[FEATURE REQUEST] Allow for adjusting tx power via serial console #133

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T17:51:55+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 17:51:55 +02:00

Originally created by @franzkruhm on 2/20/2025

I see there is code in there to adjust attenuation in wifihandler.cpp, yet it doesn't seem to be in use and not exposed to serial configuration, unless I am mistaken.

The default 20dBm of the ESP32 seems overkill in small playspaces with little interference. It was also noted in various anecdotal reports (they were about finding optimal wifi AP configuration) that more tx power isn't always better depending on the local context (nearby interference, obstructions)

Whilst I do not have experience ESP32 experience, I'd assume it is fairly trivial to set up a variable like this to be adjusted via serial commands.

*Originally created by @franzkruhm on 2/20/2025* I see there is code in there to adjust attenuation in wifihandler.cpp, yet it doesn't seem to be in use and not exposed to serial configuration, unless I am mistaken. The default 20dBm of the ESP32 seems overkill in small playspaces with little interference. It was also noted in various anecdotal reports (they were about finding optimal wifi AP configuration) that more tx power isn't always better depending on the local context (nearby interference, obstructions) Whilst I do not have experience ESP32 experience, I'd assume it is fairly trivial to set up a variable like this to be adjusted via serial commands.

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Reference: github/SlimeVR-Tracker-ESP#133