Is there enough space inside a Facet to internally install the LoRa serial radio? This would make it easier to use the radio connection. I bought extra cables for the radios to connect to the Facets as they look to be delicate, I added some shrink tubing to add strength but knocking the radios off the locking strips causes the units to dangle by the connectors.
The radios tucked away inside would eliminate the wire issue, an antenna connector could be mounted on the outside passing through a small hole in the body of the unit.
Any thought about this?
Mike
Personally I would probably affix it to the side of the facet’s exterior with something stronger (maybe a 3D printed rigid mount? I have also had good success using 2 perpendicular velcro straps and cutting slots to holster similar items)…but there might be room, scroll to the next photo from here to get an idea of the internal layout (also peruse the other photos) https://docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun_RTK_ … reassembly
…but it would also introduce some amount of EM interference and likely reduce the range of the radio a bit :-/
Another option might be to attach a limit strap made from a key-chain or something to prevent the dangling stress
I opened up a Facet and looked; it could be done but it would be tight. I was also concerned my changed might cause the NGS calibration to no longer be valid. I use the NGS calibration in my post-processing.
Using the external radios, I gently twisted the 4-wire radio cables so they are in one bundle and less likely to snag on twigs and other small things. Sometimes the individual pins pull out of the JST connectors, and I carry small tools to adjust and reinsert the pins. Keep the cables tucked in close so they are less likely to get yanked. I also carry spare cables.
I use strong tape (Gorilla tape) to keep the radios from getting yanked off the velco strips. It works well.
TS-Russell:
Personally I would probably affix it to the side of the facet’s exterior with something stronger (maybe a 3D printed rigid mount? I have also had good success using 2 perpendicular velcro straps and cutting slots to holster similar items)…but there might be room, scroll to the next photo from here to get an idea of the internal layout (also peruse the other photos) https://docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun_RTK_ … reassembly
…but it would also introduce some amount of EM interference and likely reduce the range of the radio a bit :-/
Another option might be to attach a limit strap made from a key-chain or something to prevent the dangling stress
What a great page, I had no idea it was even there!