How to fit a USB socket in a box?
#1
09-12-15, 03:02 AM
How to fit a USB socket in a box?
Hi,
I want to make a USB charger box to be mounted on the wall in my cabin. What I can't figure out is how nicely make a hole in the box that fits the USB socket.
This is the socket: http://tiny.cc/zo082x
As you can see the USB socket has a frame on its outer edge. This should go outside the box cabin. The rest is inside the box. Now, I can't feed the whole thing from outside, because the print board is bigger than than sockets. And I can't do it from inside out either, because of the frame.
Any suggestions?
t
I want to make a USB charger box to be mounted on the wall in my cabin. What I can't figure out is how nicely make a hole in the box that fits the USB socket.
This is the socket: http://tiny.cc/zo082x
As you can see the USB socket has a frame on its outer edge. This should go outside the box cabin. The rest is inside the box. Now, I can't feed the whole thing from outside, because the print board is bigger than than sockets. And I can't do it from inside out either, because of the frame.
Any suggestions?
t
#2
09-12-15, 03:41 AM
Welcome to the forums! Would it not be easier and more economical to install one made for the purpose? Example:4 USB Ports Home Wall Cellphone Charger Plate Outlet Panel Power Supply Socket | eBay
#4
09-12-15, 05:32 AM
Thanks your your quick replies!
The one @chandler is referring to on eBay looks good. However, this goes (partly) inside the wall. I need the one that will just go on/outside the wall.
The print card/module I referred to; I'm not sure if it was clear, but this is for 12DCV. My cabin is off the grid, so I'm using sun cellulars. The ones readymade I have found is either for 110/220V current or for installation in cars. That's why I started out on this venture
t
The one @chandler is referring to on eBay looks good. However, this goes (partly) inside the wall. I need the one that will just go on/outside the wall.
The print card/module I referred to; I'm not sure if it was clear, but this is for 12DCV. My cabin is off the grid, so I'm using sun cellulars. The ones readymade I have found is either for 110/220V current or for installation in cars. That's why I started out on this venture
t
#5
09-12-15, 06:22 AM
You could use a metal box cover and cut a square hole with a nibbler tool.
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Basically you drill a hole a bit smaller than the square you want, then the nibbler cuts out little pieces to finish the square hole.
You'll still have to figure out how to mount the circuit board securely to the box, but hopefully that's a step in the right direction.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]55990[/ATTACH]
Basically you drill a hole a bit smaller than the square you want, then the nibbler cuts out little pieces to finish the square hole.
You'll still have to figure out how to mount the circuit board securely to the box, but hopefully that's a step in the right direction.
#6
09-12-15, 09:13 AM
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Seems to me like there are plenty of ready made charging devices already available, why reinvent the wheel? These all fit a standard electrical box with 120 volts.
Shop Cooper Wiring Devices USB Charger at Lowes.com
Shop RCA White USB Wall Plate Charger with 2 USB Ports and Single Standard Outlet at Lowes.com
Shop RCA USB A Charger at Lowes.com
Shop Pass & Seymour/Legrand 125-Volt 15-Amp Trademaster Nickel Duplex Electrical Outlet at Lowes.com
Shop Cooper Wiring Devices USB Charger at Lowes.com
Shop RCA White USB Wall Plate Charger with 2 USB Ports and Single Standard Outlet at Lowes.com
Shop RCA USB A Charger at Lowes.com
Shop Pass & Seymour/Legrand 125-Volt 15-Amp Trademaster Nickel Duplex Electrical Outlet at Lowes.com
#7
09-12-15, 02:15 PM
Thanks for good suggestions. To make a hole is not really the problem, but how to make it the right size. I want the USB socket to fit perfectly through the hole in the box - no extra space on either side.
But how is this possible? The USB socket has a frame on the front end of it, which will be on the outer side of the box. And, as one can see on the picture of the print board I linked to, just behind the outer frame is a mechanism that stops the socket from being pulled out once fitted. Now, the print board's diameter is bigger than that of the socket, so I can't fit it through the box from the outside. And because of the outer frame I can't fit it through the hole from the inside either.
(I hope I made this explanation understandable)
It seem rather impossible...
t
But how is this possible? The USB socket has a frame on the front end of it, which will be on the outer side of the box. And, as one can see on the picture of the print board I linked to, just behind the outer frame is a mechanism that stops the socket from being pulled out once fitted. Now, the print board's diameter is bigger than that of the socket, so I can't fit it through the box from the outside. And because of the outer frame I can't fit it through the hole from the inside either.
(I hope I made this explanation understandable)
It seem rather impossible...
t
#9
09-13-15, 08:05 AM
I don't think the tiny frame on the edge of the USB ports is intended to act as a frame when installed. I think it's curled up to make the metal frame rigid and not bend.
Other installations I've seen have the USB port recessed a bit behind the panel. Look at your laptop or computer, and see how the USB ports are likely an 1/8" or 1/4" behind the panel.
Other installations I've seen have the USB port recessed a bit behind the panel. Look at your laptop or computer, and see how the USB ports are likely an 1/8" or 1/4" behind the panel.
