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Solder a SMA socket to an ESP32 for a external antenna

Name: Solder a SMA socket to an ESP32 for a external antenna
Channel: Manfred Hackstock
Description: Shows a hack for soldering an SMA connector onto an ESP32 module's printed antenna, which a couple of builders report copying to improve Wi-Fi reception.

Manfred Hackstock

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Shows a hack for soldering an SMA connector onto an ESP32 module's printed antenna, which a couple of builders report copying to improve Wi-Fi reception.

Watch for: fragile traces need strain relief and gentle heat

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