MeshCore / Meshtastic YAGI Antenna
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Description
Powerful 6-element Yagi for Meshtastic & MeshCore in the proven DL6WU-design
The antenna was developed for maximum range while maintaining a compact design and is based on a 20 mm boom with 4 mm aluminum elements. The theoretically calculated antenna gain is approximately 11.1 dBi
The Highlight
The complete XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit or XIAO ESP32S3 & Wio-SX1262 disappears invisibly directly inside the antenna – including an integrated 18650 battery holder (Attention: Modification needed!). In the "all-inclusive" version, only a USB-C cable is routed outwards for charging. This ensures a particularly clean, portable setup without external enclosures or visible wiring. Alternatively, the electronics can also be installed separately in their own enclosure, allowing the Yagi to be used exclusively as a pure directional antenna
The fully rotatable and swiveling holder allows precise alignment and makes the antenna ideal for long-range LoRa, portable applications, and experimental mesh connections
Note
- DL6WU Yagi-Uda antenna online calculator
- Underlying calculation
Hardware parts list
- XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit (Seeedstudio)
- 18650 Battery
- 4mm Aluminum Rod
Small parts (cables, screws, ...)
Important Note
If you want to install the Seeed XIAO module directly in the antenna (boom), the modules (or pin headers) must be "shortened" and then rotated 45 degrees and inserted into the corresponding recess. Apologies to everyone who has already printed the antenna without this important note
- If you use the Seeed XIAO ESP32S3 & Wio-SX1262 Kit, you must remove both pin headers (clip off or desolder)
- If you use the Seeed XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit, you must remove the lower socket header (on the Wio-SX1262) and then re-solder the XIAO nRF52840.
License
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