Comma3/3X Sliding USB-C Dock

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NOTE (11.14.2023) Updated design with side load which does not block the wide angle cameraNOTE (01.27.2024) Updated the mount to sit deeper on the 3X and eliminate the last little bit of interference with the eCameraVideo Clip of Usage:https://youtu.be/KXjhZKhoIYsA sliding quick disconnect mount for the Comma 3 or Comma 3X. Utilizes a Right Angle USB-C extender and a 180 degree USB-C coupler. This allows to quickly remove the Comma when exiting the vehicles. Especially useful in hot climates where the device will overheat. Needs to be printed in a high temp filament like Nylon, ABS, or ASA. PLA or PETG will melt and warp in the summer sun.Parts:USB-C 180 coupler from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLMTGS7N/?coliid=IVGO3UWRFWY4S&colid=M31DCIXIJNP6&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_itRight Angle USB-C Adapter from Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FJVZ3GK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1I was also able to replace the stock cable with a much shorter one using this 90 degree adapter and cable. I had to sand the right angle a little bit, and the cable appears to be orientation specific with used with comma, I had to flip it around a few times to find the right combination.VHB Tape:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HJ72788?th=1Mini Cablehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NPSX7FF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P5HRH3Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Assembly:Glue the USB-C extender into the Glass mount (CA glue works fine)Connect the USB-C coupler to the USB-C extender, and then slide the 3X mount into the Glass dock about 90% of the way.Apply some CA glue to the 3X mount directly behind the USB-C extender.Press the 3x mount firmly into the glass dock to seat the USB-C extender in place. Utilizing a small screwdriver to hold the USB-C coupler inside the 3X mount (glue will not be dry yet), remove the 3X mount from the dock. This will ensure no stray glue gets the USB-C connectors glued together.This will need to install about 3 inches higher than the stock Comma mount due to the thickness.