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DIY Bluetooth
I wanted to buy a USB bluetooth adapter, and hook it up inside my computer
case(via the internal usb ports, using a pci bracket header), on the opposite side of the motherboard tray. I was just wondering if this may cause any interference with any of the other components in my system. Thanks -- "Blu-Ray" 2600+Sempron (O/C @1.924Ghz) 512Mb DDR 400 9600 pro 128 (O/C @ 425/540) Gigabyte 7VT600P-RZ mobo with 400mhz fsb Raidmax cobra case with 420w psu Dual 12" Blue CCFL Blue LED fans "Cheap and very cheerful" |
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On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 23:18:20 GMT, "Veritech"
wrote: I wanted to buy a USB bluetooth adapter, and hook it up inside my computer case(via the internal usb ports, using a pci bracket header), on the opposite side of the motherboard tray. I was just wondering if this may cause any interference with any of the other components in my system. Thanks No but there's a good chance it'll interfere with the performance of the bluetooth, which should be as far away from metal as realistically possible. |
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The Bluetooth would perform better when outside of the PC case. A metal
computer case will attenuate its output a little, thus decreasing its range. I found that the Bluetooth can make some interference on celliar, and 2.4 GHz phones, when in close proximity to it. I have not seen it do any other types of interference. -- Jerry G. ====== "Veritech" wrote in message ... I wanted to buy a USB bluetooth adapter, and hook it up inside my computer case(via the internal usb ports, using a pci bracket header), on the opposite side of the motherboard tray. I was just wondering if this may cause any interference with any of the other components in my system. Thanks -- "Blu-Ray" 2600+Sempron (O/C @1.924Ghz) 512Mb DDR 400 9600 pro 128 (O/C @ 425/540) Gigabyte 7VT600P-RZ mobo with 400mhz fsb Raidmax cobra case with 420w psu Dual 12" Blue CCFL Blue LED fans "Cheap and very cheerful" |
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On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 23:18:20 GMT, "Veritech"
wrote : I wanted to buy a USB bluetooth adapter, and hook it up inside my = computer=20 case(via the internal usb ports, using a pci bracket header), on the=20 opposite side of the motherboard tray. I was just wondering if this may=20 cause any interference with any of the other components in my system. I don't think that's a very good idea: with a desktop there is no real disadvantage to having the adapter external, and considerable benefits in antenna performance. Enclosed inside a steel case, the signal may not even reach your bluetooth mouse! I do use an internal bluetooth adapter in my laptop, but it is purpose-built and uses antennas built into the screen housing. --=20 Regards, Peter Wilkins |
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Thanks for all the replys
I think i'm gonna give it try, i got a couple of places that i want to try out including behind the empty drive bays with should eliminate the interference from the steel case. I move my case around alot and it would be nice if that(adapter) was one less thing to worry about, thought about pcmcia bluetooth card but at £70 without the pci adapter i don't like that idea. Thanks again "Peter Wilkins" wrote in message ... On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 23:18:20 GMT, "Veritech" wrote : I wanted to buy a USB bluetooth adapter, and hook it up inside my computer case(via the internal usb ports, using a pci bracket header), on the opposite side of the motherboard tray. I was just wondering if this may cause any interference with any of the other components in my system. I don't think that's a very good idea: with a desktop there is no real disadvantage to having the adapter external, and considerable benefits in antenna performance. Enclosed inside a steel case, the signal may not even reach your bluetooth mouse! I do use an internal bluetooth adapter in my laptop, but it is purpose-built and uses antennas built into the screen housing. -- Regards, Peter Wilkins |
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On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:09:06 GMT, "Veritech"
wrote : Thanks for all the replys I think i'm gonna give it try, i got a couple of places that i want to = try=20 out including behind the empty drive bays with should eliminate the=20 interference from the steel case. It wasn't interference I was concerned about - it was the ability of the radio signal to get out of the steel box. Behind an empty drive slot could be a good spot, if there is the usual plastic cover over the hole, it will let the signal get out. I move my case around alot and it would be nice if that(adapter) was one= =20 less thing to worry about, thought about pcmcia bluetooth card but at = =A370=20 without the pci adapter i don't like that idea. Yeah, but the adapters are pretty small, and just plug into a USB port, no real problem at all. I've got a spare one that came with my MS bluetooth mouse that I didn't need coz I had bluetooth built-in, and it's only a couple of cm long and a bit wider than the USB socket, and needs no external PSU. Anyway, best of luck - it's always fun to try something new. --=20 Regards, Peter Wilkins |
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On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:06:03 +1100, Peter Wilkins
wrote: On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:09:06 GMT, "Veritech" wrote : Thanks for all the replys I think i'm gonna give it try, i got a couple of places that i want to try out including behind the empty drive bays with should eliminate the interference from the steel case. It wasn't interference I was concerned about - it was the ability of the radio signal to get out of the steel box. Behind an empty drive slot could be a good spot, if there is the usual plastic cover over the hole, it will let the signal get out. It's not merely a matter of letting the signal get out, but of signal strength. Signal strength might be sub-optimal even if the device were locationed in best possible place, but recessing it inside a metal housing is asking for trouble. I move my case around alot and it would be nice if that(adapter) was one less thing to worry about, thought about pcmcia bluetooth card but at £70 without the pci adapter i don't like that idea. Yeah, but the adapters are pretty small, and just plug into a USB port, no real problem at all. I've got a spare one that came with my MS bluetooth mouse that I didn't need coz I had bluetooth built-in, and it's only a couple of cm long and a bit wider than the USB socket, and needs no external PSU. They often work best when connected to a USB extension cord. |
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