hardware/DESIGN_PIPELINE.md

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 **Design direction:**
 
 - Stand-mounted upright camera node enclosure; the case still does **not** mount to the GoPro.
-- Visual direction now matches the original green appliance-style reference: tall vertical body, large inset front panel, centered OLED near the upper third, blank middle area, two long rounded lower slots, bottom USB-C female power input, and right-side USB-A female passthrough power port for the GoPro.
+- Visual direction now matches the original green appliance-style reference: tall vertical body, large inset front panel, centered OLED near the upper third, blank middle area, two long rounded lower slots, bottom USB-C female power input, right-side USB-A female passthrough power port for the GoPro, and left-side IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail/connector exit opposite the USB-A.
 - This replaces the rejected wide/low generic electronics-box layout from the first v4 attempt.
 - Primary mounting is reusable cloth zip ties / Velcro straps through two low-profile vertical rear brackets with long lateral side-feed openings, not a clamp/dovetail.
 - Front has a recessed/flush full-height service lid similar to a field-service status panel.
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
   - small rocker on/off switch.
   - two long rounded lower front slots styled after the reference.
 - Front-panel screen, LED, rocker, and lower-slot openings are actual through-cuts through the full lid and locating lip so the back side of the printed lid is not skinned over.
-- Body includes screw bosses, recessed lid pocket, lid locating geometry, a bottom USB-C female power inlet cutout, a right-side USB-A female passthrough power cutout, and two vertical external rear zip-tie/Velcro brackets to resist rotation on a stand. The zip ties feed laterally through long side windows behind the raised bridge faces; the old top-to-bottom feed-through tunnel is intentionally closed by top/bottom anchor pads.
+- Body includes screw bosses, recessed lid pocket, lid locating geometry, a bottom USB-C female power inlet cutout, a right-side USB-A female passthrough power cutout, a left-side 5.0 mm prototype IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail/connector through-hole with shallow exterior recess, and two vertical external rear zip-tie/Velcro brackets to resist rotation on a stand. The zip ties feed laterally through long side windows behind the raised bridge faces; the old top-to-bottom feed-through tunnel is intentionally closed by top/bottom anchor pads.
 - Internal envelope is sized for known module dimensions plus service clearance:
   - ESP32-C3 Super Mini: 22.5 × 18 mm.
   - ESP-01S: ~24.7 × 14.3 × 12 mm.
@@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ BAT 87%  LINK OK
   - USB cable diameter and bend radius.
   - bottom USB-C female panel/breakout connector flange, body depth, and mounting requirements.
   - right-side USB-A female panel/breakout connector flange, body depth, and mounting requirements for GoPro 5 V passthrough.
+  - left-side IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail/bulkhead exact outside diameter, retention/flange needs, bend radius, strain relief, and whether the current 5.0 mm prototype through-hole plus 8.5 mm shallow exterior recess should change before production.
   - actual regulator/power distribution board footprint if used.
 - Fasteners:
   - M2 vs M2.5 vs self-tapping screws for lid.
@@ -80,7 +81,7 @@ BAT 87%  LINK OK
   - rear vertical zip-tie bracket top/bottom anchor-pad and bridge strength, and whether the lateral side-feed openings print cleanly without supports.
   - body/lid fit after PETG shrinkage.
   - lid lip clearance and screw boss robustness.
-  - USB-C/USB-A cutout edge quality, wall strength, and connector retention/strain relief.
+  - USB-C/USB-A and IPEX antenna exit cutout edge quality, wall strength, and connector retention/strain relief.
 
 **Suggested OpenSCAD validation/export commands:**
 
@@ -91,7 +92,7 @@ openscad -o /tmp/camera-node-case-v4-preview.stl hardware/case/camera-node-case-
 openscad -o /tmp/camera-node-case-v4-front-review.stl hardware/case/camera-node-case-v4-front-review.scad
 ```
 
-Latest validation: OpenSCAD reports `Simple: yes`; trimesh confirms body, lid, preview, and front-review STLs are watertight. Body and lid each export as a single connected printable component; preview includes separate non-print board guide volumes by design. A rear-bracket sanity check confirms both vertical brackets have clear non-solid lateral X-direction side-feed volumes behind the raised bridge faces, while the rear wall, bridge faces, and top/bottom anchor pads remain solid.
