Archie A3000 inbound

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Re: Archie A3000 inbound

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HigashiJun wrote: 06 May 2024 09:37 My 3-in-1 podule is finally done:


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Next step is to cut off the metal plate for the RJ45 connector and drill a hole for the LED.

8-)
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 06 May 2024 09:41 Nice work, looking great
Thanks !

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And the opening for the RJ45 connector is done and the hole for the LED is drilled:

RJ45cut.JPG

Could have done better (the Dremel and the drill left some scars) , but since I don't have a drill press nor vice for this kind of job, I cannot blame myself too much... :(

I have to file the inside of the upper lid at the RJ45 connector now to have it flat when closed:

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More to come...
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So close now :)
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Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
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And the upper lid is done:

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and closed:

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Very neat, how easy is it to plug/unplug the network cable?
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@rubber_jonnie

Plugging & unplugging the network cable is really easy.
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HigashiJun wrote: 07 May 2024 12:33 @rubber_jonnie

Plugging & unplugging the network cable is really easy.
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Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
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:D

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