Tips and tricks for a SUPER CLEAN enclosure

General Discussion
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This is build number 2 for me and I want to do this as clean as possible. From grommets to waterproof micro usb plugs etc etc. Here is what I’m going to be looking at more or less

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Thanks to @BigBoyToys for the picture (hope you don’t mind me using it).

I really like the idea of a push button on the top of the board like @Eboostin just did with his new board but I’m not sure how feasible it is with this deck. I want to utilize a micro usb plug built into the side of the enclosure for quick and easy tuning (not a huge fan of the bluetooth).

What are you guys using and how would you do it better the 2nd go around if you had to do it again?

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I like the idea of the micro usb panel mount socket. Just need to find them at a reasonable price and with dust/splash cover.

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I got you covered for dust covers, however the search continues to find a reasonably priced USB extension with a panel mount socket, HobbyTronics do them but they work out expensive once you factor in the shipping: http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/cables-connectors/usb-connectors/usb-panel-cable-microb

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This micro usb waterproof plug looks pretty good… just don’t know about the thickness as I don’t want it to jut out from the side of the enclosure far…

http://www.usbfirewire.com/parts/rr-21a300-80.html

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$17.50! it better be made from 24 ct solid unobtainium at that price

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After looking at it again I’m not sure that will work. to seal and attach like I think it will it looks like I’ll end up with about 1/2inch worth of that sticking outta the side of the enclosure :stuck_out_tongue:

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This looks like it would be perfect for us, and it’s only $2, LINK.

And if you wanna get one from within the US it’s $5 but obviously far faster shipping. LINK

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Mini USB is way better anyway

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…said no one ever!

:stuck_out_tongue:

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Micro USB breaks constantly and is unreliable. I’ve never in my life had mini USB break or have a loose connection.

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Amphenol makes pretty slick panel mount connectors. Got few from Mouser:

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Fair point though most things don’t use mini USB, like phones because the connector is to big. But you know what’s even better than either of those connectors, USB-C! Can’t wait till it becomes more popular my phone has it and it’s awesome.

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Yeah but so does the mini, probably no more, no less. I cannot even remember how many of those small 2.5" HDD enclosures I broke connector on or it was constantly breaking connection due to contact issues. Not the most reliable connectors.