Hey folks,
I came up with a clever design to mount my Xiaomi Aqara door window sensors (MCCGQ11LM).
Maybe someone of you can reuse it or get inspired for a similar way of mounting.
Design constraints
- The need of just one sensor per double window
- No false positives when window is unintentionally closed by fast air movement
- slim design, non-disturbing during daily use
3D files
Available on Thingiverse
Parts list
Per double window and sensor you need
- 1x Xiaomi Door Window Sensor (MCCGQ11LM)
- 4x Window sensors 01 base plate
- 1x Window sensors 02 sensor plate
- 1x Window sensors 03 manget plate
- 2x one-stranded wire with outer diameter of 2,5mm (I my case 2x 12cm copper NYM 1,5mm²)
- 2x double-sided sticky tape by the size of 15x33mm (I took the small tesa Powerstrips, enabling me to remove the mounting plates when needed)
- 1x superglue
- 1x pair of diagonal cutting pliers
Assembly
- clean up prints
- put wire into the groove of the base plate, with ~0,5cm clearance to the lower end
- bend the wire to the desired side
- superglue 2x base plates + 1x wire together
- bend wire according to your needs
- attach sensor or magnet mount - in case the whole is a little loose, bend the wire a little; no glue needed
- check positioning on window handle and correct if needed
- cut wire to length
- attach sensor or magnet to mounting plate with the in-box double-sided adhesive pads
- attach whole mount to window handle
- automate and enjoy!
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