+Latest validation: OpenSCAD reports `Simple: yes`; trimesh confirms body, lid, preview, and front-review STLs are watertight. Body and lid each export as a single connected printable component; preview includes separate non-print board/connector guide volumes by design. A rear-bracket sanity check confirms both vertical brackets have clear non-solid lateral X-direction side-feed volumes behind the raised bridge faces, while the rear wall, bridge faces, and top/bottom anchor pads remain solid. The left-side IPEX/U.FL antenna hole is a through-wall cut to the interior cavity, not a blind exterior pocket.
 
 Or with the main parametric selector:
 

hardware/README.md

@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ Each camera node is two ESP boards in a small upright stand-mounted case. The ca
 | Small rocker switch | 1 | ~$1–$3 | On/off switch; prototype CAD assumes 13 × 19 mm snap-in opening |
 | USB-C female panel/breakout connector | 1 | ~$1–$4 | Bottom power input; prototype CAD assumes ~10.5 × 4.5 mm rounded visible opening plus shallow underside recess; measure purchased part |
 | USB-A female panel/breakout connector | 1 | ~$1–$4 | Right-side GoPro power passthrough output; prototype CAD assumes ~16 × 8 mm side opening; measure purchased part |
+| IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail or bulkhead lead | 1 | TBD | Left-side antenna exit opposite the USB-A port; prototype CAD assumes a 5.0 mm circular through-hole plus shallow exterior recess; measure exact pigtail/bulkhead diameter before production |
 | USB power bank (5000 mAh+) | 1 | ~$10 | Powers camera node and GoPro |
 | Short USB cables / wiring | as needed | ~$2–$5 | Power bank → node USB-C input; node 5 V passthrough → USB-A female → GoPro USB cable; internal power/signal wiring |
 | M2 or small self-tapping screws | 4 | <$1 | Front service lid screws; pilot holes are parametric |
@@ -52,7 +53,7 @@ Each camera node is two ESP boards in a small upright stand-mounted case. The ca
 **Current source:** `hardware/case/camera-node-case-v4.scad`
 **Pipeline:** `hardware/DESIGN_PIPELINE.md`
 
-The current v4 CAD replaces the rejected wide/low electronics-box layout with a tall appliance-style enclosure matching the original upright reference: a clean vertical body, large inset front panel, OLED near the top, open blank middle area, two long rounded lower slots, a bottom USB-C female power input, and a right-side USB-A female passthrough power port for the GoPro. It also replaces the v3 clamp/dovetail concept with a simpler strap-mounted field enclosure:
+The current v4 CAD replaces the rejected wide/low electronics-box layout with a tall appliance-style enclosure matching the original upright reference: a clean vertical body, large inset front panel, OLED near the top, open blank middle area, two long rounded lower slots, a bottom USB-C female power input, a right-side USB-A female passthrough power port for the GoPro, and a left-side IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail/connector hole opposite the USB-A. It also replaces the v3 clamp/dovetail concept with a simpler strap-mounted field enclosure:
 
 1. **Case body** — shell sized around ESP32-C3 Super Mini + ESP-01S with service/wiring clearance.
 2. **Flush/recessed full-height front service lid** — screw-on front panel with locating lip and a restrained raised/recessed border.
@@ -64,6 +65,7 @@ The current v4 CAD replaces the rejected wide/low electronics-box layout with a
    - two long rounded lower front slots styled after the reference appliance face.
 4. **Rear vertical zip-tie pass-through brackets** — two low-profile external brackets, one left and one right of center, with top/bottom anchor pads and long vertical side-access openings. Zip ties feed laterally in the X direction behind each raised bridge face instead of top-to-bottom, while the rear wall stays sealed.
 5. **USB power ports** — bottom USB-C female power input and right-side USB-A female passthrough power output for a GoPro USB power cable.
+6. **Left-side antenna exit** — prototype 5.0 mm round through-wall IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail/connector clearance, placed opposite the right-side USB-A port at the same vertical position, with a shallow exterior circular recess for visual/exit relief. Measure the actual antenna pigtail/bulkhead before production.
 
 ### Export wrappers
 
@@ -100,7 +102,7 @@ openscad -D 'part="front_review"' -o hardware/case/camera-node-case-v4-front-rev
 - **Layer:** 0.2 mm typical.
 - **Infill:** 20% gyroid minimum; 30%+ recommended around rear vertical zip-tie bracket anchor pads/bridges.
