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Old 01-16-2018 | 06:18 PM
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Snowblind
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My prototypes don't look as good/neat as yours

transponder_top:
I dont have a voltage reg on this one. I don't have a one with a low enough drop out voltage. I will order some next time i order some stuff from digikey. These close up pictures show some ugly solder joints.

transponder_bottom:
I 3D printed an antenna holder/short circuit protector

Amp/Decoder:
I used BNC connector for amp to decoder connection. I already had some BNC jacks and cable(RG-59/U) around
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Last edited by Snowblind; 01-17-2018 at 03:00 PM. Reason: fix pictures/update description
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