This directory contains reference photos and images for the LAN IoT project hardware.
This directory is organized to hold:
- Hardware assembly procedures
- Component placement and routing
- Enclosure designs and 3D prints
- Real-world installations
- Troubleshooting references
Photos showing step-by-step assembly process:
- Component identification
- Soldering procedures
- Wire routing
- Enclosure installation
- Quality checkpoints
Detailed photos of:
- ESP32-S3 development boards
- RS-232 to TTL converters (MAX3232)
- DB9 connectors
- Wiring harnesses
- Power supplies
3D printed enclosure documentation:
- IoTBox V1 design
- IoTBox V2 design (current)
- Soldering Rig fixture
- Print quality examples
- Fit and finish details
Real-world deployment photos:
- Wall-mounted installations
- DIN rail mounting
- Industrial environments
- Remote location deployments
- Integration with serial devices
When you add hardware photos to this directory:
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Use descriptive filenames:
- Good:
esp32-uart-wiring.jpg,iotbox-v2-assembly-step3.jpg - Bad:
IMG_1234.jpg,photo.jpg
- Good:
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Update this README with:
- Brief description of what the image shows
- Which documentation it relates to
- Any special notes
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File formats:
- JPEG/JPG for compatibility
- HEIC for iOS photos (provide conversion info)
- PNG for diagrams and screenshots
If you have HEIC format photos from iPhone/iOS:
macOS:
sips -s format jpeg image.HEIC --out image.jpgLinux:
convert image.HEIC image.jpgOnline: Use heictojpg.com
To reference images in markdown files:
From docs/ subdirectories:
We welcome hardware photos! Please:
- Use good lighting
- Focus on the relevant details
- Include a brief description
- Follow the naming convention
- See CONTRIBUTING.md
Note: This directory was reorganized from the original "Images/" folder. Original photos have been preserved but should be renamed with descriptive names as they are used in documentation.