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   On 17 Sep 2024 16:42:36 +0100 (BST), Theo   
    wrote:   
      
   >In comp.sys.raspberry-pi john larkin  wrote:   
   >> Some of my customers also want to lock a box such that it's impossible   
   >> to write to any nonvolatile memory while it's in a secure area.   
   >>   
   >> So here's an idea: a small hole in the box allows a toothpick or a   
   >> paper clip to push a button. A short push is a regular reset. A long   
   >> push is a memory-stick mode boot. We can have a rotary switch LOCK   
   >> hole too.   
   >>   
   >> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bbhdy053xsdzv77g0brc5/B-box_Re   
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   >   
   >Looks neat.  But I wonder if there's a mechanical solution.  eg give the   
   >customer a loop to put a padlock through to lock the lid, and hide the boot   
   >button behind, such that they can't press it without undoing the   
   >padlock.  Could even be something simple like a Kensington lock slot where   
   >the boot button is deeply recessed in the slot - you have to stick a   
   >screwdriver in the slot and can't do so if there's a lock inserted.   
   >   
   >Of course that might cost more than your solution, so you can probably   
   >ignore me :)   
   >   
   >Theo   
      
   It's a pretty small box.   
      
   https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/phhyn6p5lnwyza9of9qil/B953_Right.   
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   If we mount two in a 1U rack adapter, it wouldn't be practical to   
   remove the covers.   
      
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