repositioning the USB port and the On/Off switch on the Elegoo Mars :

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repositioning the USB port and the On/Off switch on the Elegoo Mars : A new USB cable is needed ! The board has been designed for it ( Cost > 2.91 Eur.): (Choose the length of 50cm ) https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00BR33Q6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Parts to print: -The plate is to be printed preferably in PLA with at least 4 perimeters / 1.5mm for the tops/ bottoms/ 30 to 40 % filling. -The rear cap ( to plug the holes left by the inter and USB port) and the template to the parameters of your choice. Realization: -Dismantle the two casings. -Remove the original USB cable. -Remove the screen on the front housing. -Apply tape (yellow paint job type) to the side of the front housing which will be used to trace the cuts and protection. -Apply and center the template on the tape at the desired position, then draw with a pencil the holes and the outline of the cutout. -Drill the 4 holes, either diam.3 (this will require to put nuts behind), or diam. 2.5mm if you have this type of drill (this will allow tapping the sheet to M3). -For interior cutting, use quality tools such as Dremel. You can make some holes to pass a hacksaw blade. Finish with a fine file. CAUTION the sheet is malleable! protect it with a cloth if you put it in a vice! -Remove the tape and clean the cutout (fine sandpaper) , tap if you drilled at 2.5. -Disconnect the two lugs of the switch and extend the two wires of at least 30cms (CAUTION to use an equivalent wire section ! Solder the wires ! And protect the soldering with thermo sleeve ! -Fix the new USb cable in the board, then fix the board on the housing and connect the cable to the motherboard. -Pass the two wires of the switch through its housing, connect the lugs and retract the switch into its housing. -Reassemble the two housings! AND THAT'S IT!