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PaxInstruments / labwiz-board

A development board based on the STM32 series processors specifically targeting the STM32F103RxT series.
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ESP8266 module fit test #100

Closed charlespax closed 7 years ago

charlespax commented 7 years ago

Test how the module for version 0.3 fits in the enclosure.

charlespax commented 7 years ago

The wifi modules on v0.3 is located just above SW_B. It does not fit in the enclosure properly. We could hack away one of the ribs and I think it would work. One of the small legs on the LCD would have to be broken off as it interferes with the wifi connector (not an problem).

However, if the black plastic part of the male connector is removed from the module, it sits fairly flush with the LabWiz PCB and does fit in the enclosure back. A strip of polyamide tape could be used as an insulator. The leads on the male connector would have to be clipped or they will interfere with the silicone keypad. Basically, remove the black plastic, insulate with tape, colder in place, clip leads, enjoy wifi. One of the small legs on the LCD would have to be broken off as it interferes with the wifi connector (not an problem).

There is potential for putting the connector just above SW_E. One of the small legs on the LCD would have to be broken off as it interferes with the wifi connector (not an problem). I think in this case we would still need to modify the pins on the wifi module and still may not be able to use a female connector on the LabWiz board.

There is a ground hook under the wifi module that should be moved. https://github.com/PaxInstruments/labwiz-board/issues/126

charlespax commented 7 years ago

The module interferes with the battery holder. we would need to move the battery. The LCD clip will prevent the module from sitting flush, which means the module will not fit in the enclosure.

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charlespax commented 7 years ago

Test failed. Closing issue. See #32 to alternative solutions.