Configures WiFi transmission power settings for ESP32 devices.

Collaboration diagram for WiFi Transmission Power Patch:

Configures WiFi transmission power settings for ESP32 devices.

This patch allows for adjusting the WiFi transmission power levels, which can be necessary for certain ESP32 modules with design limitations or to optimize power consumption and connection stability.

Some ESP32-C3 modules may require lower Tx power to ensure stable WiFi connections due to:

Poor antenna design
Power supply limitations
Signal interference concerns

High transmission power can lead to:

Unstable WiFi connections
Failed network connections
Excessive power consumption
Device overheating

Usage

Define ENABLE_LOWER_WIFI_TX_POWER in your build configuration to activate this patch. Optionally, define WIFI_TX_POWER_LEVEL to set a specific power level.

Configuration Options

WIFI_TX_POWER_LEVEL

Available options (ESP32 SDK dependent):

WIFI_POWER_5dBm (Lowest power, ~5dBm)
WIFI_POWER_8_5dBm (Low power, ~8.5dBm) [Default when patch is enabled]
WIFI_POWER_11dBm (Medium power, ~11dBm)
WIFI_POWER_13dBm (Medium-high power, ~13dBm)