A Hand-made Wi-Fi Gun! ? a Powerful Antenna for a Wi-Fi DIY !

[(((Garyd)))]

 

[primestar31]

The driven element isn't isolated from the rest of this so-called antenna. That's a serious problem...

I call BS.

 

[Jim S.]

I'm pretty sure there are other antenna designs that are DC shorts, so I'll reserve judgment until I see someone else duplicate this.

 

[Horsepower]

I did not click on it, but that looks as ridiculous as the cd/cable theft. LOL!

 

[Magic Static]

There is a video where a guy explains the problems with the design. #1 as Primestar said, the driven element is shorted. Even still it would work to a point but not like in that video. In a sequel to the expose he builds the Wi-Fi Gun correctly, with resized elements and isolating the driven element. It worked way better but not the equal of a Cantenna. He then built the Wi-Fi Gun into a Cantenna. That was interesting. I watched another video about building a little Yagi and putting it into a can. I really liked how that one turned out.

 

[Magic Static]

One of the hard parts in building a Cantenna is producing an appropriate sized smooth walled can. I've seen a toilet brush holder mention as a preferred can.
Bath Bliss Toilet Brush Holder in Stainless Steel-4658 - The Home Depot

TIP: Don't give the toilet brush to the wife. Throw it away before she sees it or she will expect you to use it for its intended purpose.