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		CivBase on Nov 25, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A 3D-printed ethernet RJ45 clip to secure/repair/f... USB C relies entirely on friction to keep it secured. Seems like a pretty big issue for most RJ45 applications.

Doxin on Nov 25, 2022 [–]

USB-C has a mechanical detent. There's a metal spring in the male connector, and the center tab in the female connector has an indent on either side for that to snap into.

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