I needed to plug the tagger's back end without obstructing the USB port on the ESP32 demo board. I considered a mount that would hold the board with the port sticking out, but that seemed like too much fiddly work. I had some chassis mount USB-C ports with power and data flying leads, and I had the footprint ready to go.
The back plate was thick enough to accommodate four M3 nuts, but I made the first version with too little clearance. I updated the model to be more forgiving, but I managed to get the nuts in place with some pliers, and they are firmly seated. The pipe tagger was complete except for a power supply. I can run it from any USB battery, but I want a clean-looking way to attach it and one that keeps the cord hidden.
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| Back plate with USB socket and plug |
The back plate was thick enough to accommodate four M3 nuts, but I made the first version with too little clearance. I updated the model to be more forgiving, but I managed to get the nuts in place with some pliers, and they are firmly seated. The pipe tagger was complete except for a power supply. I can run it from any USB battery, but I want a clean-looking way to attach it and one that keeps the cord hidden.
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| Back plate installed with USB port |
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
Completed projects from year 12
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
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This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2025-08-04
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