The PopSci 5-Minute Project: Parabolic Cookware WiFi Antenna

See how to boost your Wi-Fi pickup with a steamer basket

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[zx169]

shouldn't he calculate the focal length of that parabola? then his signal strength should be much better and the link quality also.

[purplemutantas]

The bottom of the steamer is FLAT. Therefor is technically not a true parabola. That said, it does work, just not as well as a true parabola.

[wwwertdf]

If your gunna make one, do it right. he did no mathematics whatsoever

[Trickatrog]

The Wadsworth Constant applies.

[burger932]

Ez kurva nagy hülyeség.....-.-

[apoo111]

I would recommend using hot glue instead of tape. It will hold better and look more clean.

[donperry1]

@zx169 based on how that one shapes, i can tell its focal point is waaay further out too

[cool182]

u cant even put tape on

[ScaryGuy255]

He also should have cut a smaller hole just for the USB connector and it would have held itself. Seems like he did more work than was actually needed to me.

[dsrevo79]

works like a charm,,, ty

[deliriant1]

@HarleyStcool hes in a jump suit because i wouldnt belive he knows what hes talking about otherwise.

wait... too late.