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<h1 class="title">Retractable USB-C charger</h1>
<p class="date">2024-01-10</p>
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<p>Working on a retractable USB-C charger. The STEP files are <a href="./files/">here</a> and the original design is on Onshape <a href="
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/49c77977dc7febe77c2f3b07/w/e60e65738831b08e5f9fe15c/e/b476b4715d9549cd176bf06c">here</a></p>
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Overview
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Pawl detail
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Tape measure spring mounting
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Pawl detail
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USB cable exits tube
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Bend the pen spring like this
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Stanley 25' tape measure spring, use electrical tape to tape down the loose spring end
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The prongs on 'USB spool top cap.step' pinch the flat piece of spring shown here
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Connecting the Anker 315 charger to the slip ring, be sure to add electrical tape or heat shrink to the exposed metal contacts
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