.:: SDR Laptop Mount ::.
SDR dongle mount for laptop
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DISCLAMER: Since this project was done, the Nooelec RTL-SDR v5 dongle has been improved. The new one has never been tried with the 3D chassis posted here, and may have new dimensions. If you try this new dongle, and it works, please let me know.
There is a second version of this project which gets better radio reception.
http://www.persion.info/projects/SDR-NEW-MOUNT/
3D MODEL OF DESIGN
DOWNLOAD STL FILE (CHASSIS)
PROGRESS...
3D Printed Mount (front)
3D Printed Mount (back)
NESDR Smart dongle inside of 3D printed mount. Antenna side.
NESDR Smart dongle inside of 3D printed mount. USB side.
Epoxy glue inside of holes for holding the SDR dongle in place within the mount.
Velcro on the back of the mount.
Mounted on back of laptop.
Mounted on back of laptop, with antenna.
Mounted on back of laptop, with large antenna. (front)
Mounted on back of laptop, with large antenna. (back)
Stress analysis of antenna.
Stress analysis of antenna.
After stress snalysis decided to add epoxy around the coax conector to strengthen it. Also prevents the connector from rotating within the dongle when you tighten the antenna.
One foot long USB extender cable.
PARTS LIST
NESDR Smart Dongle (Amazon) [$43.95]
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Antenna SMA Male 10.7cm (Amazon) [$6.09]
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1 foot long USB extender cable (Amazon) [$6.99]
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Velcro Stickers (Amazon) [$16.99]
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