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ZeSlammy / iSpindHub

an iSpindel concetrator and Wifi Repeater (with a Screen !)
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Repeater function #4

Open NoWing31 opened 2 years ago

NoWing31 commented 2 years ago

This project looks great ! I often have problems with wifi reception in my fermentation room :-( I have some questions about the project ;-) What is the function of the part whose STL is in the repository ? Is the transmission of information to external software (Littlebock for me) implemented ? Thank's

ZeSlammy commented 2 years ago

Hello STL were a first try for a housing for the screen itself. To be reworked The external transmission has never been so close to be finished :)

kmccor commented 2 years ago

Hi ZeSlammy, firstly great project!

I'm only interested in the repeater functionality as I've started using a corny keg as my fermenter inside my fermentation fridge and my iSpindel can no longer connect to my WiFi access point, only about 1.5m away!

I plan to waterproof a D1 mini, without external screen, and attach this to the side of the keg. I've been testing the current release, I can connect it to my WiFi, change some settings and then monitor through a serial port. I keep getting the error in the gist below and all settings, apart from my WiFi, are lost, do you think this is due to having no TFT screen attached?

https://gist.github.com/kmccor/100a732d6059bf4ed36f5b126b2cd711

ZeSlammy commented 2 years ago

I'll have a look @kmccor but yeah, there is a heavy Screen related element so it might trigger issues not having a screen.

eightheads commented 2 years ago

Hi ZeSlammy, firstly great project!

I'm only interested in the repeater functionality as I've started using a corny keg as my fermenter inside my fermentation fridge and my iSpindel can no longer connect to my WiFi access point, only about 1.5m away!

I plan to waterproof a D1 mini, without external screen, and attach this to the side of the keg. I've been testing the current release, I can connect it to my WiFi, change some settings and then monitor through a serial port. I keep getting the error in the gist below and all settings, apart from my WiFi, are lost, do you think this is due to having no TFT screen attached?

https://gist.github.com/kmccor/100a732d6059bf4ed36f5b126b2cd711

@kmccor just an FYI for you, the D1 Mini Pro with the ceramic antenna such as this(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HH96RJY) has a stronger signal and I'm successfully using these in my iSpindles to get a signal through a 1/4 barrel Sanke keg! Works MUCH better than the standard PCB antenna versions, but I do also place a mesh satellite router next to the keg to connect reliably. Keep in mind a corny keg is much thinner walls though.

I'm planning to build an iSpinHub to use as well. I'll keep you updated on how well it works.