 - **Supports:** likely minimal/none depending on orientation; verify the rear lateral side-feed openings remain open and check USB-C/USB-A port cutouts in slicer.
-- **Post-processing:** fit 4 lid screws; deburr OLED/LED/switch cutouts; clear any stringing inside the rear side-feed openings; soften strap-contact edges if the printed radius is too sharp for cloth ties.
+- **Post-processing:** fit 4 lid screws; deburr OLED/LED/switch and IPEX antenna exit cutouts; clear any stringing inside the rear side-feed openings; soften strap-contact edges if the printed radius is too sharp for cloth ties.
 
 ## Expected Status Screen Content
 

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hardware/case/camera-node-case-v4.scad

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@
 // - Boards: ESP32-C3 Super Mini 22.5 x 18 mm, ESP-01S 24.7 x 14.3 x 12 mm.
 // - USB-C bottom power inlet and side USB-A passthrough are panel/breakout placeholders;
 //   measure purchased connector flanges/bodies before production prints.
+// - Left-side IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail connector/lead hole is a prototype 5.0 mm
+//   circular through-wall clearance; measure the final bulkhead/lead before production.
 
 $fn = 56;
 
@@ -75,6 +77,14 @@ usb_a_cutout_h = 8.0;         // side USB-A female opening, Z height
 usb_a_z = 26.0;               // mid/lower right side, clear of front lid screws/strap bridges
 usb_a_y = 2.0;
 
+// Left-side antenna lead / IPEX-U.FL pigtail connector placeholder.
+// Opposite the right-side USB-A port and cut fully through the left wall into the cavity.
+ipex_hole_d = 5.0;            // prototype circular clearance; measure final pigtail/bulkhead
+ipex_recess_d = 8.5;          // shallow exterior visual/seat recess, not retention geometry
+ipex_recess_depth = 0.9;
+ipex_z = usb_a_z;
+ipex_y = usb_a_y;
+
 // ----- Utility geometry -----
 module rounded_box(size=[10,10,10], r=2, center_xy=true) {
     // Rounded in XY, straight in Z.
@@ -104,6 +114,10 @@ module y_cylinder(d, h, center=true) {
     rotate([90,0,0]) cylinder(d=d, h=h, center=center);
 }
 
+module x_cylinder(d, h, center=true) {
+    rotate([0,90,0]) cylinder(d=d, h=h, center=center);
+}
+
 module screw_boss(x, z) {
     translate([x, -case_d/2 + front_recess_d + boss_len/2, z])
         difference() {
@@ -175,6 +189,14 @@ module camera_node_body_v4() {
                 // Right-side USB-A female passthrough power port for the GoPro.
                 translate([case_w/2 - 0.10, usb_a_y, usb_a_z])
                     yz_rounded_prism(usb_a_cutout_d, wall + 2.8, usb_a_cutout_h, r=0.9);
+
+                // Left-side IPEX/U.FL antenna pigtail connector/lead clearance.
+                // Through-hole intentionally extends past the inner wall so it opens to the cavity.
+                translate([-case_w/2 - 0.10, ipex_y, ipex_z])
+                    x_cylinder(d=ipex_hole_d, h=wall + 3.0);
+                // Shallow exterior circular recess marks/relieves the antenna exit area.
+                translate([-case_w/2 + ipex_recess_depth/2 - 0.05, ipex_y, ipex_z])
+                    x_cylinder(d=ipex_recess_d, h=ipex_recess_depth + 0.2);
             }
 
             // Four protected screw bosses are added after shell hollowing so the
@@ -261,6 +283,7 @@ module camera_node_preview_v4(show_lid=true) {
     color([0,0.2,0.8,0.35]) translate([9, -1, 45]) cube([24.7, 14.3, 12], center=true);
     color([0.1,0.1,0.1,0.35]) translate([0, usb_c_y, 3.8]) cube([16, 9, 5], center=true);
     color([0.1,0.1,0.1,0.35]) translate([case_w/2 - 5.5, usb_a_y, usb_a_z]) cube([11, usb_a_cutout_d + 2, usb_a_cutout_h + 2], center=true);
+    color([0.9,0.7,0.1,0.45]) translate([-case_w/2 - 1.8, ipex_y, ipex_z]) x_cylinder(d=ipex_hole_d, h=8.0);
 }
 
 // Non-print review layout: separates the body and front lid while keeping both