Nexus 7 WiFi Antenna Mod sets NEW WORLD RECORD - Nexus 7 General

First off I'd like to thank every one who followed and commented on my first thread showing the hacking and modding of a Nexus 7 tablet to give it better WiFi reception for flying an FPV WiFi controlled quadcopter ... view that thread here
Now we've taken a giant leap in range and set an all out world record for the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0... We even beat the record set by the manufacturer...
Parrot teamed up with Alcatel-Lucent Technologies to create a drone controlled by 4G instead of WiFi and they set a mark of 1000meters...
So I took a long hard look at those numbers and contacted some WiFi experts discussing range and connectivity... Did some new modifications to my drone and tablet and came out on top, beating the Parrot/Alcatel record by roughly 82meters and beating the previous WiFi-only record by over 600meters (set by a consumer flyer in Hong Kong at 470meters)
My reason for posting here is to show the awesome Nexus 7 at it's best... None of this could have been done without the Nexus 7's unique features
Easy to crack open and shut without damage
Easy to tap into Nexus internal WiFi components
Easy to flash new ROM's and kernels to achieve smooth running control software
Perfect size and ample screen quality to fly outdoors and be able to see on screen controls
Here's the video of the world record flight on December 4th 2012
The Nexus 7 HeliPad
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Chuck you really need to stop doing this stuff with your tablet and drone. The more I see these threads, the more I just want to grab one of these drones and to hell with the wife and the marriage.
P.s. grats on the world record
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Congratulations!
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toidimaet said:
Chuck you really need to stop doing this stuff with your tablet and drone. The more I see these threads, the more I just want to grab one of these drones and to hell with the wife and the marriage.
P.s. grats on the world record
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He's the whole reason I recently got a drone. I just haven't had the cahuna's to do the WiFi mod yet

I think this has just tipped me over the edge; off to order the drone now!

toidimaet said:
Chuck you really need to stop doing this stuff with your tablet and drone. The more I see these threads, the more I just want to grab one of these drones and to hell with the wife and the marriage.
P.s. grats on the world record
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I cheer for the guy who goes and gets himself a new drone.... Feel sadness for the wife and marriage.... I punish myself for being a home wrecker
tkolev said:
Congratulations!
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Thanks tkolev!!

No reason to create a new thread for this. Please update the other one.

Related

Any of you guys or girls into car stereos at all?

I do some car stereo stuff away from my dayjob, and if theres any interest, i'd like to share some build pics with you guys.
-Robin
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I do some car stereo stuff away from my dayjob, and if theres any interest, i'd like to share some build pics with you guys.
-Robin
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I'm into it, tho i dont have a car, but they do interest me
Please do share some.
I'm not huge into it but it is an interest of mine. Besides, I'm sure anyone here can recognize the beauty behind it all.
I use to be real big into it. DB drags and such. That was like 6-10 years ago though. My last system had 3 13" JL w7 powered by 3 JL 1000's... And yes my mother was right, my hearing has gone to ****.
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I use to be real big into it. DB drags and such. That was like 6-10 years ago though. My last system had 3 13" JL w7 powered by 3 JL 1000's... And yes my mother was right, my hearing has gone to ****.
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Nice.
I still am an active competitor in their newer format, Bass Race......pretty cool if you have the patience.
Here are some pics of one that i just finished up tonight.
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one of the many pics of the build.....
and heres some of the one that i finished up last week.
Both need carpet, and the first one is getting something even more special.
there is an amprack in the top, there will be a flush mounted amp in there.
Let me know what you think.
nice boxes!!! wanna build me one???
I have a passing interest in car audio, just not a huge priority in the budget unfortunately.
This is what I have so far in my car:
dvd receiver with sirius and someday soon, bluetooth
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/DVD-Receivers/AVH-P3100DVD
front speakers
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/Pro60SE-P601.aspx
rear deck:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/SR95-P627.aspx
Looking at these for the bass:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/G310-P566.aspx
I already have a box that is in the recommended dimensions for these speakers.
Also, what is a good amp (not crazy expensive) to push these, or is there a better deal on 10inch woofers.
I'm looking for clean sound more than overall thump.
Any suggestions?
your link for the subs returned a server error
and im all about building something and shipping it....lol
Boston is an excellent brand, but compared to their retail pricing, there are better, less expensive options out there.
If youre looking for some ideas, shoot me a PM, i know of a few very good, lesser known companies that I have used, and also that i still use.
try this again. the 10"subs I've been looking at:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/G310-P566.aspx
I agree, retail they are expensive, but they can be found for half of retail if you shop around.
Meant to edit that post, i clicked a second time and it worked.
They are killer sounding subs for sure. 300/pair isnt all that bad to be honest.

