Beeline Velo Power Off Hardware Toggle Switch Hack

The Beeline Velo is a simple and easy to use route-following device that's quick to set up and great if you're doing point-to-point rides and you're not sure of the way. Before the recent software updates there was an OFF funcion-but for some reason this function has been removed by the developer and therefore it is not available any more.

I saw this (https://www.thetawelle.de/?p=5873) project, but found it way too functional plus its destroying the neat, minimalist design of this beautiful device. Here comes my solution.

Supplies

Firts of all you will need a Beeline Velo device, a very small toggle switch, driller, plier, soldering iron, a bit of wires.

Getting a Small Toggle Switch

Fortunately I had a broken Wilkinson "pocket-trimmer" which has a desired toggle on-off switch. Actually here comes half of my idea. You can try to scavange these switch from broken electric toothbrushes etc as well. Or buy one. Please note: the space inside is fierce!

Inside the Beeline Velo

There is not much space to fit a switch. I removed the battery and looked for a suitable space to install it promtly.

Insert a Switch

I removed a battery and cut the positive (red) wire and isoldered a switch to it.

Space Testing

Put everything back and test again the position of the switch. Looks promising.

Drill the Backplate

After carefully check the position of the head of the switch I made a mark on the backplate and first drilled with a 1,5 mm leader-hole then made a 6 mm diameter hole on the backplate to leave enough space to operating freely..

Trimm the Switch

I carefully trimmed down the head of the switch to the level of the housing. Check and check again: If its bit too high: the silicone cover will push it randomly, too low: you will need a tool to press it. If it is in level: it will be fit into the silicone-frame as its supposed be, will be still pretty waterproof yet I can operate it by my fingernail easily.