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Toggle switches! I love them.

A project log for CyberPack VR

Portable VR wifi hacking lab

magic-robotsMagic Robots 09/13/2022 at 02:540 Comments

I decided to add switches using inline usb cables so I could change around what gets toggled power. I chose usb SS cables cause I figured they'd handle more power just in case. I didn't realize they had more than the typical 4 wire cable. Google was semi helpful, as it turns out there is a lot of inconsistency with the internals of a USB 3 cable. I used my rad usb testing thingie to discover that the braided cable shielding was where the ground was, which allowed me to successfully connect the toggle switch after two failed trials. Yay!

Look! It clicks!

So what I discovered yesterday when trying to install these things is that my attachment design was flawed, and the position in the pack where I want to install them is tricky. It kept falling apart, and then I broke one of the solder joints trying to jam it in there. So this morning I redesigned the patch panel a bit (adding counter sunk nuts to the OUTside) and will now attempt to resolder everything approximating the pictured configuration so I am able to actually plug stuff in here from the top.

Counter sunk detail. This allows the whole shebang to be installed without the switches falling out, or without a crappier design I had printed out where everything was sandwiched together creating too much height and fragility.

Installed! Not connected to anything yet, as I'm still working out some wiring but these will connect to (in order): Wifi Pineapple 5ghz Wifi Pineapple module ...something. I am thinking of the alfa wifi adapter but not positive. These feel and sound so great this is kind of a weird dream come true for me I love these things.

This is a great example of how tough it is to get a nice smooth look when working with a soft fabric case. It's wavy and wrinkly and clearly I'm lacking a skill here, but I still really like the way it came out. CLICK

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