Add External Antenna to Pi Zero W [Tutorial]

The Raspberry PI Zero is great for embedded wireless projects, but sometimes you need to reposition the antenna or place it outside of a metal enclosure. With a cheap part and a little soldering, this is an easy modification. Once you've added the U.FL coax connector, you can use any normal WiFi antenna (like the ones used in a laptop, or large ones with an adapter). So if your PI has a poor WiFi signal, you just want to improve it for a future project, or you want to use add a crazy directional Yagi or Cantenna, following this guide will make it possible to connect the external antenna of your choice. If you want a Pi Zero W that already is modified like this, I have some available here: https://funand.tech/shop If you already have a Pi and want it modified, check out the service there as well. Demand has been higher than anticipated, so if it is out of stock, check back in a week and it should be back in stock. Parts used in the video: $10 - Raspberry Pi Zero W: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3400 $1.43 - 206994-0100 Molex antenna: Mouser or Digikey $0.69 - CONUFL001-SMD Linx U.FL Coax SMD: Mouser or Digikey Music during soldering instruction is "Desert Sunrise" by Chris Huelsbeck. Used under a royalty-free license, please visit www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to the Pi Zero W 0:16 Discussion of Built-In Antenna 0:48 Materials and Tools 1:09 Soldering Setup 1:41 Modification Instructions 3:57 Final Result 4:31 Outro