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Need help wall-mounting a tablet (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey all,

I'm looking to wallmount my Samsung Tab4 tablet but can't seem to find the right components to do it.

I already have an recessed plug for power (see image below) but cannot find anything small enough to plug in and power up my tablet.

I already figured out that I would need to purchase a slim flat micro usb cable to power up the tablet and I plan on 3d printing the wall mount. The only thing that I have not yet been able to find is a usb adapter that is small enough to fit in this recessed area. Anyone have any suggestions?

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 10 months ago (3 children)

You could could replace the outlet with one that has an integrated usb socket

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

I was looking for recessed usb outlets but they dont seem to make them. The only thing i was able to find what a recessed housing where i could then add a usb outlet. You know of any that are a 2 in one?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Second this idea.

Only other one that comes to mind is using POE

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yes but I could not find any that are recessed. The closest thing that I found was this https://www.amazon.com.au/Smart-things-Flush-Mounted-Connection-sCh-12W-8pin-1-0A/dp/B082B7RZ5H but I can't find something similar in Canada or USA

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

What if you DIDN'T plug straight into the outlet? If you have a small cord to a hub that is mounted behind or around the tablet?

Here is a product that could work on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da8WbFB .

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That link has trackers by the way (I'm guessing it was generated like that)

I think this should be the cleaned URL

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098WQRGNQ

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Of course it does, damn Amazon. Good to know I can strip out most of the junk in the URL in the future. I just knew that the share button gave a shorter link.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

For sure! I use URLCheck from fdroid, it works pretty well

On desktop I think it's CleanURL

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

This is what I was thinking of as well. In the picture i included in the original post I have a red rectangle block. This is where I intend to mount the tablets. This means that I don't have all that much space to add this hub behind it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Look for a recessed outlet box, then add your own outlet that has USB. I found a recessed box on Amazon from a company called Arlington, but I'm sure you could find them locally at a home improvement store near you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Do you have some dimensions for the outlet?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Have you checked out Makes by Mike? They have good wall mounts and charging options:

https://mbmounts.com/blogs/all/charging

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What are the dimensions of the recess?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

there is a 1inch inwards recess

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

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