Woon
Hi, Everyone,
I read in one of Gunner's posting about installing an antenna onto EZ-B's Bluetooth to extend its range.
Anyone tested it and which point do I solder the external Bluetooth antenna onto the bluetooth board?
I did a test and found my $5 USB bluetooth & EZ-B could not connect if there is wall in between. (max. 1 to 2m range availability only)
I need a minimum 10m to 15m connectivity.
I will purchase a high power 300m USB bluetooth for my PC, but worried the smaller EZ-B's Bluetooth range is too limited.
Another option I have is to install Wi-FI onto EZ-B (my home is totally Wi-Fi covered).
Anyone can give me the instructions on how I can replace EZ-B's Bluetooth with a Wi-Fi mod.? (if it is possible and supported by ARC software?)
Thanks All !
Regards, Woon
It would be super cool to have a 300ft range. Too bad sparkfun charges so much
Hi, Jstarne,
Yes, most important it works.
4 ft may not sound much but ....
PC----12ft------- Thick wall-------12ft----------EZ-B (Study room)-----------------------------------(Living Room)
Just made it to EZ-B static location successfully.
Regards, Woon
How about this for long range bluetooth? My PC is stationary and I can control EZ-B anywhere in the house thru two walls and brick wall that is more than 20 feet away (not in sight), only thing that break connection is the wireless webcam when i ran it thru brick wall. I modified the Bluetooth class 1 dongle with an extended Wifi antenna, this mod has been discussed to death everywhere but a lot people still don't know about. By doing this I don't need to touch the EZ-B board and keep it the way it is.
@Gunner The sparkfun Class 1 BlueSM1rf with the header installed works great with the EZ-B, everything is seamless. I just unplugged the stock class 2 bluetooth and plugged in the BlueSM1rf board then powered up the EZ-B and established a connection with a PC using ARC.