3dr Telemetry Radio No Longer Naked!

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When I received my telemetry radios and got them working with a minimum of fuss, I was thrilled. I quickly decided I didn't like the idea of having a bare board hanging off my Motorola Xoom tablet, though.

After a little research I located and obtained a USB dongle case that looked like it would fit. A little thought, a couple holes, and a slight mod later I had a finished unit that looks factory made. Presented in pictorial form below are my results, enjoy!

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  • Ty,

    I got a near-infinite supply on Ebay. PM me your address and I'll send you a few, just let me know how many you need.

  • Thanks for this post! I ordered 10 of these cases and followed your instructions and now my 3DR telemetry radio is no longer naked either.

    I would like to finish it off and add the 'gems' to the case. What are they really called? I'd love to buy some but don't know exactly what to search for...

  • Bo, No extra required, they cost pennies apiece. Yes, I'm looking at doing something similar to the flight module, I'll post it when I get 'er done! ;-)

  • Hey, Joe. I would be interested in one of these cases. Would you be willing to do the "gems" as well? Would you need to do a little more than $10 to cover the extra materials and time?

    By the way, have you thought of doing anything similar to the in-air module? I'm just not happy with my current mounting solution (zip-tied to a platform).
  • Thanks, Bret. It was a fun quickie project. I completely zoned on the other two LED's though; I'll have to add the hole for them, too.

    I have some fake "gems" the correct size coming that I'm planning on filling the LED hole(s!) with. Also I cut my antenna hole tight enough that the PCB is locked in place, no movement whatsoever.

    Cheers!

  • Joe:  

    Again, many thanks for your suggestion on the Mouser enclosure for the MavLink USB transmitter/receiver.  I too ordered a few.  Because there are two sets of LED's I drilled two holes in mine and attached a small piece of mylar to the inside to give it a bit of protection as well as a finished look.  The Mylar works well because it diffuses the light a bit.  After drilling the hole for the antenna, trimming away the two small shelves, I dabbed a bit of hot glue around the coaxial connector and the USB plug.  This was done in one half at a time.  The hot glue made it very secure.  This was a great idea you posted and I am grateful for the suggestion!  Everytime I used the MavLink I feared breaking it.

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  • Great tip Joe!

    Thank you.

    Bret C

  • Mouser Electronics part number 789-P3A-201005U, $2.58 each single quantity + shipping.

       I anticipated that there might be some demand so I ordered 10. The extra nine are available for $6.00 each including USPS shipping. Any profit will go towards purchasing more if warranted.

       For $10 shipped, I'll drill both holes, one for antenna and one for viewing the LED's. However this will take a couple of weeks since I have to make a drill fixture. For whatever it's worth, I'm now also looking for a source of a plastic jeweled or clear insert for the LED hole.

       Hopefully that's reasonable, I'm not looking to get rich, just cover time and materials.

    CHEERS!

  • I 3d printed me a case.

  • I have been looking to do what you did, Joe. Like David, it would help to know a little more. Thanks!

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