GoPro Underwater WiFi Antenna Hack

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I use my Gopro for everything and that includes taking it along in the boat for a day on the lake fishing. The only negative I have found is the WiFi does not transmit to the phone while the GoPro is submerged in as little as 1/2" of water which sucks when trying to lineup a shot of a fish on the line under water.
A couple years ago I built a mount that has served me well and I thought I'd share with you how it is built and how I'm able to use the cameras WiFi while the camera is submerged in water.
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  • @rektspresso7288
    @rektspresso72882 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you! Side note, you have THE most Canadian accent I’ve ever heard, and I mean that in a good way

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks appreciate you stopping by. What accent 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯👍💯💥

  • @BIGDRONEFLYER77RC
    @BIGDRONEFLYER77RC4 жыл бұрын

    That works great, what a difference with the cable. Great job

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    It definitely makes it useable, I’ll be revisiting this soon when I get out on the lake for some fishing. Cheers Buddy 🍻

  • @nebulouskoala9058
    @nebulouskoala905811 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic, great video!!!! just what I needed.

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    11 ай бұрын

    Awesome glad you like it 👍💯

  • @rcrelatedstuff6092
    @rcrelatedstuff60924 жыл бұрын

    That is a very cool hack man. Maybe I have to try it on my Gopro 👍

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy 💥

  • @MoserTimmy
    @MoserTimmy Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this!

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem, thanks for watching 👍💯

  • @MRBRUSHLESS
    @MRBRUSHLESS4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video very nice mod great job thumbs up 👍🤟👊

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks appreciate it 👍 Cheers 🍻 💥

  • @RCModSquad
    @RCModSquad4 жыл бұрын

    Neat hack. 👍🏻👍🏻 I bet if you soldered a full wave cubicle quad driven element to each end of your coax you wouldn’t have any drop out or lag at all.

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I’m sure it can definitely be better, for now it does the job but I may have to upgrade at some point 😁 Cheers 🍻

  • @RCModSquad

    @RCModSquad

    4 жыл бұрын

    VAN CITY RC it’s an easy upgrade. 4.8” of wire formed into a square and soldered to the shield and center conductor at each end. 😃

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely give it a try. Thanks buddy 👍

  • @RCModSquad

    @RCModSquad

    4 жыл бұрын

    VAN CITY RC You’re welcome! Be safe my friend!

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    You as well 💥👍

  • @arthurowillows2558
    @arthurowillows25583 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried it in sea water? Am wondering if the conductivity of sea water reduces the signal transfer from the camera to the cable.....

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    3 жыл бұрын

    No I have never actually thought about trying it in sea water. I’ll see about giving it a try and film a video. Have a great day 👍💯

  • @muckfoot-4093
    @muckfoot-4093 Жыл бұрын

    you have to cut the end at a certain length. 2.4 inches I believe. it has to do with how antennas work and how radio waves transmit

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    Жыл бұрын

    Works fine for me the way I have it. Haven’t used it in sometime though

  • @muckfoot-4093

    @muckfoot-4093

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Van_City ok, 👌

  • @stacywriterclark
    @stacywriterclark Жыл бұрын

    Great - thank you

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    Жыл бұрын

    👍💯

  • @derekholme6922
    @derekholme69223 жыл бұрын

    Loved that idea, will use it to explore hidden depths😊, I have a question you may be able to help with, I use a Hero 7 and 8 Black and woul d like to know if I can control my cameras with a remote, without WiFi,I have two of the older two button remotes which will control my two remotes via WiFi, what I would like is not to use wifi(as this creates crackling on my audio), is there another way? Voice is not consistent enough? Thanks and hope you can help, stay safe🍻

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe you are able to use a remote over Bluetooth if I’m not mistaken. I’ll look into it see if I can come up with anything and let you know if I do

  • @derekholme6922

    @derekholme6922

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Van_City appreciate your reply, that would be the answer if it is possible , many thanks and look forward to hearing from you, stay safe.

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    3 жыл бұрын

    The GoPro smart remote will work with the Hero 7 Black and Hero 8 Black. It connects via Bluetooth. gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/smart-remote/ARMTE-002.html

  • @sidneymoreira5930
    @sidneymoreira59302 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    2 ай бұрын

    👍💯

  • @dirtfishingnewfoundland4353
    @dirtfishingnewfoundland43532 жыл бұрын

    Would it work with 20 ft of cable?

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it would. I’ve used it 10’ with no issues

  • @stacywriterclark
    @stacywriterclark Жыл бұрын

    Do you make these set ups and sell them?

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    Жыл бұрын

    No I don’t, very easy to make just need some coaxial cable a waterproof case, zip ties and some mounting pads. Probably cost less than $20 including the waterproof case

  • @NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC
    @NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC4 жыл бұрын

    Cool cool cool. 👍💯NC MOUNTAINS 🏞backyard RC AND MORE.

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    ABW 77 23 thanks 👍💥

  • @SouthpawBluesman
    @SouthpawBluesman4 жыл бұрын

    Nice mod!! That will be useful for lots of people 😎 Buddy did I send you some stickers? I know I've missed someone, if it's you drop me an email and I'll send you some out 😎✌️✌️😷🇬🇧

  • @Van_City

    @Van_City

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks appreciate it. I’d love some stickers, I’ll send an email this weekend. I’ll send some of mine out to you as well. Cheers 🍻

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