Double BiQuad (dish) Wifi Antenna

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This double biquad Wi-Fi antenna is 3D printed due to the user's lack of soldering skills with copper piping and plates. Though they are unsure about the impedance matching, it functions well; during a quick test, they detected 20 Wi-Fi access points without precise directional adjustment. Transmission and reception also performed effectively when oriented correctly. The user has only recently made the antenna but is confident in its effectiveness. For detailed build instructions on a double biquad, refer to this site: [http://martybugs.net/wireless/biquad/double.cgi](http://martybugs.net/wireless/biquad/double.cgi). Material requirements include conductive and non-conductive adhesive tapes, two M3 bolts, two M3 nuts, an RP-TNC cable (for connecting to a WRT54G-TM), and an old dish antenna with dual LNBF. The build process involves printing all parts except PlateType1 and PlateType2 twice each. Assemble the plates with conductive tape on top; strip and insert the RP-TNC Cable into the center hole of the assembly, connect the ground wire to the assembled plate, and tape the tube around it. Secure the Holder Plate, position the bi-quads horizontally in the square holes of the Holder Plate, apply conductive tape to bridge sections, and connect signals without direct contact between ground and signal wires. Apply silicon to exposed wire ends, secure the cable, and press fit the assembly into an LNBF dish's top portion for a stable setup.