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3D Printed - Spring Loaded Power Button + Front IO
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W31 D0n9
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Another nice post.
I'm assuming the layout is dependent on the USB/MIC/HP connector?
I'm assuming the layout is dependent on the USB/MIC/HP connector?
Good point. I should of mentioned that. I bought 50 of these on ebay. They are from some dell OEM machines. They are readily available for multiple sellers. I think I paid $1 each.
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Nice. That's quite a haul!
I'm curious though, how is the port secured to the IO panel? I noticed the orange panel has mounting holes for the case, but couldn't make out how you secure the ports to the panel.
I'm curious though, how is the port secured to the IO panel? I noticed the orange panel has mounting holes for the case, but couldn't make out how you secure the ports to the panel.
If you notice the USB/Audio has a small 2mm high wall around it .... When the dell-io box is placed inside that wall, it leaves a 1mm space around the entire dell part. I place the dell part on the 3D printed mount and then take a large syringe and apply a small layer of adhesive around the entire thing. It creates a really tight fit and you can barely see the glue. I've tried jamming some USB dongles into the assembly and it holds tight.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I knew it wasn't sorcery! +1
I hate using glue because I feel like it's a hack. However, the more off-the-shelf cases that I look at, their power/reset/usb connectors are just covered in what looks like a white hot-glue. So I don't feel that bad about it anymore.