Hi All
Anyone out there have a 3D printer? I want to get one, and have this idea, but probably won't pull the trigger on a printer till next year.
The problem.
The PVC tube is easy for making a smart string controller enclosure, but I don't feel the cables are supported/strain relieved all that well and can get pulled around and potentially broken. And the whole waterproofing thing for the RJ45.
Basic idea is to design an end plug for the PVC tube with 2 holes for cables.
Imagine a top hat, with 2 holes in the middle, then split the hat in two, also splitting the holes.
I imagine you would want an o-ring to seal.
Assembly would be to pass both cables through the O-ring, then take both halves of the plug and lay the cables into their holes.
Bring the O ring up to hold the halves together, then slide the whole plug into the PVC pipe end.
This gives you the option to put the RJ45 connection inside the tube.
I figure the top hat would be at least an inch tall. An inch worth of surface pressing along the cable should seal well.
Anyone with a 3D printer want to try this?
Can you send one to try out the idea? (Will give ya a couple bucks if you want.)