Simple Small Switch Box for Electronic Projects DIY-Mini DV Cassette Hack
by ostin jos in Circuits > Electronics
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Simple Small Switch Box for Electronic Projects DIY-Mini DV Cassette Hack

Hello friends, I'm Ostin - I have designed a simple small switch box for my project(car reversing cam module) . I have made it using mini DV cassette. Might be useful in your projects too. Mini DV cassette hack.
Tools N Equipments Needed

1) Mini DV cassette cover(plastic type not glass)
2) Driller
3) Ruler
4) Switch (2 A ) small (which fits in to dv cassette)
5) File tool
6) Matte vinyl sticker
Measure the Switch

Measure the dimensions of the switch.
Draw the measured dimension in the dv cassette in preferred position using ruler.
I have used three switches.
Use Driller

Make holes in the center of the drawn switch dimension.
Select drillpit dia according to the width of the switch
I have made three holes for three switches,in the center of each switch dimension,drawn before.
Use File Tool


Use file tool to scratch away the plastics,to get the shape of the switch.
Wrap With Viny Sticker




Wrap the box with Vinyl sticker before fixing the switches in to the box.
It gives a pro look now.
SimpleSmallSwitch Box Is Ready

Finally made a small switch box . Drill on the sides to wire it up.Never forget to solder the wires in the switch.
Im using this switch for powering on/off reverse cams and lcd monitor.
switch 1 for rear camera ,switch 2 for front cam(side) ,switch 3 for lcd.
I'll upload -how to fix reverse cam in car , soon after completing it.