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+# RFID Logger Enclosure
+
+This project is extremely easy to house in an enclosure. There are no buttons, no moving parts, no display!
+
+Often the hard part for the DIY maker is getting USB power to to board inside the enclosure. One method
+is to perfectly mount the board near the perimeter of the box. Then, use a drill or dremmel tool to cut
+a nice, perfectly shaped USB connector hole. Easier said than done.
+
+One possibility is to 3D print an enclosure. Not everyone has accecss to a 3D print
+
+An alternative method is to drill a hole at seam between the lid and the box. For best results, have the lid
+snuggly secured when drilling:
+
+![drill_enclosure_hole.png](./images/drill_enclosure_hole.png)
+
+With just-the-right-size bit (typically 1/8") - this will allow the USB housing to be used as a strain relief:
+
+![enclosure_hole_opened_closeup](./images/enclosure_hole_opened_closeup.png)
+
+As half of the hol is in the base, and the other it in in lid, cable insertion is quite easy:
+
+![enclosure_hole_opened_super_closeup](./images/enclosure_hole_opened_super_closeup.png)
+
+USB cables come in different size diameters, to it is best to measure to get a nice tight fit.
+
+For long term durability it is best to get boards withouot headers already soldered, 
+and solder the wires directly to the board. In for prototypes, it is usually best to use jumper wires.
+
+Here's a closeup of jumper wires connected to the RFID Reader Board:
+
+![rfid_rc522_wiring](./images/rfid_rc522_wiring.png)
+
+Here's a closeup of the other end of the wires, conencted to the MKR WiFi 1010 board:
+
+![arduino_wiring_closeup](./images/arduino_wiring_closeup.png)
+
+Both boards connected to each other:
+
+![arduino_rfid_connections](./images/arduino_rfid_connections.png)
+
+Test fit:
+
+![arduino_rfid_test_fit](./images/arduino_rfid_test_fit.png)
+
+Held in place for gluing:
+
+![glue_rfid_ardunio_mkr](./images/glue_rfid_ardunio_mkr.png)
+
+Enclosure lid in place:
+
+![enclosure_hole_closed_closeup](./images/enclosure_hole_closed_closeup.png)
+
+Note that for maximum range, the RFID PCB with the printing should be as close to the swipe seruface as possible. 
+The side with the printing is the side with the copper traces as an antenna. It will work from either side, but 
+might as well do everything possible for best range.
+
+
+
+The Atmel ICE Squid Cable Connections:
+
+```
+ USB
+
+ NC - - 3 (GND)
+(SWDCLK) 4 - - 0 (RST)
+(SWDIO) 2 - - 1 (3v3)
+
+ (as viewed from bottom)
+```
+See also [SWD Debugging the Arduino MKR-WiFi-1010 with Atmel ICE](https://gojimmypi.blogspot.com/2018/12/swd-debugging-arduino-mkr-wifi-1010.html)
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