Vehicle magnetic mount for N-type antennas

This is a strong antenna mag mount for N-type antennas that uses a right-angle connector and accomodates roof angle.
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updated September 29, 2024

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I designed this mount specifically to angle for my car (a 2013 Prius) roof angle. You can adjust the angle in the provided OpenSCAD file to adjust for yours, as well as the footprint of the magnets. You may find you just need to move it further back or forward on your roof to ensure your antenna is pointed vertically.

The photo shows an earlier version, with a slightly taller boss for the right-angle N-type mount.

Do not print this in PLA. It will warp and fail in even a moderately warm day. I printed mine out of Sunlu PETG. Using 3 rubber coated magnets (linked below), this is much, much stronger or as strong as any other mag mount I've used. If you need to move it, try not to pull it straight up, as it could deform the roof of your car. Instead, lever it off if you need to move or remove it. I've driven at freeway speeds with this and it hasn't moved a single bit.

You will need a cable with a right-angle, female bulkhead N-type connector, and a connector on the other end appropriate for your device. Meshtastic devices typically require a male SMA connector (the cable should have the pin), but you should double check as product descriptions can vary.

My feed line is a 1m, custom RG-174 cable from: https://wifiexpert.us/customRFCable.php

If you are using a 22dB meshtastic device this may be an unacceptable amount of loss, but I'm using a 30dB-capable Bandit Nano. 

This is a GPL-licensed file. If you sell these, you must attribute back to this page.

Magnets used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CW5ZVMF6

Antenna used: https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application

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