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Design requirements for an open-source USB-A magnetic breakaway connector used in the BusKill laptop kill cord
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Design requirements for an open-source USB-A magnetic breakaway connector used in the BusKill laptop kill cord
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/buskill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway
- Owner: BusKill
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2020-08-30T16:48:49.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-07-24T20:00:43.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-29T18:42:30.652Z (about 2 months ago)
- Language: OpenSCAD
- Size: 60.3 MB
- Stars: 36
- Watchers: 5
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 4
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# usb-a-magnetic-breakaway
This repo is for documenting and providing the design requirements for an open-source USB-A magnetic breakaway connector used in the BusKill laptop kill cord. This project is a Work In Progress and it welcomes contributors.
Please see https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway/issues/2 for a history of the development so far and the latest news on what people are currently working on with regard to the 3D printed version of the case.
## For More Information
* What is BusKill? https://tech.michaelaltfield.net/2020/01/02/buskill-laptop-kill-cord-dead-man-switch/
* BusKill YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Njxb027m2OmrocrH33oew
* BusKill Crowdsupply https://www.crowdsupply.com/alt-shift/buskill
* BusKill Open Collective https://opencollective.com/buskill
* BusKill Documentation https://docs.buskill.in
If you create your own version, please create a folder and add your assets to the folder. Feel free to document your section content in this Readme following the style by which we have documented ours.
## What's New?
* Updates to goldfishlaser Version: She is currently filming Part 2 ofthe assembly instructions and working on the final written documentation. Part 1 Video Assembly Instructions: https://youtu.be/HxwEmIUqQ7w?si=xajbAuSA-TxbAlxz
## What's in this Repo?
This repo contains information about the project, CAD files for two versions of the project, and information about a supplier version of the cable.
### Glossary
To reference our technical terminology check out [glossary.md](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway/blob/3cc552533db1436cacee31b77e96ae590389fd92/Glossary.md)
### goldfishlaser Version
This directory contains files for a version built in OpenSCAD by goldfishlaser. It contains documented 3D print files (SCAD and STL), Bill of Materials, and more. See issue#2 for more details.
Part 1 Video Assembly Instructions: https://youtu.be/HxwEmIUqQ7w?si=xajbAuSA-TxbAlxz
Prototype Assembly Instructions: https://crashxblossom.wordpress.com/2023/07/04/exciting-milestone-in-buskill-usb-a-magnetic-release-open-hardware-project/
#### CAD Files
Directory contains CAD files for the magnetic breakway case if you want to edit the files. *(in development)*
#### Print files
Directory contains 3D print files for the magnetic breakaway case. *(in development)*
#### Engineering drawings
Directory contains engineering drawings for the magnets which you can provide to a manufacturer for the purpose of ordering the magnets for the magnetic breakway.
#### Magnet_and_PP_Vendor_List.ods
File contains a list of manufacturers that sell magnets, pogo pins, and pogo receptors.
### Leoheck CAD files
(3D printable case, Work In Progress)
This directory contains files are for a version built in FreeCAD by leoheck. This version uses Yoosoo spring pressure pogo pins,uses aluminium can for pin contacts, and has pressfit voids for cube magnets. This version contains a female USB port. See issue#2 for more details.
## Supplier Version
Please see https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway/issues/4 for history on the development of the Supplier Version.
### digitalAssets
Digital assets relating to supplier version of the BusKill breakaway
### supplier
Other assets relating to the supplier version of the BusKill breakaway
## Contributing
Please see [Contributing to BusKill](https://docs.buskill.in/buskill-app/en/stable/contributing.html) to learn how you can help the BusKill project.
## Attribution
Thank you to the countless individuals and other open-source projects that have contributed to to the BusKill project!
## Press
As seen on PCMag, Forbes, ZDNet, & Tom's Hardware.
## Contact
To contact us via email, please visit:
https://www.buskill.in/contact/
## License
The contents of this repo are dual-licensed. All code is GPLv3 and all other content is CC-BY-SA.