MT3608 Micro USB Boost regulator panel mount

When you need to power your creation from USB 5V but it needs 12V or another voltage higher than 5, you usually resort to using the common MT3608 boost converter. This is usually bought in the form of an assembled PCB and can be bought with a USB connector. To mount that to your night light or backlit sign is a problem, either the USB lead has to go into the enclosure or you have to mount it to expose the USB connection so that you can plug a USB power cable into it. This model allows you to neatly mount the board in the back (or front) panel exposing the USB connector ready for your cable. The panel can be up to almost 4mm thick if you use the nut to hold it against the panel. PreparationA rectangular hole, 25mm x 13.5mm is needed in the panelClean out the pin holes in the carrier and bezel, assemble them when you do this. Use a 5/64th or 1.8mm bit. A 1.5mm bit will also work if you work it around a bit. 2mm is OK but you may need to glue the filament into place if its too looseA shor