q&A Thanks!