Retail Payment Terminal
MNR was originally approached to create a custom Mfi lighting connector cable and custom contact pads for a retail payment terminal. Having successfully fulfilled that brief, the project expanded to include other components.
The Design Process…
Having designed and fully tested the Mfi lightning connector cable and custom contact pads, MNR Technology developed a highly commercial appliance with the ergonomic use at the forefront of the design.
The casing design was also developed in-house, along with the tooling and PCBA board manufacturing. The final assembly was created with a new custom widget to enable data transfer from the final device to the client’s secure portal.
The Components…
Mfi Lightning Connector Cable: The Mfi Lightning connector cable allows for data transfer from the custom PCBA contact pads to the iPad as well as charging through the iPad.
Weighted Docking Station: The weighted docking station is comprised of cast zinc to allow for the iPad to sit comfortably without the concern of it falling over.
Stand & Connector: The stand gives the end user an easy means to interact with the iPad, and the connector allows for easy data transfer from one iPad to another.
Inner Case & PCBA Board: MNR assembles the inner case and PCBA along with gasketing to give a firm fit for the iPad once it is put in place.
Outer Case with Connector: The outer case with external connector can use a docking widget to transfer data from one payment station to another.
Integration with Customer PCBA: MNR was able to combine both hardware and software knowledge to integrate with the customer PCBA without any necessary changes from the customer’s end.
Key Project Elements…
Creative thinking: MNR’s involvement and creative thinking during the project led to the design of a casted base for a weighted docking station.
Consulation & Collaboration:The approach to this project allowed MNR Technology’s expertise to be called upon to help clients resolve challenges as the design process entered prototyping and manufacturing.
Finalizing the design and manufacture: As well as designing and manufacturing the casted base, MNR Technology also manufactured the Power/DataCom PCBA and the final assembly of the completed docking station.
The Final Product…
MNR Technology was able to resolve the complex design and manufacturing challenges the customer was finding difficult and unable to overcome.
MNR Technology was able to recommend a new way to assemble and bond the complex TPE case and retaining gasket to the surrounding case securely, unlocking the final challenge of the design build project.
