5.8Ghz cloverleaf/skewplane antenna build kit

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This build kit will guide you in constructing an accurate 5.8Ghz cloverleaf/skewplane antenna with maximum precision. It features a RHCP version and can be utilized for VRx and VTx applications. Please note that if you plan to use one on your VRx or VTx, ensure the polarized direction is identical. This antenna is specifically tuned to 5805Ghz frequencies. The build kit utilizes PLA as material, but we recommend alternative options due to its tendency to soften when subjected to high temperatures during soldering. I have not had the opportunity to conduct field tests, however indoor testing revealed superior results compared to other antennas in my possession. Note that if you require a different frequency, please let me know and I will create a custom bent tool for your needs once I have the time. Updated on January 24, 2017: Frequency now set at 5860Ghz. Print Settings: Printer Brand: Deltaprintr Printer: Deltaprintr Assembled Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 100% Instructions: Materials/Tool List: Soldering station/Solder 0.85mm enameled wire/other same size copper wire CA glue 6mm shrink tube RG402 semi-rigid/flexible coaxial cable SMA/RP-SMA for RG402 cable Step 1: Bend the four leafs using this jig. Step 2: Place them into the base as shown, clean the tip for soldering if you use enameled wire. Step 3: Cut the coaxial cable and expose 3mm core wire to meet the top antenna. If your coaxial cable has a skin, make sure not to cut too much of it so that it holds the base and is easy to solder. Step 4: Solder the top antenna first, and then the downside later. I used PLA as filament, which gets soft when exposed to temperatures higher than 60°C. If you have other options available, please consider using them instead. Step 5: Solder a Balun on the end of the base. The Ø6mm portion must be insulated from the coaxial cable. (Ignore the shrink tube; it's an error.) Step 6: Use CA to glue the protector to the antenna base. Step 7: Place a shrink tube before soldering the SMA. Step 8: Use CA to glue the top case to the base, and you're done!