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is the MIFA PCB trace bendable? to 90 degrees (vertically)

Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:41 pm
by wesam.co
i'm talking about the ESP32-WROVER-I module,
does it come with the MIFA PCB trace? like this
Image

also how to purchase a compatible U.FL connector?

Re: is the MIFA PCB trace bendable? to 90 degrees (vertically)

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:53 am
by WiFive
No it is a rigid pcb. Ipex/u.fl should be standard. The part should be in bom of wrover module ref design.

Re: is the MIFA PCB trace bendable? to 90 degrees (vertically)

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:09 pm
by wesam.co
WiFive wrote:No it is a rigid pcb. Ipex/u.fl should be standard. The part should be in bom of wrover module ref design.
thanks WiFive,
I meant how to purchase a compatible antenna, so all antennas with a Ipex/u.fl connector should work?
is there a module without the pcb antenna and only with the connector?

Re: is the MIFA PCB trace bendable? to 90 degrees (vertically)

Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:08 pm
by wesam.co
WiFive wrote:No it is a rigid pcb. Ipex/u.fl should be standard. The part should be in bom of wrover module ref design.
thanks for the reply. :)

do you think I can make it work?
break it or dremel it, and solder it vertically, do you think it will work?
this works out perfectly in my project's design and makes big cost savings,
no need to purchase and assembly an antenna other than making it fit in the design..