DIY Bluetooth

[Veritech]

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

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[kony]

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.

 

[Jerry G.]

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.

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Jerry G.
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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"

 

[Peter Wilkins]

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.

 

[Veritech]

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

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.

 

[Peter Wilkins]

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.

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.

Anyway, best of luck - it's always fun to try something new.

 

[kony]

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.

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.