Ceiling mounted antenna

Thanks for the opportunity. But I have a slight suggestion for future competitions. You could attach maybe hand drawing/example photo for what design you require, because your description of this product based on just wording was honestly quite vague. I&;m saying this as you can receive many more designs that can be worthwhile.

Thanks for opportunity

This contest is now closed, thank you to everyone for all the excellent submissions. the team will be reviewing today and it&;s likely we will choose the winner tomorrow.
thank you again, you are all very talented.

, Hello Mr. TD, thank you for the ratings, Please check attached 2nd concept :)

Thank you for the coontest TD. I have attached all the 3d printable files for all the concepts, If you face any difficulty in printing the files, I am available to make iterations based on your printer type, nozzle size, extruder size.
Feel free to contact anytime to discuss changes and iterations for any design concept :)

Thank you for the opportunity TD. I&;ll be online and available if at all you&;d like to discuss/suggest changes to the model that&;ll make or break the decision as a part of your team review.

Thank you everyone for the submissions and comments. We will be doing a team review later today and will respond with ratings and comments. Thank you!

, Hello Mr. TD, If you give some ratings and OR feedback, it will be helpful for us to improve our designs :)

Hey TD,
Just an additional detail to my description :
The designi submitted is 2.4 inches wide and 1.4 inches tall

Hey CH, could you please explain the position of the USB port relative to the PCB, will it be parallel or perpendicular to the PCB.
Also what side will the cable be connected from- front, back or side.
The previous comments have left me a bit confused. If possible a hand drawn sketch explaining this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hi...
how much is the total weight of the antenna?
Regards
Chaniago

The thickness of the PCB is 1.5mm.

The antenna will be a helical antenna or coiled wire standing off the PCB.

Similar to this one (but will be perpendicular)
https://www.enocean.com/typo3temp/GB/csm_STM320_Sensor_f_Mag_cmyk-300dpi-wht_exemplary_image_b5096fd1c0_2f25297f95.jpg

Hi,
second question what is the intended thickness of the pcb
- Joel B

Hi,
Could i get more detailed dimensions of the antenna?
-Joel B

The link to the access point is only for a design reference. You will not be designing an access point. The design is for an accessory to the access point. Since they will be mounted near each other it would be nice to have similar aesthetics.

We got to design the access point, with reference to the link, along with the antenna assembly?

Hi, I&;ll address several comments here:
we would prefer a snap-together assembly. (base plate to housing) the PCB can snap into place as well... if a screw pattern is used it should be 2 screws at opposite sides of the PCB and use plastic stands to hold it up on the opposite sides
the material has not been chosen yet,
The micro USB should be connected underneath/hidden but if removed from the base the cable can be easily removed/changed to a new one. there should be 2 cable routing options, one directly out the base (going into the ceiling) and the other out a little u shaped space in the side. pinched kind of between the baseplate and the housing.
the device can be mounted on the wall if needed. since the antenna is internal it will stay in the same orientation. perpindicular to the PCB and standing up 1 inch or 2-3/4 inches depending on the design. (but UNDER the plastic housing, internal)
I may choose a second design for award if we find 2 that are close to meeting our needs.
if the ceiling is not accessible the cable will come out the side, mounting over not accessible place will not be an option.
thank you!

The micro USB should be easy connected/disconnected from the outside of housing?
I&;d like to know the material that will be used for injection if it is already chosen, in case of series production.

Hi TD.
I just done my preliminary design before you add aditional term from your managers.

Please review. I&;ll make update it later to meet the latest requirement.

Btw, just a question, maybe...Is there any additional winner&;s prize? (or for 2nd, 3rd winner) since addtinional requirement added to the contest :) 😃

Cheers,
Insan

Hello TD! Thank you for your design brief. some questions:

Is the power coming in from the USB? Are there any buttons on the device, status LEDs, reset holes? Are there any Logo considerations? What about heat dissipation vents? Is the antenna inbuilt on the PCB or a screw type antenna.

Can the device mounted on the wall? If the device is mounted in the wall the antenna will be sideways?

How is the USB routed within the ceiling if the ceiling is already finished or that is not an option ?(just curious)

Thank you!