Tradfri Switch Enclosure

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This is an enclosure for an IKEA Tradfri switch. IKEA has released a line of IoT products, and this switch can be hacked to connect to devices like a Wemos Mini that issue MQTT commands. To learn more about hacking the IKEA Tradfri IOT Smart Lighting System, search YouTube for the video "IKEA Tradfri IOT Smart Lighting System Hack" by Andreas Spiess (video 140). Removing the switch from its original enclosure can be hazardous to the device's integrity, so a new enclosure is required. To address this issue, I modified a small bowl, which was originally used as a shaving container, and added a slot and groove to accommodate a USB cable. The fit of the modified enclosure on my 3D printer is an exact interference fit, eliminating the need for any adhesives to secure the switch in place. The internal surface features a series of small indentations that correspond to the original switch clips, allowing them to fit snugly into their designated positions.