Wireless DMX module XLR enclosure

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An enclosure for wireless DMX modules is available on eBay. The enclosure has been designed to screw directly onto a female 3-pin XLR connector with an M17x1.0 thread. A DC connector is also added, allowing the module to be powered by an external 5V power supply, such as an USB charger. Here are some links to parts available on eBay: Wireless DMX Module: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-DMX512-Transceiver-PCB-Module-Board-LED-Controller-Transmitter-Receiver/172568022758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Female Chassis mount DC Power connector: https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-5-x-2-1mm-10pcs-DC-Power-Supply-Jack-Socket-Female-Panel-Mount-Connector-CHI/311751738289?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 USB to DC adapter cable (straight): https://www.ebay.com/itm/M3-Black-12-9-Grade-Alloy-Steel-Allen-Hex-Socket-Cap-Head-Screw-Bolt-DIN912/182022519670?var=482637707581&hash=item2a61633b76:m:mdHp0CjgfxtZh3NBDqpb9jg Assembly instructions: First, insert the DC power connector into the base part and tighten the nut on the DC connector inside. Next, mount the antenna for the DMX module by attaching the antenna connector to the EndCap piece and tightening the nut on the SMA connector. Then, glue the EndCap to the body. Now, it's time to mount up the wires and do some soldering. WARNING: Do NOT trust the colors on the wires on the plug/cable delivered with the module. Check the attached picture for how the connections were made (with red text). The wires in the JST plug have been relocated to make more sense. First, solder the power connections to the DC connector. Remember to have an extra wire soldered to the negative pin of the DC connector, which should be used for the XLR connector. Next, pass the D+, D-, and GND wire through the hole in the end of the body, through the XlrPlug piece (remember to orient it correctly), and through the XlrRing piece. Solder the 3 wires to the 3 pins on the XLR connector. Pin 1 of the XLR is GND Pin 2 of the XLR is D- Pin 3 of the XLR is D+ Now, assemble the XLR plug part by inserting the XlrRing into the XLR connector housing together with the XLR plug piece. Then, tighten the XlrPlug piece to the back of the XLR connector. Carefully try to assemble everything. Connect the antenna to the PCB and then JST plug to the PCB. The antenna cable can be located under the PCB and go back up - avoid bending it too much, as this will cause signal loss! You might want to secure the PCB temporarily with a couple of screws while you glue the XLR connector piece together with the body. Once everything is in place, remove the temporary screws from the PCB, make sure the PCB is in place, put the lid on top of the body, and tighten everything together with 4 M3x12mm screws. Contributions are appreciated - it took a lot of time to get the design made in Fusion360 and test prints.