Hello XDA :)

Hey everyone, Just hopped on board after long time of using the forums, figured I might as well start posting and learning more and more.
My name is Kris, and it all started for me on the original android phone (G1) and now am upgraded to the G2
I also work in mobile sales.
I'll post pictures of screens, and more detailed backround when I hit my limit...
Welcome aboard
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Welcome aboard
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Thanks a bunch, is there an easier way to get approved, kinda stinks that I can't post pictures or have a sig
There is no other way.
Be patient and once you become an active member with more posts you´ll have all XDA features unlocked
Yeah, I read that it was like 12 posts or something? I'm not worried about it, i hate spam bots just as much as anyone else.
Okay so more about me now
I'm from Cincinnati, OH, always had a love for electronics, gaming, mma, and cars.
We'll start with the electronics, I am currently using the temp rooted overclocked HTC Vision :G2 and am loving every second of it.
I play a ton of xbox 360 (COD, Halo, UFC) also have a modded console, and such.
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had 7 of them for a while, bought broken ones and fixed them, had a Jtag also.
And onto cars, I had my dream car, but wasn't the right time to own it, so I sold it. I am currently just driving around a 05 civc.
Meet my 94 Supra TT
Hope this all works out for a better introduction. Like I said, I hope to stay an active member, as I'd really like to know how to create apps and such.
That is the best introduction i have ever seen!!!
I my self are a xbox 360 fixing enthusiast!
I got a premium for free not reading discs and it only cost me £40 for a new drive!
then i got an elite for free with rrod, but i couldn't fix it. So i got £26.09 when i sold it on eBay.
So i bought a Ps3 off eBay that didn't read discs and that come to a total of £118, and they are about £160 second hand.
Anyway, nice supra!
Thanks man, I really tried to wait until I could kinda show everything, besides just talking about it. If anyone ever really needs me, I'll probably be hanging out in the G2 section, until I get put on a concession line and get the incredible, and Evo

New Years Resolutions.

So is anyone going to make any changes for 2012?
I know my goal is to stop eating so much crap, cut down on cigarettes, start hitting the gym and getting into good shape and start some kind of Martial Arts, Kickboxing or somthing at some point
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Merry Christmas All
My resolution is for others to troll and flame less
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Start working out daily and try to drink more liquor than beer. Besides that, to continue to party hard.
Eat less crap, start to work out again (had a six month brake now) and enjoy life even more!
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Study more, go to gym, find a girl for me, and fix some personal things.
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My New years Resolution is to have a New Years Resolution.
Actually it's to quit smoking, and i've been cutting down a lot. Less then 10 per week.
jaszek said:
My New years Resolution is to have a New Years Resolution.
Actually it's to quit smoking, and i've been cutting down a lot. Less then 10 per week.
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Nagano Makoto smokes....:'(
Treat others how they treat me. For better or worse.
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To quit smoking. However that has been my new years resolution for about 5 years now. lol
enjoy my life, get a girl, get a new guitar and an amp
mine is just to keep doing what I've done these last few months and that was diet & exercise. Down 25lbs and 2 pants sizes and bulked up nicely. Nothing fancy just hard work and proper food. I was never really "obese" but 5'10" and 220lbs wasn't healthy. I'm now 195lbs shooting for 180/185.

