Im waiting a few days to see if I can find something better than the previous mentioned tablet. Wish more tablet makers put the connections on the back like Tv’s these days…
If anyone finds one with ethernet and usb charging id be very interested as you could eliminate wires and ugly power packs.[/quote]
You could just do what @AgileHumor did and use a poe injector (what I plan to use as well). Also note that the hup and viewsonics both have connections on the back an vesa mounting.
I realize that 22" seems big but for the price you can’t really get a 12" one with Ethernet and the mounting options with back connections.
I finally got around to mounting my tablet today. I wanted something that was good looking, but gave me the flexibility to easily remove the tablet for upgrades/maintenance, or to change to another tablet in the future, etc. Used a deep recessed outlet box, then installed an outlet with USB ports.
I didn’t want to try to get into the back of the tablet (Acer) to hardware the power connection, so I found a USB cable with a 90 degree bend that I wrap behind. You can clearly see it, but not too bad. Maybe in the future, if I can find a 3D printer, i’ll mock up some easy frames for these to make it a bit more clean.
Excellent dude. I’ve been racking my brain with some method for the tf101 tablet but little luck and the charging cable stinks with limited options for modifications to hide it.
This is really cool! I was trying to think of ways you could hide the USB cable, but unless your tablet supports wireless charging I think it’s a necessary evil to have it sticking out. However, if others wanted, you could use a new Nexus 7 (supports wireless charging and has magnets to hold it in place) to wall mount without anything being seen. The super cool part is that you could take the tablet off the wall at any time! Here’s an example: Stick your Nexus 7 to the wall - wireless charger - YouTube
I thought about wireless charging, but it really raises the price, either in terms of the tablet you buy, or the price/oppty cost to modify one. And i wanted to keep the price down, with also making it easier to change out tablets should the need arise. (it dies, get a bigger size, etc).
These Asus were about $120, and the extra parts maybe $40. Still cheaper than a Leviton Scene controller, plus you can run other apps, like Sonos, etc.
I bought a cheap ($70 AUD) Quad core Android 4.4 tablet and wall mounted it -some pics here :http://imgur.com/a/itmto
I didnt want any visible wires and since its cost was low was ok with opening it up and soldering some fine wires to the usb charging pins - fortunately i found two good sized pads to solder onto. I routed these wires out through the speaker grill and through a hole in the wall.
In the wall i have a quality plugpack connected to the fine wires.
[quote=“gregl, post:26, topic:176819”]I bought a cheap ($70 AUD) Quad core Android 4.4 tablet and wall mounted it -some pics here :http://imgur.com/a/itmto
I didnt want any visible wires and since its cost was low was ok with opening it up and soldering some fine wires to the usb charging pins - fortunately i found two good sized pads to solder onto. I routed these wires out through the speaker grill and through a hole in the wall.
In the wall i have a quality plugpack connected to the fine wires.[/quote]
I used 3m “command strips”… So they are easy to remove as needed. This tablet is really lightweight.
The light switch is a Clipsal Saturn plate with bell press mechs wired to a fibraro dimmer and a double aeon in wall switch. I used this wallplate hole in the drywall to hide and power the tablets plugpack… Easy with a neutral already there for aeon module…
[quote=“gregl, post:28, topic:176819”]I used 3m “command strips”… So they are easy to remove as needed. This tablet is really lightweight.
The light switch is a Clipsal Saturn plate with bell press mechs wired to a fibraro dimmer and a double aeon in wall switch. I used this wallplate hole in the drywall to hide and power the tablets plugpack… Easy with a neutral already there for aeon module…[/quote]
i use the 3M strips as well… great and easy.
OK… i did a search on Plugpack, but honestly not sure what you mean? Looks like a transformer of sorts. Is this something you can wire directly to load? Not sure that’s up to code if that is what you mean.
Sorry if i’m not understanding… just really interested in other ways to do this.
By plugpack i mean a usb charger like you get with your phone…but i used a quality one.
No not up to code but i dont think there is anything out there that would be. - at least not without making it very ugly.
I could put the plugpack up in the ceiling easily enough… or i could put it within an earthed metal box, but i ran this combo for months on my desk in test and it never gets warm, even when charging tablet from 0%.
[quote=“gregl, post:30, topic:176819”]By plugpack i mean a usb charger like you get with your phone…but i used a quality one.
No not up to code but i dont think there is anything out there that would be. - at least not without making it very ugly.
I could put the plugpack up in the ceiling easily enough… or i could put it within an earthed metal box, but i ran this combo for months on my desk in test and it never gets warm, even when charging tablet from 0%.[/quote]
ah… got it. Hey, are you calling mine ugly??? At least it’s code.
Haha - actually yours is really neat! Ive not seen any recessed GPO’s like this for Australia…
Mine still has the advantage of just a small ( 8mm) hole to patch and paint if i remove the tablet …although this may be a moot point if the fire destroyed the house!
Haha - actually yours is really neat! Ive not seen any recessed GPO’s like this for Australia…
Mine still has the advantage of just a small ( 8mm) hole to patch and paint if i remove the tablet …although this may be a moot point if the fire destroyed the house! ;-)[/quote]
Looks really good AgileHumor.
I think next time i do some cat5 runs, ill prod one down to my wall mounted tablet and move the powersupply back to the switch.
[quote=“tomgru, post:22, topic:176819”]I finally got around to mounting my tablet today. I wanted something that was good looking, but gave me the flexibility to easily remove the tablet for upgrades/maintenance, or to change to another tablet in the future, etc. Used a deep recessed outlet box, then installed an outlet with USB ports.
I didn’t want to try to get into the back of the tablet (Acer) to hardware the power connection, so I found a USB cable with a 90 degree bend that I wrap behind. You can clearly see it, but not too bad. Maybe in the future, if I can find a 3D printer, i’ll mock up some easy frames for these to make it a bit more clean.[/quote]
I got around to trying to build a frame to hide the USB plug and make the wall mount look a bit more professional. Bought a small deep (almost letterbox like) frame at a local store. Then, thanks to my neighbor’s router, was able to widen the inside to hold the tablet. A dremel took care of the USB notch and a spot for the front facing camera. Adding some thin foam to the sides to hold it tight… and it just slips on and stays put. No Wall anchor needed.
At first I toyed with the idea of wall mounting a tablet but I am really happy using our retired 1st Gen nexus 7 tablets with the official asus “pogo pin” docks. You can put them almost anywhere, there are no ugly cords or unplugging tiny connectors. You can just grab them whenever you want for htpc control, monitoring cameras, and etc. We have three around the house since everyone has upgraded to bigger ones along the way but they are rock solid. Thus soultion impresses the hell out of everyone who sees it, the only thing imperihome is lacking IMO is an alarm panel for my ad2usb.
At least it’s code.
