richx
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Well since this thing is not reliable and stable apparently due to SOC overheating, let's just open up and see what's inside and if there's anything we can do to make things better. 5 external screws open up the casing, 2 more screws release the front camera module from the eyeball mount. Shoddy soldering on the supercapacitor positive lead. There's not really much space inside. Definitely can't add a fan. I could possibly try to mount a bunch of ramsinks on the RF can, more fins might give better heat dissipation? I will definitely replace the thermal compound.
Last thing to try is probably drill more holes at the bottom of the eyeball mount to allow more outside air to come in via convection? The existing ventilation design doesn't seem to support natural convection that much. I did note that the vents meant for intake have a mesh inside to prevent dust from getting in.
Last thing to try is probably drill more holes at the bottom of the eyeball mount to allow more outside air to come in via convection? The existing ventilation design doesn't seem to support natural convection that much. I did note that the vents meant for intake have a mesh inside to prevent dust from getting in.