Trainers
GSM antenna Monopole Yagi
Functionality Monopole antenna’s signal strength was - 80dbm Yagi antenna’s signal strength was 70dbm Better than the stock GSM antenna
Learning points 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)
Reflections 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
Level shifter Does not work (yet) Lacks the code required for the GSM antenna to interpret the commands sent via the Arduino board Transmitting signals works
Learning points How to interpret datasheets How to construct the level shifter using the Max232 IC How to use a CRO to monitor data transmission
Reflections 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
Q&A Thanks!