			
				
I make a New Year's Resolution to never make a New Year's Resolution, which is a conundrum in itself.
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XD
From my fingers to your eyez
My sons Karate instructor told him DO NOT set a New Years resolution because "the new year is only new until January 2nd and thats how long new years resolutions usually last." He then told him to set goals and tell everyone what they are so he can be held accountable.
I was going to set a goal to be less apathetic, but I don't feel like it anymore
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The simple and vague resolution of losing weight. Oh, and to get some more certs.
Oh, you know, the usual. Eat better, work out more, drink less.
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My resolution is to get around to rooting my E4GT
Getting a girl, a better job, entering college, that my moms operation goes well, and move out and travel
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The Size

This tablet is the perfect size for a phone.
I hope you're just high and being funny, I would never have this size phone, I think 5.3" is the cut off. For most even that's too big.
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sway40 said:
I hope you're just high and being funny, I would never have this size phone, I think 5" is the cut off.
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand you just fed the troll. Obvious troll is obvious dude. Hell this one isn't even trying very hard.
Damn
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Actually, with a Bluetooth headset it'd be doable imo. Would be nice to consolidate my devices a bit.
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Once I get my I'm Watch the 7 will go in my bag and the watch on my wrist. Problem Solved. :]
Whenever I switch from the Nexus 7 to my Galaxy Nexus, I always think how did my phone shrink? My phone feels tiny now.
4 inches big enough for phone .
I have tha acer a500 10 inch tablet i hope i do not miss the screen size as much as i hate not fitting my tablet in my Purse.. And as far as phone size for my hands 4 inch is cut off size.. NOTHING BIGGER THEN THAT In For me ..
I feel the same way. My nexus feels like a toy now. I could definitely use this tablet as a phone (via BT).
It was awkward using the tablet for the free 10.00 they give in wallet though.
Wonderful as a speakerphone with Google Voice + Groove IP over WIFI while being able to do other things on it at the same time like booking Google Flights, watching Transformer although it's smart enough to mute the movie sound, etc.
Regarding the size. It makes my 4" Samsung Epic 4G really tiny switching from Nexus 7.
There are pre-existing threads discussing/debating the merits of various sizes of device, if you have anything constructive to add then you should do so in one of them.
And next time, search before posting.
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Updated (9/24) vid in op. Makin my own accessory ;)!!

ATTENTION MOD... I've noticed similar posts in the general category so if need b could u move mine? Thanks.
Hello fellow XDA members. First I'd like to say !!THANK YOU!! To all the devs big and small. Without u my tech would b an iPhone.
Anyway .. I'm in the progress of making my own dash mount for my Kia Koup and the best tablet ever! (For now...)
I'm not done yet as ull c in the pics but I'm hoping to b done by next wkend. Still have tons of sanding, priming, more sanding, then final paint. Its been like three wks now cuz I'm a very busy guy but now that I'm almost done I'm giddy with excitement . So I thought I'd share...
Before..(this is actually still in my car)
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Engraved the little ones and still unsure about the big ones.
To b continued ...
...continued ..
And one for fun
Ok so I FINALLY got all my stuff for my setup. I haven't even finished my mount but I had to install to test everything out.
Ok so first off if anyone's interested in part number's let me know. First impressions r good. Everything works perfectly as it should. Sound is close to my Alpine that I had in right b4. Subs hit just as hard and sound is still being fine tuned. Ill post more pics soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxEqqzPuC8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Just a short preview. Still have to finish everything and build a custom box. I don't have all the proper tools and thats y its taking so long. Then there's life but it'll get done and b awesome!!
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This should be pretty cool once done. Keep posting your progress. I am also installing the N7 in my whip.
Yea I'm hoping to get everything done as planned. I'm gonna rid myself completely of a radio. After seeing that Nissan titan I did some research and found a cheaper alternative to making it work.
I'm gonna run an aux to rca to an equalizer, equalizer out to a 4 channel amp and out to subs. Should work. I'm thinking of getting a Bluetooth receiver to sit btw n7 and equalizer but I'm gonna test sound quality first. Will post more pics later and when I'm done ill post a video.
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Progress
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I had the same idea but I would have kept a single din radio and create rails for the tablet to slide in and out making it easy to take it out for use.
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Just a bump to show progress. Hope u like
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