USB host connector on ZedBoard inaccessible.

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USB host connector on ZedBoard inaccessible. #64

Closed JamesNewton closed 4 years ago

JamesNewton commented 5 years ago

The ZedBoard supports the connection of USB devices (e.g. cameras, keyboard, data storage, etc...) but there is no way to get to the connector currently because it is blocked by the fan mount. Moving the fan to the back of a new Skin (see issue #4 "Skins") and ducting the air to the stepper drivers would open up that space. The skin could also perhaps support a small USB hub so that more than one device could be connected.

JamesNewton commented 4 years ago

This is resolved on the new HDI design which provides a separate fan mount. It might be possible to apply that mount to a Dexter HD with a little work. Ask if you want the STL file (all HDI STL files will be released in the future, but are not currently available except on a case by case basis.)