$16 Wifi side plate for DSMC2

[Tim Daust]

Nathan,

Any idea on how to remove the original screws from the protective cover/plate so the newly acquired 4x 3M 18mm screws can then be put through both the original cover/plate and the printed piece? I am having problems getting the short screws out of the protective plate. I feel like this is a stupid question but what is the secret to removing them?

-Tim

 

[Nathan DuMoulin]

Nathan,

Any idea on how to remove the original screws from the protective cover/plate so the newly acquired 4x 3M 18mm screws can then be put through both the original cover/plate and the printed piece? I am having problems getting the short screws out of the protective plate. I feel like this is a stupid question but what is the secret to removing them?

-Tim

Unscrew as far as you can, and then just hook your fingernail under the screw head to apply a little upward pressure as you unscrew it the rest of the way.

 

[Tim Daust]

hahah.. 2 seconds later done. thanks Nathan.

 

[hoylecd]

Original solid part file

Original solid part file

Hi Nathan, your solution is exactly what I'm looking for to improve Weapon wifi reception.

I'm working with Keslow Camera to 3D print your part, but they'd like to make some adjustments.

If you're able too, could you upload a solid part file (.slrprt or .prt) for easy editing?

Thank you for creating this really helpful guide!

Chris

 

[Nathan DuMoulin]

Hi Nathan, your solution is exactly what I'm looking for to improve Weapon wifi reception.

I'm working with Keslow Camera to 3D print your part, but they'd like to make some adjustments.

If you're able too, could you upload a solid part file (.slrprt or .prt) for easy editing?

Thank you for creating this really helpful guide!

Chris

Chris, I have the AutoCAD file if that's of any help:

http://runoutmedia.com/business/red_wifi_3d_v4_dwg.zip

 

[Tim Daust]

I have seen a lot of people lately complaining about loosing wifi connections with their Epic-Ws.. this mod works the same on all DSMC2 cameras. Everyone should check out Nathan's Mod. It is great!

 

[Aiden Magarian]

Hey all - just ordered my 3D printed plate, and am working on the rest of the parts. This may be a dumb question, but I've removed my side plate and am unsure where to attach the antenna cable to the brain, based off the photos of what I'm finding on eBay.
Any chance someone could post a photo of the connection?

Cheers!!

 

[Hurcan Yilmazer]

im guessing the connection is there under the "warranty avoid if removed" sticker. if you press on it a little you will feel the space.

 

[Aiden Magarian]

Do I need to remove the "STORE LOCK SCREW" torque? I don't have anything smaller than a T10 which is too large, so I haven't been able to try removing this yet.

 

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

Do I need to remove the "STORE LOCK SCREW" torque? I don't have anything smaller than a T10 which is too large, so I haven't been able to try removing this yet.

Nope the antenna connector is just under the RED sticker tape at top left on your photo..

 

[Aiden Magarian]

And do I need to remove the antenna currently attached? How do I do this? I've been trying to gently take it off with tweezers but don't want to break it... not wanting to come off.

 

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

Be super gentle with that connector. It is not meant to be plugged and unplugged a lot... the matting cycle on this internal component is quite low so be careful. Always pull straight and never with an angle... i only removed it once but it was to install a woden camera sideplate that comes with specific tools like thin tweezers with protective plastic end.

There is a reason why RED added the sticker above antenna connector... if you break it it won't be RED's fault as it is not meant to be user accessible...

 

[Hurcan Yilmazer]

Here is the same concept applied to a smallrig side plate.

 

[Jackson Veigel]

Here is the same concept applied to a smallrig side plate.

Nice! I was thinking about doing this. Can you share which parts you used for that wifi-threaded barrel?

 

[Hurcan Yilmazer]

Hi Jackson

i just widened the front screw hole with a dremel. And also sanded the wifi threaded barrel so it can fit to that hole. And thats about it. Just try to choose the one with the softer antenna cable. otherwise it will put force to the connector on the camera. Be very very carefull while removing the internal antenna cable of the camera. You might have to act like a watchmaker but it is very fragile. Im using ESP8266 wifi module (see at the attachment.)

 

[Mikael Lubtchansky]

Yes... Need to be very gentle and pull the connector up straight without any wiggling / angling or anything. Use thin pliers with soft plastic protective ends and do not connect / reconnect it too often as this connector is really NOT meant for multiple matting cycle. RED added a warranty sticker to cover the connector so if you break anything do not expect it to be covered under normal camera use.

 

[Jamie A]

Hey Hurcan,

Cool mod you did on the Smallrig plate. I see you widened the hole with a dremel, but how did you fix the connector into the plate so that it's secure and doesn't fall off?

Hi Jackson

i just widened the front screw hole with a dremel. And also sanded the wifi threaded barrel so it can fit to that hole. And thats about it. Just try to choose the one with the softer antenna cable. otherwise it will put force to the connector on the camera. Be very very carefull while removing the internal antenna cable of the camera. You might have to act like a watchmaker but it is very fragile. Im using ESP8266 wifi module (see at the attachment.)

 

[Hurcan Yilmazer]

Hi Jamie

Small amount of epoxy holds it really well

 

[Rui Guerra]

A small think aside the main stream: how about just use a small router like TP-Link F480 connected to the camera's USB port (for those who have the module with it) with the camera in infrastructure mode and the router creating the wireless network?

 

[Devindra S.]

Does anyone know what type of connector is used for the sidekick or side handle?