Patent pending
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I want it…
I have a few designs I was playing with but I’m not an electronics master quite yet so I would only have the shape and functionality to offer.
Actually incorporates the spring thumb button too haha.
Here we go:
No laughing at my terrible first rendering.
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I’m slowly working on modding a mini remote to be more like that, thumb brake has a mechanical override so it’s all stock electronics
Magnetic charging! 
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Is the 3.3V regulator needed? I see some people run without it and just use the 4.2V?
Well, the mini remote was running on 2xAA batts before, and I simply assumed that was what the components on the PCB were designed for, approx 3V. I have never tried it without the regulator, and probably won’t. haha.
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What lifetime do you get with that 1000mah lipo?
No clue… with the batt indicator now, it’s much easier to tell when I have to charge it, so i’d just charge it when it has 2 bars left.
Maybe someone else who did the mod can tell you.
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Cool thanks 
also how do you get it painted so nice lol? Doesnt it get stickey when its hot and ur hands are a bit sweaty?
Practice.
Nope~
Yassss. These magnetic USB adapters are a fricken godsend. I feel like every USB port I own is going to get one, but they’re perfect for remotes.
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You first use a primer, paint and a gloss finish?
Is it possible to get the CAD assembly?
Every port I own just got one yesterday
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Depends on the paint im using. But it always starts with primer.
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And now, wireless charging too!
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I decided I need the battery monitor, so I went ahead and modified my modified remote. 
It doesn’t really win a lot of points for sexiness but it works and is not in the way when holding the remote.
Here’s the monitor thingie. It has cost me $1.85 shipped, which I consider a reasonable investment for preventing a dead remote because that can be a rather unpleasant experience. 
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sweet! cool mod
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